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Rent Skates and Hit the Floor at Skate Station Funworks, a Roller Rink in Gainesville, Florida

A carpeted wall, a disco-lit floor, and a wobbly first lap on rented wheels were not what I expected from a quick weekday stop in...

By Anna Foster · Oct 21, 2026

Field Notes

Florida

Cast-Iron Skillets Of Cornbread Come Out Steaming At This Unassuming Florida Country Kitchen

9 Florida Donut Shops Where The Glazed Rings Come Out Hot Before Sunrise

This Florida Island Is One Of The Best Places In The Country To Hunt For Seashells Before 2026 Ends

Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish Still Smokes Mullet Over Red Oak The Old Florida Way

Florida

8 Florida Hole-In-The-Wall Spots Where The Fried Grouper Sandwiches Come Bigger Than The Bun

Road-Trippers Keep Stopping At This Florida Fruit Stand For Key Lime Milkshakes Thick Enough To Need A Spoon

8 Florida Greek Spots Where The Gyros Come Wrapped Warm And Stuffed With Tzatziki

7 Florida Cuban Bakeries Where The Pan Cubano Comes Out Crackly And Warm Every Morning

8 Florida Seafood Markets Where The Smoked Fish Dip Gets Scooped Fresh To Go With Crackers

Wanderlust

6 Florida Bakeries Where The Pastelitos De Guayaba Come Out Flaky In The Morning

7 Florida Roadside Smokehouses Where The Pulled Pork Comes Piled On Soft Buns With Tangy Sauce

9 Florida Mexican Bakeries Where The Conchas Come Out Soft, Sugary, And Still Warm

Editor's Selection

This Florida Tower Fills A Hilltop Garden With Music And Is Worth Visiting In 2027

6 Florida Old-School Diners Where The Chicken Fried Steak Comes Smothered In Gravy

7 Florida Bakeries Where The Empanadas Come Flaky, Golden, And Stuffed With Seasoned Beef

7 Florida Bakeries Where The Cinnamon Rolls Come Out Huge, Gooey, And Dripping With Icing

Rent Skates and Hit the Floor at Skate Station Funworks, a Roller Rink in Gainesville, Florida

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5 Florida Hot Dog Stands Where The Franks Snap And The Toppings Pile High

7 Florida Roadside Stands Where The Boiled Peanuts Simmer In Salty Brine All Day

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8 Florida Sweet Potato Pie Bakeries Where Every Slice Tastes Like A Family Recipe

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Field Notes

8 Florida Breakfast Diners Where The Cuban Toast Comes Pressed Buttery And Crisp

8 Florida Seafood Restaurants Where The Fried Shrimp Comes Butterflied And Piled High

This Family-Run Lebanese Kitchen In Florida Spins Its Shawarma And Bakes Fresh Pita To Order

Rice Steams In Banana Leaves At This Family-Run Filipino Kitchen In Florida Where The Lechon Turns Crisp

Locals Keep Sneaking Off To This Tiny Florida Bakery For Guava Cheese Pastries Still Warm From The Oven

This Historic Florida Bakery Has Been Baking Famous Cuban Bread Since 1915