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10 Amazing Old Florida Roadside Attractions

As a native Floridian, I feel like it is my duty to introduce you to these still-standing old Florida roadside attractions. Some are kitschy, some are kooky, and some are simply incredible; but all are truly unique Florida gems you must see before you kick the proverbial bucket.
Catherine Walters,
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Why Key Biscayne Is One of the Best Barrier Islands in Florida

Key Biscayne is a rare Florida trick: a barrier island that feels removed from a major city while sitting just minutes away from it. That proximity shapes everything. You can spend the day in a quiet, residential-feeling coastal environment — then be in downtown Miami quickly enough to catch a late dinner or a show.
Catherine Walters,
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Florida Gulf Coast Barrier Islands: The Best Beaches You Need to Visit

Florida’s Gulf barrier islands often feel softer in mood. The Gulf side tends to deliver calmer water and long, luminous sunsets. Many Gulf barrier islands also cultivate an “Old Florida” identity — not as nostalgia, but as a choice: lower building heights, smaller lodging footprints, stronger local rhythm. These are the islands where the beach can become a living room and sunset can become a nightly ritual.
Catherine Walters,

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