Things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013

There are all sorts of things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013 but with the Disney Channel's original 'Teen Beach Movie' set to premiere July 19, 2013 - wudda-ya say we all just go to the beach! From Florahome, head east on State Road 100 all the way to beautiful Flagler Beach where you can enjoy a 'Low Tide Bike Ride' at Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area. The ride is also set for July 19th. Other beach friendly things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013 include the Beach Cleanup and Splash Down at Little Talbot Island State Park on the 20th, an Introduction to Surfing at John D. MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach on the 21st or what about TASTE OF THE BEACHES: Sizzlin Summer Bash at St. Pete Beach, July 20th. For more KID friendly events that will inspire even those beyond the Disney Channel demographic, try the Viva Florida 500 Galeón Voyage in St. Augustine or check out the Thirty Three Band appearing at the Shaddai Shrine Temple GOSPEL SING in Panama City July 20th. You'll find these events and lots more on this weeks list things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013.    COWABUNGA DUDE!

Tropic Nights - Deland, FL

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Things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013

July 19 and 20
Deland, FL
* Tropic Nights * July 19
also
* Cruisin' Downtown DeLand Car Show * July 21
386-738-0649

Through Sept 2
Lake Buena Vista, FL
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
* “Teen Beach Movie” Beach Party *

July 20
Panama City, FL
Shaddai Shrine Temple GOSPEL SING
* Thirty Three Band *

July 20 - 21
Orlando, FL
* Nautical Flea Market and Seafood Festival *
954-205-7813

July 16 - 21
Key West, FL
* 33rd Annual Hemingway Days *
305-461-3300

July 20
Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville Landing
* Live Music: Cupid's Alley *
904-353-1188

July 19 and 20
Fort Myers, FL
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall
* America A Salute To Our Veterans *
239-481-4849 or 800-440-7469

July 20
Pensacola, FL
Saenger Theatre Classic Movie Series
* Singin’ in the Rain *
850-595-3880

July 20
Tampa, FL
* 11th Annual ELVIS® Tampa Bay Festival/Contest *
813-977-6011

July 19
Venice, FL
* Christmas in July *
also
* Free concert in the Park - Velvet Hammer Band *
941-484-6722

July 21
Fort Myers, FL
* Hope Fueled Car, Motorcycle and Air-boat Show *
benefits Hope Hospice
239-645-9955

July 20 - 21
Fort Lauderdale, FL
* Fort Lauderdale Antiques & Collectors Faire *
954-563-6747

July 20 - 21
Davie, FL
Flamingo Gardens
* Wet-n-Wild Weekend *
954-473-2955

July 19 - 20
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Broward Center's Summer Theatre Camp Young Professionals
Disney's Little Mermaid JR *
954-462-0222 | Toll-free 877-311-7469

July 20 - 21
Mount Dora, FL
* Renninger's Antiques Fair *
352-383-3141

July 19 - 21
St Petersburg, FL
* The Tampa Bay Home Show at Tropicana Field *
727-893-8523
Toll-free: 800-333-7505 ext. 8523

July 20
Gulfport, FL
* Gulfport Art Walk *
727-322-5217

July 20
St. Pete Beach, FL
* TASTE OF THE BEACHES: Sizzlin Summer Bash *
727-360-6957

July 20 - 21
Pensacola, FL
Pensacola Little Theatre
* Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures *
850-432-2042

July 21 - 27
Clearwater, FL
* 2013 ASU/USA Softball Gold National Championship *

July 21
Miami, FL
* Colombian Independence Festival *
305-943-8000

July 20
Naples, FL
Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
* Summer Jazz On The Gulf *
239-261-2222

July 20
Punta Gorda, FL
* Muscle Car City Car Show *
941-575-5959

July 19
Flagler Beach, FL
Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach
* Low Tide Bike Ride *
386-517-2086

Thru August 11
Coral Gables, FL
Miracle Theatre
* Rated P for Parenthood *
305-444-4181

July 20
Jacksonville, FL
Little Talbot Island State Park
* Beach Cleanup and Splash Down *
904-251-2320

July 20
White Springs, FL
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park
* Antiques, Arts and Collectibles Day *
386-397-4408 or 386-397-1920

July 21
North Palm Beach, FL
John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
* Introduction to Surfing *
561-624-6950

July 20
Jacksonville, FL
* The Kung Fu Evolution *
904-215-6111

July 20
Bradenton, FL
* Snooty's 65th Birthday Bash, Arts & Wildlife Festival *
941-746-4131

July 19 - 20
Tallahassee, FL
Brides Against Breast Cancer
* Charity Wedding Gown Sale & Bridal Show *
941-907-9350
Toll Free: 877-721-HOPE (4673)

July 20 - 21
Lakeland, FL
* Buckler's Craft Fair *
386-860-0092

July 17 and 18
Melbourne, FL
* Swingtime Concert – Travel the World *
321-724-0555

July 20 - 23
Miami Beach, FL
Miami Beach Convention Center
* SwimShow & Lingerie Show *
305-262-4556

July 20 - 21
Hialeah, FL
* Ultra Con Of South Florida *

July 21
Chipley and Panama City, FL
GOSPEL MUSIC!
* Michael Wayne Smith *

Thru July 23
St. Augustine, FL
* Viva Florida 500 Galeón Voyage *
904-824-1606

July 19 and 20
Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach Bandshell
* Cover Girl * July 19
also
* Elton John Tribute - Rocket Man * July 20
386-671-8250

July 20
Daytona Beach, FL
The Peabody Auditorium
* The Takeover Gospel Tour Gospel Concert *
386-671-3462

July 20
Barefoot Beach, FL
Extreme Volleyball Professionals
* Sunshine State Games Pro *
850-488-8347 or Toll Free: 866-354-2637

July 20
Orlando, FL
* Splash n Dash Fun Run *

July 20
Orlando, FL
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
* CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER *

July 20
Miami, FL
* CHAKA KHAN *
305-416-5978 or 1-800-745-3000

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Jacksonville, FL
* Kingfish Festival *
904-251-3011

July 20
Plant City, FL
* Strawberry Classic Car Show *
813-754-3707

July 20
Titusville, FL
* 3rd Annual Bicycle Ride around Titusville *
321-848-1630

July 20
Bok Tower Gardens
* Splash Days * July 19
863-734-1222
also
Live at the Gardens Concert Series
* New Groove City * July 20
863-676-1408

July 19
Inverness, FL
CAR SHOW!
* Friday Night Thunder *
352-341-1165

July 19 - 21
Chipley, FL
The Spanish Trail Playhouse
* FOOTLOOSE *
850-638-9113

July 20
Valparaiso, FL
Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida
* Night at the Museum *
850-678-2615

July 17 - 20
Niceville, FL
Mattie Kelly Arts Center
* Les Miserables *
850-729-6000

July 20
Jacksonville, FL
Fort George Island Cultural State Park
* Bats in the Belfry *
904-251-2320

Ice Skating in Florida

Florida Running Events

Florida Biker Events

Florida Car Shows

Florida Horse Shows

Florida Zoos
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Also on Florahome USA:

Water Parks in Florida

The Florida Art and Artist List

Florida Art Galleries List

Theatres and Performing Art Centers in Florida

Florida Dinner Theatres

Car Museums in Florida

Florida Art Museums

Florida Pirates and Maritime Museums

Gardens in Florida

Florida Science Museums

Nice Florida Beaches

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Music, food, art, theatre - things to do in Florida July 19, 20, 21, 2013

Nice Florida Beaches

Florida Beach

The nice beaches in Florida are those that best meet your expectations but with those expectations differing widely from one person to the next and with Florida's span of some 800 miles of sandy beach constantly changing with the seasons, a few basic tips may help keep you from wearing out that new pair of sandals. The first may seem so often repeated as to render it unnecessary but statistics say otherwise - MAKE SAFETY YOUR TOP PRIORITY! A day at the beach can be a wonderful experience but as we have all witnessed, Mother Nature can be a fickle beach and can quickly turn a nice day into a nightmare for the unprepared. Rip currents especially can be a literal drag, so learn what they are and how to deal with them. That being said, let's find us some nice Florida beaches.

As indicated on the map, Florida's coast has been divided and labeled for you starting with the 'First Coast' as you first enter the state from the north. Many visitors in their haste to get to the better known Florida beaches and attractions often fly right by Amelia Island as they enter Florida, but if you have the time, this seaside community still conveys the charm of old Florida that is so rapidly vanishing but thankfully can still be found in various nooks and crannies if you know where to look. Florida's state parks also offer many nice beaches such as Little Talbot Island and may be a lot less crowded than some of the more highly promoted spots. Continuing south along A1A, You can visit Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville Beach and if you're a history buff, check out the beaches of St. Augustine - the nation's oldest city where Spanish explorers thought the beaches so nice they decided to put up a fort and stay a while. The shores on which they once stood can still be visited and are happily close enough to Florahome for us to enjoy. If you head east directly from Florahome to the end of Florida State Road 100 you'll discover Flagler Beach, another nice Florida beach in the second coastal region called the 'Fun Coast'. Daytona claims most of the credit for the fun label having the reputation for all the fun that can be had there, but while in the area you might also want to take a look at the coquina rock along another nice and very unique stretch of Florida beach at Washington Oaks State Park. There's also one more nice beach considered unique for an entirely different reason - Cocoa Beach. found along the next section of Florida coast aptly named Florida's 'Space Coast'. The Space Coast has been setting the bar high for many years but aside from its famous launch pad it also promotes itself has having the closest beaches to Orlando. How nice is that? Next is Florida's 'Treasure Coast' named for those Scallywags that once roamed the waters off the Florida coast Florahome USA has posted about in the past. No, not the one about the politicians, the one about the pirates. Many beach goers in these parts still hope to find some of the plunder those scourges of society left behind in their travels. On second thought, either post would probably work here. Vero Beach has three nice Florida Beaches and also Stuart Beach and Jensen Beach in Martin County are nice as well. While on the subject of treasure, moving even farther south into the 'Gold Coast' of Florida you may notice the ocean becoming a bit more green. This is due to the flow of money down that way. Of course Delray Beach is a major draw in these parts but Juno Beach and Red Reef Park also have some nice Beaches. If you've found you prefer the State Park tour, you may also want to make a stop at MacArthur Beach State Park. As you venture even farther south in Florida, families should be advised to make sure the beach you want to see is not MORE than you want to see. For more on that and other beaches along Florida's Gold Coast, click here. Down in the Keys, where Florida's true pirates and Parrot Heads live, Bahia Honda State Park may be the best place for a family adventure. Continuing around and up the western side of the state, the Everglades, Marco Island & Naples, make up Florida's 'Paradise Coast'. Tigertail is a nice beach on Marco Island with the added bonus of being a great place to view some of Florida's birds. The 'Sun Coast' is next on the list featuring some of Florida's most beautiful beaches such as those in the Sanibel - Captiva Island area where the photo at the top of this post was taken. Farther up the Sun Coast you'll also find Clearwater Beach and the sugary sands of Sarasota's Sieasta Key (say that three times fast). It must be pointed out however, that because they are considered such nice beaches they inevitably attract a nice gathering sometimes causing ordinarily nice people to behave like,... well,... they just don't act so nice. Reading reviews of Florida's beaches can be amusing with one happy camper building sand castles on the same beach the reviewer before them just trashed for being too crowded. Seems a nice beach may have as much to do with the mind as with the sand. As mentioned earlier, though a great portion of Florida's natural landscape has been claimed by developers, the 'Nature Coast' farther up the gulf as the name implies has not entirely given up its wild ways. It's a different sort of shoreline with a more natural appeal and if that's for you, the Wakulla Chamber of Commerce is a good place to start. You'll also find more of that old Florida charm in places like Cedar Key located a fair but drivable distance to the west of Florahome. But if you're just looking for some nice sandy beaches under the bright Florida sun, you'll have to say good bye to the alligators and the bears and drive on to the 'Emerald Coast'. No wait,... there's one more coastal section we just passed. Oh yes,... Florida's 'Forgotten Coast'. Together these two offer some especially nice beaches including Panama City Beach, Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach and of course Pensacola Beach. And there's one last Florida State Park before you reach the state line - Perdido Key These are just a few of the many nice beaches you'll find here in Florida, but if you're ready to ditch those sandals, it should be enough to get your feet wet.

Where is Florahome, Florida?

Where Florahome, Florida is can best be answered by showing its location in relation to its two largest neighbors - Gainesville and Palatka Florida. Viewing Florahome on the Florida map, we're on Florida State Road 100 about 30 miles east of Gainesville which is about a 45 minute drive passing through the town of Melrose.

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Heading east from Florahome, Palatka, FL is only about a 16 mile trip which usually takes around twenty to twenty five minutes according to who's doing the driving.

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Jacksonville is about a 1hr 15 to 1hr 30 minute drive north, and if your heading to Disney World or Universal Studios in Orlando to the south, it'll take you about two hours to get there and probably a little more if your thirsty. Daytona Beach is happily even a little closer than that. At either end of SR 100 We have beautiful Flagler Beach on the eastern end and the Georgia border just a stone's throw from the other. Historic St. Augustine is only about an hour from here, and from Melrose to Interlachen to Keystone Heights we have an abundance of lakes, so all in all,... where Florahome, Florida is ain't too bad.

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