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Landmarks

Must See Florida Brigdes, Sculptures, and Historic Places – Photos and information from the popular and famous landmarks in Florida. Includes famous brigdes, sculptures, and other Florida landmarks. Our section with photos and information about the popular and famous landmarks in the state of Florida. Everything from the famous bridges, sculptures, and other places exclusive to Florida.

Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
January 7th Content ID: 892

This is the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor – Wildlife Management Area in Southern Florida. Commonly called Alligator Alley on 75, connecting Naples to Miami. This isn’t as scary as it would seem as there are fences all along both sides of the road. There are several areas open to the public for boating/fishing or […]

Welcome to Florida Signs
Welcome to Florida Signs
January 7th Content ID: 706

Pictured here is the Florida Welcome center located in Jennings, FL. This is the first thing you will see when coming from Georgia into Florida. The Welcome to Florida sign.Welcome to The Sunshine State! Florida Sign with Snow at the bottom of the page! Not the best photo of the Florida sign, but it was […]

The Mile Marker 0 Sign – End and Beginning of Rt 1
The Mile Marker 0 Sign – End and Beginning of Rt 1
September 16th Content ID: 9373

A very popular sign in Key West – The Mile Marker 0 Sign. The less popular is the Mile Marker 0 Start sign. Below are photos of both. One interesting thing to note is that it marks the end and beginning of Rt 1, but the road continues a little further under a different name. […]

The Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge
The Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge
January 7th Content ID: 812

This is the OLD Sunshine Skyway Bridge that was destroyed in a boating accident in May 1980. The original bridge was destroyed, leaving enough to create 2 fishing docks. These are photos from the actual OLD Sunshine Skyway Bridge, as well as the view of the NEW (1987) Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Located on the West […]

Spook Hills Anti Gravity Hill
Spook Hills Anti Gravity Hill
January 7th Content ID: 672

The mysterious anti-gravity hill in Lake Wales. The Legend” and how to experience the effect. “Many years ago an Indian village on Lake Wales was plagued by raids of a huge gator. The Chief, a great warrior, killed the gator in a battle that created a small lake. The chief was buried on the north […]

The Old St. Petersburg Pier
The Old St. Petersburg Pier
January 7th Content ID: 630

The Old St.Pete Pier is located in downtown St. Petersburg and was created in 1899 but was then torn down in 1973 to remodel the new inverted pyramid structure we see today. The pier offers has two parking lots with a fee of $3.00 (2007 prices) daily except on special events when it is $5.00 […]

White Florida Beach Bird
January 7th

This is a bird commonly seen on the beach in Florida. These photos were taken at Anna Maria Island on the beach. The Royal Tern is not exclusive to Florida. Other US states in which this bird can be seen: Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama. This is a beach bird. Features: Black […]

Alligator Alley – Southern Florida
January 7th

This is the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor – Wildlife Management Area in Southern Florida. Commonly called Alligator Alley on 75, connecting Naples to Miami. This isn’t as scary as it would seem as there are fences all along both sides of the road. There are several areas open to the public for boating/fishing or […]

Florida Snowman
October 11th

In Florida, where it rarely snows, you will have a hard time finding a REAL snowman – This is a Florida version of a snowman. Crafted out of rolled hay bails. Photo taken in the New Smyrna Beach area of Florida – December 2010

Picking Green Florida Oranges
August 22nd

Green Florida Oranges – The Winter Florida Fruit While the growing and picking season takes place starting in October and runs through June, the green oranges are available in the winter and off-growing season. There are many places in Florida where you can Pick-Your-Own Oranges, but the green orange picking availability can vary in certain […]

Sago Palm
July 25th

This is a ‘low-to-the-ground’ palm tree plant. Not really considered a ‘tree’, but a common palm plant seen in florida. This is a close-up of the center of the Sago Palm