A Rite of "Authentic" Passage

Florida's Cabbage Key

The laid-back paradise Jimmy Buffett made famous when a cheeseburger met a piano and a cold beer

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Florida Shrimp & Cabbage Salad  

Simple, easy and delish!

Perfect for a cande light dinner or a picnic dish

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The Florida Trifecta  

St. George Island State Park

Fabulous beaches, pristine nature and nearby fresh seafood

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Picking Florida Blueberries  

Grab Your Buckets

These tasty berries are both delicious and good for you

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A River Time Forgot

Citrus County's Chassahowitzka River

You don't have to pronounce it to love it, locals call it the "Chaz" 

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Farm Fresh   

Florida Peach & Blueberry Cobbler

Don't forget to add the Ice Cream!

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An "Old World" Getaway

Wekiwa Springs State Park

North of Orlando, Central Florida's delightful nature retreat 

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Authentic Siesta Key 

Southwest Florida's best beach

Powdery white sand on the Gulf of Mexico

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photo: Cheeseburger in Paradise: Authentic Cabbage Key
Cheeseburger in Paradise: Authentic Cabbage Key

It's the laid-back paradise Jimmy Buffett made famous when he met the perfect cheeseburger, a piano and a cold beer. Cabbage Key, the legendary island hideaway is for those who seek "Old Florida" island 

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photo: Simple & Delicious Florida Shrimp Salad
Simple & Delicious Florida Shrimp Salad

I've been serving this Florida dish for as long as I remember. It uses fresh Gulf shrimp, which I love and it’s simple, healthy and delicious. It’s also completely versatile and can be served with a lovely candle lit dinner

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The crisp, mild days of spring are almost over but one of Florida’s best seasons is yet to come: Summer. Summer? In Florida? Yep, call me crazy! I know, I can already hear the moaning and groaning from Authentic Florida readers and friends

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