The Best Beaches in Florida: A rundown of the top 10 most charming Florida beaches for a relaxing and exciting beach vacation (U.S. Beach Guides)

The Best Beaches in Florida: A rundown of the top 10 most charming Florida beaches for a relaxing and exciting beach vacation (U.S. Beach Guides) Review

5 Star Reviews:

"This work really did a great job at discussing the local attractions, activities, and people who you will be encountering at these beaches...Overall, a great read and will serve everyone well who reads it!"

"The author gives just enough information about the historical backgrounds of these beaches so that the reader will want to investigate more for himself not to mention travel to each place to see it up close and personal. This book is perfect for a first time visitor to these lovely venues who will soon find out why these beaches are deemed the best in Florida."

Description:

If you are looking for a great spot for a beach vacation, The Best Florida Beaches book will be a great guide. We'll reveal our top 10 Florida beaches and give you an idea of the history and charm of our favorite beaches as well as exciting things to do while you are there. To be honest, I'll be surprised if you can get through the entire guide without being compelled to book a vacation at one of these wonderful and charming beaches.

As someone who has grown up in Florida and has visited many Florida beaches, I have many favorites. In my book, I'll present my top 10 beaches in Florida, in no particular order. It was just too hard to try to rank them individually, since each has its own charm. You can’t go wrong visiting any of these top Florida beaches. So pick one that sounds good, and have a great time! Or, better yet, plan on visiting all of them. Enjoy the book and don't forget to bring your bathing suit, sun glasses, and sunscreen!

What's Inside:

1. Small town charm

2. Captivated

3. The best city beach

4. Steeped in rich history

5. Sophistication and lure

6. Eastern gem of Florida

7. SoBe in Florida

8. You will be dazzled

9. A tropical paradise

10. She sells seashells

Mickey Mouse is My Neighbor: Living Next Door to Disney World in Celebration, Florida

Mickey Mouse is My Neighbor: Living Next Door to Disney World in Celebration, Florida Review

Once upon a time, a Disney World fan named Barb was stuck on the cold tundra of Chicago. She could only visit her beloved Florida theme parks once or twice a year. She must have had a Fairy God Mother because one day, despite many obstacles, she found the perfect house in the perfect town for a Disney lover like herself: Celebration, Florida. She didn't have a pumpkin coach, so she packed up her Aztek with her husband, pets, and belongings to start a new life living next door to Mickey Mouse where she could hear the Magic Kingdom and Epcot fireworks through her windows every night.

"Mickey Mouse is My Neighbor: Living Next Door to Disney World in Celebration, Florida" is the story of Barb's adventures, from the time she bought her house in Celebration in 2003 while still living and working in Chicago to the glorious day in 2005 when she made her official move to Florida. It follows her adventures as a long distance commuter and her first year as a full-time resident in Celebration, as adapted from her Celebration, Florida, blog.

You'll read all about:

-The Mickey Mommas and the Bunny Brigade, two intermingled social groups whose adventures include everything from stalking Davy Jones at Epcot to visiting a nudist resort near Disney World.

-The traumas and travails of furniture deliveries in Florida, a state that definitely proves that time moves much more slowly in the South.

-Learning to live with tourists and to adapt to the idiosyncrasies of the Sunshine State.

-Skippy, the tattered old car that was Celebration's unofficial mascot for many years.

-Peaceful coexistence with Florida wildlife, like basking alligators and raging armadillos.

-Living through a hurricane long distance and then trying to dodge one firsthand in order to have a community picnic.

-The bliss of never having to "go home" from vacation.

Other books claim to tell the true story about life in Celebration, Florida, but Barb writes from the perspective of a real resident who calls the town her permanent home, not of someone who moved there temporarily just to bang out a quick book. Even though she sometimes takes a cynical view, her love for her hometown is always apparent.

Barb continues to blog about her adventures and the many changes caused by Disney's sale of the downtown area, the housing bubble's implosion, and rampant foreclosures. If you enjoy this book, which covers 2003 to 2005, catch up on her most recent adventures in "The Celebration, FL Blog."

The Villages Florida Book

The Villages Florida Book Review

Join thousands of current and future “Villagers” who have learned from The Villages Florida Book. If you have big dreams of one day retiring to The Villages, but you just don’t know where to start gathering the best information – you are not alone. The Villages Florida Book is designed to help you separate the fact from fiction about America’s most popular retirement community, and begin your new life in The Villages with confidence. The Villages is one of the most popular Central Florida retirement communities. Ask anyone who lives there and they’ll probably tell you there were things they wish they’d known more about before buying in The Villages. The Villages is a great place to live. But there are several important things that you need to know. The book's author, Ryan Erisman, runs the popular website TheVillagesFloridaBook.com and is the editor of The Villages Monthly, the only unbiased monthly newsletter published today about The Villages. The founder of For Boomers Media, he is also a contributing writer to several publications focused on retirement community living including 2nd Home Journal, Boomers On The Move, and others. Ryan's books have been featured in publications such as Where to Retire Magazine, Florida Home Builder, Florida Realtor Magazine, Top Retirements, and more. The Villages Florida Book was written to help people like you because there was no other complete resource on this popular retirement community. This is the most comprehensive book of its kind about The Villages available anywhere.

The Law of Florida Homeowners Associations

The Law of Florida Homeowners Associations Review

The Law of Florida Homeowners Associations Feature

• ISBN13: 9781561644834
• Condition: New
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A homeowners association is designed to preserve the common welfare and property values of the community. In a well-operated community, it does. In a poorly run community, it does not. The proper operating procedures are not difficult, but they are often overlooked or misunderstood. This book is a guide to help ensure that the association carries out its responsibilities fairly and effectively under current Florida laws.

A People's History of Florida 1513-1876: How Africans, Seminoles, Women, and Lower Class Whites Shaped the Sunshine State

A People's History of Florida 1513-1876: How Africans, Seminoles, Women, and Lower Class Whites Shaped the Sunshine State Review

Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States, predicted that the bottom class perspective of history would eventually gain ground, enveloping the old way of narrating history as told by the powerful. Since then, numerous historical events have been redefined through the outlook of common people that were involved from the bottom-up, forever altering how we understand history. No more romantic diatribes glittered in patriotic myths. No more traditional heroes, standardized viewpoints, unquestionable "facts," or generalized falsehoods. Just plain raw truth that is not afraid to stampede powerful governments with the herd of popular outrage. A People's History of Florida follows the People's History tradition, documenting the active involvement of African-Americans, indigenous people, women, and poor whites in shaping the Sunshine State's history.

Florida for Boomers

Florida for Boomers Review

Editorial Reviews: "If you're a baby boomer thinking about buying a home in Florida, this is your blueprint." - Barbara Corcoran NBC's Today Show Real Estate Correspondent "Brimming with sound advice, practical suggestions and references, and specific relocation recommendations, Florida for Boomers is a thorough, easy-to-read guide that walks you through the process of purchasing or building a home in the Sunshine State." - Jan Cullinane Author of The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life "...teaches you everything from finding a real estate agent to understanding how property taxes work. Check it out. You won't be disappointed." - Mark Zilbert South Beach Real Estate Broker featured on 20/20, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and more Book Description: Revised and updated in 2011, Florida for Boomers covers everything baby boomers need to know about Florida real estate, including information about: *finding the best type of home and community for you *standard Florida real estate contracts and homebuilder contracts *property taxes and homeowner's insurance *homeowners' associations *new construction process start to finish *and much more. With expert advice and unique insight, Florida for Boomers takes you deep into the process of buying real estate in Florida. You'll learn important things such as: - How to read and understand the most commonly used "standard" FAR/BAR Florida real estate contract. - Florida real estate closing costs explained in detail, to help you avoid any last minute surprises at the closing table. - The 5 steps every baby boomer should take to find a Florida city and community you'll enjoy for years to come. Florida New Construction From the Ground Up... Maybe your dream is to have a new home or condo built in Florida. There are over 60 critical steps in the new home construction process detailed...with over 20 photos of an actual home under construction in Florida. With this information you will know exactly what's going on at each stage of construction... and what's coming next. Florida HOA's Revealed and Questions Answered... Many of the communities you'll look at in Florida have a Homeowners' Association. Florida for Boomers tells you all the ins and outs that are involved. The book will also show you the two most important things to look for when considering a Florida community with a Homeowners' Association. Join thousands of baby boomers since 2007 who have discovered Florida for Boomers and the easy way to learn all you need to know about moving to Florida.

Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida

Wakulla: a story of adventure in Florida Review

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This tale of great adventure and excitement unfolds in Florida. Revolving around the mystery of a lost child and search by the bereaved family, this is a tale that is bound to incite your sympathy. In a picturesque landscape, poignant scenes are narrated in a befitting manner.

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Frommer's Florida 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides)

Frommer's Florida 2010 (Frommer's Complete Guides) Review

• Foldout map, plus detailed maps throughout
• Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
• Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
• Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
• Insider tips from local expert authors

Delaplaine's 2012 Guide to Key West & the Florida Keys

Delaplaine's 2012 Guide to Key West & the Florida Keys Review

Comprehensive guide to Key West and the Florida Keys, with sections on lodging, restaurants, attractions (including water sports), nightlife and shopping (such as it is) for Upper Keys, Middle Keys, Lower Keys and Key West.

Parrot Eyes Lost

Parrot Eyes Lost Review

It's the end of world as they know it Surfland, Oregon: The town's Tiki Bar has closed, and it's up to fashion refugee Jackson Poe to save it. Facing small dogs gone wild and wild raptors gone wilder, it's up to he and his friends to unravel an unnatural conspiracy of greed, eaglet droppings and raccoon urine. Worse: they've only got one day to figure it out before it really is Parrot Eyes Lost.
It begins as a weekly breakfast of omelets and Explosiladas between friends in the coastal town of Surfland, Oregon, but quickly becomes far more when an eagle grabs the feathered mascot of the town's only Tiki Bar. At stake is nothing less than the future of the bar itself, threatening a fate that even a South American facist dictator could not achieve.
In the middle of it all is Jackson Poe: freelance writer and admitted purchaser of Hawaiian shirts exclusively from Goodwill. Who, following a trail of angry former neighbors and really annoying micro-dogs, soon comes to discover that whatever the eagles are up to in the circle of life, there's nothing straight about it. Teaming up with a mascot spent on observing the JFK celebration and Oliver Stone films, and an ornithologist willingly known only as ScubaPoop, saving the Tiki Bar isn't just a madder of helping the town, it may be the only way Poe gets another lunch.
Up against them, however, is someone with his own designs on Surfland activities. A Texas ex-pat, Merlin Perkins is making a business of eagles eating everything for fun and profit. A budding biologist genius warped by Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom gone horribly wrong, he's brought his own version of the Circle of Life to Surfland, and the beaches of Oregon's quirkiest town may never be the same

Florida (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second)

Florida (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second) Review

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Florida

Florida

Florida Review

In this elegiac and luminous novel, which John Ashbery called "an amazing achievement" and Mary Gordon dubbed "a wholly original endeavor," Christine Schutt gives voice to the feast of memory, the mystery of the mad and missing, and the power of words.

Set in the Midwest, where Florida represents a faraway paradise, this novel tells the story of Alice Fivey. Fatherless since she was seven, Alice is left in the care of her relatives at the age of ten, when her mother, whose "toenails winked in the foil bed we knew for Florida," is institutionalized. Alice is moved from place to place, remaining still while others try to mold her into someone different from her mother. She consoles herself with books and becomes a storyteller herself as she moves into adulthood, ever further from the desolation of her mother's actions and closer to the meaning of her own experience.

Told in brief scenes of spare beauty, Florida is a graceful and gripping tale of family, forgiveness, and creation of the self.

Old Florida: Florida's Magnificent Homes, Gardens and Vintage Attractions

Old Florida: Florida's Magnificent Homes, Gardens and Vintage Attractions Review

Although today Florida is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, many of the architectural landmarks that reflect its colorful and diverse history remain unknown. An adventuresome group of pioneers were drawn to the uncharted and exotic landscape of late
nineteenth-century Florida, creating buildings of extraordinary imagination and beauty. Since then Florida has experienced a century of remarkable architecture, from the ornate Italian villa Vizcaya to the Venetian Pool of Coral Gables to the Art Deco hotels of South Beach to the the Ringling Museum house, called Cad'Zan.

This book is the first to capture the full range of styles, from the ornate, opulent, and spectacular, to the charming, country "Old Florida," which is now becoming so popular. Residents and tourists alike will appreciate both the renowned sites and a private glimpse of such amazing attractions as the orange-grove cottage where Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings wrote The Yearling and Thomas Edison's winter home, which has a fascinating laboratory.

Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida (Travel The World With Alun Hill, MCIJ)

Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida (Travel The World With Alun Hill, MCIJ) Review

Here is the complete Kindle guide to Fort Myers and Sanibel, Florida, USA, presented by international travel writer and broadcaster Alun Hill, MCIJ.

Everything you need for a perfect vacation is detailed for you - not only fun facts, but chapters on the "must see" local wildlife, the local attractions, a whole chapter on shell collecting (a "must do" here!), and full details of wedding venues along with some suggestions to make the special day totally perfect.

There are further chapters with dining suggestions, information on what to do with a family, details of fishing sites and local regulations, golf, spas and local sports aswell as art galleries, theatres and museums.

"The perfect handbook and guide to the local area for all visitors".

Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guides)

Florida (Eyewitness Travel Guides) Review

With its theme parks and fabulous beaches, The Sunshine State deserves its reputation as the perfect family vacation spot. But Florida offers much more to those who venture away from their beach towels. This is the perfect guide to exploring all that the state has to offer, including the extraordinary diversity of wildlife at Everglades and the Keys, and the rich mix of Caribbean, north and south American culture. With over 1000 photographs and illustrations, plus top recommendations on where to stay, shop and eat.



Recognized the world over by frequent flyers and armchair travelers alike, Eyewitness Travel Guides are the most colorful and comprehensive guides on the market. With beautifully commissioned photographs and spectacular 3-D aerial views revealing the charm of each destination, these amazing travel guides show what others only tell. Includes beautiful new full-color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services, and transportation New "Discovering" feature helps decide which regions are best suited to the trip.

Florida (America the Beautiful)

Florida (America the Beautiful) Review

Florida is famous for its climate, its beaches and its overall sense of fun and excitement -- which greet each visitor and has led to many becoming residents. This photographic tribute to the sunshine state provides a visual tour of some its best-known destinations along with many unexpected delights. Included, among a great many outstanding photographs, are:

• Everglades National Park
  
• Disney World and Busch Gardens
  
• Miami and Miami Beach
  
• The Daytona 500
  
• The Florida Keys
  
• Panama City and the Panhandle
  
• Historic Saint Augustine
  
• The Kennedy Space Center

From its world-famous beaches and wealth of family attractions to its historic streets and wildlife sanctuaries, Florida offers something great for the whole family. This photographic tribute captures the beauty and excitement of a great state and will appeal to visitors as well as locals.

The America the Beautiful series takes readers on a photographic tour of the country's most beautiful states and most vibrant cities. Top photographers contribute their best images of both well-known destinations and hidden gems. Clear and informative captions bring each image to life. These handsomely designed books show the beauty of each destination and will be enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.

Down South - or, Yacht Adventure in Florida

Down South - or, Yacht Adventure in Florida Review

Down South - or, Yacht Adventure in Florida is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by Oliver Optic is in the English language, and may not include graphics or images from the original edition. If you enjoy the works of Oliver Optic then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection.