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In 2005, I moved from Ohio to Tampa Bay for a year... until I fell in love with my husband, guava pastries and 70-degree weather on Christmas. I've been here ever since, working as a journalist and moonlighting as a bargain hunter. My favorite four-letter word is "deal," so whether you've got money to burn or a pocket full of sunshine, I'll share the tips that'll get you more Florida for less.

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Memorial Day through Labor Day: Military Families Get Free Admission to 66 Florida Museums <span class="lang">New!</span>
Memorial Day through Labor Day: Military Families Get Free Admission to 66 Florida Museums
May 27, 2012
Monday is Memorial Day - for us civilians, a day off that's a nice bonus. Before you settle in for an afternoon of barbecue and mindless daytime television, forward this blog post to a military ... more
Book It to Miami for 7 Free Author Events
Book It to Miami for 7 Free Author Events
May 24, 2012
When I was a little girl, I slept with a flashlight under my pillow. But it wasn't so I could fend off monsters. It was so I could read under the covers after my parents ... more
Girlfriends' Garden Getaway: 5 Ways to Enjoy Bok Tower Gardens with Your BFF
Girlfriends' Garden Getaway: 5 Ways to Enjoy Bok Tower Gardens with Your BFF
May 22, 2012
Friends are flowers in the garden of life. ~ Proverb Ashley and I have been best friends since we were 3, when her family moved in down the street from mine. Twenty-seven years later, we live ... more
3 Opportunities for Free Admission to Deering Estate at Cutler
3 Opportunities for Free Admission to Deering Estate at Cutler
May 20, 2012
Parents and grandparents, the end of the school year will be here faster than you can say, "No more pencils, no more books!" So it's time to start thinking about how you'll entertain the kiddos ... more
Just for Florida Residents: Ticket Discounts for Universal Orlando Resort and Blue Man Group
Just for Florida Residents: Ticket Discounts for Universal Orlando Resort and Blue Man Group
May 18, 2012
How do I love being a Floridian? Let me count the ways: Posting beach photos on my Facebook page at Christmastime, just to rouse my friends up North. Eating kumquats straight from the tree. Getting ... more
Slideshow: Girlfriends' Adventure at Safari Wilderness Ranch
Slideshow: Girlfriends' Adventure at Safari Wilderness Ranch
May 16, 2012
On TV and in the movies, girlfriends are always taking these epic birthday trips: shopping in Paris, diving in the Great Barrier Reef, a South African safari... I've known my BFF Ashley since her family moved ... more
CVBs: Your Vacation-Planning BFFs
CVBs: Your Vacation-Planning BFFs
May 14, 2012
Here's some travel lingo to add to your repertoire: CVB. Convention and visitors bureaus, known in the industry as CVBs, are an invaluable resource for travelers. Oftentimes when folks write me questions, I refer them to ... more
June Is Broward Attractions and Museums Month
June Is Broward Attractions and Museums Month
May 11, 2012
Buy one, get one free? That's for amateurs. Try buy one, get 14 free. June is Broward Attractions and Museums Month. Members of any of the 15 participating institutions in Broward and South Palm Beach County get ... more
Promo Code: Save $100 on Orlando Vacation Packages
Promo Code: Save $100 on Orlando Vacation Packages
May 08, 2012
When you visit Orlando this spring, not only will you beat the summer rush, but you'll save some cash. Now through June 15, save $100 on select packages when you book your flight and hotel ... more
Save 50% on Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Tickets
Save 50% on Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Tickets
May 06, 2012
If you love a good discount, this offer will be music to your ears. The 11th annual Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival takes place May 13 to June 8, 2012. If you're headed to town ... more
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Where to Retire?
Asked by Suzan on May 20, 2012
Q: I'm looking to retire economically. (I need advice on) real estate to buy and/or rent, all with a great view of the ocean.
A:

Hi Suzan,

The best place to start is MyFlorida.com, the state's official web portal. In the upper-left corner of ...read more

Transportation to South Beach
Asked by Nikki on May 16, 2012
Q: How far is South Beach from Fort Lauderdale, and what is the best transportation to South Beach? I'm coming in on Southwest and it's MIA via Fort Lauderdale. Please help!!
A:

Hi Nikki,

From Fort Lauderdale, it's approximately a 40-minute drive south to South Beach.

To get South Beach from Fort ...read more

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