By Lauren Tjaden Florida was home to noted anthropologist and Harlem Renaissance figure Zora Neale Hurston, the most prolific, significant African-American woman writer in the USA between 1920 and 1950. She was a scrappy, powerful woman with a fierce intellect and the gift, as one friend quoted…
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By Lauren Tjaden - Lauren Tjaden Cocoa Beach is one of Orlando’s closet beaches, a mere hour from the theme…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Jodi Mailander Farrell Visiting museums, theme parks and other new places outside the normal routine can be stressful for children and adults with autism and other special needs, but an increasing number of Florida cultural sites and…
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By Kevin Mims Imagine gliding over some of Florida’s most picturesque settings—winding rivers, lush forests, sweeping canyons—from high above. Adventure courses across Florida offer that and much more. Maybe you’re looking to spend the day with the family climbing to the treetops and swinging and…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell One museum floats on the water. Another offers a replica of Osama Bin Laden’s compound. From sex and seashells to pioneers and pirates, Florida hosts a full range of surprising museums dedicated to the undeniably original and unusual. Along with world-class art and…
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Champagne toasts! Fireworks! Parties! The Sunshine State rings in the New Year in a big way, from the white sands of Perdido Key to the bright lights of Miami Beach. Here's where and how to discover some of the events in your neck of the sandbar. South Florida | Central Florida | North Florida…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever Your Florida vacation destination is Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World. And the overstimulating first thought may be that you are just a day’s drive from Disney and Universal and SeaWorld and International Drive -- and so many exciting choices that your head might explode:…
Read MoreMake your way around the World Showcase while stopping for drinks and snacks in each country. By Stephen Kubiak Think Walt Disney World is just kiddie rides and princesses? Think again. Epcot is home to the World Showcase, which consists of 11 pavilions representing countries from around the…
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By Kara Franker Nearly every little girl dreams of becoming a princess, so why not make that fantasy come true? From the Disney World princess makeover to character dining and photo opportunities, there's something every little princess will enjoy here. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is full…
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By Carrie McLaren Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park opened, in conjuction with Earth Day, on April 22, 1998. Now, with 403 acres, the park is home to 1,500 animals representing 250 species. My family and I love to explore the park and we’ve found it to be a great educational experience for teaching…
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