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Sep 17, 2025

Flagler Beach: The Way Florida Used To Be

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Flagler Beach is a small town on the ocean between St. Augustine Beach and Ormond Beach. It has a very long sandy beach with no high rises.

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Sep 16, 2025

Museum of the Islands

Museum of the Islands

Museum of the Islands is in Bokeelia on Pine Island, Florida. It preserves the history of Pine Island and nearby keys.

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Sep 16, 2025

Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens

"Seven Beings" by Ann Weaver Norton

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is a two-acre site in West Palm Beach, Florida. It features monumental sculptures by Ann Weaver Norton.

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Sep 16, 2025

Siesta Key, Florida - Beautiful White Sand Beaches on the Gulf

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Siesta Key, Florida has four separate communities, all on the eight mile long barrier island. It has some of the most beautiful beaches in Florida.

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Sep 15, 2025

Lake Kissimmee State Park

Paddling at Lake Kissimmee State Park

Lake Kissimmee State Park covers 5,930 acres near Lake Wales, Florida. It sits on the shores of Lakes Kissimmee, Tiger, and Rosalie.

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Sep 15, 2025

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

Gamble Plantation

Gamble Plantation Historic State Park, located in Ellenton, Florida, preserves an antebellum mansion and grounds.

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Sep 15, 2025

Cortez, Florida | Historic Gulf Coast Fishing Village

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Cortez, Florida is a working fishing village with some great restaurants and an interesting museum.

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Sep 15, 2025

Homosassa, Florida: Old Fishing Village Then and Now

Winslow Homer Homosassa

Homosassa is on the river of the same name whose headwaters are in the springs of the same name.

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Sep 14, 2025

Tampa Florida Day Trips And One Tank Trips 100 miles Or Less

Tampa Day Trip Map

These Tampa Florida day trips are within 100 miles of the city. You will learn about a variety of attractions and off the beaten path places to visit.

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Sep 14, 2025

The Boston House aka Cresthaven in Fort Pierce

The Boston House aka Cresthaven

The Boston House, aka as Cresthaven, is a historic building in downtown Fort Pierce. Located at 239 South Indian River Drive, it houses a law firm now.

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