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Jill Martin

I'm a wordsmith, Miami native, mom of two boys and a die-hard Floridian with one pair of closed-toed shoes. We hit the road when the school bell rings to explore everything from citrus tours and sandy shores to toddler-friendly fun and teen-approved thrills. If you're looking for the perfect Florida for your family, you'll find hundreds of ideas right here - from a mom who knows.



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Veterans enjoy free admission every Memorial Day at Edison Ford.

Free Admission on Memorial Day For Veterans

May 27, 2012
Veterans and their families enjoy Free Admission on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28  from 9 a.m.– 5:30 p.m. at The Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers. This annual event includes... Read blog »
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Two Baby Geckos Surprise Zoo Keeper at Museum of Discovery and Science

May 26, 2012
Zoo Keeper Sandy Mangold got a surprise this morning when she arrived to work at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale. Two baby Crested Geckos hatched overnight... Read blog »
Related Tags: Family, Museums, Fort Lauderdale

The rescued baby dolphin is fed by hand every two hours.

Newborn Dolphin Rescued

May 22, 2012
This baby bottlenose dolphin is less than a week old and when he was spotted beneath a mangrove in shallow waters, without a mom in sight, SeaWorld's animal rescue team... Read blog »

Hover tours are the wave of the future.

New Hover Tour in the Upper Florida Keys

May 22, 2012
It's the only one of its kind in the U.S. and you'll find it in Key Largo. You can now hover above the waters of the Upper Keys when you board... Read blog »

The historic Riverside Hotel in Fort Lauderdale is pet-friendly and budget-friendly.

Fort Lauderdale's Riverside Hotel Summer Savings

May 21, 2012
Fort Lauderdale’s historic Riverside Hotel is launching a “Stay More, Save More” summer savings package where you can save from 10 to 30 percent, depending on the length of your... Read blog »

Tour the historic homes of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison in Fort Myers.

New Summer Tour/River Cruise/Lunch at Edison and Ford Winter Estates

May 20, 2012
Did you know that Thomas Edison loved the Caloosahatchee River so much that this is where he built his winter estate in 1886? Years later, his good friend Henry Ford,... Read blog »

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