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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Some of life's most precious moments happen right outside your door. 🕊️ Sometimes, all you have to do is look up. ❤️ #AuthenticFlorida #NatureLovers #FloridaWildlife

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

And just like that … we spotted a baby bird! 🥰

A mourning dove sits on a twig nest built atop a front porch column, gently sheltering a tiny chick peeking out beneath its feathers. The nest is tucked under the porch ceiling, with soft natural light illuminating the peaceful scene.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

We have some new neighbors! 🕊️ A sweet Mourning Dove has built her nest atop a column by our front door. Sometimes the best reminders to slow down and appreciate Florida’s natural beauty are waiting right outside your door. ❤️ #Florida #FloridaLife #AuthenticFlorida

A Mourning Dove sits on a simple twig nest built atop a white porch column beneath the roof of a Florida home.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a safe & fun-filled holiday weekend! 🦩 👉 Visit AuthenticFlorida.com. #AuthenticFlorida #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #America250 #America250FL

Vintage-style Fourth of July graphic featuring a pink flamingo wearing a patriotic Uncle Sam hat, standing beside a waving American flag. Large text reads “4th of July,” with “#AMERICA250” below and “AUTHENTICFLORIDA.COM” at the bottom. Red, white, and blue fireworks and stars decorate the cream-colored background, celebrating Independence Day and America’s 250th anniversary.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything in service to our country. 🇺🇸 Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. #MemorialDay #AuthenticFlorida

Memorial Day graphic featuring a waving American flag with 50 stars above red poppies on a clean cream background. Large navy text reads “MEMORIAL DAY” with red script text below stating “We Remember Our Fallen Heroes.” AuthenticFlorida.com appears centered at the bottom in navy blue. Minimal patriotic vector-style design.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

Happy Saturday! 😎 I’m back in Florida, but my heart is still in California. Carmel was my favorite destination! ❤️ This was the view from our balcony! I did not want to leave!

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️🦩☘️ Whether you’re celebrating with green beer, a beach day, or a slice of Key lime pie, we hope your day is full of good luck and lots of sunshine. 🌞 authenticflorida.com

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

🥧 Happy #PiDay! 🥧 In Florida, the correct way to celebrate is simple: Eat pie. Preferably Key lime. From your friends at AuthenticFlorida.com.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Quick reminder, #AuthenticFlorida friends: At 2am, we “spring forward” to 3am. ⏰➡️😴 A little less sleep, but a lot more Florida sunshine. ☀️🌴 🦩 AuthenticFlorida.com 🦩 #DaylightSaving #March2026 #Florida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🎶 It’s just another #ManateeMonday in the Sunshine State. 🌴💙 Slow down. Float a little. Appreciate Florida’s gentle giants (and maybe channel their no-rush energy today). More old-Florida charm at 👉 AuthenticFlorida.com #FloridaLife #OldFlorida #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

Step into vintage Sunshine State charm at Floridiana Fest! ☀️🌴🦩 Browse Florida souvenirs, postcards, art, and nostalgic collectibles at this one-of-a-kind marketplace 👉 perfect for #OldFlorida lovers. 🗓 TODAY 📍 Sarasota Fairgrounds #AuthenticFlorida #Floridiana #Florida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

🎡 Fair lights, sweet treats & Old Florida fun. 🦩 Celebrate #FlamingoFriday by planning your next county fair adventure: authenticflorida.com/county-fairs... 🌴 #AuthenticFlorida #FloridaFairs

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy National Pancake Day! 🥞 Don't miss cooking your own pancakes at Old Sugar Mill Pancake House in DeLeon Springs State Park. 😋 Sweet syrup + a little Old Florida charm = A Perfect Day. Learn more: authenticflorida.com/make-your-ow... #NationalPancakeDay #PancakeDay #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from AuthenticFlorida.com. ❤️ 🦩💕 Love is in the (salty) air! 💕🦩 Pink flamingos + gentle manatees. Sunsets + springs. These are just a few of the reasons why we love the Sunshine State. 🌴🍊 #ValentinesDay #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

It’s #FlamingoFriday! 🦩💕 Palm trees, ocean breezes, and a whole lot of pink perfection. 🌴☀️ Spread the love today! 👉 AuthenticFlorida.com #AuthenticFlorida #OldFlorida #TropicalVibes

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Happy Rose Day! 🌹🌹🌹 It’s important to remember to stop & smell the roses!

Close up of rose & mixed flower bouquet.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

It’s #FlamingoFriday and our pink MVPs are ready for Super Bowl LX. 🦩🏈 Palm trees, pigskins, & plastic flamingos 👉 name a more iconic trio. 🌴✨ Who are you cheering for this weekend? 👉 AuthenticFlorida.com #SuperBowlLX #OnlyInFlorida #RetroFlorida #AuthenticFlorida

Two plastic pink flamingos in front of goal post with palm trees on field and colorful confetti

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

#FlamingoFriday Weekend Forecast: Snow in Florida?!? 🦩❄️ Our pink pals are trading sunshine for possible snow flurries this Saturday night/Sunday morning, for the Nature & Gulf Coasts! ☃️🌴 Bundle up & visit 👉 AuthenticFlorida.com. #FloridaSnow #AuthenticFlorida #OldFLA

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

It all fits together! 🧩🌴 Celebrate National Puzzle Day with a little Florida flair. 👉 authenticflorida.com/florida-them... #NationalPuzzleDay #PuzzleDay #Florida #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Happy National Florida Day! 🦩🌴🧜‍♀️🍹😎 Sunshine, manatees, mermaids, roadside attractions & all the reasons we love this unique place we call home. #NationalFloridaDay #FloridaDay #Florida #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of courage, hope, and steadfast faith. “Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Keep the faith, #AuthenticFloridians.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Happy 86th Anniversary, Mead Botanical Garden! 🌿💐🎉 Tucked along Lake Mead in Winter Park, this 47-acre oasis has been a local favorite since 1940. It’s filled w/ shady trails, wildflowers, butterflies + peaceful creekside views. #AuthenticFlorida #MeadGardens #WinterParkFL

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Heads Up, #AuthenticFloridians! It may be warm now, but Friday morning is going to be COOOOOLD! 🥶🥶🥶 #Brrrr

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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

Edible plants to grow in Florida (January 2026)

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

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

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Flamingos. Mermaids. Manatees. 🦩🧜🏻‍♀️ 🌊 Must be 2026 in Florida. 😎 Sending cheerful, new year’s greetings from AuthenticFlorida.com.

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Up next: NYE 2026! 🎉🍾 Fireworks, funky traditions, or a classic Florida-style countdown? 🌴✨ Where will you be celebrating? Need ideas? f.mtr.cool/olguctfyhh #AuthenticFlorida #NYE2026 #FlamingoFriday

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Sunshine State! 🎄🌴 Wishing everyone a warm and wonderful holiday. #MerryChristmas #AuthenticFlorida #Holidays2025

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Happy Festivus, Florida-style 🌴🎉 From aluminum poles to sunset skies, it’s a Festivus for the rest of us. #Festivus #AuthenticFlorida #OnlyInFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

A perfect day to stroll around downtown Winter Haven, Florida. See reply for link to our Winter Haven article. #WinterHaven #Florida #PolkCounty #AuthenticFlorida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Happy Hanukkah from AuthenticFlorida.com! 🦩🕎🌴 Wishing those who celebrate eight nights filled with light, warmth, tradition, + a little Florida sunshine. 💙✨🕯️ #HappyHanukkah #AuthenticFlorida #FestivalOfLights #FloridaHolidays

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

12+ Best Drive-Thru Christmas Light Displays in Florida 🎄🚗🎅 authenticflorida.com/drive-thru-c...

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The Coast is Unclear! ☁️🌊 Dense fog on the Space Coast this morning! #Florida #SpaceCoast #AuthenticFlorida #Saturday

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

“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

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

My “satellite” office in Satellite Beach, Florida. ❤️😎🛰️💻🏖️ #SpaceCoast #SatelliteBeach #AuthenticFlorida #Florida

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Good morning from Satellite Beach, FL! 🌞📡⛱️

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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. 💛

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

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

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

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

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Melanie at AuthenticFlorida.com @authenticflorida.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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

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