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Walt Disney World Goes On The Offense

Posted on July 26, 2017 by floridatraveler

Twenty years ago if you remarked that Walt Disney World was losing market share in the Central Florida entertainment sector, people would laugh at you.  Today, Floridians would not flinch over that remark thanks to the booming success of Harry … Continue reading →

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Greatest Landmarks of Florida’s Long Hispanic Heritage

Posted on July 19, 2017 by floridatraveler

The influence of the Hispanic world began in 1565 with the establishment of the oldest continuous European community in the United States – Saint Augustine.  The entire state was under Spanish rule for some 240 years before the final “purchase” … Continue reading →

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Punta Gorda: No Longer A Fishing Village at Mouth of Peace River

Posted on July 13, 2017 by floridatraveler

When my family moved from Massachusetts to Charlotte County in 1961, Punta Gorda was a small fishing port town which was also the county seat. The Vanderbilt property was turning into the giant retirement town of  Port Charlotte.  It was … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Military Role Boomed With World War II

Posted on July 4, 2017 by floridatraveler

In Honor Of America’s Soldiers: Past and Present Prior to the start of World War II, there were just seven military installations in Florida.  The start of World War II changed all of that for Florida’s flat terrain and good … Continue reading →

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Two For The Price of One at Walt Disney World

Posted on June 28, 2017 by floridatraveler

Everyone likes to get any type of good deal they can and that certainly includes a vacation trip to the Walt Disney World area.  If you are vacationing at WDW, you probably realize that the only inexpensive Disney properties – … 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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The Most Dangerous Natural Thing To Fear In Florida

Posted on June 13, 2017 by floridatraveler

I know people in various parts of this nation who won’t visit Florida because Florida is a dangerous place.  Some of these people just don’t want to leave their home for a week or two.  Others have unrealistic fears like … 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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Florida’s AIA Winning Structures Have Been Incredibly Diverse and Unique

Posted on May 31, 2017 by floridatraveler

Every year the Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (1912) celebrates the outstanding contributions in architecture and design in Florida and Puerto Rico.  This year’s convention will be next month in Naples and a panel of non-Florida architects … Continue reading →

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Rent An RV And Camp on Florida’s Best Beaches

Posted on May 24, 2017 by floridatraveler

My neighbors are planning retirement and going to move from urban Tampa to a more rural county.  This, however, does not mean a total downsize of their activities for they recently purchased an RV and discovered they could less expensively … Continue reading →

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