By Gary McKechnie If you turned back the clock a century or two, you would have arrived in Putnam County by foot, rail, or riverboat. The odd thing is, none of those methods would seem out of place today. In fact, spend a little time in Putnam County and you’ll get the sense that time here moves…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Besides the sugar-white sands of the Emerald Coast and the fresh catch of Gulf Coast waters, there is a bounty of strawberries, blueberries, Muscadine grapes and other produce along Florida’s Panhandle. If you’re looking for farm-to-table dining, there are many eateries…
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By Lauren Tjaden Take relaxation to a whole new level when you climb onto a floatie, tube or raft and ride the mellow currents of a lazy river, the ultimate in wet-and-mild fun. Here's where to discover Florida resorts, located in every corner of the Sunshine State, with lazy rivers... South…
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The Sunshine State is made up of different regions, counties and cities with their own personalities. Visitors who drill down further will find that each city has distinct districts worthy of a stop during your travels. And they are walkable. By Janet K. Keeler Florida is not a…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie If you’ve ever had the notion to head out to the country for peace, quiet, and plenty of elbow room, you’ll find that in abundance in Baker County. As a matter of fact, Baker County offers roughly 585 square miles of elbow room. An average of just 46 people per square mile live…
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From primitive camping to full-service grounds, Florida has a full spectrum of camping sites to choose from. Here's some info to get you started: By Terry Tomalin The Everglades Rodgers River Bay, Everglades National Park - As the sun sets over the mangrove forest, a lone alligator leaves its…
Read MoreIt’s a Florida twist on the classic question: Is the glass-bottom boat half empty or half full? Well, if it’s a glass-bottom boat at Silver Springs State Park, it’s full of people having fun. Crowds are once again seeking the pleasures of this old Florida attraction, and new protection and…
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Christa Thompson Alexander Springs has always been tops on my list of things to do in the Ocala National Forest. It's one among many of Florida's crystalline springs, where locals and visitors gather to enjoy its many offerings of eco-adventure…
Read MoreWant to lift your spirits? Just visit one of these four Florida cities with great gospel music scenes. By Jodi Mailander Farrell Jacksonville Gospel plays, concerts and brunches are consistently in the lineup at the Ritz Theatre and Museum, a historic, 426-seat Art Deco theater in the heart of…
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Florida Cuban Heritage Trail: Day One Start your adventure in Ybor City, established in 1886 as a company town for Cubans in Florida who worked in Vicente Ybor's cigar factories…
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