| Florida Fun Alert. Cue the song: “Havana, oh nana” 🎶 Just outside Tallahassee, Havana is serving small-town charm with big vibes: murals, cafés, and downtown energy for days… basically, it’s like your Insta feed came to life. 🍹✨ Next stop: the WDW Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic, where world-class bites, drinks, and fireworks turn your taste buds into VIPs. |
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| Quick SummaryIn our 516th edition, for Fun Fridays: FL Fun: Friendliest Small Town Upcoming: WDW Food & Wine Classic Featured: Focus Blocks | 60-min Session Housekeeping Note | We’re Moving! Event Highlight: Maximum Fun Tour
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| | 😍 Just Outside Tallahassee Lies Florida’s ‘Friendliest Small Town.’ It’s Packed with Artsy Charm, Quirky Cafes, and a Lively Downtown. | Islands Just 17 mi from Tallahassee, the small town of Havana, Florida, blends rich Cuban heritage with artsy charm. Once a bustling tobacco hub, this quaint spot of 2,300 now thrives on vintage shops, antiques, and small-town flair. Conveniently located off the U.S. Highway 27, Havana makes an ideal Panhandle day trip or relaxing road trip stop. Vintage shopping and tobacco history: Nicknamed the “Friendliest Small Town,” Havana was founded in 1906 as a tobacco hub, earning its name from Cuba’s cigar capital. Visitors can explore the Havana History and Heritage Society Shade Tobacco Museum, housed in the original 1928 Planters Exchange, to see artifacts, photos, cigar displays, and miniature tobacco barns that showcase the town’s rich agricultural and Cuban immigrant heritage. Like Dade City, Havana is a haven for antiques, dining, and family fun, with a downtown full of quirky boutiques and colorful murals celebrating its artistic flair and Americana roots. Highlights include Bernard’s Hidden Treasures with unique vases and statuettes, the vintage printing setup at Havana Herald, and Coon Bottom Farms Country Store, where old town records and antique printers offer a peek into Havana’s past. Artsy culture and antiques: A standout stop is Weekend Finds Antiques & Gifts on Main St., part of the Florida Antique Trail, featuring classic wooden furniture, embroidered textiles, and charming handmade gifts. Vibrant arts scene: Supported by initiatives like Artists Helping Artists, which showcases local talent in its 2,000 sq. ft. gallery filled with wooden sculptures, pottery, paintings, jewelry, and more. Another highlight is the D. Arthur McBride Portrait Studio and Gallery, featuring stunning oil paintings of landscapes, wildlife, and lifelike portraits. After browsing the galleries and boutiques, grab a pick-me-up at Poppy’s Coffee & More, serving aromatic blends and tasty treats, or swing by Rooster’s Roasters for fresh-roasted coffee and homemade baked goods. For a true taste of Havana, head to 850 Cigar Lounge nearby and enjoy a selection of quality cigars.
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| | 🍽️🍷 The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Food & Wine Classic | WDW Swan & Dolphin
This 16th annual event showcases gourmet cuisine from award-winning chefs, paired with fine wines, beers, and spirits from around the world. Set against the stunning backdrop of a resort, it features live entertainment, educational seminars, and fireworks. Tickets for tastings and seminars are available, and the event is open to the general public.
Details: 📅🕡 Date & Time: Nov. 14th to Nov. 15th, 2025 at 5 PM to 9 PM 📍 Location: WDW Swan & Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida Guests attending the event can get a discounted room rate at the resort (including Swan Reserve). Call 888‑828‑8850 and mention the “Food & Wine” rate. Proof of ticket purchase is required at check‑in. Discount applies up to 4 days before and after the event. | Tickets
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| Focus Blocks | 60-min Session Each 60-minute session combines science-backed structure, real-time accountability, and community support to help you get into flow faster and stay there longer.
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| Until Sunday, Nov. 6 to 16 Wednesday, Nov. 12 Songfest: The Soundtrack of Us by Girls on the Run Panhandle | Wednesday, Nov. 12 | 5:30 PM | The Hub at Feather Oaks, 6500 Miccosukee Rd. | Tickets are $25 online ($30 at the door; free for kids 12 & under) Tickets | Learn More
Thursday, Nov. 13 Sip, Savor, and See by The Capitol Inn | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 5:30 PM | 1102 N. Gadsden St. | Free RSVP | Learn More Christmas Shopping after Dark by Rabbit Creek Market | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 6 PM | 2811 Capital Circle NE | Learn More 2nd Annual Bevs Bites and Ballet Benefit Gala by The Tallahassee Ballet | Thursday, Nov. 13 | 6:30 PM | The Moon | $190 Tickets | Learn More
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