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Aug 31, 2010, Take a Florida day trip and get away from the crowds.

I think I'll hit the back roads a day or two this week and go someplace quiet and remote.

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Aug 30, 2010, Marjorie Stoneman Douglas: Grand Dame Of The Florida Everglades

Marjorie Stoneman Douglas came to Miami as a young divorcee in 1915. She lived to be 108 years old and one of the most respected authors and environmental activists in America.

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Aug 30, 2010, The Florida Everglades - Your Free Florida Travel Guide

Florida Backroads Travel is your free Florida travel guide to the mysteries and natural grandeur of the Florida Everglades. Learn about its history and its future.

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Aug 30, 2010, Michael Grunwald: The Swamp: Everglades, Florida

Michael Grunwald has used his investigative reporting skills to tell the tragic history of the Florida Everglades. He also speculates on its future.

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Aug 30, 2010, Delray Beach named after Detroit neighborhood.

Detroit neighborhood was named for Mexican War Battle of Molino del Rey.

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Aug 28, 2010, Jacksonville Restaurants. Jacksonville Florida Restaurants.

Jacksonville restaurants feature variety from good Southern cooking to upscale gourmet and everything in between.

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Aug 27, 2010, James W Hall Has Written 11 Novels Featuring A Thorny Antihero

James W Hall is a gifted writer with an academic background who captures the essence of the Florida Keys and The Everglades. He knows the people and places of south Florida as only one who lives the

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Aug 26, 2010, Seaside, Florida Defines New Urbanism

Seaside, Florida is a lovely place to visit, but expensive to live in. It is worth a visit to see the first and best example of New Urbanism.

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Aug 26, 2010, Arcadia FL: Cowboys, Rodeos, and Watermelons

Arcadia FL is an Old Florida town in DeSoto County. It is in the heart of cattle country, but grows plenty of citrus and watermelons too.

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Aug 25, 2010, Fort Myers and Lee County were named for Confederate officers.

Abraham Myers, Quartermaster General of the Confederate States, and Robert E. Lee, Commanding General of the Confederate Army.

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Aug 23, 2010, A Land Remembered is taught in many Florida schools.

This classic by Patrick Smith is an epic story of 3 generations of Floridians.

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Aug 21, 2010, Daytona Beach has a connection to Geronimo.

It's founder was a famous Indian fighter who battled the famous Apache chief.

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Aug 20, 2010, What is the capital of Florabama?

I say Panama City. What do you say?

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Aug 19, 2010, North Central Florida Theater Takes The Stage

North Central Florida theater offers an entertaining respite from the cares of the world. Theater is an important part of the culture and heritage of this region.

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Aug 17, 2010, L. D. Edge was an important figure in Florida politics.

In his day he was known as Lacy Day Edge. Learn more at the Groveland Historical Museum.

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