By Jodi Mailander Farrell Running parallel to the only living coral reef in the continental United States, the Florida Keys are custom-made for wildlife explorers, with four national wildlife refuges, two ecological reserves, fish hatcheries and miles of kayaking trails. The precarious nature of…
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By Patty Ryan Fifty miles of Florida beaches draw tourists to the Fort Myers area, famous for Sanibel and Captiva Islands, but the region’s back bays and rivers hold a special lure for eco-tourists and nature lovers. Some days a manatee leads the way, or perhaps a roseate spoonbill, providing…
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By Lauren Tjaden Florida’s military museums preserve and honor the past, celebrating the troops, their missions, their aircraft and the part they played in our defense. Check out these articles to learn more about Florida’s fascinating military history and discover military museums all around the…
Read MoreBy Carrie McLaren The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, located in the Riverside neighborhood just outside downtown Jacksonville, allows visitors to take a step inside a world surrounded with close to 5,000 works of art and a fantastic art education center for children. It's the largest fine arts…
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By Jon Wilson Among central Florida’s varied history venues, you'll find the Corporal Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum in Orlando, the Dade Battlefield State Park in Bushnell, and the National Armed Services and Law Enforcement Museum in Dunedin. The Corporal Larry E. Smedley National…
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By Janet K. Keeler Need proof that you’re shopping in Gator Nation as you head into the Oaks Mall in Gainesville? Snap a selfie with the menacing alligator statue standing guard on its hind legs near Belk. The big boy is a reminder of what this town is all about. And there are more reptiles. The…
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Have a question about your pending trip to Florida? Check this list of frequently asked questions. When are the school vacations in Florida? There are no set school vacation periods in the U.S. as in many European countries. Furthermore, there is no school vacation for All Saints Day, nor for the…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler Nature has the power to restore our weary souls, but getting up close and personal to that healing potential can be difficult for people who use wheelchairs. At the very least, some planning is required. Hiking trails…
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By Terry Gibson Every Florida fishing guide wishes that he or she had a penny for every time a client has asked them, "Why do mullet jump out of the water?" We get asked this just about every trip. Florida's mullet fish are one of the state's most ecologically and culturally important fish. Nearly…
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By Lauren Tjaden Legendary for their power and size, marlin, sailfish and other Florida billfish are elusive, grand creatures, the ultimate prize in high-octane offshore sport fishing. Epic adventure calls to those who dare to venture to the plunging, prolific waters off Florida’s coastlines in…
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