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Ernest Lyons (March 4, 1905-April 6, 1990) was a journalist in Florida.[1]

He was born in Laurel, Mississippi.[2]

He worked at the Stuart News for 44 years, serving as its editor from 1945 to 1975. He wrote environmentalist editorials[2]. A bridge is named for him?

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/history/2021/08/26/ernie-lyons-championed-environmental-advocacy-stuart-martin-county/5574169001/

His home in Stuart, Florida was designated a Literary Landmark by the Florida Center for the Book in 1992.[2]

Writings

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  • My Florida
  • The Last Cracker Barrel, a collection of his columns

References

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  1. ^ "Ernest Lyons".
  2. ^ a b c "Literary Landmark: Ernest Lyons' house | United for Libraries".