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Between Tampa And Gainesville Is An Archaeological Park With Native American History, Fishing, And Trails

Florida's Gulf Coast is a prime, year-round vacation escape, but its tourism hotspots tend to center on its prominent Gulf-side beaches. Inland from the Gulf, however, sits a worthy collection of outdoor attractions preserving Florida's natural, cultural, and historical treasures without any beaches involved. A superb Florida hidden gem for history and nature lovers alike is the small but extraordinary Crystal River Archaeological State Park. With the word "archaeological" in its name, you can probably guess that this park is a bit more history-minded than most Florida state parks. At the same time, this park is far from a stuffy history lecture, and you'll find top-tier inland water recreation along with its historic treasures.

Gainesville, FL · 13d

Alachua Chronicle

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Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day

The Veterans Day holiday will not affect residential curbside collection service for solid waste, recycling, and yard trash. The post Alachua County closings and waste collection for Veterans Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Alachua County, FL · 3d

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Rocking Chair Records becomes a music hot spot in St. Augustine

With vinyl record sales surpassing $1 billion the U.S. in 2025, David Smart, the owner and proprietor of Rocking Chair Records , is settling in quite comfortably on 74 Masters Drive. Rocking Chair Records, which opened in May 2025, has become a hot spot for music lovers, collectors and newcomers enticed by the idea of collecting vinyl. Undaunted by a generation raised on streaming music, Smart told the St. Augustine Record that the appeal for playing “physical” music is not just getting stronger, it’s growing in leaps and bounds. “People are rediscovering what gets lost when music becomes just another app on your phone,” he said. "A record spins on the table. It forces you to listen to the whole thing. It really does make you sit with it a little bit more and appreciate the artist." Smart underscored how records reach beyond music, pointing to the “artwork, the liner notes and overall experience” of owning a tangible item that produces sound. "Holding a record, smelling the paper, seeing the ink colors on the paper, pulling the record out of the sleeve and reading the labels and the lyrics are experiences that you can't re-create with your phone," he said.

St. Augustine, FL · 1d

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Urgent repairs, donations needed to save 134-year-old Bryant House in Ocala

The Historic Ocala Preservation Society has launched a public fundraising campaign to save its longtime headquarters, the Bryant House, after successive hurricanes and severe weather have left the 134-year-old landmark in need of urgent structural stabilization and repairs. Built in 1892, the Bryant House has stood at the center of...

Ocala, FL · 1d

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The Villages needs a 30-day moratorium on decorating golf carts and wearing political attire

I am a part-time resident. I was here last winter and will be here in a few weeks. Having lived in Sun City Hilton Head for five years, I am no stranger to retirement communities, having worked as a personal trainer there for four years until my wife passed. There...

The Villages, FL · 5d

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Dr. Josie, Daytona's first female mayor

Dr. Mary Josie Rogers was born 150 years ago on Nov. 26, 1876. She was fond of saying that she was the same age as Daytona , born the same year. She lived to be 98. Rogers, often just called Dr. Josie, was also Daytona’s first female mayor, chosen in 1922, only two years after the 19 th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, was ratified. (She wasn’t Florida’s first female mayor, though — that distinction goes of Marian Newhall Horwitz O’Brien of Moore Haven — but she was likely the third.) In those days, the city commissioners chose a mayor from among their number. Dr. Rogers was on the commission when the mayor resigned. After the male commissioners deadlocked on which one of them would be mayor, they picked her as a compromise. Dr. Josie was 'progressive, able and conscientious citizen' The town’s new mayor made national news causing The Daytona Daily Journal to editorialize: "Dr. Rogers was not elected mayor because she was a woman but because she was a progressive, able and conscientious citizen.” A graduate of Hahnemann Medical College, a homeopathic medical school in Chicago, she set up her practice in Daytona in 1907. She

Daytona Beach, FL · 2d

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City of Palm Coast Offices to be Closed in Observance of Veterans Day

Written By: Shannon Martin, Communications and Marketing. City of Palm Coast offices will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. There will be no City Council meeting next week. All Parks and Recreation facilities, including the Palm Harbor Golf Club, will remain open for regular hours...

Palm Coast, FL · 1d

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Alachua County Veterans Services hosting annual Veterans Day celebration

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Veterans Services officials and the Alachua County Veterans Memorial Committee will host their annual Veterans Day celebration on Wednesday. This year’s theme is “The Strength Behind the Service.” It honors those who have served the country and also the families, caregivers and loved ones...

Alachua County, FL · 1d

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Hammock Beach Hosting Furyk & Friends Champions Tour Event in 2027

PGA TOUR Champions Returns to Florida at Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa Constellation Furyk & Friends. Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS PGA TOUR Champions competition returns to Hammock Beach’s Ocean Course. Set along the Atlantic coastline, the event combines championship golf with special events and memorable experiences on and off the course. The tournament will be held October 4-10, 2027, on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Design Ocean Course. The tournament presented by Circle K has emerged as one of the most dynamic and communitydriven events on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule. Hosted at the Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa in Palm Coast, Florida, the tournament blends elite professional golf with a festivalstyle atmosphere that attracts families, fans, and supporters from across the region. Its coastal setting, charitable mission, and entertainmentrich programming have helped establish it as a signature sports event for Northeast Florida.

Palm Coast, FL · 1d

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Deltona Celtic Festival and Highland Games scheduled for Nov. 14

Deltona will host its Celtic Festival and Highland Games on Nov. 14 featuring music from Gaelic Storm and more.

Deltona, FL · 9h

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LIST: Veterans Day parades, ceremonies, and tributes in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

Communities across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, with a lineup of public parades, memorial ceremonies, community center openings, and school tributes.

Florida · 1d

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Villager will present program on ‘Cavalry in the American Revolution’

The Villages Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) will welcome a local historian and retired museum director to speak about the vital role of mounted units in the Revolutionary War. Bruce Smith, a resident of the Village of St. Charles, will present “Cavalry in the American Revolution”...

The Villages, FL · 1d

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Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Launches Joseph Freeman Collection

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) in Daytona Beach, Florida, has introduced the Joseph Freeman Collection, offering access to more than 1 million historic motorsports photographs along with artifacts, memorabilia, rare books and programs. The photographic images include most major formats—digital, slides and negatives, prints, drawings, illustrations and...

Daytona Beach, FL · 1d

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Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival Celebrates 50 Years in Historic Downtown

The Longwood Arts & Crafts Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary November 21–22, bringing artists, artisans and visitors together in Historic Downtown Longwood for a weekend dedicated to creativity and handmade goods. The milestone event will give attendees an opportunity to browse artwork, discover handcrafted items, and shop for...

Longwood, FL · 1d

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Residents invited to join in grand reopening of renovated golf course

Residents are invited to join in the grand reopening of a renovated golf course in The Villages later this month. The El Santiago Executive Golf Course, located at 2381 Enrique Drive, will host its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 20. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will kick off the morning at 9 a.m., with the first tee times officially starting at 10 a.m..

The Villages, FL · 3d

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Groveland’s November 2nd Friday Block Party to Honor Veterans

The City of Groveland will host its monthly 2nd Friday Block Party on Friday, November 13, bringing residents and visitors together for an evening of live entertainment, food, and community activities. This month’s gathering will also recognize local veterans in honor of their service. The event will take place...

Groveland, FL · 1d

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Clermont to Celebrate the Holiday Season With ’80s-Inspired “Christmas Rewind” Tree Lighting

The City of Clermont is inviting residents and visitors to step back in time and kick off the holiday season with its annual Christmas Tree Lighting celebration on Friday, December 4, from 5:30 pm to 9 pm at City Hall Park and throughout Downtown Clermont. This year’s celebration will feature...

Clermont, FL · 1d

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Apopka prepares to honor veterans with ceremony, community support and special offers

Apopka’s Veterans Day ceremony will bring residents to Kit Land Nelson Park on Wednesday to recognize military service. Employment opportunities and business offers throughout Apopka and Orange County provide additional ways to support veterans and their families. The observance also draws attention to ongoing health care needs, including suicide prevention and the debate over treatments promoted by the TreatNOW Coalition.

Apopka, FL · 23h

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Couple Discovers J. Lucy’s Burgers In Orlando On TikTok, Fights For Parking, Then Says The Fries Rival Freddy’s And The Burger Lives Up To The Hype

It started with a TikTok. A couple behind the Florida food channel @thealtemlife saw a retro...

Orlando, FL · 4d

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Born 80 Years Ago Today in Florida, the “Cosmic Cowboy” Who Pioneered Country-Rock and Toured With Emmylou Harris

On this day (November 5) in 1946, Ingram Cecil Connor III was born in Winter Haven, Florida. However, you may better recognize him as Gram Parsons, the visionary artist whose intergalactic blend of country, rock, R&B, soul and folk music laid the foundation for what we now know as country-rock. A member of the Byrds and co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers before embarking on a solo career, Parsons’s remarkable musical run was cut tragically short when the 26-year-old singer-songwriter died of an accidental overdose on September 19, 1973.

Winter Haven, FL · 5d