These idyllic coastal communities in Florida stand out from the crowd for their white sands, kitschy bars and restaurants, and easygoing surfer vibes.

Old Florida

Publix, 1960's. Somewhere in Florida. Photo courtesy of Pete Bilderback.

Florida fish camps are quite often a piece of Old Florida on the back roads. Many of them offer food and lodging, and you don't have to fish to have fun.

These are historic old Florida restaurants we miss since they closed their doors. However, one of them plans to reopen.

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Florida's small towns offer old-world charm, showcasing diverse influences through architecture, festivals, and notable sites like St. Augustine.

Discover the world of Historic Art by Florida Artists here at the Online Art Gallery from Artists of Old Florida. View pieces of Art from 1840-1960!

OHU50K Notes $199,000 Tin roof rusted! Hang on to your hats for this Old Florida fixer upper on 10.1 acre, less than one hour to the beach. The love shack has some great vintage elements, but the amount of work required to get this place back in tip-top shape is also great. Let's keep track of this fixer to see how quickly a buyer takes the challenge. #affordablehome #affordablehomes #affordablehouse #affordablehouses #charmingoldhouse #cheapfixerupper #cheaphandymanspecial

Homosassa is on the river of the same name whose headwaters are in the springs of the same name.