Lakeland, Florida
Publix Cake Water Tower
A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s.
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Lakeland, Florida
A towering, steel behemoth that has graced the skyline of Lakeland, Florida since the early 1980s.
Lakeland, Florida
A Florida college boasts the world's largest single-site collection of structures designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Lakeland, Florida
A historical landmark that has been a central hub of entertainment since 1928.
Lakeland, Florida
If you ever wanted to own an actual piece of Disney World, this is the place to shop.
Winter Haven, Florida
The world's 2nd or 3rd or 4th busiest seaplane base.
Bartow, Florida
Charlie Smith was almost certainly not 137 years old when he died, but why let that get in the way of a great story?
Bartow, Florida
Given just one more year to live, Conrad Schuck built his dream house in Bartow, Florida.
Ona, Florida
Florida castle built with aluminum printing plates.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Some believe Ponce de León's mystical spring lurks right under a public drinking fountain.
Punta Gorda, Florida
This outdoor mural is one stop on a walking trail that weaves art and history together to tell a tale of local history.
Venice, Florida
For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.
North Port, Florida
A sculpture of 18 beautiful clay mandalas on display at Warm Mineral Springs in Florida sends a message of world peace.
North Port, Florida
This ancient sinkhole-turned-healing-pool is a treasure trove of archeological discoveries and may even be the Fountain of Youth.
Placida, Florida
Every winter, this tiny islet on Florida’s Gulf Coast is swarmed by some of the largest birds on the continent.
Venice, Florida
Fill your car with gas and your belly with mouthwatering Cuban cuisine at this takeaway inside a Citgo station.
Bradenton, Florida
A general store and steam engine are standouts at this multi-building historic park.
Bradenton, Florida
These crumbling foundations are all that remain of the once-stately 1840s manor that gave the town of Bradenton its name.
Bradenton, Florida
A wonderful world of rare fruits and flowering trees grows in a small botanical park in Bradenton.
Bradenton, Florida
This late 1800s historic home was moved by land and sea to serve its current role as a welcome center.
Anna Maria, Florida
This small cottage once fell into Tampa Bay but was rescued and restored.
Cortez, Florida
An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.
Sarasota, Florida
The giant squid's 27-foot-long corpse lies preserved within a Sarasota aquarium.
Sarasota, Florida
The hall of fame for circus performers.
Sarasota, Florida
A lone gunner's station is all that remains of a replica Spanish Fort in Florida.