TAMPA, Fla. - TelAve -- TAMPA, Fla. — Rodney Biddle LLC and Florida Spirit News today announced the release of two new books — Florida Winery Trail and Florida Distilleries — along with companion websites FloridaWineryTrail.com and FloridaDistilleries.com.

"These are the most comprehensive sources for wineries and distilleries in Florida available," said author Rodney Biddle. "Whether you're a resident looking for a weekend adventure or a visitor discovering Florida's remarkable spirits culture for the first time, these are your ultimate guides."

Florida: America's Original Wine Country

Florida holds a unique place in American history — the area just outside Jacksonville is recognized as the birthplace of U.S. winemaking, a legacy stretching back to the earliest days of European settlement. That tradition continues today through a thriving community of certified farm wineries. Florida also surprises many spirits enthusiasts: with 83 craft distilling locations, the state boasts more craft distilleries than either Kentucky or Tennessee.

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Book 1: Florida Winery Trail (Released November 2025)

Florida Winery Trail profiles the 20 wineries participating in Florida's Certified Farm Winery program — farms producing wine from Florida-grown agriculture, many of which also offer wines from traditional California grape varieties. The book serves as both travel companion and historical record. Available on Amazon and at participating Florida wineries. Retail: $15.95

Book 2: Florida Distilleries (Released January 2026)

Florida Distilleries covers more than 80 craft distilling locations from the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, spanning whiskey, rum, vodka, gin, and uniquely Florida-crafted spirits. Available on Amazon and at participating Florida distilleries. Retail: $15.95

Both titles are also available through the Books-N-Trails program at FloridaSpiritNews.com, with additional sales channels through BiddleBooks.com and FloridaWineryTrail.com coming soon.

The Companion Websites

FloridaWineryTrail.com and FloridaDistilleries.com are now live, offering nearly twice the listings of any comparable Florida trail site. Features include interactive maps, regional and county directories, listing videos, and extended producer content. Each listing also highlights nearby attractions — state parks, local shopping, and more — making it easy to plan a full-day outing solo, with family, or with friends.

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About Rodney Biddle and Florida Spirit News

Rodney Biddle is a Florida native and Tampa Bay area resident. A prolific author since 2015 and a software developer and network engineer with more than 25 years of experience, he brings a uniquely analytical and adventurous perspective to Florida's wine and spirits landscape. Florida Spirit News (FloridaSpiritNews.com) is his growing digital media platform covering original articles, press releases, and industry news for Florida's wine and spirits communities.

https://FloridaSpiritNews.com & https://BiddleBooks.com