Floridiana Magazine

Silver Springs

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sat, 20 Apr 2019 20:10:39 +0000

Florida and theme parks. If you’ve lived in the state for more than 50 years, you no doubt remember Florida without Walt Disney World. You probably also remember Silver Springs Nature Theme Park – considered to be Florida’s first tourist attraction. History of Silver Springs Although Silver Springs didn’t officially open to the public until...

Presidents Hall of Fame

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 08:15:45 +0000

Whether you live in Florida or are just one of our many guests, you have to admit there are some “attractions” that are a little out of the ordinary. They may not be about “old Florida,” but they are part of our history. These roadside attractions can be found throughout the state. You’ve probably even...

The Citrus Tower

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 13:00:59 +0000

Back before U.S. Highway 27 was flooded with traffic lights and vehicles, it provided a leisurely, picturesque drive through the heart of Florida’s citrus industry. The stretch of road from Interstate 4 to Clermont was lined with orange groves as far as the eye could see. One of the state’s most well-known structures stood tall,...