I recognized the building right away. It is one of the old Florida Welcome Centers, long out of business at this location (as is Cooter Jack's, which, as the sign indicates, took over the building for a while). The state maintained a number of welcome centers just like this one beginning in the 1950s on major highways entering Florida. These days, more modern versions welcome travellers on the interstates. These smaller centers dating back to the '50s are long shuttered.
This view from an old post card shows you what the Welcome Center looked like in its original incarnation:
A comparison of the vintage photo with the current condition of the building reveals the awning windows have been covered, dramatically changing the appearance of the building. The good news, though, is that the building survives.
So cool...I remember visiting these when I was a kid.
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