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Southwest Florida Overview
Cow towns and cultural meccas . . . captains at sea and captains of industry . . . free-spirited artists and famous inventors . . . what do they all have in common? Southwest Florida. The region is a comfortable mix of classic and cosmopolitan, laid back and fast paced.
Tags: Anna_Maria_Island, Arcadia, Bonita_Springs, Bradenton, Cape_Coral, Clewiston, Englewood, Boca_Grande, Fort_Myers, Fort_Myers_Beach, Longboat_Key, Marco_Island, Naples, Nokomis, Port_Charlotte, Charlotte_Harbor, Punta_Gorda, Sanibel_Island, Captiva_Island, Sarasota, Siesta_Key, Venice, lehigh_acres,
The Western Southwest
Largemouth bass is celebrated at Lake Okeechobee, which at 730 square miles is the nation’s second-largest freshwater lake.
Tags: Clewiston, Arcadia, wildlife,
Central Florida Overview
A vivid contrast to the hustle and bustle of the state’s larger cities, Central Florida is home to small, quaint towns including Mount Dora, Arcadia and Dunnellon, perfect for lazy evening strolls and shopping excursions.
Tags: Arcadia, Bartow, Dunnellon, Lake_Buena_Vista, Lakeland, Mount_Dora, Ocala, Orlando, Oviedo, Sanford, Sebring, Winter_Haven, Winter_Park,
A Storied Journey
In Sebring, the scenic highway winds through the center of town and around Circle Park, decorated with trimmed oak and magnolia trees, flowerbeds and stylish streetlights.
Tags: Arcadia, Sebring, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, driving_tours, antiques,
City Profile: Arcadia
The area has preserved its 19th century architecture and Old Florida charm from early colonial settlements along the Peace River Valley.
Tags: Arcadia,
Arcadia, Sebring, Okeechobee and Lake Placid
The Castle, built by Renaissance man Howard Solomon (equal parts artisan and comedian), contains galleries of his art and more than 80 interpretive stained glass windows.
Tags: Arcadia, Lake_Placid, Okeechobee, Palm_Beach, Sebring, trails, wildlife, museums, canoeing, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Sebring/Arcadia Area
Old homes hold a bed and breakfast and memories of yesteryear glories. Local restaurants serve diner-style comfort food and everything feels homey and relaxed.
Tags: Arcadia, Lake_Placid, Sebring, parks, downtowns_and_small_towns,
Journey to Florida's Heartland: Arcadia and the Peace River Valley
Arcadia might feel like a small town, but its 6,500 residents make it the biggest city in the Peace River Valley.
Tags: Arcadia, Bartow, Bradenton, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, antiques, history,
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