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Florida boasts the oldest cities in the U.S., St. Augustine and Pensacola, but the state's first people arrived in 12,000 B.C. See the state's storied past, from frontier to tourist destination at Native American museums, historic forts and classic hotels.
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Truman Little White House

Truman Little White House

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Happy Birthday to the Boy Scouts of America. They were incorporated on this day in 1910. President Truman, though not a scout himself, was huge supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Our Executive Director is very involved with scouting in Key West and is the proud father of two Eagle Scouts.

February 08, 2012

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Check out this news piece about the art featured in our upcoming To Life Fundraising event silent auction:... http://t.co/lYjpSQxN

February 08, 2012

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Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum

Pensacola Lighthouse and Museum

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Where'd that name come from: Chase St - William Henry Chase (1798-1870) was a military engineer who supervised the construction of many U.S. coastal fortifications, including Forts Pickens, Barrancas and McRee on Pensacola Bay. Chase made his home in the city and was involved with local banks, railroads and other businesses that benefitted greatly from the military contracts he brought to the area. He also amassed large land holdings on the east side of Pensacola, which he and his brother George planned to develop under the name "New City" until a loss of investors after the Panic of 1837. At the commencement of Civil War, he was recruited by Confederate forces to demand the surrender of Union-held Fort Pickens, but was refused by U.S. Lieutenant Adam Slemmer.

February 08, 2012

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum

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February 07, 2012

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Birds of Prey demo this Thurs at 10am at Dade Battlefield Historic #statepark. http://t.co/uEM2w1Z8

February 07, 2012

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Birds of Prey demo this Thurs at 10am at Dade Battlefield Historic #statepark. http://t.co/uEM2w1Z8

February 07, 2012

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Birds of Prey demo this Thurs at 10am at Dade Battlefield Historic #statepark. http://t.co/uEM2w1Z8

February 07, 2012

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Birds of Prey demo this Thurs at 10am at Dade Battlefield Historic #statepark. http://t.co/uEM2w1Z8

February 07, 2012

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Birds of Prey demo this Thurs at 10am at Dade Battlefield Historic #statepark. http://t.co/uEM2w1Z8

February 07, 2012

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Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse

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It's a cloudy night but we're still ready for Climb to the Moon. Yum yum!

February 07, 2012

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Even if the Pensacola Lighthouse isn't where you fell in love, this can be a sweet way to share your story! http://t.co/f2bTebis

February 07, 2012

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Join us for Frolics of Florida! http://t.co/F1hEZixE

February 07, 2012

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The 2011 NASA Spinoff mag is now online. Check out 44 NASA-based technologies used to make the world a better place: http://t.co/f7w6d0be

February 07, 2012

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Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Florida State Parks

Florida State Parks

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Escambia County, the city of Pensacola and the Florida Dept of Environmental Protection have partnered to revamp the Escambia County Environmental Geocache Tour. Just grab your handheld GPS and look for the hidden "caches." Along the way, you'll discover wild, rural and urban ecosystems, including three state parks. There are 13 sites on the tour and a prize if you visit at least eight of them. More information at http://ht.ly/8VpZk

February 07, 2012

Columbia Restaurant Group

Columbia Restaurant Group

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Break away for lunch! Our Pressed Meatloaf Sandwich will be ready for you. Our menu is also available for takeout.

February 07, 2012

Tampa Bay History Center

Tampa Bay History Center

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Today in 1893, the Tampa Times published its first evening edition.

February 07, 2012

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Today in 1893, the Tampa Times published its first evening edition.

February 07, 2012

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World Golf Hall of Fame

World Golf Hall of Fame

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Karrie Webb isn't just competitive on the golf course! Check out the LPGA Official Page's spotlight on Karrie and see what her passion is in the off-season. http://www.lpga.com/content_1.aspx?pid=31760&mid=2 Karrie kicked off the 2012 season this morning at the ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open. Click LIKE to wish her good luck!

February 07, 2012

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What are you doing in 2013? Plan now for some #StAugustine fun! 500 years of history! Check out this site: http://t.co/C26mO3g5

February 06, 2012

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Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

Bonnet House Museum & Gardens

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Click on link to view the selected pieces by juror Matt Carone for this year's exhibit.

February 06, 2012

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From Clemente interactive board: "Orgullo Boricua - Que Dios te Bendiga Siempre"

February 06, 2012

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Orange County Regional History Center

Orange County Regional History Center

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From the Clemente interactive board: "Clemente's spirit will always be in my heart. This man was a gift from God. Clemente to me is the greatest of all time. He would have broken Pete Rose's record. He had the heart of a champ. Te amo Roberto. Legends live forever."

February 06, 2012

Babcock Wilderness Adventures

Babcock Wilderness Adventures

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No Rain at the Ranch! Come on out ya'll!

February 06, 2012

The Casa Monica Hotel

The Casa Monica Hotel

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Love is in the air in St. Augustine! On Sunday, February 12 at 2pm Ripley's Believe it or not will attempt to host the world’s largest wedding vow renewal ceremony. The current record is 1,087 couples!

February 06, 2012

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Locals Day tomorrow means free admission for all Monroe County Residents. Don't forget your id!

February 04, 2012

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Guest carillonneur and composer in residence, Geert D'hollander, being interviewed about the carillon ://ow.ly/i/rwjj

February 03, 2012

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#Everglades City Seafood Festival is this weekend! Come visit #Everglades Area Tours at our booth.

February 01, 2012

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FlaglerMuseum

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So much going on today! The exhibit “A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls” opens, and there is a special...

January 31, 2012

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Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

Henry Morrison Flagler Museum

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So much going on at the Museum today! The new exhibition “A New Light on Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls” opens, and there is a special lecture with Authors Dr. Laurie Ossman and Heather P. Ewing on Gilded Age architects Carrere and Hastings. Can’t make the lecture? Watch online for free at www.flaglermuseum.us/programs/carrere-a-hastings-lecture

January 31, 2012

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

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Sometimes an award or certificate can be a work of art in itself, such as this certificate awarded to Louis Comfort Tiffany at the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition. The Morse recently reinstalled a collection of Tiffany's awards which not only document his storied career but offer a sense of old-world style as well. Be sure to check the installation in Gallery VI tonight as the Morse offers from admission from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

January 27, 2012

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Don't miss this video on beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel! You'll wish you were here! http://t.co/lSGQV9R6

January 27, 2012

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Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2011

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Pat Croce lifts cannonball underwater on Drake Expedition

In October 2011, Pat Croce headed to Portobello, Panama, in search of Sir Francis Drake and his ships. During exploration, Pat and crew found a scuttled shipwreck and the cannonball... watch video

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