Category: Towns
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Micanopy
Founded in 1821 and named after the Seminole Chief Micanopy, this inland Florida town comprises all of 1.03 square miles (is it the .03 that makes “mile” plural?) and it’s about as quaint as quaint can be. I loved it. I grew up in a small town in Texas where I routinely “rescued” turtles from
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John’s Pass
If you’re looking for a beachy, quaint spot to get an all-in-one sightseeing experience that includes white sand, tons of tourist shops, great seafood and lots of hotels for a weekend getaway, John’s Pass is the place. John’s Pass came into existence in 1848 when a hurricane created the new waterway. It was named for
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Mount Dora
If you’re looking for a good place to spend the day and want lots of things to do and see within walking distance, Mount Dora fits the bill. I ended up here after a quick trip to a place called Sugarloaf Mountain. That excursion from the bottom of the “mountain” to the top, including a
Lisa Browder 