By Janet K. Keeler Central Florida is stacked with the two things that make the Sunshine State a great family vacation destination: Theme parks and beaches. This region of the state was practically built with families in mind, starting with Orlando, ground zero for the theme parks where childhood…
Read MoreBy Lauren Tjaden When the satiny blue curtain rolls up in Weeki Wachee Springs State Park’s submerged 400-seat auditorium, it’s a mesmerizing scene. Fish float and swim through the gin-clear water of the natural spring, framed by a landscape of rocks and swaying plants. A cascade of air bubbles…
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Get on the Trail to discover some of the most significant sites of Native Americans in Florida. Five centuries ago, Florida was home to approximately 100,000 native people living in hundreds of communities and representing many different cultures. For more than 12,000 years, the original…
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Call them speckled or spotted, trout fishing in Florida is plentiful and can be caught by anglers with any skill level. The spotted sea trout, an inshore fish more commonly known as speckled sea trout, abounds in Florida waters, waiting to be hooked by beginners and experienced anglers alike…
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By Terry Tomalin There's good reason lobster divers are called bug hunters. The hardest part about catching these tasty crustaceans is finding them. Lobsters don’t stay put. They love to move around. When the special two-day spiny lobster sport season opens is held each year the last Wednesday…
Read MoreBy Terry Tomalin With more than 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,276 miles of tidal shoreline, there is no doubt why fishing in Florida is one of the top activities for locals and visitors. It's wonder the state has produced more than 900 world records, more than any other state or…
Read MoreBy Rafael Lima Want to really get away from it all? Here are six unique vacation rentals in South Florida that are well off the beaten path. Three require a boat ride. One requires a dive. Stiltsville Your boat slows over sparking turquoise water that is inches deep. Something shimmers ahead. A…
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A road trip through the Florida Keys is its own reward: a 113-mile journey across a necklace of islands with some of the most jaw-dropping scenery you’ll ever see. But amidst these topaz waters, diving pelicans and lush mangroves are attractions that are educational, historical or just plain fun…
Read MoreBy Dalia Colón A road trip through the Florida Keys is its own reward: a 113-mile journey across islands with some of the most jaw-droppingly gorgeous scenery you’ll ever lay eyes on. But amidst the topaz waters, diving pelicans and lush mangroves are a treasure trove of attractions that are…
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Check out these family-friendly Florida malls with plenty to entertain (and distract) the kids. By Jill Martin These days, there’s much more to malls than just shopping – way more! Check out these Florida shopping areas that offer plenty of ways to keep the kids (and you) entertained. Westfield…
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