Tag Archives: Florida

My Favorite Laid Back Florida Islands

Posted on August 3, 2015 by floridatraveler

There are 4,510 islands over ten acres in the State of Florida.  Some of them are famous for their social life (Miami Beach, Daytona). Others for best for adults (Key West), for collegians (Penama City Beach) or for families (Clearwater … Continue reading →

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The Best Florida Literary Landmarks To Visit

Posted on July 21, 2015 by floridatraveler

Visiting the homes of famous people can give you an insight into what inspired their creativity and success.   This is certainly true about Florida-based writers. The greatest attraction is Cross Creek, the rustic farm cottage where Marjorie  Kinnan Rawlings … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Outdoor Building Murals Have Become Big Attractions

Posted on July 13, 2015 by floridatraveler

More and more Florida towns and cities of all sizes are recognizing that giant building murals not only can become attractions even in the least attractive areas of town, they also teach locals and visitors about the history and people … Continue reading →

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Florida In Summer Means More “Springs” Days

Posted on June 22, 2015 by floridatraveler

It’s summertime in Florida and millions are speeding  to the Sunshine State’s 663 miles of real beaches to escape the heat and humidity.  This makes sense since no place in Florida is more than an hour and a half drive to … Continue reading →

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Less Crowded, Less Expensive Summer Beach Alternatives

Posted on June 15, 2015 by floridatraveler

Summer is beach time in the Sunshine State for Floridians, but not only are as many tourists now coming to Florida in summer as in winter, there is a higher percentage arriving by automobile. If your pocketbook is a little low … Continue reading →

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Florida Is Losing Its Old Landmarks

Posted on June 8, 2015 by floridatraveler

The destruction of the Belleview Biltmore, the largest and oldest wooden hotel in the United States, is another reminder to me that if you can’t preserve a historic structure as a new beginning, it will probably be lost for future … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Best Beachfront Bed and Breakfast Spots

Posted on May 25, 2015 by floridatraveler

May and June are great months to spend on Florida’s beaches – the water has warmed up and the summer crowds, dominated by families, have not descended upon the Sunshine State.   Here are some of my favorites: Fernandina Beach, in … Continue reading →

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The Legend and Myth of the Highwaymen

Posted on May 19, 2015 by floridatraveler

There are two historic buildings in Fort Pierce that pay tribute to Florida’s most popular impressionistic landscape artist – the Albert Ernest “Bean” Backus House and the Bean Backus Art Gallery, dedicated to his work. Bean Backus: Dean of Florida … Continue reading →

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New Disney Food Palace Is Great Boat Museum

Posted on May 12, 2015 by floridatraveler

When one visits WDW’s new Disney Springs (Downtown Disney) Boathouse Restaurant, one might wonder if it is an amazing boat museum attached to a great restaurant or vice-versa. It is the latter.  Disney and the design team of Steve Schussler … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Profitable Independent Restaurants

Posted on April 27, 2015 by floridatraveler

It is probably no surprise that Florida has some of the most profitable independent restaurants in the United States.  Which restaurants are on the list may shock you, but you must note that the number of seats, as well as … Continue reading →

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