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A Walk Through St. Pete's 'Sunken Gardens'

Sunken Gardens is a lush, colorful and fragrant tropical oasis in the middle of St. Petersburg.

It's one of Florida’s original roadside attractions; WUSF's Florida Matters is taking a look at several classic attractions this week. 

WUSF’s Lisa Peakes walked through the gardens with the Garden’s supervisor, Bill O'Grady. Listen above for the interview.

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Do you have a favorite snapshot from the past or present of a place you treasure here in the Tampa Bay area or elsewhere in Florida? From Marineland to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we want to see how you enjoy Florida's getaways. 

Share it on facebooktwitter (@wusf ) or on instagram (@wusfpublicmedia) with the hashtag #FLAttractions. We'll compile the memories through the end of the week, so join us!

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