They crossed the ocean to build a new life in Florida. They left the tranquility of Alessandria della Rocca, a small town in the Sicilian countryside, and immersed themselves in the fast-paced reality of Tampa.

They strengthened old relationships and started new families, fusing their Italian values and traditions into their new world.

They created a slice of Italian life in the States. Caterina, Giuseppe and his son Guido became the new generation of Italian immigrants in Tampa. This is the story of their journeys.


Caterina Plaza, la zia.


Giuseppe Maniscalco, il padre.


Guido Maniscalco, il figlio.