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	You Are Here: Home » Things to Do » History and Heritage » Discover our rich history and culture. From early Native American settlements, to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, to pioneering citrus farmers, railroad barons and entrepreneurial land developers, Florida's Gulf coast has always attracted people in search of opportunity and adventure. Not only did they help build this thriving region, they left a rich and fascinating legacy.