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May 24, 2026
Melbourne Beach: Gateway to Beach and Fishing Paradise
Melbourne Beach is a quiet community of about 3,000 people on the barrier island across the Indian River Lagoon from Melbourne.
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May 24, 2026
Fernandina Beach, Florida: Coastal Town Lived Under 8 Flags
Fernandina Beach has an amazing number of things to do for a small city. Historic buildings, magnificent Fort Clinch, beaches, shopping, and dining.
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May 22, 2026
Winter Garden Florida: Quaint Town On West Orange Trail
Winter Garden is a historic central Florida town west of Orlando on the south shore of Lake Apopka.
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May 19, 2026
Boca Grande, Florida: Peace and Quiet at the End of the Road
Boca Grande Florida was once a working town then a haven for the rich and famous. Still a great place to visit.
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May 18, 2026
DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Treasure Chest of Victorian Homes
DeFuniak Springs has dozens of historic buildings and places dating back in history. It was created in the 1880s as the home of the Southern Chautauqua.
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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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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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