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Category Archives: Historic Buildings
FLORIDA’S FABULOUS VICTORIAN HOTELS: OPEN OR NOT
The history of Florida Is much longer than its attraction as a major winter destination. Prior to the post-Civil War Era, visitors had to enter Florida by coastal steamboat and outside of some mid-size hotels in Saint Augustine, there were … Continue reading
PANAMA CITY – NOT THE BEACH BUT THE CITY
Its is SUMMER TIME and this is the main tourist season for PANAMA CITY BEACH, the beach center for the so-called “Redneck Riviera.” I first saw PCB as a student at Florida State University and I was amazed at the … Continue reading
The Perfect Trip To Boost Christmas Spirit: Bok Tower and Gardens
The Christmas season can be a time of nervous energy and open tension. It is a time when if you live in Florida, you may get a lot of visitors, both families and friends. It is also a time when … Continue reading
Florida’s Often Undervalued Gem: Charlotte Harbor
Recently I attended a convention in Punta Gorda, the town where my family first moved to Florida in the 1960’s. The waterfront devastated by category 4 Hurricane Charley in August of 2004 has not only been rebuilt, it has been … Continue reading
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The Hurricane That Killed and Flooded Florida
The devastating flooding in the Carolinas due to the huge hurricane reminded me of Florida’s most dramatic flooding crisis. It may seem strange to some of you since Florida is so flat and its rivers seem to flow slowly. Ninety … Continue reading
Best Shopping Malls and Shopping Places in Florida
One of Florida’s most popular indoor vacation experiences is to go shopping, although with Florida’s climate, many of the popular shopping spots utilize beautiful outdoor settings. It seems every area of Florida has discount malls but I prefer going to … Continue reading
My Favorite Florida Drives: INDIAN RIVER LAGOON
This is part of a series of driving tours I will present in the next few months with an emphasis on Florida’s natural beauty, historic architecture, and attractions. Most people vacation in Orlando, Daytona Beach, or Central Florida visit the John … Continue reading
My Favorite Florida Bed and Breakfast Places
When it comes to staying in a great vacation spot at a value place, Florida’s top bed and breakfast houses are a great choice for couples of all ages. The breakfasts alone at many of these places beats anything you’ll … Continue reading
Women Who Changed Florida: My Honor Roll
I was asked at a conference if I thought Janet Reno was the greatest woman in Florida history. She was the first female Attorney General in the USA, but she was appointed at a time Presidents realized Cabinets should resemble … Continue reading
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Winter Park Is The City Of Wonderful Canals
Winter Park is identified across Central Florida as an upscale community filled with a downtown of attractive stores and restaurants along Park Avenue, wonderful lakeside estates, and Florida’s first four year college, ROLLINS COLLEGE The mix of education, money, and Northern money gives … Continue reading