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Cultural Cuisine
No one should leave Florida without at least one Cuban meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. You don’t need to find fancy restaurants – comfortable, family-friendly spots where Spanish is usually the first language will do.
Tags: dining, Tarpon_Springs, Orlando, Hollywood, Miami, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Deerfield_Beach, Lake_Worth, St_Petersburg, Jacksonville, St_Augustine,
Hop Aboard Alternative Transportation
If you want to see the "Horse Capital of the World" up close and personal, then hop aboard an hour-long horse-drawn trolley or carriage ride.
Tags: history, historical_sites, St_Augustine, Fernandina_Beach, Amelia_Island, Ocala, Key_West, Tampa, Ybor_City, Dade_City, Fort_Lauderdale, Tarpon_Springs, Fort_Myers, Marco_Island, Kissimmee, Orlando, boating, flight, transportation, parks, tours,
Central West Florida Overview
The coastal region surrounding Tampa Bay and its northern beaches comprises some of Florida’s best-known beach towns and big cities. A look across the Central West, from Belleair to Zephyrhills.
Tags: Brooksville, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Crystal_River, Dunedin, Indian_Shores, Indian_Rocks_Beach, Madeira_Beach, St_Petersburg, St_Pete_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Ybor_City, New_Port_Richey,
Florida Wineries
What, you didn't know that Florida had wineries? The Sunshine States is home to several noteworthy wineries. Make plans to stop at one for a tasting during your next trip.
Tags: been_there_havent_done_that, dining, DeFuniak_Springs, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Mount_Dora, Bradenton, St_Augustine, Homestead, Panama_City_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, Monticello, food_and_wine,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
Pinellas County African American History Museum
The Sulphur Springs Depot is a 1924 wood-frame railroad depot typical of rural stations in the south that required separate facilities for white and “colored” passengers during segregation.
Tags: St_Petersburg, Tarpon_Springs, African_American, historical_sites, history,
Two Romantic Worlds in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
If you're craving more secluded shores, take the ferry to Caladesi Island State Park – it's only accessible by boat. Here you'll find dramatic white-sand shores and pristine nature just waiting to be explored.
Tags: romance, St_Petersburg, Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, beaches, St_Pete_Beach, Dunedin, Tarpon_Springs,
Tarpon Springs, Clearwater and St. Petersburg
If you thought downtown St. Petersburg was quiet, think again! Downtown St. Pete is alive with excitement. Here, art is as much a part of life as the beach and the Buccaneers.
Tags: Tarpon_Springs, Clearwater, St_Petersburg, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Fishing in St. Petersburg/Clearwater
With ample boat ramps and well-marked waterways, anglers can fish out of their own shallow-draft boats or hire one of the flats guides that specialize in these inshore species.
Tags: Tarpon_Springs, Clearwater_Beach, fishing, Madeira_Beach, piers, Dunedin,
From Museums to Moussaka
You never stop learning about culture in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area, also known as Florida's Beach.
Tags: culture, Tarpon_Springs, Dunedin, history, museums, St_Petersburg, food_and_wine,
Dive into the Sponge Capital of the World
On June 18, 1905 a diver was lowered overboard and walked for the first time on the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, trailing oxygen bubbles and carrying a short rake to hook sponges.
Tags: Tarpon_Springs, history, culture, been_there_havent_done_that,
Seven Countries in Seven Days
Delray’s rugged Atlantic coastline offers a distinctly international vibe, complemented by authentic treats like weiner schnitzel and sour cabbage soup served in meticulously decorated surrounds.
Tags: St_Augustine, Tarpon_Springs, culture, Ybor_City, Tampa, Anna_Maria_Island, Delray_Beach, Miami, South_Beach, Boca_Raton, dining,
Out On The Town
Fernandina Beach’s 50-block historic district extends lace-curtain charm through 19th-century B&Bs, inviting boutiques and side streets that hold bell-ringer churches and museums.
Tags: Sarasota, Fernandina_Beach, Tallahassee, Tarpon_Springs, Delray_Beach, museums, history, historic_districts, culture, gardens, art,
Rails to Trails
The most rural of Florida's paved trails offers superb opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing, and covered benches or viewing stations occur every mile.
Tags: Apalachicola, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Tarpon_Springs, Wakulla_Springs, biking, outdoors_and_nature, trails, birding, St_Petersburg, equestrian, wildlife, parks,
Big, Bad Bass
Anglers who fish the Suwannee fall in love with its cypress swamps and spring-fed creeks. From its headwaters in "The Swamp" to the wide flood plain near its mouth, the Suwannee's scenery seems to evolve every 30 miles.
Tags: Cedar_Key, Crystal_River, DeLand, Gainesville, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Ocala, Palatka, Panama_City_Beach, Stuart, Suwannee, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Vero_Beach, fishing, events,
Globetrotting Florida
Kaleidoscopic costumes of sequins and crepe paper bob along the street in step with whistles, bells and the leathery thrump of African drums.
Tags: Miami, Tarpon_Springs, culture, history, Coconut_Grove, dining,
My Big Fat Greek Vacation
Greek sponge divers converged on Tarpon Springs in the early 1900s and developed the world's largest sponge industry.
Tags: Dunedin, Tarpon_Springs,
City Profile: Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Springs, known as the "sponge capital of the world," has a rich Mediterranean heritage stemming from Greek immigrants drawn to the area to continue their traditional trade of sponge diving.
Tags: Tarpon_Springs, downtowns_and_small_towns,
Urban Escape in St. Petersburg
Rather than continuing on the trail, Nate and I decided to loop back to Dunedin and drive north to explore Tarpon Springs. We ended up biking 15 miles in all - still enough to burn off breakfast and warrant a huge Greek meal.
Tags: Clearwater, Dunedin, Tarpon_Springs, bed_and_breakfasts, biking, St_Petersburg, beaches,
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area Beaches
Both sandy and rocky shores line this state park. Wildlife is abundant, and two bird observation areas and nature trails offer plenty of opportunities to see osprey and other native Florida wildlife.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Egmont_Key, Indian_Rocks_Beach, Indian_Shores, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, beaches, disabilities_travel, Dunedin, Caladesi_Island_State_Park,
Ethnic Diversity
The sponging industry continues to draw swarthy seamen and their families, making the neighborhood around the sponge docks a living museum.
Tags: Clearwater, Delray_Beach, Eatonville, Key_West, Miami, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Pensacola, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Ybor_City, St_Augustine, culture, history, Native_American, downtowns_and_small_towns, African_American,
Kinder-Kind Resorts
Plays, beach walks, water balloon soccer, language-learning and scavenger hunts are among the activities incorporated into kid-appealing theme days such as Natural Wonders, Wet 'N' Wild, Messy Mania and Space Day.
Tags: Captiva_Island, Lake_Buena_Vista, Orlando, Sanibel_Island, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, family, Florida_Keys, dolphins, hotels, resorts, Homosassa,
St. Petersburg/Clearwater Area
The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area has everything under the sun for visitors. And about that sun: St. Petersburg once made "Guinness World Book of Records" for most consecutive days of sunshine.
Tags: Clearwater, Clearwater_Beach, Dunedin, Egmont_Key, Madeira_Beach, St_Pete_Beach, Tarpon_Springs,
Cycling Must-Sees
A scenic trail leads to Honeymoon Island State Park, where cyclists can catch a ferry to the award-winning beaches of Caladesi Island.
Tags: Dunedin, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Tarpon_Springs, trails, biking, Dunnellon,
15 Ways to Lure Your Lover
Mimosas, smoked salmon, caviar, Belgian waffles and fresh strawberries. Eggs Benedict, tender prime rib, rich pastas and artful salads, decadent tarts, soufflés and chocolate rum cakes. Shall I go on?
Tags: Captiva_Island, Daytona_Beach, Delray_Beach, Gainesville, High_Springs, Homestead, Lake_Wales, Miami, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Quincy, South_Beach, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, romance, Beaches_of_South_Walton, bed_and_breakfasts, resorts,
Cycling Events
Covering some of the most scenic roadways of Southeast Florida, the Great Coconut Grove Tour features a full weekend of cycling, from the 195-mile, two-day ultra-ride to the more casual 35-mile Sunday ride.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Crystal_River, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, Titusville, West_Palm_Beach, White_Springs, Winter_Park, events, Fort_Myers, biking,
Florida's Best 18 Holes
Always a highlight hole during the PGA Tour's annual stop on Arnie's home course, the long, narrow fairway wraps around a lake from tee to green. Players have to decide how much water to cut off - twice.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Brooksville, Clearwater, Kissimmee, Miami, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Palm_Coast, Panama_City_Beach, Ponte_Vedra_Beach, Sandestin, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, West_Palm_Beach, golf, Port_St_Lucie, St_Augustine,
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