One of the oldest attractions in Florida is Silver Springs located  east of Ocala.  The famous Glass Bottom Boats began tours in the 1870's and made the attraction what it is.  Visitors would board taking a seat inside the boat sitting on benches along the walls of the boat and peer over the knee high wall to observe the fish as they swam under the middle of the boat.  A running commentary was provided by the boat Captain.  He would always have a large ball of bread that he tossed overboard so the fish could play "Football".  This was a fun way to show  everyone something of Florida wildlife.  Often alligators  were sunning themselves on the banks or swimming in the water as well as birds, fish, snakes, otters, and deer were visible.  A wonderful  place to spend the day.  This horseshoe shaped palm tree is probably the most photographed site around here.

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Allow me to introduce myself. I am Linda Flowers your Marion County Coordinator. I am a sixth generation "Native Floridian" with roots in Marion County. My ggg grandfather was given land in the Armed Occupation Act and that land today is located in the Ocala National Forrest.        As you can see I have a great interest in this county and will do my best to bring you lots of rich material for your researching pleasure. I can always use new material for this site, so please, check your store of information and share with other researchers what you have found for Marion County. Biographies, Obituaries, Marriages, Birth, Death Records, Photos, Stories...all are of value. Thank you for helping build this site. You may contact me with any information or suggestions.        I would like to thank Ron Dailey and Darrell Bell for their care of this site in years past and a special thanks to Fran Smith, our state coordinator, for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Thanks Fran...for everything!

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