Author Talk: Last Train To Paradise
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
5:30 - 7:30pm
Join us for a captivating talk as Les Standiford brings to life the remarkable true story of Henry Flagler’s audacious dream—the building of the Florida East Coast Railway to Key West.
Standiford’s Last Train to Paradise is a masterful blend of history, adventure, and the enduring spirit of innovation.
AGENDA
Networking: 5:30pm
Book talk: 6:15pm
All ticket holders will receive a copy of Last Train To Paradise
COST
Harvard Clubs of Miami, Broward, Palm Beach and Vero Beach members: $24.00
Non-members and guests: $36.00
REGISTER HERE
Event host: Andy Kaplan, MBA'78, HBS Club of South Florida
Les Standiford is the author of several critically acclaimed books. He is Distinguished University Professor of English at Florida International University and holds an MA and PhD in literature and creative writing from the University of Utah. He attended the US Air Force Academy and Columbia School of Law and is a former screenwriting fellow and graduate of the American Film Institute in Los Angeles. He lives in Miami, Florida, with his artist wife Kimberly.