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Monday, February 17, 2020 In coastal areas, lighthouses often stand solitary sentry as symbols of a bygone era when oceangoing sailing ships were mainstays of intercontinental transportation. Since 1860, seamen relied on the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse to avoid navigational dangers that might have caused loss of ship, life and cargo. The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & … Continue reading Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
Monday, February 17, 2020 Manatees, large cow-like water mammals, live in streams, estuaries and inland water ways along the Florida coast. They move easily between fresh and salt water. Slow and gentle, they can hold their breath underwater for up to 15 minutes. When exerting themselves by swimming, they come to the surface to breath … Continue reading Manatee Lagoon
Sunday, February 16, 2020 The Flagler Museum is the former Palm Beach Florida winter home of Henry Flagler and his third wife, Mary Lily Kenan Flagler. The 75 room mansion, named Whitehall by the Flaglers, was completed in 1902. Henry Flagler is best known for two accomplishments. First, he was one of three Standard Oil … Continue reading Flagler Museum
Monday, February 10 Through Wednesday, February 12, 2020 The Florida Keys in general and Key West in particular embodies the perfect habitat for northerners escaping winter cold. A good place to turn toward the sun and feel its warming rays. It is such a good place to feel summer breezes and bone warming sunshine that … Continue reading Key West, Florida