Antique Capital of Florida – Arcadia, Florida
We have seen claims from many small towns about being the largest, the best, the most, etc., but Arcadia lives up to the hype about being the antique capital of Florida.
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Florida History Timeline 1513 – 2022
Florida History Timeline 1513-2022 1513 – On April 2, 1513, Juan Ponce de Leon landed near Melbourne Beach. Although he thought he was on an Island, he named the new land La Florida (meaning pretty to behold) and claimed the … Read more
2023 Florida Keys Road Trip to Key West -The Ultimate Florida Road Trip
Florida Keys Road Trip to Key West – One of the Best Florida Road Trips Taking a Florida Keys road trip to Key West is not only one of the best Florida road trips, but maybe one of the most … Read more
History of Florida Hurricanes Since 1559 -10 Worst
History of Florida Hurricanes in Chronological Order Florida has a tropical climate that has led to an active history of Florida hurricanes. Certain weather phenomena have an impact on the number and intensity of Florida hurricane history. The list of … Read more
First Christmas in America May Have Been in Florida
First Christmas in America? May Have Been in Florida The first Christmas in America was most likely held near Tallahassee, Florida in 1539. In that year Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto landed near Bradenton, Florida. Hernando de Soto traveled with … Read more
World Equestrian Center
World Equestrian Center A Must Visit Florida Attraction Have you heard the phrase “hidden in plain sight”? The World Equestrian Center is a must see Florida attraction we somehow missed on our many Florida travels. How do you not hear … Read more
5 Hidden Romantic Getaways in Florida
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The Best Food in Key West with The Best Restaurants in Key West
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First Thanksgiving Was in Florida?
Was the First Thanksgiving in Florida? Just to add to all the historical confusion and speculation, there are a substantial number of historians who suggest the first “Thanksgiving” was in Florida on American soil. The feast was actually 55 years … Read more