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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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Fishermen's Village

Fishermen's Village

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Peace River Center for Writers is featuring a very special Open Mic night Monday, Feb. 13th in celebration of Valentine's Day! Bring your "love" to the Village Monday for music and verse, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Center Court! Free!

February 08, 2012

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

Florida Holocaust Museum

Florida Holocaust Museum

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Check out this news piece about the art featured in our upcoming To Life Fundraising event silent auction: http://www.wtsp.com/news/article/237150/250/UT-art-students-painting-for-a-cause

February 08, 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 de Leon's World Famous Fountain of Youth

Ponce de Leon's World Famous Fountain of Youth

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Most beautiful city on earth... what is it?

February 07, 2012

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

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Today’s the day, fans: the official opening of our two newest exhibits! Explore the incredible mini metallic worlds of Mariko Kusumoto and our uber colorful collection of Japanese prints. Here’s a sneak peek of one of our favorites. Even on a rainy day there’s so much to see!

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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@MuseumPublicity Thanks for sharing! We're really looking forward to the exhibits opening over the next few months.

February 07, 2012

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

February 07, 2012

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Tallahassee Museum

Tallahassee Museum

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Join us for Frolics of Florida!

February 07, 2012

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Great lunch at the Oyster Bar!

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

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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

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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

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Seminole Museum

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Our latest blog is up!

February 07, 2012

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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Impressions: A Juried Art Exhibit Opens at Bonnet House this Friday, February 10. http://t.co/695P0xgm

February 06, 2012

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National Naval Aviation Museum - This Month in Naval Aviation History - Feb. 2012 http://t.co/5866mM5f

February 06, 2012

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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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Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum is trying to set a world record vow renewal 2/12/12 at 2pm. Renew your vows for free!

February 06, 2012

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BokTower

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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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Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northwest Region

Florida Public Archaeology Network - Northwest Region

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Viva Florida 500 wants your input! Vote for your favorite design to become the official Viva Florida 500 poster at http://bit.ly/xgA7rA!

February 02, 2012

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast

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Carriage Way Bed and Breakfast St Augustine Florida FL Newsletter ...

February 01, 2012

Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation

Historic Haile Homestead at Kanapaha Plantation

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As part of Black History month, HHH member and former docent, Dr. Patricia Hilliard-Nunn, UF adjunct professor of African-American Studies, will be presenting "The History of Local Plantations" at the Library - Tower Road Branch this Saturday, February 4th at 3 pm. Come on out and hear this exciting presentation which includes the Historic Haile Homestead! http://www.aclib.us/archer/blog/celebrate-black-history-month-your-library

January 31, 2012

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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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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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Mission San Luis Events calendar! http://t.co/BwlE1YwE

January 26, 2012

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Goodwood Museum & Gardens

Goodwood Museum & Gardens

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Join Goodwood for this FABULOUS event!! Call/email Caroline Campbell to reserve your tickets {850.877.4202 ext. 232 - ccampbell@goodwoodmuseum.org}.

January 26, 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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