By Carrie McLaren Is it any wonder that Florida is the Number One dream vacation spot for kids? After all, it's the home of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Busch Gardens and other thrilling theme parks. And Florida has 1,800 miles of coastline, translating to sandcastle-building…
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By Lauren Tjaden “Thank you for your service.” It’s not uncommon to hear those words, and they’re always welcome. But discounts are an especially sweet way for a business to express gratitude to the military and veterans – whether it’s an airline, a Florida theme park, or a hotel. Check out these…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff The Florida Keys are a chain of barrier islands extending off the southern tip of Florida in warm, tropical waters. Though the Keys don't boast the wide, expansive stretches of beach that other parts of the state are famous for, there is an abundance of small, sandy beaches…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Bypassed by I-10 to the north and I-75 to the east, there’s a chance you’ve never visited Lafayette County. Then again, if you ever attended classes (or a football game) in Tallahassee or Gainesville, there’s a chance you’ve been there without even knowing. That’s understandable…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie If you’ve lived in Florida long enough, you may have heard the tale of “The Coke Millionaires of Quincy.” If not, it goes something like this: Around 1920, in the seat of Gadsden County, a local banker informed depositors that Coca-Cola stock had dropped to $19 a share…
Read MoreBy Movie Groovy Pinellas County in Central Florida, located across the bay from Tampa, has some of the best beaches in the United States, including Clearwater Beach and nearby in Dunedin, Honeymoon Island State Park…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie With about 15,000 residents in the entire county (or roughly 26 people per square mile), odds are you won’t feel hemmed in when you visit Calhoun County…
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By Jeff Klinkenberg Florida is modern now. Air conditioners hum from every building. Windows are covered by screens to keep out flies. When the mosquitoes start biting, a truck rumbles through your neighborhood and spews poison. Listen, I’m not complaining. But sometimes I enjoy going back to the…
Read MoreOnce you know where to look, you'll uncover pieces of Florida's past. Looking to dig into Florida’s past? Fragments from all manner of prehistoric creatures are commonly found all over the state. Mastodon teeth, shells from ancient turtles, fossilized bones of dinosaur-sized armadillos and other…
Read MoreBy Katie Boue When I was a young adult living in Florida, I spent every weekend trying to get outside. And for some reason, I thought I had to cross state lines in order to achieve outdoor bliss. I’d spend up to 12 hours driving in a single weekend to go camp. If only I knew then what I know…
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