Floridiana Magazine

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...

Florida Travel Checklist | Start Planning Today

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:02:38 +0000

For many of us, getting out and enjoying what this beautiful state has to offer is a way of life and one that can easily be taken for granted. With the current corona virus closures and social distancing recommendations, we can do one of two things – brood about it or make the most of...

Black Hammock Adventures | Airboats and More

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 15:35:54 +0000

Admittedly, I am not the most adventurous person you’ll ever know. Maybe that comes from tipping over in a canoe, cautiously watching dozens of alligators from a canoe in the middle of a lake, or a startling encounter with a snake along a park trail. So, when I decided on an airboat ride for the...

A Day at the Mount Dora Arts Festival

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:30:14 +0000

On a normal day, downtown Mount Dora provides visitors with a variety of unique dining and shopping experiences. This past weekend however, downtown was transformed into an art lover’s dream with the 45th Annual Mount Dora Arts Festival. Having never been to the Arts Festival, we added it to our calendar at the beginning of...

Kennedy Space Center: Gateway to Space Since 1962

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 11 Jul 2019 17:00:59 +0000

Situated on Florida’s east coast and just a short drive from Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center offers a glimpse into the past, all while creating a sense of excitement over the future of the space program. Growing up in Florida, I remember watching early rockets lift off and space capsules splash down. As a reporter...