Do you remember visiting the Miami Serpentarium on field trips or marveling at the Upside-Down House in Sunrise?

The Upside-Down House in Sunrise was established in 1960 by a developer who wanted to attract potential buyers to the Sunrise Golf Village development.
The Upside-Down House in Sunrise was established in 1960 by a developer who wanted to attract potential buyers to the Sunrise Golf Village development.

How about riding your bike to buy candy at the U Tote M or to chow down at Taco Viva?

The Mexican chain opened in Fort Lauderdale in 1968 and grew to more than 85 locations in 11 states, according to TacoViva.com. It’s slogan was “When you say taco, say Viva.”

We used to beg our moms to take us to Play World to buy toys. Later, we’d tune in WSHE on the radio while cruising the strip in Fort Lauderdale and hanging out at Art Stock’s Playpen.

These photos will take you for a pleasant stroll down South Florida memory lane.

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