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Blumberg treasured her Winter Springs country oasis for nearly 50 years
Juanita and Lewis Blumberg sure led an exciting life! “Lew” moved to Orlando in 1933 and served in the army […] Continue reading
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Bates-Vammen House in Altamonte Springs was built in 1888
The Bates-Vammen House is at 115 Maitland Avenue, south of 436 in Altamonte Springs. It was built in 1888 by […] Continue reading
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Lake Monroe Public School, Constructed in 1919
The town of Lake Monroe was once a thriving community but much of its identity was swallowed up by I-4, […] Continue reading
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Paola Historical Cemetery
The Paola Historical Cemetery, also known as the Banana Lake Cemetery or Paola Church Yard Cemetery, is an unassuming lot […] Continue reading
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Bradenton Almost Replaced Tampa as Cigar Hub
Tampa began manufacturing cigars in 1886, becoming the city’s primary industry. Tampa went on to be the region’s principal city. […] Continue reading
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DeSoto County Seat Moves from Pine Level to Arcadia
DeSoto County was split off from Manatee County in 1887. The new county included what is now Hardee, Highlands, Glades, […] Continue reading
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The Parker Brothers Ranch of DeSoto County
Captain John Parker was a Seminole War veteran and former sheriff of Hillsborough County. He was the first settler east […] Continue reading
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Maitland’s Lake Lily was known as John’s Hole
In the days before railroads penetrated the forest, let’s call it 1859, only a few scattered families braved living in […] Continue reading
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Soda Factory Store in Casselberry was a lively destination in the 70s
In 1976 a combination retail store and soda bottling factory opened in Casselberry. It was called The PoP Shoppe and […] Continue reading
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East Altamonte Clings to its Heritage
Against all odds, East Altamonte has persisted for over 130 years. The historically black community is surrounded by valuable real […] Continue reading
