By Dalia Colón No matter where you travel in Florida, keep an ear out for great music, with its roots in the African American experience. Here are few spots to try... NORTHWEST FLORIDA FAMU Marching 100 When Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University’s football team plays, it’s the band that…
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By Jon Wilson Colonists of African heritage were among America's first people of color, and their history is inseparably entwined with the Florida story. It surges through the saga of La Florida’s early exploration and settlement. It rises through colonial and early statehood days, continues…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden To say that horse ranches, farms, and events are big in Florida is an understatement of epic proportions. Nearly 30 percent of all farms in Florida are horse farms, and every single county encompasses a horse farm. What’s more, Ocala/Marion County, dubbed the “Horse Capital of the…
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By Dalia Colon If you’re a parent or grandparent looking for free things to do in Tampa Bay with your little ones, then you won’t have to look far. From parks to museums to sports, the area offers plenty of no-cost ways to entertain your brood. Arts and culture Tampa Museum of Art’s minimalistic…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie When you enter DeSoto County on Highway 70 in the city of Desoto, the last traces of development have long disappeared. Coastal cities and oceanfront high-rises are behind you and now, for mile after mile, you’ll see green pastures that reach from horizon to horizon. It’s a sign…
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By Terry Gibson Boynton Inlet, renowned for its scenic beauty and abundant marine life, beckons fishing enthusiasts and divers alike with its bountiful opportunities to reel in prized catches or explore the vibrant underwater world. Though the Boynton Inlet is one of the state's hairiest to…
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By Gary McKechnie Yes, Florida has some really strange town names. You’ll find them when you travel off the beaten path. So, for your enjoyment, here are 27 weird and funny town names in Florida: Bagdad (northeast of Pensacola) Bohemia (northeast of Pensacola) Christmas (east of Orlando) Couch…
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By Dalia Colon Where Just northwest of Tampa. Length: 40 miles. How to get around: Car. Experienced bicyclists may also enjoy the remote part of the Suncoast Trail that runs along the highway. Best time to visit: Fall or winter, for roll-down-the-windows driving weather. Fun fact: Suncoast…
Read MoreGot five days you want to spend well? Do what visitors to the Sunshine State and native Floridians have been doing for generations: spend time at natural springs in Florida. By Kevin Mims Freshwater springs are the ultimate year-round Florida attraction, and we've got more of these crystal-clear…
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By Michelle Bearden Elly Lamme loves exploring Florida, but the Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park was not high on her list. What to Expect “I thought it was a zoo, and I’m not fond of looking at caged wild animals,” says the Netherlands native, who lives part-time in nearby…
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