Florida offers a treasury of World War II museums and sites, both to serious researchers and the casual history buff. By Jon Wilson As the anniversary of the war-ending VJ Day is recognized Aug. 15, followed by the commemoration of Japan’s official surrender on Sept. 2, 1945, expect another…
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By Jeanette Scott Looking for the scoop on shopping in Sarasota? Well, look no further because fashion blogger, shopping expert and Sarasota native Megan Zietz of The Frugalista Diaries is sharing her top five places to shop here. 1. For The Tourist - St. Armand’s Circle St. Armand’s is a place to…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Surprise! Florida’s hub for culture and cool is also kid-friendly. Miami boasts a global reputation for its nightlife and arts scene, but the city is also packed with entertaining and enriching things to do as a family. Year-round subtropical warmth makes it a great…
Read MoreHere's a guide to St. Augustine's great beaches, listed geographically from north to south. History mingles with modern life in St. Augustine where you can shop, dine, and walk the shores where Spanish explorers first set foot hundreds of years ago. St. Augustine beaches are both secluded and…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler Space may not be the most accessible tourist destination – yet – but the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral is the next best thing for travelers who want to experience the final frontier. The…
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By Kellilynn Hann It’s a gorgeous sunny day on Florida’s Atlantic coast. You’re strolling under a shady tunnel of sea grape plants. Their wide leaves rustle and clack and the sun sparkles through, light dancing on the sandy path at your feet. You emerge to a stunning view sand and blue ocean. Once…
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By Chelle Koster Walton A primer on the history of Florida from 10,000 B.C. to the present. Hop aboard the Florida "way-back" machine to visit rousing eras of wooly mammoths, Native Americans, brave conquistadores, pirates, pioneers, geniuses, millionaires, astronauts and heroes. Here are a few…
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Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of St. Petersburg and Indian Rocks Beach, Fla.? There are apps for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the apps created by the Florida Humanities Council. With these apps you can learn…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette When you think of dining out in Florida, fresh seafood, sunny citrus and just-picked vegetables certainly come to mind. But if you’re looking for different, even unique dining experiences that will whet your appetite for adventure as well as please your palate, read on…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell and Kevin McGeever The drive from Atlanta down Interstate 75 to Florida's southwest and then across to Miami is roughly 728 miles -- maybe 12 hours if you push it. And if you've searched the Internet and landed on this story, then chances are you’re planning a Florida…
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