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2014: The Year Florida Becomes #3

Posted on January 3, 2014 by floridatraveler

By the time the USA celebrates its next birthday in July, Florida will surpass New York as the nation’s third most populated state – one with over 20 million people. Considering the fact Florida in 1900 was the least populated … Continue reading →

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Jamais Winston Continues Florida College QB History

Posted on January 2, 2014 by floridatraveler

When Jamais Winston, the sensational redshirt frosh of Florida State University, won the 2013 Heisman Trophy, he became the eighth football player for a Florida college to win the award. And they are all Quarterbacks. (CBS Sports photo) Winston joins … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas From Florida

Posted on December 24, 2013 by floridatraveler

As we leave for St. Andrews Church in downtown Tampa, my wife Barbara and I wish to say Merry Christmas to all and a safe holiday across this nation. This website likes to tell people about all things Florida so … Continue reading →

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It Is Always A Holiday In Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2013 by floridatraveler

Christmas, Florida, is located 20 miles east of Orlando on SR 50 on the way to Kennedy Space Center and the Canaveral National Seashore. This time of year people make the drive to the Christmas Post Office to send off … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Florida: The Ringling Estate in Sarasota

Posted on December 3, 2013 by floridatraveler

One of the most joyous tourist attractions at Christmas time is the massive Ringling Estate in Sarasota which includes the famous Ringling Art Museum with its incredible collection of Renaissance religious art. The extensive gardens and grounds add to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Tours in Florida: Pinewood Estate at Bok Tower

Posted on December 1, 2013 by floridatraveler

Christmas in Florida is a wonderful time to visit your favorite vacation spots and this is particularly true at Bok Gardens in Lake Wales. The spectacular gardens are filled with Christmas ornamentation all the way up the hill to the … Continue reading →

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Busch Gardens Turning Timbucktu Into Pantopia

Posted on November 24, 2013 by floridatraveler

Busch Gardens is not only opening a massive new thrill ride this spring, the Tampa (FL) park is also redesigning its Timbuktu theme area into Pantopia. Pantopia celebrates the spirit of animals and will feature fantastic architecture symbolizing the legends … Continue reading →

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More Exclusive and Richer Than Palm Beach

Posted on November 19, 2013 by floridatraveler

Palm Beach can not match Indian Creek when it comes to wealth and exclusiveness. Miami’s billionaire island fortress is the home to just 40 very rich people, protected 24 hours a day by automobiles, boats and even Jet skis. That’s … Continue reading →

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The Fishing Hall of Fame Has Lots of Tall Stories

Posted on November 10, 2013 by floridatraveler

Fishing is one of Florida’s top recreational industries and in Dania Beach there is a museum where there are more fish stories than anywhere else in the world. The Fishing Hall of Fame of the International Game Fish Association is … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Silver Star Is Getting A New Body

Posted on October 25, 2013 by floridatraveler

My wife hates flying so we are two of those Floridians who have taken the Silver Star from Tampa, Florida, all the way to Manhattan. It may not be like a train trip through the Rockies, but it is a … Continue reading →

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