One could argue that North Florida is the most ... Unlike more homogeneous regions, such as Central Florida’s smooth stretch of smaller, easy-going beach towns where the ocean reigns supreme ...

From primitive beach camping to established RV resorts ... state's largest natural springs and an aquatic preserve, this north-central Florida state park (about 45 miles south of Gainesville ...

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