Category Archives: florida history

The 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee Will Be A Big Event

Posted on February 11, 2014 by floridatraveler

On Sunday, February 16th, the 150th Anniversary of Florida’s largest Civil War battle will be honored by the 38th Annual Reenactment at Olustee outside Lake City. This will be a three day event starting on February 14 with parades, period … Continue reading →

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It’s Time For Antique Hunting and Lunch On Limoges

Posted on January 31, 2014 by floridatraveler

It’s the winter-snowbird tourist season here in Florida and next to going to beaches and parks and visiting Mickey, going shopping is the most popular activity. And going antique hunting in Florida’s small towns is high on the list. Mount … Continue reading →

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Bijoux Terner Boomed During the Florida Recession

Posted on January 27, 2014 by floridatraveler

Miami’s Bijoux Terner is one Florida business that just grew and grew during the recent Great Recession. The company has a history of finding trends before the rest of the market. Cuban refugee Salomon Terner started a handbag factory in … Continue reading →

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Shades of Green: One Military Benefit Not Being Reduced

Posted on January 19, 2014 by floridatraveler

In recent years there has been a lot of controversy as U.S. military benefits have been impacted by reductions and changes. There’s one benefit for active-duty and retired military that has improved each year – the 27 acre Shades of … Continue reading →

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Florida’s College Population: Booming and Surprising

Posted on January 16, 2014 by floridatraveler

People who don’t follow higher education are often stunned when they discover that four of the ten largest universities in the United States are found in Florida: #2 University of Central Florida (60,048 students), #7 Florida International University (50,396), #8 … Continue reading →

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Snow and Florida – It’s A Rare Treat

Posted on January 8, 2014 by floridatraveler

One of the delights of living in Florida this time of year is to hear all about the bad weather and snowy conditions from relatives up North. My brother called to tell me it was -11 at Purdue (West Lafayette, … Continue reading →

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2014: The Year Florida Becomes #3

Posted on January 3, 2014 by floridatraveler

By the time the USA celebrates its next birthday in July, Florida will surpass New York as the nation’s third most populated state – one with over 20 million people. Considering the fact Florida in 1900 was the least populated … Continue reading →

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Jamais Winston Continues Florida College QB History

Posted on January 2, 2014 by floridatraveler

When Jamais Winston, the sensational redshirt frosh of Florida State University, won the 2013 Heisman Trophy, he became the eighth football player for a Florida college to win the award. And they are all Quarterbacks. (CBS Sports photo) Winston joins … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas From Florida

Posted on December 24, 2013 by floridatraveler

As we leave for St. Andrews Church in downtown Tampa, my wife Barbara and I wish to say Merry Christmas to all and a safe holiday across this nation. This website likes to tell people about all things Florida so … Continue reading →

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It Is Always A Holiday In Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2013 by floridatraveler

Christmas, Florida, is located 20 miles east of Orlando on SR 50 on the way to Kennedy Space Center and the Canaveral National Seashore. This time of year people make the drive to the Christmas Post Office to send off … Continue reading →

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