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Discover Marion County Villages News His Florida Her Florida Cool Spring Water Ocala Best Winter Park Best Central Florida Public Policy Institute Marion Sun Times Our new arrival is finally here! 500 years later! 1492 Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue and set a course straight for you. Yes, history draws a wonderful course
from the old world to you in modern time. We have just a little more than a year to prepare to celebrate the first foot
falls on La Florida by Europeans 500 years ago. 1513 on the shores of La Florida Juan Ponce de
Leon, a Spanish explorer and soldier became the first European to set foot in Florida. Following history through the
centuries European life grew via the area known as St Augustine and so we arrive in today's Modern Florida. Thanks to St Johns County Tourism Director Glenn Hastings for help in getting the history correct. Lean more... Visit St Augustine when you have a chance; you will be glad you did. Take time for a stroll around the old city and visiting the old Spanish Fort is a must see destination of Best Florida Visit. Remember when traveling, do your part to be an Ambassador for Florida. Help the world Discover Florida and enjoy world class adventure. Visit Florida is here to help. Interested in Native American Culture? When traveling north visit the Blackfeet indians in Browning Montana along the Lewis and Clark historic route. Silver Springs is a must see water source in Central Floirda, Visit Ocala Best and Discover Marion County for great adventure and don't forget your camera.
Viva La Florida comes of Age, 500 years old and ready to add another 500 years., We want to use the
power of All Florida to share the experience. We'll put our favorite pictures on this site and give some information on how La Florida came to be settled and how we're all doing now.
Hosting the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs Heritage Celebration Governor Rick Scott and Secretary of State Kurt Browning Welcomed the Art Community to the Artist Hall of Fame Gala. Speaking about Economic and Cultural Opportunity, Scott introduced La Florida 500, a multi year celebration of Florida History and Future. Kids Fun Page is a good place to start. Click on the Division of Cultural Affairs to learn more. Educators link you students with the Celebration. Get involved in Cultural Affairs, Explore Florida, Join in and hook up with your social network help the world get involved in the celebration. 1513 Juan Ponce De Leon commanded a small fleet of ships and sighted land in the peninsula
they would name La Florida. 1536 Hernando de Soto explores La Florida. |
Governor Rick Scott develops a budget to help bring Florida's Economy back to health.
The
Florida Art Community joins hands to show images of the Same DNA Columbus saw as he and crew came ashore 500 years ago.
Take a seat and enjoy the Florida Heritage Collection.
Bring your Camera and
join in the fun!
Governor Rick Scott selects Heritage Month for Viva La Florida introduction of La Florida's rich 500 year history.
Understanding the wildlife that Columbus saw as his foot touched La Florida for the first time. Artist Don Browning presents the DNA of Columbus' time and our time, with a look 500 years into the future.
