Floridiana Magazine

Hotel Jacaranda | The Gracious Lady of Avon Park

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 26 Jan 2020 17:37:10 +0000

When it comes to “old Florida,” there are plenty of places that can claim to be “the oldest this…” or “the oldest that…” One of those is the Hotel Jacaranda in Avon Park. Opening in 1926, it is the oldest operating hotel in Highlands County County and is listed on the National Register of Historic...

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...