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May 03, 2026
Florida Citrus Tower: Early Attraction Soars Above the Rest
The Florida Citrus Tower is worth visiting for the elevator ride to the top. The citrus groves are gone, but you can see downtown Orlando on a clear day.
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May 03, 2026
Cedar Key, Florida: Small Town Charm and Great Seafood
Cedar Key is a small historic village on the Gulf in North Central Florida at the end of State Road 24.
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May 02, 2026
McIntosh, Florida: National Register of Historic Places
McIntosh is near Micanopy. It was incorporated in 1913 and has remained pretty much unchanged. The McIntosh Historic District was established in 1983.
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May 01, 2026
Celebration Florida. The Community That Disney Founded
Celebration Florida is a Disney created town in Central Florida. Disney no longer owns it and it has become a popular town for living and visiting.
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Apr 30, 2026
Pensacola: The Oldest Spanish Settlement in Florida
Pensacola says it is the oldest settlement in America. St. Augustine says no, because they are the oldest continuously occupied settlement in America.
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Apr 30, 2026
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. Beautiful Beach and River City
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida is on the barrier island between the Banana River and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Apr 29, 2026
Punta Gorda, Florida: Scenic Town on Charlotte Harbor
Punta Gorda, Florida is a peaceful town on the south shore of Charlotte Harbor. Some of the best day sailing in Florida is right here.
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Apr 28, 2026
Yeehaw Junction: Old Florida at the Crossroads
Yeehaw Junction has been the Florida definition of "in the middle of nowhere." There are many interesting theories of how it got its name.
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Apr 28, 2026
Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Great Beaches and Military Center
Fort Walton Beach, Florida is in the panhandle between Pensacola and Panama City. Its biggest employer is Eglin Air Force Base.
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