There are so many great places to visit beyond the typical Tourist Traps! Here are some suggestions that will be added to as those are written or visited. You first need to know what county you will be in and select that county to see recommendations and reviews. NONE are paid for! All are selected due to being locally owned and operated and their involvement in their area.

My reviews are mine only. I’m a Florida native with Southern tastes. You might love the places and food, while I may not. I’m passing along my views for whatever guidance they might give.

Broward County:

Pompano Beach:

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Charlotte County:

Punta Gorda;

  • Cubby’s Ice Cream
    264 W Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, 33950
     (941) 637-9600

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Dade County:

  • FingaLickin (Former Royal Castle)
    12490 NW 7th Ave
    Miami, FL 33168
    (786) 703-3087
    http://www.thelicking.com/

  • Royal Castle
    2700 NW 79th St, Miami, 33147
    (305) 696-8241

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Escambia County:

Pensacola:

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Hernando County:

Brooksville:

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Hillsborough County:

Balm:

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Lake County:

* P.E.A.R. Park

Minneola:

* Donut King – 1/13/2018 Visit,   1/20/2018 Visit.

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Manatee:

Bradenton:

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Marion:

Ocala:

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Pinellas:

Safety Harbor:

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Orange County:

Orlando:

  • Beefy King
    424 N Bumby Avenue, Orlando, 32803
    (407) 894-2241
    beefyking.com

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Palm Beach County:

Belle Glade:

Dixie Fried Chicken

Deerfield Beach: 

JByrd’s Muddy Waters Restaurant & Raw Bar

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Pinellas:

Safety Harbor:

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Polk County:

Lake Wales:

Lakeland:

  • Mr. Fish

Winter Haven:

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Sarasota County:

Sarasota:

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St. Johns County: