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Jul 09, 2025

50 Florida Ethnic Restaurants: A World of Great Food

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

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Jul 09, 2025

Lakeside Inn In Mount Dora: Oldest in Florida, Still Charming

Lakeside Inn

This historic hotel has been in business since 1883. It is on Lake Dora in downtown Mount Dora close to shops and restaurants.

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Jul 09, 2025

Publix Supermarket: Part of Florida History Since 1930

Publix Supermarket

Publix supermarket is the go to place while traveling by car in Florida. Good food, good restarooms, friendly service.

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Jul 08, 2025

Fort Christmas Historical Park

Fort Christmas

Fort Christmas Historical Park

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Jul 08, 2025

Pinellas County Beaches: 25 Miles Soft White Sand on the Gulf

Pinellas County Beaches

Pinellas County beaches are among the best in the world.

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Jul 07, 2025

Florida Hurricane History: From 1896 through 2024

Hurricane Map NOAA

Florida hurricane history is often tragic and is a permanent part of life in Florida. Floridians know how to survive hurricanes and treat them with respect.

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Jul 07, 2025

Montverde, Florida: Historic Town On Lake Apopka

Montverde Town Center

Montverde, Florida is a quiet town of less than 1,000 people on the west shore of Lake Apopka. It is about 23 miles west of Orlando.

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Jul 06, 2025

John Gorrie Museum State Park: Apalachicola

John Gorrie Museum Ice Machine

John Gorrie Museum State Park in Apalachicola honors Dr. John Gorrie, who invented the ice-making machine and is considered the father of air conditioning.

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Jul 06, 2025

Planters Exchange Inc.: Havana, Florida

Havana Florida Planters Exchange

Planters Exchange, Inc. is a historic site in Havana, Florida. It houses a 14,000-square-foot antique mall with over 30 vendor shops.

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Jul 06, 2025

Fort Caroline National Memorial: Jacksonville

Fort Caroline National Memorial

Fort Caroline National Memorial is in Jacksonville, Florida. It honors a 16th-century French settlement attempt. The park sits on the St. Johns River.

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