Floridiana Magazine

Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:38:09 +0000

Only in Florida can you toss mullet, dance with pirates, watch swamp buggies race, or feast on swamp cabbage—all part of the flavorful and festive traditions found across the state. Of all the festivals I’ve been to over the years, the Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin’ Festival is the only one I’ve been to where the stars...

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...

Lighthouses Along Florida’s Forgotten Coast

doriskeeler@gmail.com — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:00:59 +0000

Lighthouses have been guiding the way for ships into Florida since the first one was built and lit in St. Augustine in 1824. Besides the value they provide along the 1,350 miles of coastline, lighthouses also serve as symbols of strength and safety as well as beacons of hope. Along a 75-mile stretch of US...