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Crystal River park offers glimpse of ancient history
Pre-Columbian mound builders used the area as a ceremonial center. Today, you can see their mounds and learn about Florida's history.
florida history • crystal river • archaelogy • pre-columbian • mounds
Pre-Columbian mound builders used the area as a ceremonial center. Today, you can see their mounds and learn about Florida's history.
florida history • crystal river • archaelogy • pre-columbian • mounds
Edison/Ford estates light up American history in Fort Myers
The winter estates of pals Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are next door to each other, and both are now restored and open to the public.
thomas edison • henry ford • electricity • fort myers • florida
The winter estates of pals Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are next door to each other, and both are now restored and open to the public.
thomas edison • henry ford • electricity • fort myers • florida
Historic Spanish Point
Historic Spanish Point is a hidden gem encompassing centuries of Florida history just south of the city Sarasota, in Osprey, Florida.
historic spanish point • florida history • sarasota history • gulf coast of florida history • pioneers in florida
Historic Spanish Point is a hidden gem encompassing centuries of Florida history just south of the city Sarasota, in Osprey, Florida.
historic spanish point • florida history • sarasota history • gulf coast of florida history • pioneers in florida
Important Women in Florida History
Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.
important women in florida history • florida women making a difference • women in florida history • important women in florida • florida's women in history
Information on historic women in Florida isn't as readily available as it can be for other states, but it can be found for those who wish to seek it.
important women in florida history • florida women making a difference • women in florida history • important women in florida • florida's women in history
Jewish museum is a top draw in Miami Beach
The Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum tells the story of more than 237 years of Florida Jewish history.
sanford l. ziff jewish museum • jews • miami beach • florida history
The Sanford L. Ziff Jewish Museum tells the story of more than 237 years of Florida Jewish history.
sanford l. ziff jewish museum • jews • miami beach • florida history
Little-known Battle Part of Florida's History
One of the lesser-known combat theaters of the American Civil War, the Battle of Olustee stands as the largest battle of the war that took place in Florida.
battle of olustee • brig. gen. joseph finegan • civil war • gen. truman a. seymour • p.g.t. beauregard
One of the lesser-known combat theaters of the American Civil War, the Battle of Olustee stands as the largest battle of the war that took place in Florida.
battle of olustee • brig. gen. joseph finegan • civil war • gen. truman a. seymour • p.g.t. beauregard
St. Augustine is rich with history -- and fun
St. Augustine is the nation's oldest continuously occupied European settlement in North America.
st. augustine • florida • history • spain • marineland
St. Augustine is the nation's oldest continuously occupied European settlement in North America.
st. augustine • florida • history • spain • marineland
Story Behind Festival continues to Thrill
Long a fixture of Tampa area, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival owes its origins to a fisherman who told stories about a pirate captain he once worked for.
gasparilla • tampa • travel • florida • history
Long a fixture of Tampa area, the Gasparilla Pirate Festival owes its origins to a fisherman who told stories about a pirate captain he once worked for.
gasparilla • tampa • travel • florida • history
Images of America – Port Charlotte, Florida
If Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon read the history book Images of America: Port Charlotte would he have envisioned a retirement haven around Charlotte Harbor, Fla?
port charlotte history • images of america • historical pictorial essay • history of port charlotte • history of charlotte harbor
If Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon read the history book Images of America: Port Charlotte would he have envisioned a retirement haven around Charlotte Harbor, Fla?
port charlotte history • images of america • historical pictorial essay • history of port charlotte • history of charlotte harbor
Free Things to Do in Tallahassee
Hanging chads, eccentric folks and funky creations are some of the free things to do and see in Tallahassee.
tallahassee • things to do • florida • travel guide • free things to do
Hanging chads, eccentric folks and funky creations are some of the free things to do and see in Tallahassee.
tallahassee • things to do • florida • travel guide • free things to do
Fun Things To Do in Florida - St. Augustine
Explore a Spanish fort, get out of jail and learn that Columbus didn't discover America, as costumed interpreters bring history to life in America's oldest city.
florida st augustine • spanish florida • spanish fort • family attractions • saint augustine florida
Explore a Spanish fort, get out of jail and learn that Columbus didn't discover America, as costumed interpreters bring history to life in America's oldest city.
florida st augustine • spanish florida • spanish fort • family attractions • saint augustine florida
Images of America – Punta Gorda, Florida
Punta Gorda, Florida, historians Ann M. O'Phelan and Scot Shively capture the Southwest Florida city's rich historical past in a new book in the Images of America series.
images of america • history of punta gorda • florida history • history of southwest florida • florida tin can tourists
Punta Gorda, Florida, historians Ann M. O'Phelan and Scot Shively capture the Southwest Florida city's rich historical past in a new book in the Images of America series.
images of america • history of punta gorda • florida history • history of southwest florida • florida tin can tourists
Lighthouses on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast
Long before radar, sonar or GPS, lighthouses provided direction and safety for mariners. Today five historic Northwest Florida towers are also great Florida attractions.
lighthouses • northwest florida • gulf coast • florida attractions • pensacola
Long before radar, sonar or GPS, lighthouses provided direction and safety for mariners. Today five historic Northwest Florida towers are also great Florida attractions.
lighthouses • northwest florida • gulf coast • florida attractions • pensacola
A Pioneer Remembers the Everglades Early Days
When the Everglades was nothing but swamp and sawgrass, a few brave folks came to tame the wilderness.
florida history • everglades • copeland • janes • collier county
When the Everglades was nothing but swamp and sawgrass, a few brave folks came to tame the wilderness.
florida history • everglades • copeland • janes • collier county
Historic Photos of Tallahassee
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
historic photos of tallahassee • tallahassee history • andrew n. edel • book review of historic photos of tallahassee • history of florida's capital city
A historic collection of Tallahassee photographs, the book is meant to be savored like a good cup of coffee.
historic photos of tallahassee • tallahassee history • andrew n. edel • book review of historic photos of tallahassee • history of florida's capital city
New Must-Have Florida Travel Book
Countless memorials, monuments and statues are found throughout Florida. This new travel guidebook showcases 80 unique markers and is a must-have for Florida visitors.
florida guidebook • florida travel • a brief guide to florida's monuments and memorials • florida history • florida book review
Countless memorials, monuments and statues are found throughout Florida. This new travel guidebook showcases 80 unique markers and is a must-have for Florida visitors.
florida guidebook • florida travel • a brief guide to florida's monuments and memorials • florida history • florida book review
Safety Harbor
A tiny city with a long history, Safety Harbor is definitely a step back in time.
safety harbor • safety harbor resort and spa • resort • spa • mineral
A tiny city with a long history, Safety Harbor is definitely a step back in time.
safety harbor • safety harbor resort and spa • resort • spa • mineral
Gulfstream Park Enriches Stakes
Gulfstream Park's expanded 2002 meeting of 90 days will feature 50 stakes worth more than $7.2 million.
Gulfstream Park's expanded 2002 meeting of 90 days will feature 50 stakes worth more than $7.2 million.
Orlando for Grown-ups
Orlando, Florida isn't just for kids. Grown-ups rule, too. Adults do love the theme parks, but they also look for cultural things to do. And The City Beautiful delivers.
orlando for adults • orlando art and culture • performing arts in downtown orlando • orlando museum of art • winter park art festival
Orlando, Florida isn't just for kids. Grown-ups rule, too. Adults do love the theme parks, but they also look for cultural things to do. And The City Beautiful delivers.
orlando for adults • orlando art and culture • performing arts in downtown orlando • orlando museum of art • winter park art festival
City of St. Augustine's 443rd Birthday Party
Labor Day weekend event honors Native Americans already resident when Pedro Menéndez y Avila landed in the New World to found the Spanish settlement.
pedro menendez • city of st. augustine • northeast florida • st. augustine • oldest city in america
Labor Day weekend event honors Native Americans already resident when Pedro Menéndez y Avila landed in the New World to found the Spanish settlement.
pedro menendez • city of st. augustine • northeast florida • st. augustine • oldest city in america
Getting Around in Saint Augustine, Florida
Most attractions in St. Augustine can be reached by walking, but from the old Spanish fort to the Alligator Farm, hopping local transport is the best way to see it all.
saint augustine florida • st augustine travel • florida st augustine • attractions st augustine • old town trolley
Most attractions in St. Augustine can be reached by walking, but from the old Spanish fort to the Alligator Farm, hopping local transport is the best way to see it all.
saint augustine florida • st augustine travel • florida st augustine • attractions st augustine • old town trolley
Governor Charlie Crist Seeks U.S. Senate Seat
Crist's May 12 announcement that he is running for U.S. Senate sets the stage for a historic election and widening division among the GOP.
governor • senate • election • gop • republicans
Crist's May 12 announcement that he is running for U.S. Senate sets the stage for a historic election and widening division among the GOP.
governor • senate • election • gop • republicans
Hugh Alderman - Florida Prisoner 63 Years
As a young man in 1916, Florida native Hugh Alderman might have had some great life experiences ahead of him. Instead he spent the next 63 years as a Florida prisoner.
florida • prisoner • gang member • robbery • raiford
As a young man in 1916, Florida native Hugh Alderman might have had some great life experiences ahead of him. Instead he spent the next 63 years as a Florida prisoner.
florida • prisoner • gang member • robbery • raiford
Important Women in Illinois History
When women come into battle, many good things come out of it.
important women in illinois history • women in illinois history • illinois women's history • illinois women making a difference • illinois women
When women come into battle, many good things come out of it.
important women in illinois history • women in illinois history • illinois women's history • illinois women making a difference • illinois women
Things to Do in Tampa's Channel District
A summer vacation in Florida would not be complete without a visit to Tampa's vibrant and growing Channel District.
tampa's channel district • florida vacation • summer vacation in florida • tampa florida • vacation travel
A summer vacation in Florida would not be complete without a visit to Tampa's vibrant and growing Channel District.
tampa's channel district • florida vacation • summer vacation in florida • tampa florida • vacation travel
Why You Shouldn't Watch the News
You shouldn't watch the news because you'll be more judgmental, isolated, and grumpy. Plus, it could make you dumb, according to the book "How the News Makes Us Dumb."
why you shouldn't watch the news • psychological effects of current events • how the news makes us dumb • feelings of sadness • how positive energy affects your life
You shouldn't watch the news because you'll be more judgmental, isolated, and grumpy. Plus, it could make you dumb, according to the book "How the News Makes Us Dumb."
why you shouldn't watch the news • psychological effects of current events • how the news makes us dumb • feelings of sadness • how positive energy affects your life
A Little Florida Trivia - Just for Fun
A visit to some "out of the way" places that are off the well-beaten tourist track. Come along, you might find something of interest.
florida • refuges • wildlife • tours • travel
A visit to some "out of the way" places that are off the well-beaten tourist track. Come along, you might find something of interest.
florida • refuges • wildlife • tours • travel
Fishing South Florida's Lake Okeechobee
The famous bass fishing waters of Lake Okeechobee are teeming once again with fish and the water is good after years of crippling catastrophes.
fishing • bass • bass fishing • shellcrackers • anglers
The famous bass fishing waters of Lake Okeechobee are teeming once again with fish and the water is good after years of crippling catastrophes.
fishing • bass • bass fishing • shellcrackers • anglers
Fun Things To Do In Tallahassee, Florida
Florida State, Florida A&M, and the State Capitol all have large populations of people coming into Tallahassee, Florida. As a result, the city has plenty to visitors.
tallahassee • tallahassee fl • tallahassee florida • things to do in tallahassee • northwestern florida
Florida State, Florida A&M, and the State Capitol all have large populations of people coming into Tallahassee, Florida. As a result, the city has plenty to visitors.
tallahassee • tallahassee fl • tallahassee florida • things to do in tallahassee • northwestern florida
Sunrail's Fate Soon to Be Known
Central Florida is fractionating into two regions, east and west; populated and unpopulated; urban and rural. Commuter Rail's fate is the subject of these regions' war.
commuter rail • central florida • florida legislature • urban condition • senate vote
Central Florida is fractionating into two regions, east and west; populated and unpopulated; urban and rural. Commuter Rail's fate is the subject of these regions' war.
commuter rail • central florida • florida legislature • urban condition • senate vote
Ten Things to do Under $10 in Northwest Florida
From Pensacola to Destin and from Panama City to Saint George Island, budget minded travelers will find numerous tourist attractions and things to do on the gulf coast.
things to do • northwest florida • gulf coast • beach vacation • family budget
From Pensacola to Destin and from Panama City to Saint George Island, budget minded travelers will find numerous tourist attractions and things to do on the gulf coast.
things to do • northwest florida • gulf coast • beach vacation • family budget
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