Bongoland Ruins. Florida

Known today as Sugar Mill Gardens, this twelve acres of flowering trees and native flora has a storied history. Bongoland was a short-lived theme park…

Florida Surf Museum Cocoa Beach

A vintage collection of surfboards and artifacts related to Florida surfing. Nice history of surfboards and trends like neon wetsuits, paddling gloves, and clothing. Back…

Bakers Cay Resort, Key Largo

It was only an hour and 45 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale. Total first class resort bordered by the Florida Bay and Everglades National Park…

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