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Florida's West Coast Parks

The State of Florida has established and maintains over 160 state parks along the sea coasts and riverbanks, forests and prairies. These provide wonderful opportunities to explore historic forts and museums and to see the wildlife and landscapes of Old Florida. For me the West Coast designation begins with the Tamiami Trail and runs north to encompass everything up to the Gainesville area rather it is on the coast or inland.
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    The Yulee Sugar Mill was built by David Levy Yulee who in 1845 became Florida’s first U .S. Senator. He operated the 5,100 acre sugar plantation and mill near Homosassa with over 150 slaves until 1861 when the Civil War brought an end to its operation and Yulee was later imprisoned for his support of the Confederacy.
    The Yulee Sugar Mill was built by David Levy Yulee who in 1845 became Florida’s first U .S. Senator. He operated the 5,100 acre sugar plantation and mill near Homosassa with over 150 slaves until 1861 when the Civil War brought an end to its operation and Yulee was later imprisoned for his support of the Confederacy.
    As one of Florida’s original roadside attractions, the mermaids of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park have entertained visitors since 1947. The famous springhead flows over 170 gallons of fresh water a day feeding the 12-mile Weeki Wachee River and the water park activities.