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Walter Roark loves travel and writing about travel. Author of Real Florida: the Budget-Romance Traveler, he has written five nonfiction books and a novel. Join Walter in his passionate pursuit of travel-dollar value. Contact him and read book excerpts at Clearing Skies Press

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Cedar Key, Florida...a place apart in space and time—anytime, part 5

Old-fashioned Florida seafood is the raison d'être in Cedar Key. But there are contrasts in the atmosphere and intent of almost every restaurant...
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Cedar Key, Florida...a place apart in space and time—anytime, part 4

From island hopping to island shopping:Strolling Cedar Key’s quaint streets is a requisite visitor ritual so expect company on your sidewalk...
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Cedar Key, Florida...a place apart in space and time for spring break, part 3

To most, Cedar Key is the nature of real, live Florida the way it was more than a century ago.Like a crusty southern version of a tiny, self-reliant...
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Cedar Key, Florida...a place apart in space and time for spring break, part 2

The facinating history of Cedar Key is worth exploring even if you never travel to this unique fishing village on Florida's west coast. The fact is,...
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Cedar Key, Florida...a place apart in space and time for spring break, part 1

Unto its own, a salty speck on the map of Florida’s “Nature Coast,” a major port in the 1800s, Cedar Key is now a place apart in...
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St. Petersburg...Florida’s best-kept spring break secret, part 8

If you visit St. Pete and simply must sleep beachside, I heartily suggest Pass-a-Grille, on the southern tip of St. Petersburg Beach. Away from the...
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St. Petersburg...Florida’s best-kept spring break secret, part 7

One thing about lodging everywhere, it seems. It just keeps getting more and more expensive. The days of the $19.99 motel room are long gone. All the...
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St. Petersburg...Florida’s best-kept spring break secret, part 6

Bring your appetite and casual attire. Dining in St. Pete is relaxed, wide-ranging and delicious. Seafood is fresh and plentiful, but you’ll...
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St. Petersburg...Florida’s best-kept spring break secret, part 5

The nature of things in St. Pete is nostalgic, tranquil and worth seeking out on any trip to the Tampa Bay area.A tribute to nature and botanical...
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St. Petersburg...Florida’s best-kept spring break secret, part 4

Where better to be during spring break than the beach?North to south, St. Petersburg’s primary beaches (separated from the mainland by Boca...
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