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Dec 20, 2025

Gainesville Florida. Home of the Fighting Gators

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Gainesville Florida is home to the University of Florida, and is a cultural and business center of North Central Florida.

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Dec 19, 2025

Ski Beach Bar and Grill: Leesburg, Florida

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Ski Beach Bar and Grill

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Dec 18, 2025

7 Old Florida Towns: Coast to Coast on State Road 70

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These old Florida towns are on the route from Gulf to Ocean on State Road 70

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Dec 16, 2025

Altamonte Springs Florida History

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Altamonte Springs, Florida history..

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Dec 16, 2025

Melrose, Florida. Victorian Village Near Gainesville

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Melrose is a quiet Victorian village near Gainesville that has 72 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Dec 15, 2025

Hotel Ponce De Leon: St. Augustine Icon Now Flagler College

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Hotel Ponce de Leon is a magnificent historic structure that now serves as Flagler College.

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Dec 15, 2025

Marco Island, Florida. Resorts and Homes from Mangroves

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Marco Island, Florida is the largest and most populated of the 10,000 islands

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Dec 13, 2025

Steph's Southern Soul Restaurant: A Dade City Favorite

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Steph's Southern Soul Restaurant is a small bright spot where you'll feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Inside, good Southern food is all served buffet style.

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Dec 13, 2025

Arcadia, Florida: Cowboys, Rodeos, and Watermelons

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Arcadia, Florida 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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Dec 13, 2025

Seaside, Florida: Prototype of New Urbanism

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

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