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Offbeat Florida: The nature, history, culture, and quirk of the Sunshine State is a guide for the independent traveler who knows there is far more to Florida than beaches and theme parks (even though our beaches and theme parks are stellar).Over 800 separate attractions in more than 230 towns across Florida from the Flora-Bama Bar (site of their famous mullet toss) at the north west corner, to Fort Jefferson where the infamous Dr. Mudd was once incarcerated (and why he was released). Along the way you'll discover that we still have drive-in movies and where to find them. And where to see snakes being milked, and the colorful tale of how Tates Hell State Forest got its name, as well as how the Conch Republic got its name. Where and when to see the swimming Santas.Our history is so complex that there's actually a place that has flown under eight separate flags. Hint: It isn't Pensacola.So much to discover, we've created special Focus On sections to take a closer look at things you might not know about Florida, like cypress knees, or our Barefoot Mailman. Then, there are moments of history like the East Florida Patriot Revolt. What about just quirky stuff, like the origin of Swamp buggies. Join us and we explore the heart and soul of the Sunshine State. And because money matters, the free admission places are tagged with FREE.Follow us on Facebook for updates as we come across fun facts and new places to visit and explore.https: //www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095209819410

The Cape Fear Coast, with Wilmington, Pleasure Island, Southport, Fort Fisher, all the way to Oak Island, has a wealth of history in its borders. The beaches and coastlines call out to people for fun and relaxation, while Wilmington offers a big city richness of diversity and culture. But every place has some dark shadows that hide the ghosts and haunts from the past. The Cape Fear Coast has more than its share of scary legends and entertaining shivering tales. Wilmington is host to many haunted houses, as well as shops and stores where ghosts walk, or float, with unconcerned indifference to how the living see them. In Haunting The Cape Fear Coast, you can read about the jealous ghost of Ellen Bellamy who throws a temper tantrum when all the fun starts in her house. Discover how a kindly concerned spirit named William helped a pool hall great set a record. Learn of the gifts, good and bad, left for residents of Emma Baldwin's old Wilmington home, and how the Price-Gause House is haunted by the ghosts of the city's traumatic past. Wilmington is not alone in its haunts. Ghosts abound on the outer islands and towns. Fort Fisher is haunted by its bloody past, while Southport is home to a more content spirit who plays music for his unsuspecting fans. And down in Oak Island, the ghost of Dunbar Davis is merely trying to find a little peace and quiet after a life of service, while headless demons suffer through an endless chase for their captive Theodosia Burr who was lost long ago on the shores of Bald Head Island. So when the day cools and the sun sets along the shimmering Atlantic Ocean, be on the lookout for these ghosts and more to come out of the shadows and have their time to frolic or scream. Enjoy all these stories and more in Haunting The Cape Fear Coast.

Hermie is a hermit crab that represents our root chakra. We follow his expedition to find a safe home. As Hermie gets distracted by the big world in the ocean we observe his search for a family that provides security and love. Hermie teaches us that we make the choices for our own lives and that happiness comes from within.

A history of two centuries of interactions among the areas bordering the western Indian Ocean, including India, Iran, and Africa.

Beaches & Bootlegging: The true stories of Prohibition Era FloridaProhibition is recognized as one of the most unpopular laws in US history. It was so unpopular at the time that some Floridians weren't all too keen on obeying it. Learn how it was instigated by small town Protestants who believed that newer immigrants living in big cities were immoral because of their emphatic use of alcohol. Prohibition bred corruption, defiance of the law, and hypocrisy as illegal bootlegging, moonshining and rum running replaced legitimate taxpaying industries. Florida actually voted state-wide Prohibition into law before the dreaded 18th amendment and was the only state to elect a governor from the Prohibition Party. Florida's Bill McCoy "The Real McCoy" founded Rum Row and became an international celebrity as he made a mockery of the U.S. Coast Guard's inability to squelch his innovative rum running operations. Al Capone, the infamous gangster, vacationed in Florida while his henchmen perpetrated the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Many virtually unknown stories of tragic killings in Florida during Prohibition are also recounted as author Randy Jaye guides readers through Florida's Prohibition Era.

This is a detailed visual guide of the M60 tank; 340 photos both show the vehicle's design details and help readers visualize the tank's operational history.

Long before Greeks dominated the ancient Mediterranean, Phoenicians were the lords of the sea. Setting out from their Levantine cities, they introduced their alphabet, art, technology, and gods to places as far as off as Iberia. Carolina López-Ruiz highlights the enduring Phoenician imprint, displacing the Hellenocentric model of the ancient world.