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Dead malls: Bradenton's DeSoto Square Mall

For decades, Bradenton's DeSoto Square Mall was one of the most popular retail destinations in the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area. Now a ghost of its former self, the 678,000-square-foot shopping complex is a dead mall that will soon be demolished. Read More

A natural Florida anomaly: Devil's Millhopper

A short drive from Jacksonville, Devil's Millhopper is a 120-foot deep sinkhole similar in appearance to the hopper of a mill. A geological anomaly and National Park Service designated natural landmark, the site was acquired by the state in 1974. It includes a network of trails, boardwalks and an observation deck to allow visitors to see the sink up close without causing soil erosion. Read More

Timucuan Preserve: A walk through Willie Browne's woods

When he passed away 50 years ago last month, Willie Browne left Jacksonville one of the greatest gifts in city history: his family's 600 acres of wild, historically significant land. Now known as the Theodore Roosevelt Area and part of the sprawling Timucuan Preserve, Willie's former home is a haven for nature lovers throughout the First Coast. Read More

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