{"product_id":"cultural-sites-of-north-florida-ronnie-lovler-9780813081199","title":"Cultural Sites of North Florida: A Backroads Guide to Small Museums and Other Local Treasures","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover local history through\u003cbr\u003eless-traveled places that reflect the stories and communities of the region\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCultural\u003cbr\u003eSites of North Florida\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eis your guide to 43 intriguing, little-known destinations in the northern part\u003cbr\u003eof the Florida panhandle, from Crystal River to Jacksonville. In this book, \u003cbr\u003elocal experts Ronnie Lovler and Dixie Neilson highlight places that can be\u003cbr\u003ereached by a short trip away from the highways and down meandering backroads, \u003cbr\u003einviting you to discover forgotten history, immerse yourself in the stories of\u003cbr\u003ediverse communities, and learn what makes this area of the state unique.\u003cbr\u003eThis book features a selection of small\u003cbr\u003emuseums, culturally significant sites, nature centers, and parks that many tourists\u003cbr\u003eand residents may have never explored. Locations include Cedar Key Historical\u003cbr\u003eSociety Museum, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders \u0026amp; Owners Association in\u003cbr\u003eOcala, Morningside Nature Center in Gainesville, Camp Blanding Museum and\u003cbr\u003eMemorial Park in Starke, the springs of Gilchrist County, Florida Agricultural\u003cbr\u003eMuseum near St. Augustine, the A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, and many\u003cbr\u003emore.\u003cbr\u003eFor each place, Lovler and Neilson\u003cbr\u003edescribe what can be found there, the story behind the site, and the importance\u003cbr\u003eof the site to the people in the community. Whether you enjoy this book from\u003cbr\u003eyour favorite cozy armchair or by hitting the road to see these hidden gems for\u003cbr\u003eyourself, you will be rewarded with a deeper understanding of the past and\u003cbr\u003epresent of nearby towns and neighborhoods. And you will be inspired to keep\u003cbr\u003eexploring on your own as this book shows there is so much more to investigate!\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ronnie Lovler, Dixie Neilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 081308119X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780813081199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University Press of Florida\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Ronnie Lovler","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46927761604863,"sku":"9780813081199","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f21bf58-8b53-471c-ac26-638ccb2c0e72.jpg?v=1749372883","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/cultural-sites-of-north-florida-ronnie-lovler-9780813081199","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}