Sunshine Byways

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John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, North Palm Beach
While I mentioned in an earlier post that John U. Lloyd State Park in Hollywood was more of a beach with a state park, John D. MacArthur Beach State Park is more like a state park with a beach. More appropriately, it's a beach ecosystem....

Riviera Beach
The fourth segment of A1A is a shorter one, located completely within the northern portion of Palm Beach County and running from Riviera Beach to Palm Beach Gardens. I drove this stretch on a cool day in February.
A1A here starts as Blue Heron Boulevard at its intersection with US 1. To the west, Blue Heron is State Roads 708 and 710. Northbound A1A heads towards the east, making its way through a short run of businesses....

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Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton
As I mentioned in a previous post, I was impressed with the attention that the city of Boca Raton has given to the ecosystem, preserving the beach dunes. The city is also the host to and a major partner in the operation of the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center...

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Fort East Martello, Key West
In addition to its place as a tourist destination and home for some of Florida's quirkiest people, Key West also holds strategic value for the military. Currently, it is home to Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, which was crucial for reconnaissance and...