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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,
Walk on the Wild Side
The grand sight of a whale splashing in the water is not usually associated with Florida. But northern right whales choose our northeastern coastal waters, almost exclusively, to give birth in winter months. They are among the most endangered species of large mammals in the world.
Tags: Big_Pine_Key, Crystal_River, Marco_Island, Naples, Orlando, Oviedo, Pensacola, Sanibel_Island, Sarasota, Sebastian, Tallahassee, Titusville, Vero_Beach, nature, wildlife, manatees, dolphins, Everglades_National_Park, Florida_Keys,
Gator Tales
Captain Martin maneuvered us into swampy areas where unsuspecting 'gators splashed into the water to the left and right of us. We were lucky: We saw at least a dozen 'gators during the half-hour trip.
Tags: Orlando, Oviedo, Sarasota, wildlife,
H2O Adventures
Get close to native aquatic plants like pickerelweed and eelgrass, and watch the speckled perch and largemouth bass go by.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Orlando, Oviedo, Sanford, nature,
City Profile: Oviedo
Oviedo is a great place to visit if the enchantment of a small town with all the amenities appeals to you.
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