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...

Manatee Viewing at Blue Spring State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 23 Nov 2019 17:44:00 +0000

When you think of Florida, cold weather isn’t the first thing to come to mind. But when the mercury starts to drop, some of the best places to visit are the state’s springs. That’s where you will be able to see manatees in their natural habitats – a sight that never gets old. So, when...

Manatee Viewing

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 08:00:13 +0000

Whenever I see manatees in their natural settings, their beauty and mystery never cease to amaze me. I’ve seen them playing in the Gulf of Mexico just offshore of Englewood Beach and I’ve seen them in springs and canals. And each time is like the first. Here are a few of my favorite manatee viewing...

Blue Spring State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 08:00:48 +0000

Away from the crowded beaches and major theme parks that attract millions of visitors from around the globe, is the natural Florida. Places where nature is left intact and is preserved. Places where you can witness the beauty of the “old” Florida. The Springs. And there are a lot of them. In fact, geologists have...