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Edward Leedskalnin: The Creator of The Coral Castle

Posted on May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 by Melissa P | 17540 Views | 26 min read

Scientists are still baffled how Edward Leedskalnin carved and constructed a castle from over 1,100 tons of coral by himself.

Posted in HistoryTagged Agnes Skuvst, Coral Castle, Edward Leedskalnin, Florida City, Florida History, Homestead, Rock Gate, Rock Gate Park
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A Look At How Pythons Invaded The Florida Everglades

Posted on April 16, 2019October 21, 2020 by William C. | 8432 Views | 14 min read

The Southeast Asian Burmese python has been wreaking havoc in the Florida Everglades for almost 40 years.

Posted in History, NatureTagged Everglades, Hurricane Andrew, Python Elimination Program, Pythons, South Florida Water Management District
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Henry Flagler: The Pioneer Who Paved The Way For Florida To Become A Vacation Destination

Posted on April 8, 2019April 10, 2019 by Chris J. | 12249 Views | 16 min read

Henry Morrison Flagler may have made his fortune in oil, but his legacy is fueled by his work in Florida.

Posted in HistoryTagged Florida East Coast Railway, Franklin Smith, Henry Flagler, Jacksonville, Julia Tuttle, Key West, Miami, St. Augustine, Standard Oil, Tourism, West Palm Beach, William Brickell
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Castillo De San Marcos: Interesting Facts About St. Augustine’s Must-Visit Monument

Posted on April 1, 2019April 1, 2019 by William C. | 8588 Views | 16 min read

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in North America.

Posted in HistoryTagged Britain, Castillo De San Marcos, Florida History, Spain, St. Augustine, United States
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How Florida Got Its Name & The Many Nicknames Associated With It

Posted on March 26, 2019April 8, 2019 by Melissa P | 22605 Views | 13 min read

From the man who claimed it to the pioneers who tamed it, learn how Florida got its name and nicknames.

Posted in HistoryTagged Alligators, Everglades, Florida, Florida Oranges, Juan Ponce De Leon, Sunshine State
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