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Fort Lauderdale Beach Volleyball
November 21, 2009
So are you tough enough? Or are you going to let the warning on the website scare you? After all, it sounds a bit brutal, stating clearly that you might even need a long sleeve ... more
Zephyrhills' Skydive City's Thanksgiving Boogie and Turkey Meet
November 18, 2009
Keep your eyes peeled for tumbling turkeys!

After all, there’s no telling what kind of bird-brained action you’ll see in the Zephyrhills skies Nov. 21-29, 2009, at Skydive City’s Thanksgiving ... more
Florida Horse Park Fall Event
November 17, 2009
Don’t go to The Florida Horse Park Fall Event if you’re looking for an afternoon nap. The action is going to be far too fast and furious for a snooze! 

The ... more
Sandcastles 101
November 13, 2009
I’m afraid that me giving instructions on how to build a better sandcastle is a little like a dog giving instructions on how to fly: Neither of us is qualified for the job.

While ... more
The Right Whale Festival in Jacksonville Beach
November 11, 2009
You’ve heard about the right mix, the right stuff, the right move, the right start and certainly the right wing, but I’ll bet my beach towel you’ve never heard about the right whale – at ... more
Homestead Miami Speedway's Ford Championship Weekend
November 11, 2009
Speed thrills!

When the Ford Championship Weekend roars into Homestead Miami Speedway Nov. 20-22, 2009, it promises to deliver enough adrenaline to light up the ... more
Horse Surfing
November 09, 2009
I have to admit, it sounds really weird, and I’m dying to try it.

I’m talking about horse surfing, one of the wacky, wonderful offerings of Great World Nature Tours in ... more
Islamorada Wine on the Water Festival
November 07, 2009
It's as tempting as a date with Johnny Depp. Well, maybe nothing's as tempting as that, but it sure sounds good.

After all, the Wine on the Water Festival includes feasting on ... more
Sea and Sky Spectacular at Jax Beach
November 05, 2009
I’m not sure about must-see TV, but I can sure recognize a must-see flying festival by the seashore. This one couldn’t be more attention-grabbing if it bit me in the ankle.

The ... more
Wild and Wonderful: Wakulla Springs Park
November 03, 2009
Wakulla Springs Park boasts enough alligators that if you lined them up end-to-end, they would circle the globe.

Okay, not really. It just seems like it, since at any given time 200 ... more
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Beaches with LIfeguards
Asked by Ron on November 17, 2009
Q: Which florida beaches have lifeguards and during which months?
A: Hi Ron,

I wish I could give you a better answer but, unfortunately, no source exists that identifies all ...read more
February Beach Resort
Asked by Craig Willchuk on November 15, 2009
Q: I am a first time traveler to Florida and would like to know what the temperatures are like in February and where the nice beach resorts are.
A: Hi Craig,

Here’s a link to a site with all kinds of weather averages for different Florida ...read more
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