Gibsonton, Florida
Gibsonton, Florida
The snowbirds here are circus sideshow performers.
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Places I've been
Places this traveler has marked as been there.
Apollo Beach, Florida
Big Bend Power Plant Manatee Viewing Area
Manatees congregate around a power plant's discharge canal where the water is especially warm.
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Cortez, Florida
The Sea Hagg
An eclectic treasure trove of maritime marvels.
Venice, Florida
Circus in Venice
For 32 years the famous Ringling Bros circus troupe spent winters in this sunny spot in Florida.
North Port, Florida
Mandalas for World Peace Sculpture
A sculpture of 18 beautiful clay mandalas on display at Warm Mineral Springs in Florida sends a message of world peace.
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North Fort Myers, Florida
The Shell Factory
The largest retailer of seashells in the world.
Sarasota, Florida
Molly the Mollusk
The giant squid's 27-foot-long corpse lies preserved within a Sarasota aquarium.
Tallahassee, Florida
McCord Park's Komodo Dragon
Though it's unclear why it's there, the lifelike sculpture of the giant lizard is oddly charming.
Tampa, Florida
Hindu Temple of Florida
A gleaming white tower in ornate Indian style soars above the low-slung bungalows of north Tampa.
Homestead, Florida
Ed Leedskalnin's Coral Castle
A mysterious castle built as a monument to lost love.
