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Apr 19, 2026

Oak Hill, Florida: Days of Citrus and Seafood

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Oak Hill, Florida is a former citrus center and current fishing village on the Indian River lagoon.

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Apr 18, 2026

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 16, 2026

Florida Lexus SC430 Owners Club

Lexus SC430 Top Down

A club for owners of the classic SC430 to swap information and get together for trips and general fun.

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Apr 16, 2026

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Is Florida's Tallest

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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse has a fantastic view once you've climbed its 203 steps to the top.

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Apr 12, 2026

Florida Black Football Pioneers Were Civil Rights Trailblazers

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Florida black football pioneers led the way to full desegregation of the state's sports teams. These are their stories.

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Apr 12, 2026

Winter Garden Florida: Quaint Town On West Orange Trail

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Winter Garden is a historic central Florida town west of Orlando on the south shore of Lake Apopka.

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Apr 12, 2026

Greenville, Florida: Boyhood Home of Ray Charles

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Greenville, Florida is the boyhood home of Ray Charles, the legendary musician.

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Apr 11, 2026

Crestview, Florida | The Panhandle Hub City

Crestview Intersection View

Crestview, Florida is at the intersection of several major highways.

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Apr 11, 2026

Clearwater Florida: Gateway to Beautiful White Sand Beaches

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Clearwater Florida is on the Gulf coast and its beaches among some of the best in the world.

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Apr 09, 2026

Chokoloskee: Old Florida At The End Of The Road

Chokoloskee Welcome Sign

Chokoloskee is an island that has been joined to Everglades City by a causeway.

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