Kristine Hughes
Shopping & Nightlife
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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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Great Summer Rates - Clearwater, Tampa, St. Pete
Great Summer Rates - Clearwater, Tampa, St. Pete
May 30, 2008
The Howard Johnson St. Pete Beach is running a "Schools Out Special" for the months of June, July, and August.  The only black outs are the July 4th and Labor Day Weekends. One room ... more
Great Summer Rates - Naples
May 30, 2008
The Inn on Fifth, a luxurious, boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Naples is offering Florida resident rates as low as $119 per night, Sunday through Thursday, and $129 per night, Friday ... more
Great Summer Rates - Around the State Part 2
May 30, 2008
Jump-start your romantic getaway in America’s Oldest City. The 7 Inns of Elegance of St. Augustine are giving their romantic guests a $60 gasoline gift card. Add a bottle of ‘bubbly’ upon arrival and ... more
The Strip House - Great Steaks, Unique Setting
May 30, 2008
The Strip House franchise is taking the nation by storm and I recently dined at their Palm Beach Gardens location.

Located cheek-to-jowl next to other chain restaurants, it becomes clear as soon as ... more
Ocean Sands Resort and Spa
May 30, 2008
At the all-suite Ocean Sands Resort & Spa in Pompano Beach, your troubles will be left behind the moment you enter your room. This small property is more of an escape than a full-out ... more
NFL/Dancing with the Stars Jason Taylor at Hard Rock Hollywood
May 28, 2008
Whether you're a football fan or a Dancing WIth The Stars addict, you'll want to hightail it over to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood on Sunday when NFL Man of ... more
Great Summer Rates For All - Around the State - Part 1
May 28, 2008
Now that summer is here, Florida resorts are offering special rates and packages to Florida residents and visitors alike. I’ll be posting multiple blogs this month on various specials around the State, so check back ... more
Atlantic Beach's Only Oceanfront Dining Opens This Week
May 25, 2008
Northeast Florida’s newest luxury resort, One Ocean Resort Hotel and Spa,  announced the grand opening of its signature restaurant, Azuréa.  Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Azuréa will feature flavorful experiences to keep guests “Always in their ... more
Live Music Series at Hyde Park Village - Tampa
May 24, 2008
Hyde Park Village in Tampa is again featuring their Live Music Series, celebrating 21 years of live music at the venue. Check out the great line-up of musical acts, including Stone Gypsy, Offshore Riot and ... more
6th Annual Wine & Food Festival at The Shores
May 23, 2008
What could be better than an entire weekend of food, drink and fun? From June 25 to June 28, The Shores Resort and Spa in Daytona Beach will be hosting their 6th Annual Wine ... more
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Shopping in Panama City Beach area
Asked by Jennifer on June 12, 2008
Q: We will be staying in West Panama City Beach this summer and are looking for some great "boutique" shopping (not commercial/mall). Can you recommend somewhere in Panama City Beach or nearby.
A: In and around the PCB area, you have a few choices. Panama City Beach proper has the new read more
St. Augustine Nightlife
Asked by ingrid on May 27, 2008
Q: any fun nightlife in st. augustine?
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Ingrid -  Mill Top Tavern (www.milltop.com) is located in an atmospheric 19th century mill and has long been a favorite with ...read more
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