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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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Oct 20, 2025

Charlatan Inkster: The Wandering Polymath Artist

Charlatan Inkster is a wandering soul who draws his life one step and one sketch at a time.

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Oct 20, 2025

Florida Bluegrass Festivals

Florida bluegrass festivals are enjoyed in all areas of Florida.

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Oct 20, 2025

Orlando Florida Day Trips And One Tank Trips 100 Miles Or Less

These Orlando 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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Oct 20, 2025

Kissimmee, Florida: Attractions and Things to Do

Kissimmee was historically one of the largest cattle towns in Florida. Now it is surrounded by commercial developments.

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Oct 19, 2025

Monticello, Florida: Named For Jefferson's Virginia Home

Monticello Florida is a lovely small north central Florida town 20 miles east of Tallahassee. It is named for Thomas Jefferson's famous Virginia home.

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Oct 18, 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 17, 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 16, 2025

Sanford, Florida: Historic Riverfront Gateway City

Sanford, Florida is an historic town on the St Johns River. It has a nice marina and good shopping and dining districts.

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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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Florida is the fastest-growing state in the United States and also the fastest-changing.  If you see anything in this article that has changed or is in error, please let me know.

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