Comments on: 10 Things to Do in Florida

By: SoloPocono

SoloPocono — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:48:11 +0000

Hii folks!! I’m a 35yr Tallahassee Lassie, die-hard Gator, currently living in the Poconos. My 85yo Dad though was born and brought up in Daytona. His family owned the first hotel there-which WAS located on the mainland-early 1900′s they wouldn’t allow hotels on the Beach-or peninsula. His sis and brother still live in Ponce Inlet-right near the lighthouse. ;). My absolute favorite places were actually a bit inland. They’re also some of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen. The natural springs-which are crystal clear and 72deg F year-round!! Near Daytona is Alexandria Springs. DON’T bother with the tourist traps up in Ocala- ie: weeki wachi, and Silver Springs. They’re all along the Suwanee River, and another gorgeous “collection” of them between Gainesville and St Augustine. (Which is a must-see in itself). Ask locals!! At the lighthouse-most folks know my aunt-”Bubbles”, (no kidding-Grandmommy was “Bugs” and her sisters were “Toady” and… You get the picture. :). The older natives LOVE to help interested Tourists!! There’s a old seafood restaraunt right around the corner from lighthouse-Inlet Harbor, can you say FRESH??!! If you want to know anything else-especially about fishing and “out of the way” places-My cousin, Andy White is manager of the Tackle Box- on A1A, right near where you turn onto the Port Orange bridge!! Tell him elaine sent you!! ;)
Enjoy the “Real Florida”!!! Oh- and if you’re in or near Tallahassee, don’t leave before going to Wakulla Springs!! (I used to be a paramedic around there-ate and swam there every day!!!)

By: Oren

Oren — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:46:31 +0000

What about Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, Sea World and the countless other theme parks?
There are also a number of sinkholes to visit. They’re pretty neat. There are dozens of natural springs to visit. There is canoeing, tubing, or just swimming available.
And as for cheering your favorite teams, if you’re into sports, there is one team worth cheering for — the Gators.
And of course, like any other place, there are countless museums and historic monuments and great places to eat.

By: Brad Tomlinson

Brad Tomlinson — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:14:49 +0000

Chris, I grew up in Jacksonville, FL, but that was 40 years ago. A few things have changed since then. It does get a bit hot in Florida, but believe it or not, you do get use to it if you live there long enough. One place that was not mentioned in the video, Bono’s bar-b-que. I have not eaten in a bar-b-que restaurant that matches it. If you ever get down to Jax, try Bono’s. You will like it.

Brad

By: David Banther

David Banther — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:40:13 +0000

Oh I am native Florida Cracker, Tampa Bay FTW! I will do a top ten things to do in Tampa Bay Florida :) Oh yes, it is very hot here – shorts and AC at Christmas.

By: Tim Jones

Tim Jones — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:24:08 +0000

As a fellow Jacksonvillian (is that correct?) — well, actually a Ponte Vedran (close enough) geek — that was a pretty good list.

I am curious how he could leave off St. Augustine? Great place to eat, especially (hardly any chains and fantastic local seafood), plus you get great historical places to visit — it is the nation’s oldest city, after all and the 2nd most haunted city in the country. All fun stuff.

Great shout-out to Angie’s Subs, too! An absolute must if your in NE Florida.