"Way down south in
the Florida Keys,
Above the ocean
lives a tree..."
Fred the Tree, an Australian pine, has defied the odds against the harsh Florida sun, the salty ocean air and several hurricanes who have tried to uproot him. He's growing strong out of the concrete of the old 7 mile bridge that connects Marathon to Big Pine Key and can be seen while driving on the new bridge of the Overseas Highway.
"If you've ever driven through the Florida Keys, you've probably noticed the big Australian pine tree growing out of the Old 7 Mile Bridge. This tree became a symbol of hope for Floridians after hurricane Irma ripped their lives apart. This is the story of a tree named Fred..."
For information on carrying my book,
'Fred the Tree' please email me at leighguestmusic@gmail.com
Listen to the song that inspired the book
"That old bridge may be crumbling but you are standing tall"
-Leigh Guest
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