HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —Built in 1885, the Magnolia Springs Hotel was a marvel of Victorian engineering, boasting elevators, gas and electric lighting, and hydrotherapy mineral springs. It represented the 'Jacksonville Region's' attempt to compete with the burgeoning Flagler empire further south by emphasizing a sophisticated 'Sportsman’s Paradise' identity.The hotel’s golf course.....

Still in operation,  this "Art deco extravaganza on the Via Veneto, is now part of Baglioni Hotels. The original Roman Grande Dame, the Regina offers opulent interiors, a standout Roman restaurant plus an extensive spa. With a great location, a hands-on concierge, and lots of little added luxuries - this.....

The Calusa Hunting and Fishing Lodge, commonly known as Calusa Lodge, was a notable establishment near Lake Okeechobee in Lakeport, Florida. It was a popular destination for anglers and hunters, especially during the 1950s and 1960s. The lodge was constructed in the 1940s and became a hub for fishing tournaments.....

Jacksonville: Florida-Times Union Newspape4, 1932 - 1934. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —This archive provides a rare, unvarnished look at the intersection of media exploitation, corporate psychology, and youth labor during the Great Depression. In an era when a paper route represented critical family survival rather than pocket change, the Florida Times-Union implemented aggressive.....