Another new book about the underworld released in March 2024 is Sunshine State Mafia, written by Doug Kelly. This softcover provides a general overview of organized crime in the State of Florida through the decades — not only about the Italian Mafia, but the author also includes interesting background stories about the Jewish Mob, the Cuban Mob, the Dixie Mafia, semi-independent racketeers, and more.
As the subtitle of the book states, it is “A History of Florida’s Mobsters, Hit Men and Wiseguys.”
In the book’s bibliography, the author writes, “I could list hundreds of online sources that I researched, an advantage in terms of time and travel that authors nowadays enjoy. However, the following links are examples that I found particularly interesting and informative.”
He then lists various websites/articles that he referenced. Doug was nice enough to name our Button Guys of the New York Mafia website prominently and our link, thenewyorkmafia.com, with the words (highly recommended) in parentheses.
Doug was also kind enough to send us a personalized copy of the book with the following inscription written to me on the inside cover: “To ‘The Other Guy’, Big thanks for your images, support and encouragement. Omertà, Doug Kelly”
For those interested, the book is 194 pages and can be purchased at the publisher’s site via this link: https://upf.com/book.asp?id=9780813080482.
We wish Doug much success with the book and the best of luck in the future.
Until next time…”The Other Guy”
