Florida boasts a rich, diverse history, with African American landmarks and legacies throughout the state. Here’s a guide to historical sites and African American Heritage Trail locations, grouped by county. While some of these sites can be visited, others are private and not open to the public…
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Central East Florida, with Daytona Beach, Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach, is home to the space industry, top-notch birding, verdant parks, and the state’s top surfing. Cape Canaveral If your only reason for visiting Cape Canaveral is to leave it behind, come again. Some 5 million passengers…
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By Janet K. Keeler St. Petersburg is in the middle of a renaissance that’s brought craft breweries, art galleries, sidewalk cafes and lots of young people to the city to live, work and play. The downtown St. Petersburg waterfront area draws vibrant crowds to its restaurants and museums year-round…
Read MoreDiscover how to make the most of your visit to Walt Disney World in Orlando, exploring all the attractions and experiences that await you and your family. Walt Disney World Resort is an entertainment and recreation center of nearly 40 square miles featuring four theme parks (Magic Kingdom…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette The theater goes dark. A neon-green laser beam pierces the air and explodes on the screen in front of you. You are jolted from your seat as an electric guitar riff screams at you from 42 speakers and slices through your skull. But in a good way. Take a break from the…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Glitzy nightlife, luxurious hotels and miles of palm-tree lined beaches are Southeast Florida’s signature items. But did you know that there are hundreds of acres of farmland dotting the Sunshine State’s southern tip? An active farm-to-table movement boasts chefs…
Read MoreBy: Gary McKechnie If you’re a traveler who enjoys striking up conversations with locals at a diner, who looks forward to weekend drives just to enjoy the thrill of discovery, who drives the long, lonesome roads that appear as just faint lines on a map… Hendry County awaits. Shaped like the…
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By Dalia Colon Where: About a 20-minute drive northwest of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport or a 1-hour drive southwest of Tampa International Airport. Length: 3.5 miles. Best time to visit: November to July, to visit the Sunday Beach Market at Coquina Beach. Fun fact: If you visit in…
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A visit to four lighthouses within easy reach of Tallahassee or Panama City illuminates the mystique and serenity of a rapidly eroding chapter of history. By Martin Merzer It's called the Forgotten Coast, but the 90-mile stretch of northwest Florida's shoreline from St. Marks Lighthouse west to…
Read MoreBy Kevin Mims Between 825 miles of beaches and 33 first-magnitude springs, there are endless places to explore the waters of the Sunshine State. From gin-clear North Florida springs to vibrant, colorful coral reefs in the Florida Keys , here are 10 of the best spots to snorkel in the Sunshine…
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