African-Americans have played a major role in Florida heritage, since the unfortunate plantation days to their modern-day contributions to education, culture, business and government. Here are some museums and sites where you can learn more about the Sunshine State's vibrant cultural heritage…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell For a half-century, Miami’s Overtown neighborhood has been a place visited for history’s sake. But that's all changed. A new performing arts center, art galleries and a trendy inn are rejuvenating one of the city’s oldest African-American communities. And, Red Rooster, a…
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By Janet K. Keeler The coolest block in Destin is likely the very place that you’ve planted your family for a vacation. This is because there’s hardly a square inch of Destin, one of Florida’s most popular playlands, that’s not devoted to leisure-time fun. In Destin, perched on a barrier island…
Read MoreBy Kevin Mims It's no secret that Florida is one of the most popular destinations for RV'ers, especially in the winter months. RV parks in Florida are easy to find and range from rustic retreats all the way up to high-end private resorts. The typical RV'er is changing, too. More and more, working…
Read MoreBy Brandon D. Shuler Also, check out FLORIDA’S TOP 27 MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS. Think mountain biking, and Florida may not immediately come to mind. But it should. Florida not only has a vibrant mountain biking community, it also can boast hundreds of miles of mountain bike trails that welcome the…
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By Kevin Mims If you’re a full-time or seasonal RVer, you know that sometimes a little planning can go a long way. With so much to see and do in Florida, it helps to have a schedule in mind, so here are three itineraries for RV nomads—separated into North, Central, and South Florida sections…
Read MoreBy: Gary McKechnie Every county has at least one feature that makes it different from any other. In Jefferson County that something is something that’s missing. Try as you might, you won’t find a single traffic light in all of Jefferson County, Florida. Really. In a county that stretches from the…
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Florida’s Main Street organizations work to preserve and revitalize historic downtown areas across the state, offering unique experiences, local events, and a diversity of small businesses. By Kevin McGeever Florida’s Main Street communities have compelling stories to share. In a state…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Whether you show up in January or plan a visit for July, it’s always spring time in Columbia County. So proud are they of their rivers and crystal-clear springs that the county tourism bureau dubbed their official website springsrus.com. Springs are only part of it. While…
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A family vacation in Florida is always a good idea. The beaches. The theme parks. The endless summer. The good, good times. A family vacation is all about letting go of the everyday and having fun every day. For this, the Sunshine State has you and the kids covered. Florida has about 825 miles of…
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