Articles by Val Easton

Florida Guide articles contributed by Val Easton, villa ref 1267.

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Christmas at the Ford Edison Winter Estate, Fort Myers.

Built on a breathtaking setting on McGregor Boulevard, Fort Myers are the winter homes of Thomas Edison and his great friend Henry Ford. Edison, one o

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Christmas in Rotonda West.

Fancy a change from Christmas in the UK? Want to escape from crowded stores, grey skies and the cold? Why not spend a relaxing Christmas in Rotonda We

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Cristmas Canal cruises at Punta Gorda

If you are staying in the Rotonda West area in December one of the best trips to really get you in the Christmas spirit is to take a boat trip from Fi

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Crowley Museum and Nature Centre, Sarasota

The Crowley Pioneer centre and Nature Trails is only 15 minutes drive west of the I-75 (Exit 210 Sarasota) adjacent to the Myakka River. Set in 190 ac

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Rodeos and Bull-riding - Arcadia

Arcadia is a small town of some 6, 000 residents which has had a tradition of raising money for local charities through rodeos since 1928. Arcadia, an

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Rum Bay Restaurant, Palm Island, Cape Haze

If you are staying in Rotonda West or find yourself on the west coast of Florida, South of Venice it is worth continuing south past Englewood on the C

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Tibbals Learning Centre, Ringling Museum, Sarasota

One of the most fascinating parts of the Ringling Museum is the Tibbals Learning Centre. Upstairs are various displays of the circus from early days t

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Tours of Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande.

While staying on the Gulf Coast you may like to visit the old historic Gasparilla Inn, Boca Grande (‘The Inn’ as it is known by locals) which celebrat

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