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Step Back in Time: Tour the Elegant Safford House Museum in Florida

August 8, 2025March 18, 2023 by Angela DiLoreto

Safford House window in Tarpon Springs Florida

The Safford House in Tarpon Springs, Florida, is a stunning example of Victorian-era architecture and a piece of history for the region. Built in 1883 by Anson Peacely K. Safford, a wealthy merchant, the house served as his family’s residence until the 1930s. Today, the Safford House is open to the public as a museum, providing visitors with a walk through the lifestyle of a well-to-do family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Safford House is not only a fascinating glimpse into the history of Tarpon Springs but also a valuable resource for anyone interested in Victorian-era architecture and design.

Travel Writers Share The Hidden Gems of Florida

February 13, 2024March 2, 2023 by Angela DiLoreto

Hiddens Gems of Florida article - Photos from Dry Tortugas, Weeki Wachee, Tarpon Springs, Chart Room, American Space Museum

We asked travel writers to share the often-overlooked locations in Florida! With insider tips on must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, and local favorites – you’ll be sure to find your own hidden gem in this sun-soaked state.

Dive into History: Explore the Treasures of Mel Fisher’s Atocha Shipwreck

September 30, 2024February 22, 2023 by Angela DiLoreto

Shipwreck recovered gold bars in Mel's Fishers Maritime Museum in Key West Florida

Nestled near the famous Key West Sunset Festival in Mallory Square is a treasure trove of historical artifacts – the Mel Fisher’s Maritime Heritage Museum. This unassuming building holds some of the most valuable treasures in the world salvaged from the Atocha shipwreck.

This Isolated Fort, Abandoned After The Civil War, Is Great For Adventure

February 13, 2024February 10, 2023 by Vince DiLoreto

Discover the Rich History and Natural Beauty of Loggerhead Key – Explore the Westernmost Point of the Florida Keys and the Majestic Loggerhead Lighthouse, Once a Sentinel for the World’s Busiest Shipping Lanes and Today a Paradise for Outdoor Enthusiasts.

Key West: When Paradise was the Front Line Between Two Nuclear Superpowers

September 26, 2023October 19, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

Today, Key West is known as a party town without a care in the world, but for 13 days in October 1962, it very easily could’ve been the location of the first shot of the end of the world.

Airline Flights to Beer Flights! Enjoy a Beer Where Pan Am Airlines Was Born

November 15, 2023October 19, 2022 by Vince DiLoreto

Today, in that small house on Whitehead Street that sold tickets and started an airline is no longer the headquarters of Pan Am. In fact, Pan Am no longer exists. But the First Flight Island Restaurant & Brewery is brewing aviation-inspired beers. In addition to their beers, they also serve great food. Something the airline was known for. Drinks flowed freely for passengers who were served lobster dinners while flying to every continent except Antarctica.