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Sarasota Is Still The City of The Arts
In 1936 circus magnate John Ringling died. The man once worth over $200 million dollars had just $311 in his bank account. Yet in his will he gave to the State of Florida Ca’d’Zan, his 1.2 million dollar waterfront mansion, … Continue reading
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Florida’s Unique Ghost Towns Are Not Invisible
It should not surprise Florida visitors that the Sunshine State has over one hundred “ghost towns” – some of them just a note on a map while others reveal the remains of a more prosperous past. Florida ghost towns all … 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
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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
Florida’s Biggest Stadium Does Not Have A Football Field
Spring training is just around the bend in Florida and I’m teaching a class as an adjunct in the building almost next door to the largest spring training stadium in the Florida Grapefruit League, George Steinbrenner Park, spring home of … 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
The Best “Old” Resorts and Hotels In Florida
In Europe a hotel is not old until it passes its 200th birthday, but here in Florida old means the building was constructed before World War II. As a historian, I enjoy the sometimes laid-back atmosphere and sheer personality of … Continue reading
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Florida Is Not All Football – There’s A Big Art Scene
The other day Tampa was packed with people from Iowa and Florida Gator fans for the annual Outback Bowl. Next weekend the Clemson-Alabama NCAA Championships will bring 100,000+ football fans into the city. But Florida is more than football. My … Continue reading
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Key West: Still Crazy After All These Years
Anyone who has spent some time in Florida knows that the island of KEY WEST is the place to go for weird and crazy fun. There is nothing ordinary about Key West and its wild and diverse population. People don’t … Continue reading
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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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