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About floridatraveler

Historian and travel writer M. C. Bob Leonard makes the Sunshine State his home base. Besides serving as content editor for several textbook publishers and as college professor, he moderates the FHIC at www.floridahistory.org

New Things For Florida Tourists and Vacationeers To See In 2019

Posted on December 25, 2018

This is the time of the year when individuals around the nation make New Year’s Resolutions and also the time Florida Chamber of Commerces start promoting what new things are coming up in the New Year. For Florida’s all-important tourist … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Trip To Boost Christmas Spirit: Bok Tower and Gardens

Posted on December 14, 2018

The Christmas season can be a time of nervous energy and open tension.  It is a time when if you live in Florida, you may get a lot of visitors, both families and friends. It is also a time when … Continue reading →

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Best Florida Sporting Events of Winter 2019

Posted on December 8, 2018

This is the time of time where people are looking at future calendars for vacation plans, trips around Florida, and events they want to attend.  As a sports editor, my father took paid close attention when major “must-see” events were … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Waterside Entertainment Malls Are A Tourist Plus

Posted on November 28, 2018

A lot of Florida cities take advantage of both the climate and the location on the water of the ocean or a bay.   The creation of waterside entertainment centers give locals and visitors the option to dine, to shop, to … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Florida Holiday Events and Celebrations

Posted on November 19, 2018

The Christmas holiday season is already opening in Florida at the same time the snowbirds and robins are arriving in the state.  Some of the events are very commercial while others are delightful and many have become traditional. Here are … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Favorite Foods: Worth A Visit

Posted on November 13, 2018

When people like of Florida, they probably think of oranges and seafood. Our OJ is mainly produced for juice as opposed to California’s whole oranges, but our 1,350 miles of coastline means the Sunshine State is “swimming” in saltwater gourmet.  … Continue reading →

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Food With A View: Best Florida “Scenic” Restaurants

Posted on November 7, 2018

California Grill Contemporary Resort, Walt Disney World Everyone who has spent some time at Walt Disney World knows the best view of the fireworks at the Magic Kingdom is from the restaurant at the top of the contemporary resort. Now … Continue reading →

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