Floridiana Magazine

Boca Grande – More Than Just Tarpon Capital of the World

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:00:07 +0000

For more than 40 years, the Gulf Coast in Charlotte County has been my vacation go-to spot. Pristine beaches. Clear water. Amazing sunsets. From my favorite beach on Manasota Key, I can easily travel to other towns offering old Florida charm, whether it’s with comparable views or other amenities. During my recent vacation, I visited...

Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 13:00:52 +0000

No matter where you live in the state, chances are there are a few places nearby where you can disappear for a few hours and experience natural Florida. Even in cities like Orlando, parks and gardens provide respite from the hectic pace. You’ll find one of those locations just a short drive from downtown –...

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...

Lukas Nursery and Butterfly Encounter: It’s More than Just a Nursery

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:00:32 +0000

Who would think a plant nursery would be included on a list of places to go in Florida? Besides having everything you need for your garden, Lukas Nursery offers an hour or so of good old family fun, plus there is a century of history behind it. Not to mention, it is considered one of...

The Sponge Docks at Tarpon Springs

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 12:00:14 +0000

What I have found in my quest to “celebrate all things Florida” is it is sometimes impossible to see all there is to see or do all there is to do in a one-day excursion. If you have ever been to Tarpon Springs, you know what I mean. We made it to the docks, but...