Tampa, Florida, owes its existence to Fort Brooke, a historical military post established on the Hillsborough River in 1824. Thanks to the facility’s status as both a military and trading post, Fort Brooke spurred the incorporation of the “Village of Tampa” in 1849. The location of Fort Brooke was approximately where the downtown Tampa Convention …
Recognized as the only major city in the United States founded by a woman, Miami, Florida, is a coastal metropolis with a coveted tourism hub status. In fact, Miami ranks second in the country for international visitors after New York City. Julia Tuttle, a local woman in the citrus business, founded the City of Miami …
Florida is covered in breathtaking views, beautiful scenery, and sunny beaches from the northern panhandle to its southern islands. Most of these views and beaches are accessible from one of Florida’s dozens of state parks. These parks are located throughout the state, and there’s rarely an area without at least one within an hour’s drive. …
Since the first zoo in the United States opened its doors in the 1870s, they have been a source of family fun and entertainment. They’re also an excellent place to learn more about animals from around the world that you don’t otherwise have access to. It just so happens that some of the biggest, best, …