Located between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Florida, the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club was established as a membership club in 1928 and became a popular annual getaway for travelers from throughout the East Coast. During World War II, three Nazi agents came ashore here before being captured. The history is detailed with exhibits in the inn, with vintage room keys and … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Ponte Vedra Inn and Club
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Weekend Guide to Jacksonville, Florida
Although Jacksonville, Florida, is mainly known for being the largest landmass city in the United States and having booming growth, this city in North Florida has a lot to offer travelers. It's also the location of the Georgia-Florida rivalry football game every year. With scrumptious foods to eat, exciting things to do, and unique places to stay, Jacksonville, Florida, … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Jacksonville, Florida
Weekend Guide to Onslow County, North Carolina
The coastal communities of North Carolina provide an ideal getaway for travelers, especially since there are some towns that aren't overrun with tourists. Onslow County is one such area, made up of Jacksonville and nearby Camp Lejeune, Topsail Island, and Swansboro. European settlers first arrived here in the 1700s. During World War II, an Army camp was established that … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Onslow County, North Carolina
Film Friday: The Waterboy
An unassuming waterboy is asked to join the football team when they realize he has tackling abilities. But he must keep it a secret from his domineering mother. Adam Sandler, Kathy Bates, and Henry Winkler star in the outlandish comedy. Filming took place at Stetson University and the Citrus Bowl. Filmed In: DeLand, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Orlando, and St. Cloud, Florida; … [Read more...] about Film Friday: The Waterboy
Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
Perhaps no musical group better signifies Southern rock than The Allman Brothers Band. Formed in Daytona Beach, Florida, by brothers Duane and Gregg Allman, originally called Hour Glass. Duane went to Muscle Shoals, Alabama, to work as a session musician for the recording studios there. The brothers then recruited Jaimoe and Berry Oakley to join their burgeoning group. In … [Read more...] about Music Monday: The Allman Brothers Band
