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May 07, 2024

250 Best Florida Towns and Cities. Shopping, Dining, History

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Our website has writups on 250 best Florida towns and cities. Each article includes maps and information about history, shopping, dining, and lodging.

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May 06, 2024

Frances Langford's Outrigger Resort: A Cherished Memory

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Frances Langford's Outrigger Resort was a Jensen Beach landmark for many years.

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May 05, 2024

My Best Road Trip Cars in Two Million Miles of Florida Travel

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We have driven a lot of cars and trucks on our Florida travels: more than 2,000,000 Florida miles.

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May 05, 2024

Horseshoe Beach, Florida: On the Gulf at the End of the Road

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Horseshoe Beach, Florida is on the Big Bend coast about 70 miles west of Gainesville.

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May 05, 2024

Many Florida Towns Began as Mail Order Lot Sales Programs

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$10 Down, $10 a Month, 10 Years to Pay. Mail order lot sales programs were the founding principles of many modern Florida communities.

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May 03, 2024

Publix Supermarket: Part of Florida History Since 1930

Publix Supermarket

Publix supermarket is the go to place while traveling by car in Florida. Good food, good restarooms, friendly service.

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May 01, 2024

Travis McGee. Shining Knight in Tarnished Armor

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Travis McGee is a self employed salvage consultant. He recovers property that has been stolen or swindled.

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May 01, 2024

15 Famous Florida Restaurants from the Past and Their Recipes

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The 15 recipes are from some of the most famous restaurants in Florida.

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May 01, 2024

Montverde, Florida: Historic Town On Lake Apopka

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Montverde, Florida is a quiet town of less than 1,000 people on the west shore of Lake Apopka. It is about 23 miles west of Orlando.

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Apr 30, 2024

101 Favorite Florida Restaurants

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I have visited many Florida restaurants in my travels around the state. Here are reviews of some of them I've enjoyed the most.

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Mike Miller, Florida Author and owner of  Florida Backroads Travel



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Mike Miller has lived in Florida since 1960. He graduated as a civil engineer from the University of Florida and has lived and worked in most areas of the state.  His love of Florida is reflected in the pages of this website. Mike is the author of 25 books.  Many of the books are about Florida and can be previewed or purchased at Amazon.


Mike has logged more than 2,000,000 miles in 37 different vehicles on the Florida back roads




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