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Mar 18, 2025

Lewis Plantation - Lost Florida Tourist Attraction

Lewis Plantation was an old time Florida tourist attraction that defied all probabilities of succeeding

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Mar 17, 2025

Florida Heritage Sites: Landmarks of History

Florida heritage sites are locations that celebrate and explain various important historical facts.

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Mar 16, 2025

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, is a must-visit for motorsports enthusiasts. It was founded by legendary drag racer Don "Big Daddy" Garlits

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Mar 16, 2025

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins: Homosassa Heritage Site

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park, located in Citrus County, offers a fascinating glimpse into the state’s antebellum sugar industry.

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Mar 16, 2025

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum: All About The Seminole Culture

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, located in Clewiston, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history, culture, and traditions of the Seminole Tribe of Florida

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Mar 15, 2025

Hialeah, Florida. Cuban-American Hometown

Hialeah, Florida is in the metropolitan Miami area and has a population that is 73% Cuban-American.

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Mar 13, 2025

Ozona, Florida: Things to Do, History, Culture

Ozona, Florida is a charming town located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, on the west side of Pinellas County. I

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Mar 12, 2025

7 Florida Day Trips: Seminole Culture, History and Museum

The Seminoles emerged in the 1700s from a combination of Native American tribes who created the unique Florida Seminole Culture.

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Mar 12, 2025

Old Sugar Mill Pancake House at DeLeon Springs State Park

The Old Sugar Mill Pancake House is in DeLeon Springs State Park. This historic attraction allows you to make your own pancakes at your table.

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Mar 09, 2025

Leu Gardens: Orlando Botanical Oasis Since 1961

Leu Gardens was once the 50 acre estate of Orlando businessman Harry P Leu and his wife Mary Jane. The donated it to the City of Orlando in 1961.

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WEBSITE AUTHOR

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.

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

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