Category Archives: Central

Arcade Bar in Gainesville, Florida

Posted on March 8, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Get your game on in Gainesville! The three story Arcade Bar [6 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601] is the place to be. So if you hate crowds, I advise you get there early! At the beginning of the evening … Continue reading →

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Satchel’s Pizza in Gainesville, Florida

Posted on March 7, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Would you like to eat in a van? Would you like to eat under a plane on land? You could simply eat inside. Anywhere you dine your eyes will open wide. An oasis of kitsch in Central Florida, don’t miss … Continue reading →

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Spook Hill in Lake Wales, Florida

Posted on March 6, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Ever play with a Ouija Board? Do you watch the Twilight Zone marathon every New Year? Appreciate a good roadside attraction? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions and are in Central Florida, you may want … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Visitors Center

Posted on March 5, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Get your daily Vitamin C and prevent scurvy while visiting Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Visitors Center [20160 US Highway 27 Lake Wales, Florida 33853-2425]. The Grove House is across the street from Florida’s Natural production site. This free factory tour … Continue reading →

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Bok Tower Gardens, Florida

Posted on March 4, 2018 by julieovaltrades

This could be a fairytale. Music, poetry, flowers, and birds surrounding a pink tower fit for Rapunzel herself. Bok Tower Gardens [1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853] is a magical place to explore. This 250 acre wonderland was designed … Continue reading →

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Osceola National Forest, Florida

Posted on March 3, 2018 by julieovaltrades

Known as flatwoods because there is virtually no elevation change, Osceola National Forest [24874 US-90, Sanderson, FL 32087] is home to cypress-hardwood swamps and pine flatwoods, a perfect place for the endangered red cockaded woodpecker. Only 50 miles from Jacksonville … Continue reading →

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Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park, Sanderson, Florida

Posted on March 2, 2018 by julieovaltrades

The only major civil war battle to happen in Florida occurred 50 miles out of Jacksonville in February of 1864. Olustee Battlefield Historic State Park [5815 Battlefield Trail Road Olustee, FL 32087] commemorates this battle and does a great job … Continue reading →

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Guide to Ocala National Forest, Florida

Posted on July 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The magical natural fresh water springs or Ocala National Forest are a perfect way to spend a hot day in central Florida – great for a day trip north of Orlando! Ocala is the southernmost forest in the continental U.S., … Continue reading →

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Parkesdale Market in Plant City, Florida

Posted on July 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Plant City, Florida residents don’t have white Christmases or snow days, but they do have something that makes winter magical. They are the winter strawberry capital of the world! They’re so proud, the town water tower is even one giant … Continue reading →

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