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Category Archives: museums
BOCA GRANDE – Fishing Village Turned Resort
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
Florida Architecture Is An Attraction In Itself
Not everyone comes to Florida to enjoy the beaches, the sunshine, or such natural attractions as the Everglades and the St Johns River. People find the diversity of cultures and lifestyles of the Sunshine State an interesting tour. In this … Continue reading
Posted in attractions, environment, florida history, florida vacations, Historic Buildings, Historic Hotels & Inns, mcbobleonard, museums, travel
Tagged advice, architecture, Florida, photographs
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10 Great Florida Literary Landmarks To Visit
It was not until well into the twentieth century that Florida had the urban population and economy to bolster its own literary marketplace. For decades most Florida writers were snowbirds, who found places like Saint Augustine and Key West warm … Continue reading
Small Town Weekend Trips: Dade City
I spent last weekend on a little trip from my home in Tampa to do some antique shopping in Dade City and eat at the famous Lunch at Limoges luncheon at the 1908 Williams Department store. You are missing the … Continue reading
US27: The Old Alternate Route To Miami
Most people from the Northeast heading to Miami or the Keys simply take I-95 along the Atlantic Ocean. Those coming from the Midwest usually leave I-75 at the Florida Turnpike and slice across Florida through Orlando. Before the development of … Continue reading
Man Made Disasters: A Time Of Reflection
This is the time of year when reporters review the good and the bad events of the year. In Florida, most of our disastrous events have been caused by nature – hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and forest fires hit by lightning. … Continue reading
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Florida: The Reenactment of America’s Longest and Most Costly War
This time of year dozens of Floridians and volunteers from across the nation dress up as United States Enlisted Soldiers to reenact the longest and most costly (in today’s money) war in American history. It is the Seminole Indian Wars, … Continue reading
Florida’s Famous Mansions Are Open To Visit
Whenever my wife and I vacation in North Carolina, we have to stay at the incredible Biltmore complex, the largest private house in the United States. I’m not certain I would want to reside in a place with 43 bathrooms … Continue reading
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Florida’s Lesser Known Museums Are Hidden Gems
The other week my wife and I visited the fabulous Ringling Museums in Sarasota. It was Smithsonian Museum freebie day and the 44 acre property was so jammed with people, we paid for a special tour just to get into … Continue reading
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Seven Women Who Changed Florida History
One hundred years ago Florida was the only state in the South with less than one million residents, but things would soon change in every aspect of society in Florida. Many people played major roles in Florida history – here … Continue reading
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