Floridiana Magazine

Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:38:09 +0000

Only in Florida can you toss mullet, dance with pirates, watch swamp buggies race, or feast on swamp cabbage—all part of the flavorful and festive traditions found across the state. Of all the festivals I’ve been to over the years, the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival is the only one I’ve been to where the stars...

Cedar Key – Open for Business

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 17:59:42 +0000

**Note: This was written after Hurricane Idalia ravaged Cedar Key in August 2023, leaving the item rebuilding from the storm surge and winds. This post does not include the devastation in 2024 from Hurricanes Debby (Augusut) and Helene (September), and a fire on Dock Street. Cedar Key residents are resilient and have been hard at...

Carrabelle, Florida: Get Hooked

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:30:06 +0000

Carrabelle. A quaint little town on U.S. 98 along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. It’s a town most folks drive through to get to Apalachicola or St. George Island. But for those who choose to venture off the main road, there’s a town full of history, some unique attractions, a beautiful beach, and a fisherman’s paradise –...

Madison County, FL

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Tue, 23 May 2023 00:30:22 +0000

Long before I started writing about Florida, Madison County was one of my favorite places to visit. Years ago, I spent many hours researching family history with my parents. Before county records were digitized, we would visit the courthouse and leaf through pages of old marriage records, land grants, and wills. Then we would visit...

Havana: Florida’s Friendliest Small Town

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 22:46:13 +0000

From its heyday as a major shade tobacco producer to its popularity for antiques and vintage collectable shops, Havana is one of those small Florida towns that exudes southern charm. A walk through the museum, the shops, or a stop in one of the local restaurants provide visitors with personal experiences of why Havana is...