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1. 8 Flags of Amelia Island: More Than Anywhere Else in USA

   Feb 07, 25 10:15 AM

   
   Amelia Island is the only place in the USA to have been under eight different flags: Spain, France, England, Confederacy, English American Colonies, and USA.

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2. 21 African American Museums and Historic Sites in Florida

   Feb 07, 25 10:04 AM

   
   These African American museums in Florida present history and artifacts of the Black experience.

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3. Honest John's Fish Camp - Old Florida Near Melbourne Beach

   Feb 06, 25 09:12 AM

   
   Honest Johns Fish Camp is a family enterprise that preserves Old Florida history and heritage.

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4. Edison and Ford Winter Estates: Homes For Original Snowbirds

   Feb 05, 25 06:45 PM

   
   Edison and Ford Winter Estates are large, rambling houses built by two of the most inventive geniuses in history.

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5. 101 Favorite Florida Restaurants

   Feb 05, 25 12:29 PM

   
   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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6. Cotillion Southern Café: Wildwood Florida Favorite

   Feb 05, 25 12:22 PM

   
   Cotillion Southern Café is a favorite lunch and dinner spot for locals. The motto of the café is "Where Everything Is Served A.S.A.P. (As Southern As Possible).

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7. North Central Florida Heritage and History

   Feb 05, 25 10:30 AM

   
   North Central Florida heritage and history will be your companion as you travel from Monticello to Tallahassee, Gainesville and Cedar Key.

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8. The American Victory Ship and Museum: Tampa Maritime Treasure

   Feb 04, 25 08:23 PM

   
   The American Victory Ship & Museum, located in Tampa, Florida, offers visitors a fascinating glimpse into maritime history.

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9. Ocala Florida: Rolling Hills And Thoroughbred Horses

   Feb 04, 25 08:37 AM

   
   Ocala Florida is a friendly fast growing town surrounded by thousands of rolling acres dedicated to raising thoroughbred horses, including some famous ones.

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10. Sopchoppy Florida: Worm Gruntin' Capital Of The World

    Feb 02, 25 10:00 AM

    
    Sopchoppy is a historic village in the Florida Big Bend country near the Apalachicola National Forest. It's great worm country.

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11. Apopka, Florida: Indoor Foliage Capital of the World

    Feb 01, 25 10:50 AM

    
    Apopka Florida is a medium size city north of Orlando on US-441.

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12. Florida Black Football Pioneers Were Civil Rights Trailblazers

    Feb 01, 25 10:31 AM

    
    Florida black football pioneers led the way to full desegregation of the state's sports teams. These are their stories.

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13. 15 Florida Places We Loved And Lost

    Jan 31, 25 10:07 AM

    
    Many once popular Florida places are gone for various reasons. Here are some we miss a lot.

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14. Ernest Hemingway Home: His Last Penny & Six Toed Cats

    Jan 31, 25 09:44 AM

    
    The Ernest Hemingway home in Key West was where the author lived in the 1930s with his wife Pauline and many cats.

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15. Tarpon Springs Florida. Sponge Diving Heritage & Great Greek Food

    Jan 30, 25 09:57 PM

    
    Tarpon Springs Florida has the largest percentage of Greek-Americans of any city. Its waterfrong celebrates the sponge industry and Greek food and culture.

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