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Flamingos. Mermaids. Manatees. 🦩🧜🏻♀️ 🌊 Must be 2026 in Florida. 😎
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
Florida no longer holds this title! ⚡️
January 10, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Florida no longer holds this title! ⚡️
Here are some edible plants to get in the ground for 2026.
For the printable PDF and text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics...
#Florida #AuthenticFlorida #January2026
For the printable PDF and text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics...
#Florida #AuthenticFlorida #January2026
January 6, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Here are some edible plants to get in the ground for 2026.
For the printable PDF and text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics...
#Florida #AuthenticFlorida #January2026
For the printable PDF and text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions. gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics...
#Florida #AuthenticFlorida #January2026
Happy 115th Anniversary to the City of St. Cloud, FL! 🥳🐊🍤⛳️
Check out the Best Things to Do in St. Cloud: authenticflorida.com/10-best-thin...
#OTD #StCloudFL #osceolacounty
Check out the Best Things to Do in St. Cloud: authenticflorida.com/10-best-thin...
#OTD #StCloudFL #osceolacounty
January 3, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Happy 115th Anniversary to the City of St. Cloud, FL! 🥳🐊🍤⛳️
Check out the Best Things to Do in St. Cloud: authenticflorida.com/10-best-thin...
#OTD #StCloudFL #osceolacounty
Check out the Best Things to Do in St. Cloud: authenticflorida.com/10-best-thin...
#OTD #StCloudFL #osceolacounty
Happy 90th Anniversary, Cypress Gardens! 🌸💦🌳
From legendary water ski shows to graceful Southern Belles, this was Florida beauty at its finest.
Today, its legacy lives on at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven.
#AuthenticFlorida #RoadsideAttraction #CypressGardens #OldFlorida
From legendary water ski shows to graceful Southern Belles, this was Florida beauty at its finest.
Today, its legacy lives on at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven.
#AuthenticFlorida #RoadsideAttraction #CypressGardens #OldFlorida
January 2, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Happy 90th Anniversary, Cypress Gardens! 🌸💦🌳
From legendary water ski shows to graceful Southern Belles, this was Florida beauty at its finest.
Today, its legacy lives on at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven.
#AuthenticFlorida #RoadsideAttraction #CypressGardens #OldFlorida
From legendary water ski shows to graceful Southern Belles, this was Florida beauty at its finest.
Today, its legacy lives on at LEGOLAND Florida in Winter Haven.
#AuthenticFlorida #RoadsideAttraction #CypressGardens #OldFlorida
Flamingos. Mermaids. Manatees. 🦩🧜🏻♀️ 🌊 Must be 2026 in Florida. 😎
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
January 1, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Flamingos. Mermaids. Manatees. 🦩🧜🏻♀️ 🌊 Must be 2026 in Florida. 😎
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.
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New Year's Eve fireworks in Epic Universe.
January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
New Year's Eve fireworks in Epic Universe.
Happy 2026, Blue Sky Friends!
January 1, 2026 at 5:06 AM
Happy 2026, Blue Sky Friends!
Brrrrrrr! Get ready, Florida! 🥶❄️
December 29, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Brrrrrrr! Get ready, Florida! 🥶❄️
Unique New Year’s Eve Events in Florida to Ring In 2026 authenticflorida.com/unique-new-y...
Unique New Year’s Eve Events in Florida to Ring In 2026
Discover the best New Year's Eve events in Florida! Join in the festivities with live entertainment, fireworks, & unique drops like shrimp.
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December 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Unique New Year’s Eve Events in Florida to Ring In 2026 authenticflorida.com/unique-new-y...
Up next: NYE 2026! 🎉🍾
Fireworks, funky traditions, or a classic Florida-style countdown? 🌴✨
Where will you be celebrating?
Need ideas? https://f.mtr.cool/olguctfyhh
#AuthenticFlorida #NYE2026 #FlamingoFriday
Fireworks, funky traditions, or a classic Florida-style countdown? 🌴✨
Where will you be celebrating?
Need ideas? https://f.mtr.cool/olguctfyhh
#AuthenticFlorida #NYE2026 #FlamingoFriday
December 26, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Up next: NYE 2026! 🎉🍾
Fireworks, funky traditions, or a classic Florida-style countdown? 🌴✨
Where will you be celebrating?
Need ideas? https://f.mtr.cool/olguctfyhh
#AuthenticFlorida #NYE2026 #FlamingoFriday
Fireworks, funky traditions, or a classic Florida-style countdown? 🌴✨
Where will you be celebrating?
Need ideas? https://f.mtr.cool/olguctfyhh
#AuthenticFlorida #NYE2026 #FlamingoFriday
Merry Christmas from the Sunshine State! 🎄🌴
Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday.
#MerryChristmas #AuthenticFlorida #Holidays2025
Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday.
#MerryChristmas #AuthenticFlorida #Holidays2025
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Merry Christmas from the Sunshine State! 🎄🌴
Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday.
#MerryChristmas #AuthenticFlorida #Holidays2025
Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday.
#MerryChristmas #AuthenticFlorida #Holidays2025
Happy Festivus, Florida-style 🌴🎉
From aluminum poles to sunset skies, it’s a Festivus for the rest of us.
#Festivus #AuthenticFlorida #OnlyInFlorida
From aluminum poles to sunset skies, it’s a Festivus for the rest of us.
#Festivus #AuthenticFlorida #OnlyInFlorida
December 24, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Happy Festivus, Florida-style 🌴🎉
From aluminum poles to sunset skies, it’s a Festivus for the rest of us.
#Festivus #AuthenticFlorida #OnlyInFlorida
From aluminum poles to sunset skies, it’s a Festivus for the rest of us.
#Festivus #AuthenticFlorida #OnlyInFlorida
About. Last. Night.
Gorgeous sunset in Auburndale, Florida. ❤️
#Auburndale #Florida #December2025 #AuthenticFlorida
Gorgeous sunset in Auburndale, Florida. ❤️
#Auburndale #Florida #December2025 #AuthenticFlorida
December 21, 2025 at 1:04 PM
About. Last. Night.
Gorgeous sunset in Auburndale, Florida. ❤️
#Auburndale #Florida #December2025 #AuthenticFlorida
Gorgeous sunset in Auburndale, Florida. ❤️
#Auburndale #Florida #December2025 #AuthenticFlorida
A perfect day to stroll around downtown Winter Haven, Florida.
See reply for link to our Winter Haven article.
#WinterHaven #Florida #PolkCounty #AuthenticFlorida
See reply for link to our Winter Haven article.
#WinterHaven #Florida #PolkCounty #AuthenticFlorida
December 20, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A perfect day to stroll around downtown Winter Haven, Florida.
See reply for link to our Winter Haven article.
#WinterHaven #Florida #PolkCounty #AuthenticFlorida
See reply for link to our Winter Haven article.
#WinterHaven #Florida #PolkCounty #AuthenticFlorida
Good morning from Winter Haven, Florida. 😎
December 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Good morning from Winter Haven, Florida. 😎
Happy Hanukkah from AuthenticFlorida.com! 🦩🕎🌴
Wishing those who celebrate eight nights filled with light, warmth, tradition, + a little Florida sunshine. 💙✨🕯️
#HappyHanukkah #AuthenticFlorida #FestivalOfLights #FloridaHolidays
Wishing those who celebrate eight nights filled with light, warmth, tradition, + a little Florida sunshine. 💙✨🕯️
#HappyHanukkah #AuthenticFlorida #FestivalOfLights #FloridaHolidays
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Happy Hanukkah from AuthenticFlorida.com! 🦩🕎🌴
Wishing those who celebrate eight nights filled with light, warmth, tradition, + a little Florida sunshine. 💙✨🕯️
#HappyHanukkah #AuthenticFlorida #FestivalOfLights #FloridaHolidays
Wishing those who celebrate eight nights filled with light, warmth, tradition, + a little Florida sunshine. 💙✨🕯️
#HappyHanukkah #AuthenticFlorida #FestivalOfLights #FloridaHolidays
December 9, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Coast is Unclear! ☁️🌊
Dense fog on the Space Coast this morning!
#Florida #SpaceCoast #AuthenticFlorida #Saturday
Dense fog on the Space Coast this morning!
#Florida #SpaceCoast #AuthenticFlorida #Saturday
December 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Coast is Unclear! ☁️🌊
Dense fog on the Space Coast this morning!
#Florida #SpaceCoast #AuthenticFlorida #Saturday
Dense fog on the Space Coast this morning!
#Florida #SpaceCoast #AuthenticFlorida #Saturday
“Here comes the sun, and I say it’s alright.” 🌞🎶⛱️
Here’s to brighter days, bluer skies, & exploring the best of the Sunshine State one sunny moment at a time.
#AuthenticFlorida #December2025 #HereComesTheSun #SatelliteBeach
Here’s to brighter days, bluer skies, & exploring the best of the Sunshine State one sunny moment at a time.
#AuthenticFlorida #December2025 #HereComesTheSun #SatelliteBeach
December 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
“Here comes the sun, and I say it’s alright.” 🌞🎶⛱️
Here’s to brighter days, bluer skies, & exploring the best of the Sunshine State one sunny moment at a time.
#AuthenticFlorida #December2025 #HereComesTheSun #SatelliteBeach
Here’s to brighter days, bluer skies, & exploring the best of the Sunshine State one sunny moment at a time.
#AuthenticFlorida #December2025 #HereComesTheSun #SatelliteBeach
My “satellite” office in Satellite Beach, Florida. ❤️😎🛰️💻🏖️
#SpaceCoast #SatelliteBeach #AuthenticFlorida #Florida
#SpaceCoast #SatelliteBeach #AuthenticFlorida #Florida
December 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
My “satellite” office in Satellite Beach, Florida. ❤️😎🛰️💻🏖️
#SpaceCoast #SatelliteBeach #AuthenticFlorida #Florida
#SpaceCoast #SatelliteBeach #AuthenticFlorida #Florida
Good morning from Satellite Beach, FL! 🌞📡⛱️
December 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Good morning from Satellite Beach, FL! 🌞📡⛱️
Happy 103rd Anniversary, Naples! ✨🌴
From the charm of 5th Avenue to the serene Gulf shore & lush Naples Botanical Garden to the iconic Tin City, this Southwest Florida gem continues to shine.
Celebrate all the beauty, sunshine + timeless Florida magic Naples has to offer. 💛
From the charm of 5th Avenue to the serene Gulf shore & lush Naples Botanical Garden to the iconic Tin City, this Southwest Florida gem continues to shine.
Celebrate all the beauty, sunshine + timeless Florida magic Naples has to offer. 💛
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Happy 103rd Anniversary, Naples! ✨🌴
From the charm of 5th Avenue to the serene Gulf shore & lush Naples Botanical Garden to the iconic Tin City, this Southwest Florida gem continues to shine.
Celebrate all the beauty, sunshine + timeless Florida magic Naples has to offer. 💛
From the charm of 5th Avenue to the serene Gulf shore & lush Naples Botanical Garden to the iconic Tin City, this Southwest Florida gem continues to shine.
Celebrate all the beauty, sunshine + timeless Florida magic Naples has to offer. 💛
Today marks the official end of hurricane season! 🌞🌴
Now we can all take a deep breath and welcome calmer skies, cooler breezes, and a beautiful Florida winter ahead. 💛
Enjoy the season, #AuthenticFloridian friends!
#HurricaneSeason #FloridaLife #AuthenticFlorida
Now we can all take a deep breath and welcome calmer skies, cooler breezes, and a beautiful Florida winter ahead. 💛
Enjoy the season, #AuthenticFloridian friends!
#HurricaneSeason #FloridaLife #AuthenticFlorida
December 1, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Today marks the official end of hurricane season! 🌞🌴
Now we can all take a deep breath and welcome calmer skies, cooler breezes, and a beautiful Florida winter ahead. 💛
Enjoy the season, #AuthenticFloridian friends!
#HurricaneSeason #FloridaLife #AuthenticFlorida
Now we can all take a deep breath and welcome calmer skies, cooler breezes, and a beautiful Florida winter ahead. 💛
Enjoy the season, #AuthenticFloridian friends!
#HurricaneSeason #FloridaLife #AuthenticFlorida
It’s Small Business Saturday! 🛍️🌴
Florida’s small businesses keep our communities vibrant and unique.
They need our support more than ever. 🫶
Shop local today and all year long.
AuthenticFlorida.com
#ShopSmall #LoveFL #SupportLocal
Florida’s small businesses keep our communities vibrant and unique.
They need our support more than ever. 🫶
Shop local today and all year long.
AuthenticFlorida.com
#ShopSmall #LoveFL #SupportLocal
November 29, 2025 at 5:29 AM
It’s Small Business Saturday! 🛍️🌴
Florida’s small businesses keep our communities vibrant and unique.
They need our support more than ever. 🫶
Shop local today and all year long.
AuthenticFlorida.com
#ShopSmall #LoveFL #SupportLocal
Florida’s small businesses keep our communities vibrant and unique.
They need our support more than ever. 🫶
Shop local today and all year long.
AuthenticFlorida.com
#ShopSmall #LoveFL #SupportLocal
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, FL! 🎉🎬🌴☀️🎂
Incorporated on this day in 1925, Florida’s “Diamond of the Gold Coast” is officially a century strong. ✨
From its iconic Broadwalk to its vibrant downtown, here’s to 100 years of sunshine + style!
#HollywoodFL #FlamingoFriday
Incorporated on this day in 1925, Florida’s “Diamond of the Gold Coast” is officially a century strong. ✨
From its iconic Broadwalk to its vibrant downtown, here’s to 100 years of sunshine + style!
#HollywoodFL #FlamingoFriday
November 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood, FL! 🎉🎬🌴☀️🎂
Incorporated on this day in 1925, Florida’s “Diamond of the Gold Coast” is officially a century strong. ✨
From its iconic Broadwalk to its vibrant downtown, here’s to 100 years of sunshine + style!
#HollywoodFL #FlamingoFriday
Incorporated on this day in 1925, Florida’s “Diamond of the Gold Coast” is officially a century strong. ✨
From its iconic Broadwalk to its vibrant downtown, here’s to 100 years of sunshine + style!
#HollywoodFL #FlamingoFriday