Category Archives: Historic Buildings

Gone Florida Attractions: Miss Them or Did They Suck?

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

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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My Favorite Florida Movie Locations

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

Just the other week the Academy Award show was on, but I don’t watch it since my wife and I no longer go to the flicks.  We’ll wait until the shows appear on regular television, which probably means there are … Continue reading →

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Spring Has Sprung in Flowery Florida

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

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’s Brewery and Brew-Pub Businesses Are Booming

Posted on February 26, 2018 by

When I was a student at the University of South Florida, it was exciting to go down to the Anheuser- Busch beer plant and drink a free beer while we watched the flamingos.  Today, the Tampa brewery is gone, replaced … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Best Islands For Trips or Vacations

Posted on February 19, 2018 by

Florida has 4,510 islands over ten acres, second only to Alaska, and much of Florida’s attraction and recreation relates to the relationship that Floridians have with their islands. I thought it would be interesting and perhaps useful to residents and … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Performing Arts Scene Is Not All Imported Shows

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

Barbara and I attended the second annual Walt Disney World International Festival of the Arts and I must confess watching top Broadway singers like Ashley Brown (Broadway’s original Mary Poppins) and Josh Strickland (original Broadway Tarzan) do the best Disney … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Unuusual Florida Restaurants

Posted on February 4, 2018 by

This is the time of year in Florida when winter tourists and snowbirds are driving the highways visiting their favorite attractions and friends.  If you want to add some unique and different dining experiences in your travels, here is a … Continue reading →

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