Floridiana Magazine

Carrabelle, Florida: Get Hooked

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 13:30:06 +0000

Carrabelle. A quaint little town on U.S. 98 along Florida’s Forgotten Coast. It’s a town most folks drive through to get to Apalachicola or St. George Island. But for those who choose to venture off the main road, there’s a town full of history, some unique attractions, a beautiful beach, and a fisherman’s paradise –...

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...

Falling Waters State Park | Home of Florida’s Tallest Waterfall

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 23:00:34 +0000

A visit to any of Florida’s 175 state parks is a good day in and of itself. Whether it’s Blue Spring State Park in Orange City to view the manatees, or the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park in Cross Creek to see where the famed author spent her time writing, our state parks offer...

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...

Faces of Florida: Herman Wells, Furniture Maker

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:08:55 +0000

Update: Herman Wells passed away in August 2024. He will be remembered as a kind, old soul and is truly missed. On a recent visit to Cedar Key, we stopped by the Wells Wood shop on 5th Street. Although Mr. Wells was busy at the time, he stopped what he was doing and with true,...