Floridiana Magazine

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...

The Harvey Trucks | May They Rust in Peace

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:00:15 +0000

Driving through smaller towns can reap big benefits – whether it’s a quaint Mom and Pop restaurant, a once-majestic old home left to the elements, or a roadside honey stand still operating on the honor system. And then there are those finds that, at first glance, only seem suited as photo opportunities, yet in the...

Bradley’s Country Store

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2021 17:00:47 +0000

Whether it was during my time at Florida State University in the 80s, or family visits to Tallahassee to see my uncle and his family at Thanksgiving, Bradley’s Country Store was always one of those places we had to go. We’d load up on sausage then count the days until our next visit. It wasn’t...

Things to See and Do in Apalachicola

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 05 Jul 2018 12:30:59 +0000

There are some places you can visit over and over again and not see everything there is to see or do everything there is to do. Those same places change over time and, from one visit to the next, may not offer the same “landmarks” you made it a point to see. One such town...

Museum of Florida History

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 12:00:11 +0000

What’s the saying about “the best-laid plans?” On occasion, those plans for a day of “celebrating all things Florida” are impacted for one reason or another. The day we loaded up and headed towards the St. Marks Lighthouse in Wakulla County, Mother Nature had a different idea. As the skies turned gray and it was...