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...

Florida Caverns State Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:00:19 +0000

If you’re looking for a unique old Florida adventure, you’ll want to add Florida Caverns State Park to your list. Located in Marianna, in the Florida panhandle, this park offers a stunning cave system that’s been attracting visitors for decades. And while the caverns are the main draw for the park, there are plenty of...

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...

Lloyd and its Historic Railroad Depot

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:03:09 +0000

Tucked away in Jefferson County, about a mile south of Interstate 10 on State Road 59 is a small town with a population of 140. Lloyd may not be a booming metropolis now but imagine a time when it was a bustling agricultural center. At the heart of that activity was the Lloyd Depot, now...