Category Archives: Historic Lighthouses

Snorkeling In Florida Is A Recreation Bonanza For All Ages

Posted on August 26, 2018 by floridatraveler

I never appreciated snorkeling when I was a kid and scuba diving seemed an impossibility to be with my poor eyesight.  Ironically, now after cataract surgery I can see underwater as an old coot better than when I was in … 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’s Unique and Unusual Islands Are Worth A Visit

Posted on March 15, 2016 by floridatraveler

I love visiting islands. Florida has 4,510 islands over ten acres – some are even man-made creations.  My favorites are those that were once inhabited by man and became deserted for reasons logical and sometimes even mysterious. If you live … Continue reading →

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