Things to Do in Florida
Quick! What three things describe Florida?
- Oranges
- Beaches
- Walt Disney World
Yeah, of course we have those things, but Florida offers a whole lot more.
Find the fun in sunny Florida with this group of lenses describing ALL things Florida.
Are you a Florida resident wanting to discover new places? Or are you a visitor? Either way, you're sure to discover we're more than surf and shuffleboard.
Visit Florida's Cities for a Fun Vacation
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Visit Sanibel Island, Florida
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Sanibel Island, Florida, is a great place to visit if you like beach, fishing, birding, boating, or just chilling out in the sunshine. Ding Darling is a world famous drive through wildlife refuge park with walking trails that is on the bird migration...
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Things To Do in Gulfport, Florida
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I love visiting Gulfport, a small beach town close to St. Petersburg, Florida. The city hosts community events, like bi-monthly art shows (with their local artists), Springfest, 4th of July celebrations, Gecko Fest, Christmas celebration with a light...
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Tampa, Florida
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Tampa, Florida, is a city with lots to see and do. As photographers we visit Tampa several times a year to work. The zoo has an extensive collection of wild animals. There are several interesting museums including The Tampa Museum of Art, seen in our...
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Orlando, Florida
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When you think of Orlando, Disney is the next name that pops into your mind. I know, this photo was made on one of my visits to the Magic Kingdom. But Orlando is sooooo much more. Take a look at the other side of this Florida city. Find fascinating m...
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Hernando County Florida
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Hernando County has gone through many changes since it's "official" creation in 1842. Learn about it's beginnings, it's people, it's land and even hear some ghost stories perhaps! You will find stories about Hernando county and be able to click on va...
Fun Places and Events in Florida
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Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL
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Walt Disney World is the biggest and most loved playground around. With themed parks for everyone, lovable characters, and great family fun, Walt Disney World is a For more information on Orlando and Walt Disney World, go here.
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Mote Marine Laboratory
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Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, is a fascinating place for the whole family to visit. There are tropical fish, shark tanks, and the cafe in the first building. A nearby building houses turtles, a floor to ceiling aquarium tank for manate...
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Great American Cooter Festival
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The last full week of October in Inverness Florida you will find Sunny Cooter along with all his friends, visiting various restaurants in the city for the Miss Cooter and Cooter Idol competitions. The final winners are decided on Friday and Saturday,...
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Christmas at Disney World Florida
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Are you dreaming of a Disney World Christmas vacation this year? Imagine spending Christmas at the most magical place on earth! Each of the Disney World theme parks and resorts has some very special events, displays and decorations making Christmas o...
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Circus Museum in Sarasota
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The Ringling Brothers Circus used to winter in Sarasota, Florida. John and Mable Ringling built a mansion here. The Ringling mansion, Art Museum, Circus Museum and a beautiful Rose Garden, all on a 66 acre estate, were left to the State of Florida on...
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Enjoy a Disney World Florida Vacation
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Disney World Florida is one of the top vacation destinations in the World. The question is not if you should visit, but when can you visit! But your magical Disney World vacation. The more you know before you go the more you will enjoy your Disn...
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Florida Saltwater Fishing
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This page has information on saltwater fishing in Florida.
Great Florida Cities to Live
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Nokomis, Florida, A Great Place to Live
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Nokomis, is a nice small town on Florida's West Coast with Oscar Scherer State Park and Casey Key beach on the Gulf of Mexico. This picture is of our son in his front yard in Nokomis. We visit often and know the city well. We have enjoyed eating in t...
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Sarasota, Florida, Great Place to Live or Visit
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Sarasota, located on Florida's west coast, is a great place to live or visit. The weather is warm all year long, the beaches have lots of sand and sea shells, and there are parks, museums, and world class stores to shop. Boats of all kinds are a...
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Astor Florida - A Little Piece of Paradise
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Come visit, kick back and RELAX! Let me take you on a tour of a wonderful small town tucked away in central Florida. Who knows, you may fall in love with Astor just as I have.
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DirectoryofCapeCoral.com
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We want to provide locals with the quickest way to find out local news and happenings in our community. You can always count on us for the best information in the area. We will be posting information on the local music scene, the arts, theater, commu...
Favorite Restaurants and Food
The Flavor of Florida
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Florida Seafood
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Florida has a delicious and healthy array of seafood.
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Marina Jack's in Sarasota, FL
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Marina Jack's restaurant is located downtown in the Sarasota Marina, right on Sarasota Bay. They have fine dining upstairs and casual dining on the first floor and outside on the patio. There is also a piano bar on the patio. Marina Jacks serves suns...
Fun Florida Cities
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Fort Desoto, Florida
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Fort Desoto Park is an island off the southern tip of Pinellas County, Florida. It was named America's Top Beach in 2009, by Tirp Advisor and in 2005 was named the nations #1 beach Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach," With 2 beaches, a camp...
Central West, A.K.A. Tampa Bay
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Hernando County Florida
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Hernando County has gone through many changes since it's "official" creation in 1842. Learn about it's beginnings, it's people, it's land and even hear some ghost stories perhaps! You will find stories about Hernando county and be able to click on va...
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Fort Desoto, Florida
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Fort Desoto Park is an island off the southern tip of Pinellas County, Florida. It was named America's Top Beach in 2009, by Tirp Advisor and in 2005 was named the nations #1 beach Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach," With 2 beaches, a camp...
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Tampa, Florida
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Tampa, Florida, is a city with lots to see and do. As photographers we visit Tampa several times a year to work. The zoo has an extensive collection of wild animals. There are several interesting museums including The Tampa Museum of Art, seen in our...
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Sarasota For Free | Florida Fun Free Things To Do | Free Activities
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Amuse yourself without breaking into your wallet or maxing out your credit cards! The Sarasota area on the west coast of Florida abounds with fun free things to do. No matter how prosperous the times, it's always engaging to discover ways to enj...
Jacksonville, Florida
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First Coast No More Homeless Pets in Jacksonville, FL
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Jacksonville, Florida is blessed to have First Coast No More Homeless Pets FCNMHP, a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. This organization is now working hand-in-hand with the City of Jacksonville, Animal Care and Control, and the Jacksonville Humane Soc...
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Jacksonville Cities -- Jacksonville Named Cities
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Did you know that there are a number of Jacksonville named cities throughout the United States. When searching for Jacksonville cities on Google, your search result will usually direct you to Florida. Jacksonville, Florida is the home of the Jacksonv...
Florida Bridges
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Mathews Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 66,500
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The Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida spans the St. Johns River, bringing traffic along Arlington Expressway between Arlington and Downtown. It was named after John E. Mathews, a Florida state legislator and Chief Justice of the 1955 Florida Su...
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Seven Bridges -- Which city claims this title?
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Figured out which city is home to "seven bridges?" This city is also home to a major river waterway, the St. Johns River and the NFL team the Jaguars. Well, by now you've probably figured out that it's Jacksonville, Florida that I...
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Buckman Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 119,000
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When I first moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 1992, someone warned me about driving on the Buckman Bridge. "You don't want to get stuck in rush hour traffic on the Buckman!" That warning did make an impression on me because for several...
Check Out Florida Stadiums
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Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
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The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, formerly known as ALLTEL Stadium, was built on the foundations of the former Gator Bowl Stadium, which was built in 1949. Construction began on January 3, 1994 and the new stadium opened on August 18, 1995 with an...
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Tropicana Field
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Heard of The Tampa Bay Rays? Maybe the first time you heard of them was from their rise from "worst to first" in the race to win the 2008 World Series? What do you know about their 1.1 million square foot home field, Tropicana Field? This l...
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Gator Bowl Stadium -- It is History
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The Gator Bowl Stadium had a long history in Jacksonville, Florida before its demolition in 1994 to make way for Alltel Stadium, now known as Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in search of a corporate sponsor! Jacksonville's first football venue was bu...
Do You Want to Call Florida Your Home?
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Florida Living
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This is a collection of all my lenses on Florida. That includes cities in Florida like Nokomis, Orlando, Sarasota, Sanibel Island, and Tampa, restaurants like Marina Jack's in Sarasota, animals that are often found in Florida like manatees and dolphi...
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Sarasota Florida
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To write about Sarasota is to write about paradise. There is no need to refer to books, or memory or drive around the area taking notes, it is so much easier to just pick out all the things that would be wished for in paradise and list them off here...
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Destin Florida: Experience the Emerald Coast
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Over 26 years, Ocean Reef Resorts has grown from a small, two-person business venture to one of the biggest companies in vacation properties and property management. Today, Ocean Reef Resorts employs 12 real estate agents and 25 full time vacation re...
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Florida, A Great Place To Live
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Florida is a wonderful state to live in. Florida offers a great tax base, low cost of living, great weather, and an abundance of activities for both the young and old. Later on in this lens I will share more about the topics I listed above. My fami...
Find Your New Florida Home
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The Reserve at Pointe Meadows -- Luxury Condo For Rent
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This is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath luxury condo located in The Reserve at Pointe Meadows in Jacksonville, Florida! This beautiful ground floor unit has a nature view for that extra level of privacy. It has 1,244 square feet and is loaded with luxury extras t...
Vote on the top Florida lenses!
Circus Museum in Sarasota
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Christmas at Disney World Florida
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Sarasota For Free | Florida Fun Free Things To Do | Free Activities
Amuse yourself without breaking into your wallet o more...0 points
Sarasota, Florida, Great Place to Live or Visit
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Sarasota, located on Florida's west c more...0 points
Astor Florida - A Little Piece of Paradise
Come visit, kick back and RELAX! Let me take you o more...0 points
Enjoy a Disney World Florida Vacation
Disney World Florida is one of the top vacation de more...0 points
Things to Do in Largo Florida
Largo, Florida is located on the west coast of Flo more...0 points
Nokomis, Florida, A Great Place to Live
Nokomis, is a nice small town on Florida's West Co more...0 points
Disney World Grand Floridian Resort
There are many hotels at Walt Disney World but non more...0 points
Florida Manatees
All over the world more than 10,000 animal species more...0 points
Blue Spring Florida
The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Sp more...0 points
Things To Do in Gulfport, Florida
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Florida, A Great Place To Live
Florida is a wonderful state to live in. Florida o more...0 points
Florida Alligators
I know what most of you are thinking, big, ugly, a more...0 points
Marina Jack's in Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack's restaurant is located downtown in th more...0 points
Visit Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island, Florida, is a great place to visit more...0 points
The Reserve at Pointe Meadows -- Luxury Condo For Rent
This is 2 Bedroom / 2 Bath luxury condo located in more...0 points
Dames Point Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 30,000
Of all the bridges in Jacksonville, Florida, the D more...0 points
First Coast No More Homeless Pets in Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, Florida is blessed to have First Coa more...0 points
Seven Bridges -- Which city claims this title?
Figured out which city is home to "seven brid more...0 points
St. Augustine, Florida
St. Augustine Florida is the oldest continuously o more...0 points
Shands Bridge
What's interesting about this bridge is that it is more...0 points
Florida Living
This is a collection of all my lenses on Florida. more...0 points
Sandhill Crane Pictures and Information
We photographed this sandhill crane walking in our more...0 points
Dolphin Information
Learn about dolphins, share your experiences with more...0 points
Gator Bowl Stadium -- It is History
The Gator Bowl Stadium had a long history in Jacks more...0 points
A Walk Around Deer Creek
Deer Creek Country Club is a community on the west more...0 points
Fort Desoto, Florida
Fort Desoto Park is an island off the southern tip more...0 points
Our Florida Vacation
My husband decided to take a whole week off of wor more...0 points
Jacksonville Cities -- Jacksonville Named Cities
Did you know that there are a number of Jacksonvil more...0 points
Manatee Information
We photographed this beautiful Manatee at Mote Mar more...0 points
Hart Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 47,000
The Hart Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida is the ma more...0 points
Buckman Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 119,000
When I first moved to Jacksonville, Florida in 199 more...0 points
Orlando, Florida
When you think of Orlando, Disney is the next name more...0 points
Jacksonville Municipal Stadium
The Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, formerly known more...0 points
Fuller Warren Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 139,000
Thank goodness for segmental bridges like the new more...0 points
Great American Cooter Festival
The last full week of October in Inverness Florida more...0 points
Acosta Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 32,000
The Acosta Bridge is definitely of one of my favor more...0 points
Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida, is a city with lots to see and do. more...0 points
Main Street Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 21,400
If you drive into downtown Jacksonville from the s more...0 points
Lakeland Florida Information
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, locate more...0 points
Mote Marine Laboratory
Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, Florida, is a more...0 points
Vacation in Fort Meyers or Sarasota
Which city is better for a Florida vacation, Fort more...0 points
Mathews Bridge -- Traffic count average daily: 66,500
The Mathews Bridge in Jacksonville, Florida spans more...0 points
Hernando County Florida
Hernando County has gone through many changes sinc more...0 points
Destin Florida: Experience the Emerald Coast
Over 26 years, Ocean Reef Resorts has grown from a more...0 points
Sarasota Florida
To write about Sarasota is to write about paradise more...0 points
Fun in Sunny Florida Headquarters
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RV Travel...a Great Ride!
My RV (recreational vehicle) is a great way to tra more...0 points
East Hill in Pensacola, FL
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Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL
Walt Disney World is the biggest and most loved pl more...0 points
The Best of Florida: Coquina Beach
Nestled in the heart of Anna Maria Island, along t more...0 points
DirectoryofCapeCoral.com
We want to provide locals with the quickest way to more...0 points
Sarasota Real Estate
Sarasota has long been known as one of the best pl more...0 points
Port Canaveral FL Fishing Charters
Port Canaveral fishing charters are some of the be more...0 points
Flying You There - Discounted Vacations
Flying You There has scrubbed the web to find you more...0 points
Extreme Orlando
Every time I start doing research on things to do more...0 points
Concrete Contractor Jacksonville
Ed Alphonse Construction is a licensed general con more...0 points
Florida Seafood
Florida has a delicious and healthy array of seafo more...0 points
Florida Saltwater Fishing
This page has information on saltwater fishing in more...0 points
Florida Colleges and Universities
Florida is home to many outstanding colleges and universities. There are too many to list in this lens, but here is a sampling of some of the well-known Florida universities (including my alma mater, Eckerd College).
Show support for your favorite college or university.
Florida Animal Facts
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Sandhill Crane Pictures and Information
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We photographed this sandhill crane walking in our neighborhood. The cranes were 3 to 4 feet tall and had no fear of humans. When they chose to walk across a city street, the cars all had to stop and wait for them to pass. The Gulf Coast of Florida i...
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Manatee Information
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We photographed this beautiful Manatee at Mote Marine Laboratory, Sarasota, Florida. There are two manatees in a huge tank there. The manatees were injured by boat propellers and brought back to health by Mote. In the 2003 statewide survey 3,113 mana...
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Florida Alligators
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I know what most of you are thinking, big, ugly, and an all together scary creature. The American Alligator is usually very misunderstood. I hope to be able to change your minds about the alligator or maybe at least soften it up a little bit.
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Florida Manatees
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All over the world more than 10,000 animal species are in danger. Some are in danger because their homes are being destroyed. Many are in danger because people hunt them. Among these are the manatees. Manatees are gentle creatures that some call Sea...
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Dolphin Information
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Learn about dolphins, share your experiences with dolphins, swim with dolphins, find great dolphin gear! I made this dolphin picture while working at Sea World. I also made the dolphin pictures in the Florida Keys and the dolphin video at Mote Marine...
Florida Fish
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Books on Florida
Do you want to delve even further into Florida? Find city guides, gardening tips, and videos on Florida.
Florida's Living Beaches: A Guide for the Curious Beachcomber by Witherington; Dawn and Blair
Florida has 1200 miles of coastline, almost 700 mi more...0 points
Vernon, Florida
Fire up the pickup and head down to this backwater more...0 points
Native Florida Plants, Revised Edition: Low Maintenance Landscaping and Gardening by Robert G. Haehle
This book describes every type of regional flora-- more...0 points
Northern Florida & the Panhandle Adventure Guide by Jum Tunstall, Cynthia Tunstall
"This wonderful guidebook is your passport to more...0 points
Florida Gardening
Bi-monthly publication includes articles covering more...0 points
Over Florida (PBS)
Stunning aerial cinematography reveals the state s more...0 points
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- concretecontractorjacksonville concretecontractorjacksonville Nov 24, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
- Great facts and information about Florida here. Since I am in the concrete contracting business and from Jacksonville I enjoyed information about Jacksonville's bridges.
Ed from http://www.squidoo.com/Concrete-Contractor-Jacksonville
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- daybreak daybreak Nov 24, 2009 @ 11:02 am
- Please consider 2 lenses for inclusion:
http://www.squidoo.com/florida-seafood
http://www.squidoo.com/florida-saltwater-fishing
Floridian or Visitor?
Do you live in Florida? Or is it a great place to visit?
JenniferAkers wrote...
[in reply to daybreak] Sanibel Island is a beautiful place. Over the years, we visited friends in Sanibel and the general area.
JenniferAkers wrote...
[in reply to JaguarJulie] You are special, Julie, and I appreciate all your visits to this lens. You've created many lenses to Florida - to Jacksonville, which are quite informative. An RSS feed would be very handy; hopefully, we'll get one soon. Love the comment about sand, humidity and love bugs - all part of Florida living. :-) Keep up the great work on sharing Florida's news.
daybreak wrote...
We visited a few years back and loved it. We stayed on Sannibel Island and had a relaxing time.
JaguarJulie wrote...
[in reply to JaguarJulie]How interesting is this? That I was the last comment -- and then this became a group converted lens and I am the first returning comment? I'm thinking how I want to reference your lens to show the love! I've got quite a few Jacksonville-themed lenses. Hoping for an RSS-feed for all the places that mention those lenses too. Oh -- your opening made me think of a HMB debate -- what three things do I think of because I live in Jacksonville, Florida? Sand, humidity and love bugs! ;)
JaguarJulie wrote...
Hi Jennifer -- my hubby is a native Floridian too. When I was young and then into high school, when classmates would come back from Spring break with a tan, I wished we could afford a Florida vacation. It was always in my mind that I would make my way to Florida. I'm so happy I'm here before it's my time to go into the wild blue yonder! Great to be a part of your group -- may it live long and prosper.











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