Category Archives: florida vacations

The Shortcut Road: Jacksonville to Ocala: US301

Posted on November 4, 2017 by floridatraveler

My family started coming to Florida from New England during the Christmas holiday in the late 1950’s – before the Interstate Highway system was completed.  Our “short-cut route” to get from the East Coast of Florida to the West Coast … Continue reading →

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Back Road Travels: Lake Wales – The Gem of Rustic US-60

Posted on October 19, 2017 by floridatraveler

Most people going from Tampa Bay to the lower Florida East Coast will take I-4 and the Florida Turnpike although there is I-75 down the West Coast to Alligator Alley.  If you want a more rural route with small towns … 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 Food Truck Movement Rolls On

Posted on September 28, 2017 by floridatraveler

As our society becomes more mobile with cell phones and robotics and nanotechnology more and more people on the move to work or recreation stop to eat at fast, efficient food trucks.   In Florida the food truck revolution has not … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast Spots

Posted on September 22, 2017 by floridatraveler

We hope that Key West can rebuild by the last winter tourist season for the island city challenges Fernandina Beach and Saint Augustine for the most romantic vacation spots with outstanding bed and breakfast houses. Here are some of our … Continue reading →

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BOCA GRANDE – Fishing Village Turned Resort

Posted on September 14, 2017 by floridatraveler

I have returned to my Tampa house on the Interbay area and everything is fine.  The electricity did not turn off.  However, my home office was without Internet, telephone, or TV so I had to wait until the people at … 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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Panama City Is Not A Beach

Posted on August 24, 2017 by floridatraveler

Compared to its glamorous beach-side little sister Panama City Beach, the town of Panama City is a large bayside residential community serving Tyndall Air Force Base to the east and the booming beach and bay suburbs to the west side. Panama City is the largest … 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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