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May 16, 2026
Ocklawaha, Florida. Ma Barker and Her Killer Brood
Ocklawaha, Florida is a small town on the north shore of Lake Weir near The Villages. It is Old Florida.
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May 15, 2026
24 Famous Women in Florida History: They Made a Big Difference
Famous women in Florida history encompass almost all backgrounds and professions.
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May 15, 2026
Dixie Crossroads: Seafood and More in the Southern Tradition
Dixie Crossroads in Titusville specializes in rock shrimp, but also offers almost anything else from sea or land.
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May 13, 2026
The Day I Chased Away The Highwaymen
They were selling prints out of their car in the 1970s. I did not recognize them as art until it was too late.
May 13, 2026
Ybor City. Historic Tampa Latin Neighborhood
Ybor City is a historic neighborhood in Tampa that was the birthplace of the city's cigar industry.
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May 12, 2026
12 Beautiful Beach Towns on Florida Scenic Highway 30A
Florida Scenic Highway 30A hugs the coast and travels through sixteen unique communities along its 28.5 mile path.
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May 11, 2026
Geneva, Florida: Rural Town With River and Lakes
Geneva, Florida is a small town on State Road 46 between Sanford and Mims.
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May 11, 2026
Howard Johnson's: Popular Florida Restaurants Gone Forever
Howard Johnson's restaurant and motel chain once had 1,000 restaurants. It was the largest chain in the U.S.
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May 10, 2026
Florida Lexus SC430 Owners Club
A club for owners of the classic SC430 to swap information and get together for trips and general fun.
May 10, 2026
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Was Once Alachua Lake
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a 22,000 acre ecosystem with a rich array of habitats including marshes, pine flatwoods, and hardwood hammocks.
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