By Gary McKechnie I love the town of DeLand, home of the Museum of Florida Art. And if you visiting DeLand, head just a few miles north of downtown and you’ll find De Leon Springs State Park. In addition to a wonderful natural spring here, the really amazing thing is that – inside the ruins of…
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By Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Deland, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your…
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Antiquing, shopping, and dining are popular pastimes in Winter Park, Mount Dora, and DeLand. With its stately old-growth trees, quaint brick-lined streets and spectacular homes, Winter Park is reminiscent of an old New England town without the accompanying wintertime blues. This charming city…
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By Sandra Ketcham Every year, thousands of people take their first jump into the world of skydiving. It's the closest thing humans have to non-mechanical flight. It's also highly addictive, and many people who try it become frequent jumpers. For some, it's a fun way to spend a weekend and enjoy…
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