By: Janet K. Keeler The coolest block of Winter Garden is air-conditioned. On the western edge of downtown, the new-but-vintage-looking indoor Plant Street Market in Winter Garden is 12,000 square feet of literal and figurative cool. Ice-cold air soothes sweaty brows while the consumable wares of…
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By Janet K. Keeler A stroll along Dodecanese Boulevard in Tarpon Springs tells the tale of this Greek village on the Gulf of America. And it’s not all about history, though the town of nearly 25,000 is steeped in it. Nestled between restaurants serving grilled octopus, spanakopita and Greek…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Julie Landry Laviolette For families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs, Tampa Bay, Fla., offers a wealth of activities. If your child prefers a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler St. Petersburg has plenty of shine these days. A burgeoning arts community, a funky boutique scene and multiplying craft beer breweries have brought national attention to the once-sleepy city on Tampa Bay. The Sunshine…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler St. Augustine is old. Like 1565 old. This is not exactly news, but it’s a bit of an oddity in a state that didn’t really blossom as a large-scale tourist destination and year-round home for many transplants until…
Read MoreFind more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Janet K. Keeler Oscar Scherer State Park is a natural pine and palmetto oasis in densely populated Sarasota County. As development sprouts around it, Sarasota to the north, Venice to the south and the towns of Osprey and Nokomis even…
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By Janet K. Keeler When the sun goes down in Punta Gorda, put on your dancing shoes. And hopefully they double as walking shoes. From beach boogie to acoustic jams to classic rock, the compact downtown core gets an unexpected groove on as day turns to night. There’s even a spot that celebrates…
Read MoreBy Diane Daniel When Punta Gorda resident Court Nederveld started bicycling a decade ago, fellow bikers were scarce in this historic city of 17,000 along the Peace River in the Port Charlotte area. “I could ride all day and not spot another cyclist. Now I can’t even go down my street without…
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Find more information about Florida’s accessibility here. By Julie Landry Laviolette For families traveling with a child on the autism spectrum or with special needs. Pensacola , Fla., has plenty to see and do. Whether your child needs a sensory-friendly attraction, a quiet break or a patient…
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By Dalia Colón With 27 miles of Gulf shoreline, plus shopping, entertainment and recreation options galore, it’s no wonder Panama City Beach attracts visitors from all over the world. And where people travel, man’s best friend isn’t far behind. Restaurants and hotels are just the beginning of the…
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