Category Archives: conservation

Gone Florida Attractions: Miss Them or Did They Suck?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by floridatraveler

As a historian I have a great appreciation of the story and evolution of Florida tourist attractions.  Since I was a small child, my family’s annual visits to the Sunshine State brought memories of experiences at Florida attractions – some … Continue reading →

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Off The Interstate: US 17 Along the St. Johns River

Posted on April 13, 2018 by floridatraveler

Florida is the cruise capital of the world today and the three largest cruise companies are headquartered in Southeast Florida.   Even one hundred seventy years ago, taking a Florida cruise was a major part of Florida’s first tourist industry. Only … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung in Flowery Florida

Posted on March 21, 2018 by floridatraveler

While my native New England is getting blasted by another terrible nor’easter and my old summer spot in Brant Rock (Massachusetts) has been flooded so many times this winter the Esplanade is starting to look like Venice (Italy), Florida is … Continue reading →

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Florida Is Ousting Changing Clocks To Get More Sunshine

Posted on March 12, 2018 by floridatraveler

Florida lawmakers in the Sunshine State want snowbirds, tourists, and residents to get more “sunshine” on their vacations. The bill called the “Sunshine Protection Act,” would ask the United States Congress to give the state permission to make Daylight Saving … Continue reading →

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Old Florida Attractions Can Be Refreshingly New

Posted on March 5, 2018 by floridatraveler

Before the Mouse and Harry Potter and all the robotics, there were Florida theme parks and large attractions that featured Florida’s natural beauty – its climate and its fauna and flora.  Many of those Floridana sites are gone or replaced … Continue reading →

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Florida Keys Open For Business With Some Repairs Ongoing

Posted on November 10, 2017 by floridatraveler

No area was hit harder by Hurricane Irma than the Lower Florida Keys as the Category 4-5 storm ripped across the low-lying Keys between Marathon and Key West.    Potential visitors around the world saw on news reports waves of sea … Continue reading →

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Marco Island and Goodland Have Survived The Wrath of Hurricane Irma

Posted on October 5, 2017 by floridatraveler

Hurrican Irma arrived at mainland Florida at the island community of Marco Island and a fishing village of Goodland.  While there was extensive damage, particularly to the coastal facilities it looks like most of the area will soon be ready … Continue reading →

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Florida Hurricane Myths Are Many

Posted on August 29, 2017 by floridatraveler

Contrary to the image of many Northerners and visitors to Florida the summer months are the not the greatest time for Florida hurricanes.  September is often viewed as a great time to come to Florida and enjoy warm weather, amusement … Continue reading →

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Manatee County: The Beaches Between

Posted on June 20, 2017 by floridatraveler

I used to live in Bradenton and it always bothered me that when I went up North I had to always say “it’s between Sarasota and Saint Petersburg.  I would also be asked in there were any beaches there for … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Summer And Visit Florida’s Old Attractions

Posted on June 6, 2017 by floridatraveler

It’s coming: summer time in Florida and the temperature is already hot.  The big theme parks are crowded with huge lines awaiting a short flight to Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or a quick train ride from Hogsmeade at Universal … Continue reading →

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