Don’t Ignore Tampa’s Cuban Culture
Miami might be well-known as the country’s largest Cuban diaspora and the most famous Cuban restaurant in the land, Versailles. But you can find many Cuban cultures, not to mention great Cuban sandwiches, at spots like Florida Bakery–north in Tampa.
Head to the historical streets of Ybor City in downtown Tampa to see a famous statue of José MartÃ, one of the island’s most influential revolutionary leaders.
And visit Columbia Drive in West Tampa, a shabby street with all kinds of Cuban treasures in the form of sandwich shops, bakeries, and restaurants selling specialties like tamales and ropa vieja.
Whatever you do, don’t leave this city without picking up a loaf of fresh-out-the-oven Cuban bread, which is baked daily at the famous La Segunda Bakery.
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Opa resturant in Orlando near the convention center , usually requires reservations, but the food is so great, be a mistake to miss.
We came here the first time in August 1970. WE came back in December then relocated the following year.The two best choices in my life were marrying my wife and having a family and moving to Florida! I am retired now and have been in heaven on earth most of my life!
Siesta public beach on Siesta Key Sarasota is a great place to go,
but stay away during Spring Breaks and major holidays. The traffic
comes to a complete halt on Midnight Pass Rd and in Siesta Village.
The Gulf water is a little too warm from June thru Sept. but very nice
the rest of the year. The white sand on Crescent Beach is like nothing I’ve seen before. There are so many great places to see
and restaurants to eat at in the Sarasota area you will surely enjoy
your stay.
My husband and I wintered in the Florida Keys for several years until we got too old to drive down and back from Minnesota. Make sure you go south and spend some time going through the Keys. What a beautiful trip that is!