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Christmas in Florida: The Ringling Estate in Sarasota

Posted on December 3, 2013 by floridatraveler

One of the most joyous tourist attractions at Christmas time is the massive Ringling Estate in Sarasota which includes the famous Ringling Art Museum with its incredible collection of Renaissance religious art. The extensive gardens and grounds add to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tours in Florida: Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower

Posted on December 1, 2013 by floridatraveler

Christmas in Florida is a wonderful time to visit your favorite vacation spots and this is particularly true at Bok Gardens in Lake Wales. The spectacular gardens are filled with Christmas ornamentation all the way up the hill to the … Continue reading →

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Busch Gardens Turning Timbucktu Into Pantopia

Posted on November 24, 2013 by floridatraveler

Busch Gardens is not only opening a massive new thrill ride this spring, the Tampa (FL) park is also redesigning its Timbuktu theme area into Pantopia. Pantopia celebrates the spirit of animals and will feature fantastic architecture symbolizing the legends … Continue reading →

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More Exclusive and Richer Than Palm Beach

Posted on November 19, 2013 by floridatraveler

Palm Beach can not match Indian Creek when it comes to wealth and exclusiveness. Miami’s billionaire island fortress is the home to just 40 very rich people, protected 24 hours a day by automobiles, boats and even Jet skis. That’s … Continue reading →

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The Fishing Hall of Fame Has Lots of Tall Stories

Posted on November 10, 2013 by floridatraveler

Fishing is one of Florida’s top recreational industries and in Dania Beach there is a museum where there are more fish stories than anywhere else in the world. The Fishing Hall of Fame of the International Game Fish Association is … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Silver Star Is Getting A New Body

Posted on October 25, 2013 by floridatraveler

My wife hates flying so we are two of those Floridians who have taken the Silver Star from Tampa, Florida, all the way to Manhattan. It may not be like a train trip through the Rockies, but it is a … Continue reading →

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What WIll Impact WDW More: Avatar or a Talking Mickey?

Posted on October 22, 2013 by floridatraveler

The impact of Harry Potter on Universal Studios is very clear. With the construction of another section of Potter at the other Universal Park, complete with the infamous train ride, Universal is hoping for another attendance boost. The people at … Continue reading →

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Downtown Disney Transformation to Disney Springs

Posted on September 29, 2013 by floridatraveler

The transformation of Downtown Disney into Disney Springs, a complex with double the capacity of shops and restaurants, is underway. Visitors this fall to WDW will discover that the middle section of the overcrowded Downtown Disney parking lots are closed … Continue reading →

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Forget Sebring – Avon Park Has The Race Drivers

Posted on September 22, 2013 by floridatraveler

Sebring may have the famous annual race car Grand Prix but up the road in Avon Park they have their own racing competition. The Florida Lawnracing Association makes Avon Park its home with the Avon Park Mower-Plex the home turf … Continue reading →

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Fancy Steakhouse To Open Epicurean Hotel

Posted on September 22, 2013 by floridatraveler

People from all over the globe come to Tampa to have a steak dinner at Bern’s Steak House on South Howard in Hyde Park’s booming food and fun district. Now they can walk across the street and enjoy Bern’s food … Continue reading →

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