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2019 Florida Seafood Festival Calendar
Florida Rambler’s comprehensive seafood festival calendar is updated and current for 2019.
January 2019 manatee festivals: Orange City and Crystal River
Two large manatee festivals celebrate Florida’s beloved manatee every January – one in Orange City and one in Crystal River. These two locations are probably the best places in the state to see manatees well and in great numbers. First up: Jan. 19-20 in Crystal River.
2019 Florida Harvest Festival Calendar
There are few things more authentic than Florida’s status as the nation’s winter vegetable garden. Celebrate our state’s many harvest seasons with this comprehensive harvest festival calendar.
Jan. 18-20, 2019: Homestead Rodeo, where wild west meets the south in the tropics
Homestead rodeo is the southernmost rodeo in the continental United States. You may be surprised to learn that Florida has a rich history of rodeos in its small towns.
2018 Holiday Boat Parade Calendar
It’s that time of year! Here’s Florida Rambler’s comprehensive Holiday Boat Parade Calendar with dates and links to dozens of boat parades around the state.
Seven places to celebrate Native American Heritage Month in Florida in November
I had lived in Florida a long time before I discovered the rich and often tragic history of native Americans here. Here are six parks, museums and events that tell those stories.
Go for the orchids. Stay for a stroll in the garden.
Selby Garden contains the most diverse living and preserved collection of of orchids and bromeliads in the world with thousands of species represented.
Where to celebrate the holidays in Old Florida: Best holiday light displays
Every community has decorations for the winter holidays, but these three Florida destinations stand out. Their Old Florida settings complements their over-the-top holiday decorations. Each has millions of lights plus lots of special events.
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