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| 'Round the Clock in Hollywood |
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| USA Today named Hollywood Beach's 2.5-mile seaside walkway one of the top 10 nostalgic promenades in the country, making it the postcard-perfect spot to catch the final light of day. |
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| Tags: Hollywood, beaches, nightlife, historic_districts, culture, transportation, biking, parks, dining, music, hotels, |
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| Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in Lake Worth |
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| One of the largest memorials commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this park contains numerous plaques and photos honoring Dr. King’s life, family, speeches and the civil rights movement. |
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| Tags: African_American, historical_sites, historic_districts, Lake_Worth, West_Palm_Beach, Delray_Beach, museums, |
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| Fun Under Five Bucks |
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| Whether you want to sightsee, brush up on some history or just relax on a white-sand beach, Florida offers a wide variety of activities from which to choose that are all under $5. |
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| Tags: outdoors_and_nature, family, history, historical_sites, historic_districts, art, culture, tours, Scenic_Highway, sightseeing, value, |
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| Out On The Town |
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| Fernandina Beach’s 50-block historic district extends lace-curtain charm through 19th-century B&Bs, inviting boutiques and side streets that hold bell-ringer churches and museums. |
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| Tags: Sarasota, Fernandina_Beach, Tallahassee, Tarpon_Springs, Delray_Beach, museums, history, historic_districts, culture, gardens, art, |
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| Pensacola's Family Attractions |
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| How often, after all, do you run into a pair of turkeys on the sidewalk? These full-feathered creatures seem to get a kick out of "gobbling" for giggling children. |
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| Tags: Pensacola, zoos, family, museums, historic_districts, flight, historical_sites, art, piers, |
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| Walk Lakeland |
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| Up the hill from the museum is Florida Southern College, home to the largest number of buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. How did the work of this renowned architect end up in Lakeland? |
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| Tags: Lakeland, outdoors_and_nature, gardens, parks, historic_districts, art, architecture, walking_tours, art_and_culture, |
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| St. Petersburg, Dunedin and Ybor City |
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| Downtown St. Petersburg's streets are lined by more than a hundred cafes, restaurants and eateries, two dozen fine galleries and Mediterranean-style architectural treasures, including the historic open-air U.S. Post Office, still in operation today. |
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| Tags: Clearwater, Dunedin, Tampa, Ybor_City, historic_districts, parks, driving_tours, |
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| Winter Park, Mount Dora and DeLand |
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| In typical New England fashion, the opulent residences of Winter Park are often secluded and hidden from public view. However, a scenic boat tour offers views of various mansions from the lakes and canals of the gracious and historic city of Winter Park. |
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| Tags: DeLand, Mount_Dora, Orlando, Winter_Park, shopping, antiques, museums, art, parks, historic_districts, historical_sites, |
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| Jacksonville, St. Augustine and Fernandina Beach |
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| The 52-block historic district is comprised of more than 450 beautiful homes, churches, public buildings and commercial structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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| Tags: Amelia_Island, Fernandina_Beach, Jacksonville, history, museums, historical_sites, historic_districts, driving_tours, |
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| Uncovering the Ancient and Avant-Garde in Bradenton |
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| At Emerson Point Park, whispers and shadows of a 1,400-year-old Native American village hide amidst 195 acres of mangrove swamps and salt marshes. |
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| Tags: Anna_Maria_Island, Bradenton, Bradenton_Beach, Cortez, beaches, art, museums, parks, fishing, historical_sites, historic_districts, antiques, |
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| Backyards and Attics |
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| Here history fleshes out as costumed demonstrators involve kids in colonial cooking, candle making, blacksmithing, wool spinning and the likes. |
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| Tags: St_Augustine, parks, lighthouses, historical_sites, museums, zoos, tours, fishing, family, historic_districts, water_sports, |
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| Cuban Heritage |
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| Here you'll find exotic fruit stands, Cuban bakeries and casual sidewalk cafes where you can sample Cuban cuisine. |
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| Tags: Key_West, Miami, Miami_Beach, Tampa, Ybor_City, history, historic_districts, museums, driving_tours, |
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| Must-Sees for African-American History and Culture |
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| Here Martin Luther King stayed while supporting local civil rights movements. It was also home to the man who taught Ray Charles, a student at the local school for the deaf and blind, to read music in Braille. |
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| Tags: Amelia_Island, Daytona_Beach, Eatonville, Fort_Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Key_West, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee, historical_sites, history, historic_districts, art, culture, |
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| Quiet Lake Helen |
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| People have been riding horseback here since before the town's founding in 1888. Partly it's a way to get around, same as walking or riding a bicycle. Partly it's to get to the equestrian park which, along with a multi-acre recreation area, occupies four square blocks in the middle of town. |
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| Tags: DeLand, historic_districts, equestrian, |
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