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Nov 01, 2025

Beluthahatchee Park: Historic Literary Landmark

Beluthahatchee Marker

Beluthahatchee Park

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Oct 31, 2025

Hartley's Switzerland Store

Hartley's Store

Hartley's Switzerland Store is a historic general store in Switzerland, Florida, directly on State Road 13.

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Oct 31, 2025

Oneida Bungalow Court: Jacksonville Heritage Site

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Oneida Bungalow Court is a rare survivor of Jacksonville's early African American heritage.

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Oct 31, 2025

Florida-Georgia Game: World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party

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The Florida Georgia game is one of the nation's oldest football rivalries. It is played in Jacksonville, supposedly neutral territory.

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Oct 31, 2025

Rockledge, Florida - Oldest City in Brevard County

Rockledge Riverfront Postcard

Rockledge was founded in 1887 and is named for the ledges of coquina rock that line the shores of the Indian River here.

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Oct 31, 2025

Lake Helen, Florida

Lake Helen City Hall

Lake Helen is a beautiful small city located in Volusia County, in the central-east region of Florida.

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Oct 31, 2025

Florida Festivals Celebrate Art, Music, Food, Culture, Theater

Lions Seafood Festival St Augustine

There are hundreds of festivals in Florida each year celebrating art, music, seafood, possums, and worms.

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Oct 31, 2025

Winter Park Florida. Peaceful Oasis In Busy Metro Orlando.

Winter Park, Park Plaza Hotel

Winter Park Florida is a small city of oak shaded streets, museums, lakes, and fine homes. It is located on the northern side of Orlando.

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Oct 30, 2025

South Indian Field, Palm Bay, Florida

South Indian Field

Many years ago when I lived in Brevard County we all knew there was an old man, somewhat of a hermit, that lived in a shack at the west end of Malabar

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Oct 30, 2025

28 Haunted Places in Florida

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There are many haunted places in Florida that have reputations many years old. Most of them can be visited in person if you dare.

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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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