South Florida has seen the best days go by as Orlando and other parts of the state beckon tourists, but visiting there is still an unparalleled experience. Although Fort Lauderdale is no longer a Spring Break haven, and Miami has seen its share of urban troubles, the beaches, the people, the Everglades, and the experience of it all is not to be missed. And of course no one has truly seen Florida who has not taken the long journey down U.S. 1 through the keys to Key West, the ultimate vacationer's paradise, where it's as easy to fill your day with activity as it is to do nothing at all.
Southeast Florida – Also known as Florida's Gold Coast. This region stretches over 300 miles from Ft. Pierce to Key West, and is home to twenty-four state parks. Other towns and cities include Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami Beach, South Beach, Boca Raton, Palm Beach and Islamorada.More Info
Southwest Florida - is a region of Florida located along its gulf coast, south of the Tampa Bay area, west of Lake Okeechobee and mostly north of the Everglades. It consists of five coastal counties from Manatee County south to Collier County, although it sometimes is considered to include three rural counties inland, and the thinly populated mainland section of Monroe County. Many Popular pristine, white sand beaches can be found in Bonita Beach, Cape Romano, Fort Myers Beach, Longboat Key, offshore from Bradenton and Sarasota, Marco Island, offshore from Naples, Naples and Sarasota. Major cities include: Bradenton, Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples, North Port, Sarasota and Punta Gorda.
Florida is the traditional home for Major League Baseball spring training, with teams informally organized into the "Grapefruit League." Southwest Florida hosts the following major league teams for spring training: Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Cincinnati Reds in Sarasota, Minnesota Twins in South Fort Myers, Pittsburgh Pirates in Bradenton, Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.More Info
The Florida Keys are a cluster of about 1700 islands in the southeast United States. They begin at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles south of Miami, and extend in a gentle arc south-southwest and then westward to Key West, the westernmost of the inhabited islands, and on to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas. The islands lie along the Florida Straits, dividing the Atlantic Ocean to the east from the Gulf of Mexico to the west, and defining one edge of Florida Bay. At the nearest point, the southern tip of Key West is just 94 miles from Cuba. One of the longest bridges when it was built, the "Seven Mile Bridge" connects Knight's Key (part of the city of Marathon in the Middle Keys) to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys. The climate and environment are closer to that of the Caribbean than the rest of Florida, though unlike the Caribbean's volcanic islands, the Keys were built by plants and animals.
Major islands in the Keys include: Key Largo - Islamorada - Marathon - Big Pine Key (and the lower keys) - Key West and the Outlying islands, the Dry Tortugas. U.S. Highway 1, the "Overseas Highway" runs over most of the inhabited islands of the Florida Keys from the Florida peninsula to Key West.More Info
Welcome to Mixon Fruit Farms "What a Wonderful Way to Spend the Day!
Prepare for a real treat when you visit Mixon’s beautiful Groves, Packinghouse and Gift Shoppe, nestled in a setting of tropical beauty. Superb quality Citrus, fresh squeezed Juice, Homemade Fudge, “Orange Swirl” Ice Cream, Florida Wines, Deli Sandwiches and Bakery items await your arrival.
Ride the Orange Blossom Express Tram through the grove for Affordable Family Fun. Travel through a variety of Citrus Trees, Waterfall, Koi Pond, Butterfly Garden and Wetlands. Enjoy a stop at the Justin Matthews Wildlife Preserve dedicated to rescuing injured and orphaned animals, birds and reptiles. Give the kids some play time in the Magical Mixon Maze. Browse many selections of Gourmet Treats, Jams, Dips, Salsas, Dressings and more PLUS unique gifts for every occasion. Visitors always welcome…bring your camera, so much to taste, see and do!
“Mixon’s in the Grove” also offers wonderful venues for Weddings, Events and Meetings. Start your life together in a unique Florida setting complete with orange blossoms, scenic pathways and a lovely Gazebo. The Honeybell Hall is available for Meetings and Parties.
Seventy years in one location, truly a Florida tradition – See you soon!
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Salvador Dalí Museum
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The DALI Museum….it's a MUST SEE!
Visit the world's most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist. Come see why the Michelin Guide gave us the only "Three Star Rating on Florida's West "Coast!
The Salvador Dalí Museum is the permanent home of the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work. Compiled by the A. Reynolds Morse and Eleanor Morse over a 45-year period, it is celebrated for its 96 oil paintings.
With oils spanning from 1917 through 1970, the collection provides an excellent overview of Dalí's major themes and symbols. Characterized by its diversity, it includes the Impressionist and Cubist styles of his early period, abstract work from his transition to Surrealism, the famous surrealist canvases for which he is best known, and examples of his preoccupation with religion and science during his classic period.
In addition to the 96 oil paintings, the collection includes over 100 watercolors and drawings, 1,300 graphics, photographs, sculptures and objects d'art, and an extensive archival library. Periodic rotations of the collection and special exhibitions allow museum goers to view new work on repeat visits.
The museum, in it’s current state, will be open for another few years until their new museum opens in 2011. The new structure will be bigger, with more works of art, and the building itself will be a work of art based on Dali’s unique approach to art. With Dali's surrealistic art you can take a number of meanings from each piece and apply them to your own life. Living in metaphor is something Dali does very well.
