By Vanessa Caceres Downtown Sarasota is famous for its restaurants, Saturday farmers market, and eclectic mix of shops. The soundtrack is live music, including Mattison’s City Grille, offering up a mix of live music seven days a week in the heart of downtown. From Spanish guitar to blues to rock…
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By Gary McKechnie If Orlando had a soundtrack, it would be world music. Travel across the city and into neighboring towns and there’s a world of music from small clubs to cozy pubs to major concert halls. On any given night you can tune into musical styles from rock, country, oldies, jazz and…
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By Kevin Mims My wife and I had this crazy dream a few years ago to lead a completely mobile lifestyle, better known as an RV living life style. We built our work around the concept, sold most of our belongings and bought a mid-90's Class A motorhome. Maintenance was performed, addresses were…
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By Kevin Mims Whether you’re looking to rough it or camp in style, Florida has you covered. Primitive sites, tent sites and big-rig friendly RV sites offering spectacular views, easy access to award-winning trails and out-of-this-world natural features dot the entire state. Put these five…
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By Vanessa Caceres U.S. Route 27, a 1,373-mile highway that runs from Fort Wayne, Ind., to the tip of the Florida peninsula, travels in Florida from north of Tallahassee down to Miami, ending not far from the Miami International Airport. It was once a major road used by those in the Midwest…
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By Kellilynn Hann Nothing fancy: That could be the motto of the classic fish shack in Florida. You know the kind of place we mean -- outdoor seating, cold drinks, funky style and, of course, fresh local seafood that gives you a taste of the real Florida. Here are some favorites, loved by locals and…
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Don't know your snapper from your mullet? Before you delve into Florida's abundant seafood, read up on these staples with this Florida seafood guide. Since there are so many types of fresh catches available, dinner can sometimes be a difficult decision. To help make dining out a little easier…
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Florida is blessed with hundreds of miles of inland waterway that give boaters a protected route up and down the entire east coast and much of the west coast. Here's your guide to navigating Florida's inlets, big and small. By Doug Sease Most of the time, there’s nothing the least bit worrisome…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Sometimes minor events can lead to historic changes. One event that would affect Florida’s future took place at a piano in 1851. Working out lyrics to a tune, composer Stephen Foster was stuck at the first line and asked his brother, Morrison, for help. “Should it be ‘Way down…
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Your guide to beaches in Pensacola, Fla., listed geographically from west to east. Nestled in Florida's northwestern corner, the beaches in Pensacola, Florida will leave you with enough warm memories to last you through to next year's visit. Whether you are craving the flavor of local crowds or…
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