Escape the Crowds: 6 Charming Florida Towns You'll Adore

11th April, 2024 CHIRANJIT MITRA CHIRANJIT MITRA

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1: Mount Dora

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2: Apalachicola

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3: Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island)

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4: Cedar Key

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5: Stuart

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6: Seaside

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[{"selector":"#anim-51c104a4-e5a4-4bd1-b6f8-5c16224c8a30 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.102699330553548%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a305b8fa-d86b-4487-8197-1118af60cc0f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e4b5a828-b566-42f1-96fa-c96e0da0a35c","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(0.3333333333333333)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Forget the theme parks! Florida's small towns offer a taste of local life, history, and stunning scenery.