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Dec 04, 2025

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

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Brooksville, Florida was named for a South Carolina congressman who brutally attacked Yankee senator.

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Dec 03, 2025

Live Oak, Florida. Small Town Founded Before Civil War

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Live Oak is the county seat of Suwannee County. It was settled before the American Civil War. Today it is a quiet typical North Florida town.

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Dec 02, 2025

Delray Beach Florida: Vibrant Beach City With Old Florida Charm

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Delray Beach is a beautiful little town with a heritage of many cultures. Art and music are a large part of the town's charm

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Dec 01, 2025

Altamonte Springs Florida History

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Altamonte Springs, Florida history..

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Nov 30, 2025

Leesburg, Florida. Historic Citrus Town on Chain of Lakes

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Leesburg, Florida is located in central Florida on the Harris Chain of Lakes. It has a population of about 16,000.

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Nov 30, 2025

Apalachicola, Florida. Historic Oyster and Shrimp Town

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Apalachicola is a small town on the Gulf east of Panama City. Good seafood and historic neighborhoods.

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Nov 29, 2025

Inverness, Florida: Among A Chain of Lakes

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Inverness, Florida is snugged against the shore of Lake Tsala Apopka and has a nice downtown and historic courthouse.

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Nov 27, 2025

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

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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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Nov 27, 2025

Chinsegut Hill: Where History Meets Hospitality

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Chinsegut Hill is in Brooksville. The word is an Alaskan Innuit word meaning, “The spirit of things lost and regained.”

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Nov 27, 2025

Eustis, Florida: On Beautiful Lake Eustis

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Eustis, Florida is a thriving small town on the eastern shore of Lake Eustis in Central Florida. It is named for a Seminole War general.

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