David Gives Uriah a Letter for Joab, 1619. Pieter Lastman (Amsterdam 1583 – 1633 Amsterdam)

Dutch Masters On Special Exhibit At West Palm Museum

David Gives Uriah a Letter for Joab, 1619. Pieter Lastman (Amsterdam 1583 – 1633 Amsterdam)
David Gives Uriah a Letter for Joab, 1619. Pieter Lastman (Amsterdam 1583 – 1633 Amsterdam)

The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach is now home to a major exhibition titled Art and Life in Rembrandt’s Time: Masterpieces from The Leiden Collection, marking the most extensive presentation of The Leiden Collection ever shown in the United States. The Leiden Collection is among the largest and most important collections of seventeenth-century Dutch art in private hands, and many of its paintings are rarely seen. This new exhibition gives art lovers a chance to see many of the Leiden Collection works up close and in person. For many, this is a chance not to be missed.

Located at 1450 S. Dixie Highway, the exhibition runs during regular museum hours: Thursdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $18 for adults, with discounts available for students, seniors, and children.

The Bardin Booger

The Bardin Booger: Florida’s Own Bigfoot

A depiction of the “Bardin Booger” via Jaxlore.com

Florida, known for its sunny beaches, theme parks, vibrant wildlife, and nightlife, has a rich tradition of eccentric lore of ghostly legends and even cryptids — animals that resemble humans but often have ape-like characteristics as well.

the front of the Barberville Yard Art Emporium

Florida Roadside Attractions: The Barberville Yard Art Emporium

If you’re looking for that perfect piece of folk art to round out your porch or lanai, the Barberville Yard Art Emporium is the perfect place to stop and browse. You’re sure to find just what you want — this place has a wide selection. Best of all, the pieces are originals.

The entrance to the Barberville Yard Art Emporium
Photo: Charles Boyer / FMN

Among Florida’s great roadside attractions, the Barberville Yard Art Emporium is a vibrant wonderland that blends creativity, craftsmanship, and the charm of small-town Americana. This sprawling outdoor emporium has become a beloved landmark for both locals and travelers, offering a kaleidoscope of colorful and quirky treasures that make it a destination worth the journey. Whether you’re a road tripper, an art enthusiast, or someone seeking unique souvenirs, the Barberville Yard Art Emporium promises an unforgettable experience.

Richloam General Store: A Window Back In Time

Richloam General Store: A Window Back In Time

Richloam General Store, in 2024
Photo: Charles Boyer / FMN

Nestled in the serene wooded andscape of Richloam, Florida, the Richloam General Store is a living time capsule of a bygone era.

Established in 1921, this charming establishment stands as one of the last surviving general stores in the state, offering visitors a unique glimpse into early 20th-century rural life. Today, it serves as both a functional general store and a historical site, drawing travelers and history enthusiasts alike.

Florida Roadside Attractions: The Space Shuttle External Tank

Florida Roadside Attractions: The Space Shuttle External Tank

The Space Shuttle Test Article, parked near a dock in Green Cove Springs, Florida
Photo: Charles Boyer / FMN

Roughly thirty minutes west of Saint Augustine and I-95 in Florida, a Space Shuttle relic sits abandoned in Green Cove Springs near a dock on the Saint Johns River. While not technically a “Florida roadside attraction”, many view it as a pretty neat thing to see…after all, it is NASA history.

Florida Roadside Attractions: World War II Watch Tower In Ormond-By-The-Sea

Florida Roadside Attractions: World War II Watch Tower In Ormond-By-The-Sea

Roadside Attractions: A summer thunderstorm approaches the beach and the WWII Watch Tower on August 13. 2024
Photo: Charles Boyer / Florida Media Now
A summer thunderstorm approaches the beach and the WWII Watch Tower on August 13. 2024
Photo: Charles Boyer / Florida Media Now

For the adventurer, Florida is full of lesser known beaches, parks, and roadside attractions. Only a few minutes off of I-95, a lonely tower sits on the beach in a residential part of Ormond-By-The-Sea as a lingering artifact of the Second World War. The Watch Tower, as it is called, is the last of its kind in Florida, and one of the few left from the over 15,200 similar structures on American coastlines.