Florida Web Links
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This page on Florida web links will connect you to resources about Florida history,culture and travel.
The State of Florida is so large and has so many features and people that it is impossible for one website to cover everything.
Fortunately, there are thousands of Florida blogs and Florida web sites that focus on almost everything one could want to know about Florida.
I have placed Florida web links that I think you will find interesting on almost every page of this website.
This page includes some of those Florida web links, and a smattering of other blogs and websites selected to help you enjoy Florida even more.
EXPLORITAS. This organization, formerly known as Elderhostel, offers more than 8,000 learning adventures every year. Their programs are held in all 50 U.S. states, including Florida, and in over 90 countries around the world. Over 160,000 people enroll in these programs every year.
FLORIDA HISTORICAL SOCIETY . This is the oldest cultural organization in the state, and the only state-wide historical society. It is headquartered in Cocoa, Florida.
FLORIDA HUMANITIES COUNCIL . The Florida Humanities Council is dedicated to building strong communities and informed citizens by providing Floridians with the opportunity to explore the heritage, traditions and stories of our state and its place in the world. Their website has some interesting Florida web links.
FLORIDA KEYS SIMULATED AERIAL PHOTOS . This link is to the website of Ed Ruthan. It is a series of simulated aerials from Ocean Reef Club on North Key Largo all the way down to Key West. The realism is breathtaking.
FLORIDA MAPS . Go to this site for just about any kind of Florida map you can think of, both antique and current.
FLORIDA MEMORY . This is one of our most popular Florida web links. The State Library and Archives of Florida has wonderful collections of photographs, an online classroom, highlights of Florida history and various collections and exhibits.
FLORIDA RAILROAD HISTORY . A site that discusses the history of the Florida Railroad that was built in the 1840's between Fernandina Beach and Cedar Key by David Levy Yulee.
FLORIDA TRAILS . Take a walk in the woods with the Florida Trail Association. The historic Florida Trail is within an hour's drive of most Florida residents and major tourist destinations.
KEY WEST DIARY . This talented blogger travels the Florida Keys with his dog on a motor scooter. He takes great photos and writes good stories.
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES IN FLORIDA. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation's historic places worthy of preservation. This link is to those historic and archeological places located in Florida.
NATURAL NORTH FLORIDA . Focused information on North Florida old towns and natural attractions. Supplements our North Central pages.
OLD HERITAGE HIGHWAY . Enjoy a cell phone tour of Scenic U.S. 441 in North Central Florida. This is one of the nicest drives in Florida.
PREMIER TRAVEL ADVICE . This website covers the world including a small Florida section. It gives a lot of pre-travel advice and flight information.
RIVERS OF FLORIDA . This site covers the rivers of Florida that were such an important part of Florida transportation history in the early days before the railroads.
ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS . Great photographs from a State source of some of Florida's historic and current roadside attractions.
WORKING WATERFRONTS . Interesting articles and photographs about Florida's major functioning fishing villages and ports. Covers Fernandina Beach, Sebastian, Key West, Cortez, Tarpons Springs, St. Marks, Apalachicola and Pensacola.
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