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Oct 28, 2025

Mount Dora, Florida - Someplace Special on the Lake

Mount Dora is a treasure among the rolling hills and lakes north of Orlando. It is famous for festivals and antiques.

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Oct 26, 2025

Macclenny, Florida. Small Town West of Jacksonville

Macclenny, Florida is a small town west of Jacksonville that has an Old Florida atmosphere.

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Oct 26, 2025

50 Florida Ethnic Restaurants: A World of Great Food

Florida ethnic restaurants include anything that is not typically American, such as hamburgers, pizza, etc.

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Oct 26, 2025

Lale Mediterranean Cuisine: Winter Park Turkish

Lale Mediterranean Cuisine specializes in cuisine with a strong Turkish influence.

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Oct 25, 2025

Flavet Villages Made College Possible for Thousands

Flavet Villages at the Univesity of Florida made college affordable for many students.

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Oct 24, 2025

Rockledge, Florida - Oldest City in Brevard County

Rockledge was founded in 1887 and is named for the ledges of coquina rock that line the shores of the Indian River here.

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Oct 24, 2025

Lake Helen, Florida

Lake Helen is a beautiful small city located in Volusia County, in the central-east region of Florida.

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Oct 22, 2025

Florida Murals Brighten the Walls of Many Towns

Florida murals beautify the walls of many buildings in the Sunshine State. Here are a few.

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Oct 21, 2025

Oneida Bungalow Court: Jacksonville Heritage Site

Oneida Bungalow Court is a rare survivor of Jacksonville's early African American heritage.

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Oct 21, 2025

Madeira Beach, Florida. Two Miles Long and a Smile Wide

Madeira Beach is on the Gulf of Mexico west of St. Petersburg

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WEBSITE AUTHOR

Mike Miller has lived in Florida since 1960. He graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Florida and has lived and worked in most areas of the state.  His love of Florida is reflected in the pages of this website. Mike is the author of 25 books.  Many of the books are about Florida and can be previewed or purchased at Amazon.

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Mike has logged more than 2,000,000 miles in 37 different vehicles on the Florida back roads

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