Woven from centuries of diverse cultural influences, bountiful waters, and evolving culinary practices, Florida's seafood heritage reflects the state's dynamic relationship with its coastal environment.
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Did you know that poke bowls oriented from Hawaii? In fact, native Polynesians made the seafood dish with raw beef fish, seasoned with sea salt and seaweed, and topped with crushed coconut. Today, it is a fan favorite in restaurants, and can be served in a variety of different ways. Learn more about story of the poke bowl!
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Tofu: some people love it, some people hate it.
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Prepare for an adventure that will send shivers down your spine.
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Key Lime Pie is a Florida staple, with restaurants throughout the state serving their own variations of the iconic dessert. The origins of Key Lime Pie are debated, as there is no written recipe of the pie until the 1930s.
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With its harmonious blend of sweet and bitter flavors, Cointreau is a versatile and sophisticated spirit that deserves to be enjoyed in all its forms.
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Deep-fried foods are a staple item for most restaurants across the nation.
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Amelia Island is full of spooky secrets and ghoulish gems just waiting to be uncovered.
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The lobstering industry began around 1843 in Eastport, Maine. Fishermen would typically leave before dawn with two men manning the boat and over 200 traps ready to catch lobsters. Back then, there were no commercial lobster factories so fishermen would bring their catch back to their own home to process them.
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Fort Clinch on Amelia Island is one of the best-preserved Civil War-era forts in the country.
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Did you know that some of the most well-known American authors are from Florida? Writers like Zora Neale Hurston, Ernest Hemingway, Karen Russel, Carl Hiaasen, and Dawn Lee McKenna were born in Florida and wrote some of their famous works with Florida as their inspiration.
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Jacksonville is one of Florida’s oldest towns, founded on June 15th, 1822. When the town was first founded, there were only 15 people living within Jacksonville’s city limits.
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Memorial Day is an American holiday that takes place on the last Monday of May and honors the U.S. military personnel who have died serving in the United States armed forces. This year, Memorial Day takes place on Monday, May 30th, and there are plenty of ways to honor this day while spending time with friends and family.
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From Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine, Northeast Florida is full of history. Visiting museums, monuments, and even Florida’s lighthouses is a great way to celebrate Florida’s past.
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Jacksonville is often credited as being the birthplace of Southern Rock music, and this title is celebrated through music festivals such as Springing the Blues and the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. But, did you know that Jacksonville actually got its reputation in music because it was the home of many famous artists like Lynyrd Skynyrd, the Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, 38 Special, and Limp Bizkit?
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For hundreds of years, pirates have been the focus of many works of fiction. But, did you know these dramatizations are often based on real pirates?
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Since the 10th century, St. Patrick’s Day has been celebrated on March 17th, honoring the death of St. Patrick. The Irish have celebrated this holiday for over 1,000 years, spending the day attending church and hosting celebrations to eat, drink, and dance.
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With fall right around the corner, there’s no better time to start planning which events to enjoy as the weather begins to cool. Fernandina Beach has many exciting events for everyone to kick off the fall season! From great food, live music, 5k races, and supporting good causes, there is something for everyone.
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What makes ceviche the perfect summer dish? Not only is it prepared with zero heat, but it is also an important part of Peruvian history during the summer months. Read more about why you should give ceviche a try!
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