Cheetah Hunt Rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL (Theme Park Example) — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS PORT ORANGE, FL – Preserving ancient attractions from a defunct theme park in Central Florida is a hidden treasure. The serene 12-acre botanical park is home to tall palm trees, centuries-old oak trees, and native Florida flora. Jim Thalhuber,
Credit: Broward Center for the Performing Arts FORT LAUDERDALE – The summer performing arts classes for adults ages 18 and older atthe Broward Center for the Performing Arts were in such high demand last summer that theysold out almost immediately. Those interested in these popular classes this summer can beginregistering on Tuesday, May 6 and
Beach & pier in Florida — Courtesy: Image by McRonny from Pixabay Egmont Key reopened in April 2025 following significant hurricane damage in 2024. A few buildings close to the lighthouse area are still off-limits to the general public. Egmont Key, an island in the mouth of Tampa Bay, has always captivated me because I
Donna E. Shalala Student Center University of Miami Campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The University of Miami, a cornerstone of higher education in South Florida, has officially reached a historic milestone. On Tuesday, the university celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of academic achievement, innovation, and influence within the
Fountain of Youth Entrance, St. Augustine, Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ovidiu Hrubaru With its enormous stone fort and centuries-old buildings, St. Augustine serves as a permanent reminder of Spain’s rich history in Florida, which dates back many generations before the United States was even a nation. However, Great Britain ruled the area
Stephen King book collection on library bookshelf – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ned Snowman With its expansive oak canopy and the enigmatic DeFuniak Lake, which appears as a nearly perfect circle on a map, the town of DeFuniak Springs is the type of Old Florida village you might anticipate in a Southern Gothic tale.
America’s Flagship, the SS United States, pictured in Philadelphia – Courtesy: EbersonImages – Shutterstock PHILADELPHIA – It won’t be in Philadelphia, but a historic ship that still has the transatlantic speed record it established over 70 years ago might be breaking another one very soon. The contract to purchase the SS United States and turn
Dolphins doing pirouettes in a water theme park — Courtesy: Shutterstock — cfg1978 Despite its unintended nature, Florida’s first theme park has managed to overcome the intimidating presence of its more modern Orlando contemporaries and remains a haven for tourists seeking marine education. If you head northeast on Florida’s A1A about eighteen miles south of
Island pirate bungalows – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Anna Klepatckaya With a pirate past, this 7-acre island in Florida’s panhandle is being listed for millions of dollars. The island, which lies in Saint Joesph Bay off the coast of Port St. Joe, was formerly owned by “Black Sam Bellamy,” hence the fitting nickname “Black’s
Sinkhole in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock by Sherri_j’s_pics The state’s deepest point is a sinkhole filled with water called the “Mystery Sink,” located near Orange County’s northernmost tip. Furthermore, most cars have probably driven by it unnoticed because of its proximity to Interstate 4. The hourglass-shaped pit is estimated by the Orange County Regional History