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Juliet Z. DeMarko
Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida 2011 - 2013
Juliet Z. DeMarko was first interim poet laureate before taking on the position officially in 2011. A former restauranteur, she has sharpened her skills both as a chef and the author of two memoir cookbooks. She published her first book of poetry the same year she became poet laureate.
Timeline
2009
Appointed Poet Laureate
Juliet Z. DeMarko is appointed interim Poet Laureate.
April 12, 2011
Induction
DeMarko becomes the sixth official Poet Laureate of Northwest Florida.
2011
First Publication
DeMarko publishes her first poetry book, Blue Ridge Childhood.
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