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Long before Florida was known for Mickey Mouse and Disney World, it was a vacation destination defined by its beaches and other attractions that drew on…
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When Beth Buchanan brought her 3rd grade class to the Giraffe Ranch, she knew it meant her students from Monarch Learning Academy in Winter Park would see…
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Sunken Gardens is a lush, colorful and fragrant tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg.It's one of Florida’s original roadside attractions; WUSF's…
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The Dixie Highway that meandered through Polk County in the early 20th century inspired the creation of lots of roadside attractions along its path.Most…
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Located about an hour north of Tampa at the crossroads of U.S. 19 and State Road 50, WeekiWachee is more than just a mark on a road map. The state park is…
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One of the oldest continuously operated attractions in Florida is an 11-acre oasis just minutes away from a busy strip mall.At Sarasota Jungle Gardens,…