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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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Take A Holiday Dinner Cruise In Florida

In looking for ways to entertain winter and holiday visitors, I realized that I forgot about a way to combine dinner and a cruise to see the Christmas and holiday nights of the Florida waterfront.  And to be perfectly honest, … Continue reading

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Floridians – Who Are We ?

When you live in Florida, you seem, as a recent Sonic ad noted, to be another world.  We are in the South, but we are not Southerners.  Just ask a guy in Alabama or Georgia  if you don’t believe that … Continue reading

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2016-2017 REVIEW: WALT DISNEY WORLD DELUXE RESORTS

Walt Disney World has eight official Disney Deluxe resorts and much to Disney’s dismay, we include the Swan and Dolphin in this mix for while they are not Disney-operated, they are complete upscale resorts with Disney transportation and character meals. … Continue reading

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Floridians Are Full Of False Advice On Hurricanes

Another hurricane is heading toward the Florida East Coast.  Historically October is Florida’s worse hurricane month and the Fall months far surpass the Summer for serious hurricanes. It was 2004 when Florida got nailed by four big hurricanes, but myths … Continue reading

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Florida In The Civil War Series

The 150th anniversary of the Civil War is going on and this blog will show readers not only historic attractions to visit, but also Civil War battle enactments and major events to see.

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