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Florida has been a destination of choice for centuries. Ponce de Leon came, looking for the Fountain of Youth, in 1513. Since then, six cultures left their mark on the peninsula. Native Indians fought Spanish, French and English explorers. American settlers brought agriculture, industry and slavery. After the Civil War, rail barons like Henry Flagler promoted Florida's climate. By the 1900's Florida was THE winter destination for many wealthy Americans.

As Florida developed, so did tourist attractions. Today, those same places provide a look at Florida's yesteryear. Interestingly, every Florida destination is no more than eighty miles from the Atlantic or the Gulf of Mexico.

St. Augustine - Spain claimed the nation's "Oldest City" 42 years before England landed at Jamestown. It had a rocky history until Flagler picked St. A as his first tourist project. His famed hotels are now Lightner Museum and Flagler College. St. Augustine is an eclectic mix of historic, vintage and modern attractions to delight any traveler. Tour Castilla de San Marcos, the historic district and the famous striped lighthouse. Immerse yourself in the culture of St. Augustine. Book rooms at an historic inn, bed & breakfast or classic motel.

Sarasota - Ringling Bros. Circus picked Sarasota for its winter quarters. The Ringling complex includes a world-class art museum and Ca d'Zan (House of John) mansion. Its Circus museum features a popular miniature circus. Jungle Gardens' vintage zoological park opened in 1940. Other attractions include two classic car museums, Marie Selby Botanic Gardens, and Myakka River State Park. Sarasota is a "gem of the Gulf coast" with pristine white sand beaches along the mainland and nearby barrier islands.

Winter Haven - Winter Haven is an inland paradise, surrounded by more than 30 lakes. No wonder it is the water-skiing capital of the world. It is also the home of Cypress Gardens, Florida's first theme park (1936). CG is famous for spectacular water-skiing shows and beautiful gardens. (Cypress Gardens is closed for renovation. It will reopen in March 2009.) Other popular sites include Bok Sanctuary with its famous carillon, and Fantasy of Flight. Midway between Orlando and Tampa, Winter Haven lives up to its name. It's away from the crowds but convenient to many major attractions.

St. Petersburg - "The Sunshine City" boasts 360 days of sunshine per year. Tour Sunken Gardens, Florida's oldest tourist attraction and a historic landmark. More than 50,000 plants, representing 500 species, thrive here. The Pier is a popular spot. Visit the aquarium and the replica of the HMS Bounty. MGM built the ship for the 1962 movie. It was also used in one of the Pirates of the Caribbean films. Nearby John's Pass Village is a former pirate retreat and fishing village. It is now a tourist stop with quaint shopping & dining. St. Pete also boasts a number of excellent museums. The beaches here are some of the best in the US.

Ft. Myers - Another classic Gulf coast resort is Ft. Myers/Ft. Myers Beach. The area, plus nearby Sanibel and Captiva Islands, is known for some of the best shelling in the world. The slope into Gulf waters is so gentle, the beaches here are among the safest, as well. Thomas Edison and his friend, Henry Ford picked Ft. Myers for their winter homes. Tour their adjacent estates with a single admission. Visit the Cypress Preserve, Manatee World, Babcock Wilderness Adventures and the shell museum. Drive along McGregor Boulevard, lined with 1800 palm trees. The stately trees give Ft. Myers its nickname, "City of Palms".

Key West - This tip of the keys has been America's "Margueritaville" for decades. Even Ponce de Leon started here before sailing north to St. Augustine. Tour Hemingway's 1920's home and Truman's 1949-era Little White House. Visit Pirate Soul and the Key West Shipwreck Treasures museums to learn about the buccaneering heritage of the island. Nature lovers will enjoy the Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden, and the Butterfly & Nature Conservatory. Several US presidents have vacationed on Key West; so should you. It has all the flavor and laid-back charm of a Caribbean island

Miami/South Beach - Like all of Florida, Miami has a rich history to balance her modern side. South Beach is known worldwide for its Art Deco buildings. Take a walking tour or guided tour. The oldest building in the Western Hemisphere was moved, stone by stone, from Spain to Miami by Randolph Hearst in the 1950's. Jungle Island, (formerly Parrot Jungle c. 1936), is an animal show and zoo sure to please everyone. There's also the Seaquarium, Miami Zoo and several museums. Cruise Biscayne Bay past Millionaire Row. Many of the estates date to Miami's heyday in the early 1900's.

Ocala - This central Florida city is synonymous with Silver Springs, a nature park on the Silver River. The artesian springs pump enough fresh water daily to supply New York City. It is one of the largest in the world. Famed glass-bottom boats take visitors through the park, just like they did in the late 1800's. There are other boat tours, plus a jeep ride. The waters are so clear that several movies have been filmed in the waters of Silver Springs. Divers will enjoy Paradise Springs for cave diving. Nature lovers should visit Juniper Prairie Wilderness in Ocala National Forest.

Of course, all of Florida offers exceptional travel opportunities, whether you want sun, sports, history, or entertainment. Just don't forget these gems when you plan your trip to The Sunshine State.

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The 1998 Ford Ranger

The 1998 Ford Ranger is one of the best selling compact pickup trucks in history. Beyond that, the entire line of Rangers from their inception in 1984 has been the number one compact truck ever. Ford has proven that it knows how to make small trucks and SUVs, and hasn't felt the need to entirely overhaul the Ranger through decades of manufacture. Models made for the '98 model year have been revamped in a few ways including an increased extended cab, a new 4 wheel drive system, and larger room for passengers in the rear.

Overall the body style remains the same as when it redesigned in the early 1990's. There are minimal curves in the front, while the rear of the truck remains rather square in shape. Most models are available with either a 6 or 7 foot cargo bed with an optional liner. For a compact truck Ford has been able to make their 1998 Ford Ranger's cargo bed rather deep, allowing for owners to haul decent sized loads. The regular cab has been extended as well with an outside increase in length of 3 inches, and an interior increase in the rear of 1 inch with the rest being afforded to the driver and front passenger.

Trim packages offered for '98 are the XL, XLT, Fx4, and Sport. For a basic medium duty work truck the XL model is a fair competitor, but only offers owners minimal features. The basic model comes with either a regular or extended cab. Interior features of an XL include practically no power accessories, possibly AC, and an AM/FM stereo system. XLT trim levels are the middle of the road package offering power accessories like windows and locks. Other optional features for XLTs include CD/Cassette players, AC, and either 4 or 2 wheel drive.

Fx4 models are highly respected off road vehicles. They are made with better suspension parts and a raised body for better clearance in off road situations. The off road package comes with a nice interior with a plethora of interior options, better cloth fabrics, and different body colors and paint designs. Sport models have been engineered for better street performance and handle more similar to a sedan than a truck.

The 1998 Ford Ranger comes with a standard 2.5 liter 4 cylinder engine. Other engines available include a 3.0 liter V6 and a 4.0 liter V6. There are either 5 speed manual transmissions or 4 speed automatics equipped on these pickups. The larger V6 comes standard on both the Fx4 and Sport models. Ford also upgraded the four wheel drive system so that the hub caps automatically lock for drivers, allowing them to stay in their trucks while switching between 2 and 4 wheel drive.

The largest competitors for the Ranger is the Chevy S-10 and Toyota Tacoma. Each has their own highlights and are relatively similar in the MPG category. As far as price is concerned the Ranger is the lowest in the class and is possibly one of the reasons why it is the most popular. Consumers looking for a well rounded vehicle that is known for reliability should consider a 1998 Ford Ranger. The trucks offer owners a low maintenance vehicle that will allow them to save a lot at the fuel pump compared with a full sized pickup.

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My service engine light soon came on last night driving home in the rain. I drive a 2002 ford explorer suv .?

The diagnosis was Po156, the book says it is a oxygen sensor but the mechanic said he would start with a fuel filter and fuel pump. I got a second opinion and he said drive it a while it may go out because I may have bad gas or could have not got my gas cap on right before. Which do I go with?

Changing the fuel filter is cheap the pump is not you can also get the light if the cap is not on right if it is the oxgen sensor your fuel milage will suffer and if it was just some water getting onto your distributor cap or spark plug wires it will go away after it drys.

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I had a short in the headlight assemble causing the headlights to go off going down the highway. My air conditioning quit working, the switch went bad.

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