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Jun 13, 2025

History of Palm Beach Florida and the Rich and Famous

Palm Beach Royal Poinciana Hotel 1900

The history of Palm Beach Florida began to turn rich when Henry Flagler's railroad and resorts reached town.

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Jun 13, 2025

Marineland, Florida Began in 1938 as a Movie Studio

Marineland Vintage Postcard

Marineland, Florida began life as a movie studio and became a major tourist attraction. Now it is an educational facility where you can swim with dolphins.

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Jun 11, 2025

Florida Historic Sites: Landmarks of History and Heritage

FDOANorthWest

Discover Florida historic sites, from St. Augustine’s ancient streets to Ybor City’s and Key West's cigar heritage.

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Jun 11, 2025

Yeehaw Junction: Old Florida at the Crossroads

Yeehaw Junction 1964

Yeehaw Junction has been the Florida definition of "in the middle of nowhere." There are many interesting theories of how it got its name.

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Jun 11, 2025

Dry Tortugas National Park

Fort Jefferson on Dry Tortugas

Dry Tortugas National Park lies 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. It covers 100 square miles, mostly water, with seven small islands.

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Jun 11, 2025

Blackwater River State Park

Turtle basking on Blackwater River

Blackwater River State Park in Holt, Florida, spans 590 acres. It centers around the Blackwater River, a pristine waterway.

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Jun 11, 2025

Econfina River State Park

Econfina River State Park

Econfina River State Park in Lamont, Florida, covers 3,377 acres along the Gulf. The River runs through pine flatwoods, oak-palm forests, and salt marshes.

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Jun 11, 2025

Bronson-Mulholland House: Palatka Landmark

Bronson-Mulholland House

The Bronson-Mulholland House is a historic site in Palatka, Florida. Built in 1854, it sits on 3 acres along the St. Johns River.

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Jun 11, 2025

National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum

Navy Seal

The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum sits in Fort Pierce, FL. It honors the history of Navy SEALs and their predecessors, the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT).

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Jun 10, 2025

101 Favorite Florida Restaurants

Vintage on 5th Exterior

I have visited many Florida restaurants in my travels around the state. Here are reviews of some of them I've enjoyed the most.

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