Palm Editor

The classic idea for a perfect Florida vacation is a classic old motel. But they are hard to find. These rapidly disappearing lodging spots have fallen victim to changes in fashion and

HOMOSASSA—The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park will celebrate Lu the hippopotamus’ 51st birthday at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26 with a special birthday party

ST AUGUSTINE – A fun bit of Spanish style tile relief art in The nations oldest continually inhabited city.

MIAMI – The 70th annual Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail Miami, one of the world’s largest boating events, runs Feb. 17-21, 2011. The show includes thousands of the newest powerboats,

ST. AUGUSTINE – In this ancient city, O.C. White’s is a reasonably priced eatery overlooking the waterfront. With a basic seafood, steak and burger menu, the restaurant entrees and sandwiches run from

OCALA – On the route up the middle of Florida on 301, gastronomic pleasures are few. But in downtown in this horse country city, Stella’s Modern Pantry serves up a fresh assortment

SARASOTA – One of the great old joints of Sarasota is the Broadway bar and pizza, officially the Broadway Bar Restaurant. It’s just north of downtown, right behind the Publix at 10th

TAMPA – This video has footage of the old monorail, and also the Crown Colony Restaurant.

Most Americans will remember the Florida Sunshine Tree of Anita Bryant. Above, the classic Florida juice ad from Bryant. What do you think?

MIAMI BEACH – The Stage, opening November 12th, 2010, in Miami’s Design District offers a home for many aspiring artists. With the stage as the focal point, performances will be the main