Zora Neale Hurston was born in 1891 in the small town of Notasulga, Alabama, located outside of Tuskegee and Montgomery. She was the fifth of eight children and her grandparents had been enslaved. By age 10, the family moved to Eatonville, Florida, now a part of the greater Orlando area. It was the first incorporated all-black community in the United States. After the … [Read more...] about Literary South: Zora Neale Hurston
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12 Must-Do Experiences in Central Florida
Central Florida is usually associated with one place: Orlando. We love Disney World and Universal Studios, of course. But there's more to Central Florida than theme parks in an area that stretches from Gainesville south to Tampa. It's where vacationers have traveled for generations and where there are still some kitsch and old-school experiences to be had. Here are some of … [Read more...] about 12 Must-Do Experiences in Central Florida
Weekend Guide to Daytona Beach, Florida
The Daytona Beach area has been inhabited by Timucuan and Seminole Indians and has been under both British and Spanish rule. Matthias Day is considered to be Daytona Beach’s founding father. He fell in love with the region during a visit and established the area’s first hotel on the banks of the Halifax River. Although Day ultimately lost the title to the hotel, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Daytona Beach, Florida
