Floridiana Magazine

24 Florida Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:00:58 +0000

On Sunday, May 14, moms around the country will be treated to flowers, candy, and other gifts for Mother’s Day. While those are splendid choices and are greatly appreciated, we have put together a list of some of our favorite places to celebrate a memorable day. Whether it’s a park, a botanical garden, an “old...

Hotel Jacaranda | The Gracious Lady of Avon Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:37:10 +0000

When it comes to “old Florida,” there are plenty of places that can claim to be “the oldest this…” or “the oldest that…” One of those is the Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park. Opening in 1926, it is the oldest operating hotel in Highlands County County and is listed on the National Register of Historic...

Florida Eats: Goodrich Seafood and Oyster House

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 12:00:13 +0000

One of the perks about visiting “old Florida” places on the weekends, is finding restaurants that are off the beaten path or offer fare that truly represents the Sunshine State. On a recent trip to the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge in Brevard County, we found one such restaurant: Goodrich Seafood and Oyster House in...

Year in Review: Florida Eats

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 31 Dec 2018 13:00:27 +0000

One good thing about traveling the state, visiting small towns is discovering old Florida restaurants. We’ve had the chance to dine at some great places that served up not only good food, but good old Florida character! Farmer’s Market Restaurant, Webster Small town restaurants serve up more than just food – they offer hospitality with...

Florida Eats: Andy’s Drive-In Restaurant

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Oct 2018 22:31:33 +0000

Just like visiting some of Florida’s quaint old towns requires that you get away from the interstates and major highways, so too does finding places to experience some of the state’s best food in an old Florida atmosphere. In the center of the state, about 12 miles south of Interstate 4 in Polk County is...