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Category Archives: small towns
US 19: On The Nature Coast Trail
When you hug the Gulf Coast going north from Saint Petersburg toward Tallahassee, you take US19 into the Nature Coast. I used to go that route when I drove to Florida State University as a graduate student and back then … Continue reading
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LOW KEY FLORIDA SUMMER BEACH VACATIONS
There are no longer slow and busy tourist seasons for the entire State of Florida. Each of the four quarters gets about one-quarter of the tourist trade. But the visitors destinations and mode of transportation vary. Right now Southeast Florida … Continue reading
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Restaurants That Really Represent The Best of Florida
One of the favorite pasttimes of both Florida residents and visitors is going out to a restaurant. Rather than visit the chain spots – many of which got their start inb the Sunshine State – I suggest looking for places … Continue reading
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Gone Florida Attractions: Miss Them or Did They Suck?
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
Off The Interstate: US 17 Along the St. Johns River
Florida is the cruise capital of the world today and the three largest cruise companies are headquartered in Southeast Florida. Even one hundred seventy years ago, taking a Florida cruise was a major part of Florida’s first tourist industry. Only … Continue reading
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Florida’s Best Islands For Trips or Vacations
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
Some of My Favorite Unuusual Florida Restaurants
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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Florida Keys Open For Business With Some Repairs Ongoing
No area was hit harder by Hurricane Irma than the Lower Florida Keys as the Category 4-5 storm ripped across the low-lying Keys between Marathon and Key West. Potential visitors around the world saw on news reports waves of sea … Continue reading
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Marco Island and Goodland Have Survived The Wrath of Hurricane Irma
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’s Most Romantic Bed and Breakfast Spots
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
