FLORIDA BACK ROADS TRAVEL
OFF THE BEATEN PATH
BY Mike Miller Updated August 28, 2024
The rapid population growth and unchecked development of the past half century have left us long time Floridians saddened for the Florida we have lost.
Marian Gardens near Groveland, FloridaOur state seems to be changing faster every year. We remember the way it was and wish it were still the same. Since that can never be, we created this website to help you find off the beaten path places that still have that “Old Florida” feeling.
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Coral Gables Florida: Conceived and Built By A Poet
Oct 08, 24 10:20 AM
Coral Gables Florida is one of America's first master planned cities. The efforts to preserve its beauty have been very successful.