International Guide to Florida 1970

Cover: International Guide to Florida 1970

001: [Text] Florida 1970 International Guide [Photographic Illustrations]

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004: [Text] Florida [Map] [Illustration]

005: [Text] Land of diversity for the international visitor [Photographic Illustrations]

006: [Text] Pensacola's "Fiest of Five Flags" is historic in theme. Events and activities abound for visitors. ; Fernandina beach's "Eight Flags Shrimp Boat Races" offer a day of excitement and gaiety during May. ; The Sun Coast comes alive during the Gasparilla Festival; Tampa visitors are treated to a unique parade. [Photographic Illustrations]

007: [Text] White Springs, in the Crown area, presents a Folk Festival. Constant fun and gay music highlight the event. ; Kissimmee, in the northern highlands, holds a 4th of July Rodeo...always amusing. ; King Neptune and his Queen order that fun and festivity reign supreme in Sarasota. [Photographic Illiustrations]

008: [Various Florida scenes] [Photographic Illustrations]

009: [Text] Bok Tower at Lake Wales; Ocala's Silver Springs; Cypress Gardens in Highlands; Miami Seaquarium's Killer Whale; Exotic birds at Daytona's Parrot Paradise; and the mystical Hemingway House in Key West. MGM's "Bounty" at St. Petersburg. [Photographic illustrations]

010: [Text] This quali hunter is rewarded for perfect marksmanship. Jai Aiai...exciting...world's fastest game. Horse racing can be enjoyed throughout the Sunshine State. [Photographic Illustrations]

011: [Text] Florida Sports [Photographic Illustration]

012: [Text] Tropical Coast [Illustration]

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014: [Text] [Map showing hotels in Miami Beach and the surrounding area] [Illustration]

015: [Text] Cape Florida Lighthouse, located in South Miami, means family fun! [Photographic Illustration]

016: [Text] Beaches, bathing beauties and books...a pleasant scene that is commonplace in South Florida. All of the state is eye-appealing and sun-soaked. [Photograpic Illustration]

017: [Text] Fisherman enjoy excellent catches and magnificent sunsets. ; Miami's Parrot Jungle is a most colorful attraction. [Photographic Illustrations]

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021: [Text] There's one island that has it all. Miami Beach [Photographic Illustrations]

022: [Text] Miami Beach visitors may go on sightseeing cruises through the city's picturesque waterways. [Photographic Illustration]

023: [Text] There's water everywhere and fishing of all types. Especially popular is charter boat fishing in the ocean. A party of six spends a pleasant day. [Photographic Illustration]

024: [Text] Whatever the shopping need, Miami Beach has it. Stores carry the latest styles and designs. ; Vacationers spend their relaxing hours on the beach. Sun, sand and surf are compatible companions. ; Municipal golf courses on Miami Beach enable golfers to practice while basking in the sun. ; An interesting aerial view of Miami Beach showing just a portion of the fabulous resorts. [Photographic Illustrations]

025: [Aerial view of Miami Beach's oceanfront hotels] [Photographic Illustration]

026: [Text] This is a typical beach scene. Mother watches as the children are busy burying Dad beneath the white sand. Dad seems to be enjoying the entire affair. [Photographic Illustration]

027: [Text] A recent Miss U.S.A. poses with four runners-up in the pageant held each year in Miami Beach. ; The Miami Beach visitor enjoys exciting afternoons of horse racing at nearby mainland tracks. [Photographic Illustrations]

028: [Text] Calm waters and a slight breeze provide a setting that was made for a lazy day of sailing. ; Dusk is always an alluring time in Florida's Everglades, a short drive from Miami Beach. ; Miami Beach Convention Hall hosts large meetings, international congresses and events. ; Top name stars and glittering, colorful revues are part of the Miami Beach entertainment scene.

029: [An audience of diners watches a Flamenco show] [Photographic Illustration]

030: [Text] Waters off Miami Beach provide excellent grounds for skin diving. Exploring is a challenge. ; In the past few years, surfing has become popular on Miami Beach. The sport takes real skill. [Photographic Illustrations]

03`: [Text] Her Majest, the Orange Bowl Queen, rides in the gala Orange Bowl Parade amidst all the coloful floats. The annual event is held New Year's Eve. [Photographic Illustration]

032: [Text] The preceeding Miami Beach section was presented by the Miami Beach Tourist Development Authority. For further information about the area, including colorful brochures in Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish and English, write Tourist Development Authority, 1700 Washington Avenue. Miami Beach, Fla. 33139. U.S.A. Cable Address: MBTOURIST.

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036: [Text] The Space Mountain at Walt Disney World will house a number of adventures and attractions. Ocala is becoming known as a center for thoroughbred horse farms. Rolling hills in Lake Country provide a challenge to the golfing buff. [Photographic Illustrations]

037: [Text] Visitors will find scenes such as this typical in Lake Country...fishing is excellent and the sunsets are mangnificent. [Photographic Illustration]

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039: [Text] Florida fishing comes in many forms. St. Petersburg's Andrew Potter Pier is a Sun Coast favorite. [Photographic Illustration]

040: [Text] FISHING: The Gulf of Mexico provides excellent fishing grounds for Sun Coast visitors. That last catch before the sun sets might be the biggest of the day. [Photographic Illustration]

041: [Text] PAGEANTRY: Bradenton's De Soto Festival offers vacationers an exciting glance at the city's history, as well as colorful events. ; DRINKING: Tampa's Ybor City makes a most romantic background for candlelight dining. Many fine Spanish restaurants, such as this one, present a mouth-watering array of specialties. [Photographic Illustrations]

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044: [Text] Marco Island offers boating at its best...and living at its most relaxing. The waterways are most inviting. [Photographic Illustration]

045: [Text] Florida and swimming just naturally go together, especially at Marco...apartments surround pool. [Photographic Illustraiton]

046: [Text] The State Capitol Building in Tallahassee [Photographic Illustration]

047: [Text] Visitors find the Apalachicola Sponge Fishing Fleet of interest. ; Big Bend area is great for outdoorsmen and hunting dogs. [Photographic Illustration]

048: [Text] Boating on the famed Suwanee River makes for a tranquil setting. ; Nothing makes the excitement and pageantry of football, especially during a University of Florida halftime. [Photographic illustrations]

049: [Text] Camping at Fanning Springs on the Suwanee River is family-style fun. Nature puts on her prettiest face for man's enjoyment. ; Fresh water fishing grounds in the Crown are the home of many good-sized bass. [Photographic Illustrations]