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Jen Karetnick
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Arts And Culture Expert
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| This MFA poet has written for The Miami Herald and Ocean Drive. Author of Random House's Around Miami with Kids, Jen lives in Miami Shores on a historic mango plantation with her husband. |
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Doug Sease
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Boating And Fishing Expert
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| Doug Sease began his career as a reporter in Jacksonville and spent 25 years with The Wall Street Journal. He retired to Vero Beach to sail and fish. Doug knows the state and is eager to share his knowledge of Florida boating and fishing. |
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Kristine Hughes
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Shopping And Nightlife Expert
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| This former New Jersey gal turned Floridian has been in the Sunshine State for 20 years. She now lives in Cape Coral and loves finding shopping and nightlife hotspots all over the state, from St. Augustine to Sarasota to Miami. |
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David McRee
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Beach And Surf Expert
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| A Bradenton native, David spent nine years photographing and writing about Florida's beaches for his website. He is the author of Florida Beaches: Finding Your Paradise on the Lower Gulf Coast. |
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Jennifer Michaels
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Family Expert
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| In addition to her job as the Family Travel Expert for VISITFLORIDA.com, Jennifer runs FamilyTravelPlanet.com, where she helps parents avoid the hassles and hurdles of traveling with kids. |
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Lucy Beebe Tobias
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Authentic Florida Expert
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| Lucy Beebe Tobias is a freelance writer, photographer and artist living in Ocala. Her book, 50 Great Walks in Florida, was published in February by University Press of Florida. |
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Mitzi Gordon
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Smart Travel Expert
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| Mitzi has a degree from NYU in print journalism and has experience writing and editing for The Tampa Tribune. She firmly believes that traveling smart doesn't mean giving up great style. |
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Frank Fenton
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Golf Expert
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| Frank has 30 years of experience in the business. He holds more than 30 golf patents worldwide; his clubs have been used in and won major golf tournaments. Frank has worked for major equipment manufacturers including MacGregor and the Ben Hogan Co. |
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Doug Kelly
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Outdoors Expert
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| Tampa native Doug Kelly, the Editor In Chief of Traveling Sportsman magazine, never tires of visiting Florida's state parks and enjoying the state's unparalleled natural geography. Look for Doug's recommendations on the best of Florida's outdoor adventures. |
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Lauren Tjaden
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Adventure Expert
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| A lifelong equestrian and competitor, Lauren is also a hang gliding, bicycling and water skiing enthusiast. She flew as a United States team member in the 2006 Women's World Hang Gliding Championships, winning silver. |
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