Floridiana Magazine

Caladium Festival Lake Placid, Florida

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 19:00:04 +0000

Florida is home to many festivals, ranging from the absurd to the logical. By definition, festivals celebrate something unique about a community or its culture. For the central Florida town of Lake Placid, that uniqueness is its designation as “Caladium Capital of the World” and 2018 marked its celebration of the 28th Caladium Festival. History...

Sugar Sand Distillery, Inc., Lake Placid, Florida

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Fri, 13 Apr 2018 08:00:45 +0000

When you think of Florida, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe it’s the sunshine, or the beautiful beaches, or maybe even the theme parks, but have you thought about the wineries, or craft breweries, or even craft distilleries? All three are gaining in popularity and popping up across the state. One of...

Town of Murals: Lake Placid, Florida

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 16:08:50 +0000

A sign along Highway 27 at the edge of Lake Placid in Highlands County reads, “Town of Murals.” Unless you pay attention to the sign or exit on one of the town’s main roads, you might miss what has become a vital part of the town and its history. Having grown up less than 30...

Henscratch Farms Vineyard and Winery

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 18:00:04 +0000

When you think of wine country, the first place that comes to mind is probably California. After all, two of the country’s famous wine destinations are there: Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Have you ever thought of Florida and wine in the same sentence? Probably not, but maybe you should. Florida is now home to...