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Chokoloskee – Big History, Little Island in the Everglades
The Little Island With a BIG History Chokoloskee, Florida There is a little island at the end of a road in the Everglades that has
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Florida’s Museums in the Sea
Florida’s Museums in the Sea History Underwater! Most people know Florida has museums throughout the state. In fact, the Florida Association of Museums lists over
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Everglades City – Once the Last Frontier
Everglades City, Florida – Once the Last Frontier In her book, Hidden History of Everglades City, Maureen Sullivan-Hartung titles one of her chapters, Welcome to
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Loop Road – The Alligator Super Highway in the Everglades
Loop Road – The Alligator Super Highway in the Everglades Most people who travel Florida have heard of, or traveled, Alligator Alley and the Tamiami
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Suwannee River – Florida Pathway Through History
Suwannee River – Pathway to Florida History Perhaps you are old enough or historically in tune with the old “Swanee” River song (also known as
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Levy County & Dixie County – A Forgotten Part of Florida – Rich in History and Beauty
Levy County, Dixie County – Forgotten? Ever heard of Dixie County or Levy County, Florida? Many people in Florida would scratch their heads if you
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Cayo Costa – An Island Once Forgotten
Cayo Costa – Sandy Beaches on a Forgotten Island In the 1800’s Cayo Costa was the home of Cuban ranchos. No, not like the cattle
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The Old Spanish Trail – History, Nature and Traditions Make a Florida Road Trip Adventure
In 1915 it was clear that trade routes were changing from horses to horsepower. Prior to this time, as far back as the 1600’s Spanish
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Fort Jefferson – Dry Tortugas – One of Florida’s Top Historical Sites
It is hard to believe that our ancestors in the 1800’s could build a fort on an island 70 miles west of Key West. The
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