FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rodney Biddle Email: Rodney@FloridaSpiritNews.com Web: BiddleBooks.com | FloridaSpiritNews.com Dateline: Tampa, Florida Florida Author Releases Two Books and Two Websites Celebrating Florida's Wine and Craft Distilling Heritage Rodney Biddle LLC and Florida Spirit News Launch the Most Comprehensive Resources for Florida Wineries and Craft Distilleries Available Today 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 two companion websites, FloridaWineryTrail.com and FloridaDistilleries.com, delivering the most comprehensive guides to Florida's wine and craft spirits industries ever published. "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 books and websites are your ultimate guides." Florida: America's Original Wine Country Many Americans don't realize that Florida holds a unique place in the nation's vinous history. Just outside of Jacksonville, Florida is recognized as the birthplace of winemaking in the United States — a legacy that stretches back to the earliest days of European settlement. Today, that tradition lives on with a thriving community of certified farm wineries producing wines from Florida-grown agriculture alongside classic varietals. Florida also surprises many spirits enthusiasts: with 83 craft distilling locations, Florida boasts more craft distilleries than either Kentucky or Tennessee. Book 1: Florida Winery Trail (Released November 2025) Florida Winery Trail profiles the 20 wineries that participate in Florida's Certified Farm Winery program — farms that produce wine using Florida-grown agriculture, and in many cases, also offer wines crafted from traditional California grape varieties. The book serves as both a travel companion and a historical record of a distinctly Florida wine tradition. Available on Amazon and at participating Florida wineries. Retail price: $15.95 Book 2: Florida Distilleries (Released January 2026) Florida Distilleries covers more than 80 craft distilling locations from the Florida Panhandle to Jacksonville, down both coasts, and into the Florida Keys. From whiskey and rum to vodka, gin, and a range of unique Florida-crafted spirits, the book is a comprehensive directory for spirits enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. Available on Amazon and at participating Florida distilleries. Retail price: $15.95 Both books are also available through the "Books-N-Trails" program at Florida Spirit News (FloridaSpiritNews.com), which lists winery and distillery retail locations carrying the titles. Additional sales channels through BiddleBooks.com and FloridaWineryTrail.com are coming soon. The Companion Websites: FloridaWineryTrail.com and FloridaDistilleries.com Both websites launched alongside the books and are now live, offering nearly twice the listings of any other comparable Florida trail site for each category. Features include interactive maps, regional and county-level directories, listing videos, and extended content for each producer. Each listing also includes nearby attractions — from state parks to unique local shopping — making it easy to plan a full-day adventure whether traveling solo, with family, or with friends. About Rodney Biddle and Florida Spirit News Rodney Biddle is a Florida native who grew up in the Tampa Bay area. A prolific author since 2015 and a software developer and network engineer with more than 25 years of industry experience, Biddle 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 dedicated to original articles, press releases, and industry news covering Florida's wine and spirits communities. For review copies, interviews, or additional information, contact: Rodney Biddle | Rodney@FloridaSpiritNews.com BiddleBooks.com | FloridaSpiritNews.com | FloridaWineryTrail.com | FloridaDistilleries.com TV PRODUCER NOTE: Available for on-location winery & distillery segments throughout Florida — from the Panhandle to the Keys.