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Apr 29, 2025

Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History

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Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts.

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Apr 29, 2025

Monticello Opera House

Monticello Opera House

The Monticello Opera House in Monticello, Florida, is a beautifully preserved performing arts theater and cultural hub built in 1890.

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Apr 29, 2025

Moore Haven Downtown Historic District

Moore Haven Downtown Historic

The Moore Haven Downtown Historic District, in Moore Haven, Florida, is a U.S. historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1995.

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Apr 29, 2025

Moore Haven Residential Historic District

Moore Haven Residential Historic District

The Moore Haven Residential Historic District, a US historic district since 1998, is a charming enclave showcasing the town’s early 20th-century heritage

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Apr 29, 2025

Crawfordville, Florida: Things To Do, Lodging, Dining, Real Estate

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Crawfordville, Florida is located in North Central Florida between Tallahassee and St. Marks

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Apr 29, 2025

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park

Battle of Olustee Reenactment

Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park is in the Osceola National Forest near Sanderson, Florida. It preserves the site of Florida’s largest Civil War battle.

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Apr 29, 2025

Ybor City Museum State Park

Ybor City Museum

Ybor City Museum State Park, located in Tampa’s historic Ybor City, is a vibrant tribute to the area’s cigar-making legacy and multicultural roots.

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Apr 29, 2025

Ponce de Leon Springs State Park

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Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in the quiet town of Ponce de Leon in Florida’s Panhandle, is a serene retreat centered around a stunning freshwater spring.

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Apr 29, 2025

Cocoa, Florida: From Civil War to Space Age

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Cocoa Florida is in the heart of Brevard County. It is on the Indian River Lagoon and close to Kennedy Space Center.

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Apr 29, 2025

World Equestrian Center: Ocala Destination for Horse Lovers

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World Equestrian Center Ocala: world-class equestrian events, luxury hotels, fine dining, and year-round entertainment.

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