  TIME Eastern Standard Time NEIGHBORING STATES Alabama Georgia REGION South East States  FUN BITES – BEACHES • Wherever you go in Florida, you're never more than 60 miles from the beach. • Sand beaches, a Florida signature, account for 1,350 miles (2160 km) of coastline. • Miami Beach pharmacist Benjamin Green invented the first suntan cream in 1944. FUN BITES • Old Christ Church, an Episcopal church in downtown Pensacola's historic Seville Square, is Florida's oldest church (1832). • Venice, in southwest Florida, is known as the Shark Tooth Capital of the World. • The nation's smallest post office is located in Ochopee, Florida near Naples. • The Florida Everglades are the only place in the world where alligators and crocodile co-exist. • Florida boasts more golf courses (1,370 and counting) than any other state in the US. • The largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world is in Lakeland (which was so named because there are 19 lakes within city limits). |
 FLORIDA'S DYNAMIC DOWNTOWNS Florida’s electrifying downtowns provide a vibrant assortment of entertainment, history and culture. FLORIDA HOTELS Art shows, museums, ballets and theaters attract visitors and residents of all ages, as Florida’s pulse races through the downtowns, stirring up feverish excitement within the brightly lit streets. Of all the small towns and up towns that speckle and sparkle the state, Florida’s downtowns pulsate with a rhythm that resounds from the keys to the panhandle. Florida’s East Coast boasts a lively downtown atmosphere along the Jacksonville Landing, an entertainment-packed riverwalk where visitors amble amid fine restaurants with river views, sports bars and quaint shops of all varieties. Across the river, accessible by water taxi, art galleries display collections from Jacksonville’s finest artists. Nearby is a splash of theatres, along with the Jacksonville Ballet and Symphony Orchestra. Downtown Jacksonville has much to offer the traveler searching for a casual yet spirited occasion. JACKSONVILLE HOTELS   Cruising to Jacksonville?For the socialite, the district of Ybor City in Tampa comes alive in the evening. Outdoor cafes, restaurants, bars and nightclubs give Ybor the reputation of ‘party central’ in the Tampa Bay area. TAMPA HOTELS Cruising to Tampa?Ybor City is the home of the original Columbia Restaurant, Florida's oldest and the world's largest Spanish restaurant. Out in the street, the rhythms of blues, rock n’ roll, techno, jazz, hip-hop, alternative and pop music combine to create a highly charged atmosphere. And if that’s not enough for the party seeker, this colorful area also includes a lively Latin Quarter. Channelside in Downtown Tampa offers an upscale social scene, including an entertainment-dining complex and luxurious resorts. Piano bars, theaters and fine stores line this waterfront district. The Florida Aquarium is a site not to be missed with its seashell shaped glass dome housing more than 10,000 aquatic plants and animals inside. The Port of Tampa bustles with cruise ships, freighters and sailboats as visitors stroll along the Channelside harbor. The Port Authority offers catamaran cruises to top off the perfect Channelside experience. Visitors are enveloped in arts and entertainment in historic downtown Old Naples. Art, history and culture collide in this charming city. Art galleries, theaters and a ballet offer plenty of amusement for the fine arts lover. NAPLES HOTELS Fifth Avenue South is known for its one-of-a kind shops and eclectic assortment of artsy sidewalk cafés and festivals. This beautifully landscaped strip boasts boutiques specializing in jewelry, fashion, fine wines and spirits, premium cigars and exotic sea shells. The curiously classical collection of Old Naples is endearing to the trendsetter looking for something a little out of the ordinary. Panama City’s historic downtown possesses the charm of days gone by. Church bells ring along Harrison Avenue, and the notable architecture of Old St. Andrews neighborhood demands attention. Historic buildings house delightful boutiques with a variety of unique merchandise. MacKenzie Park hosts concerts and other recreational activities. PANAMA CITY HOTELS A rich history, vibrant culture and unique attractions are just a few qualities that make Florida’s downtowns worth a visit. Between sight-seeing, gallery hopping and enjoying fine restaurants, you’ll never be bored of the endless options. FLORIDA HOTELS Photo courtesy VISIT Florida |
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