By Julie Landry Laviolette Pristine white beaches, turquoise waters and protected conservation areas. You can find it all and more in Panama City and Panama City Beach, Fla., homes to environmental treasures that offer a dazzling array of ecotourism sites and eco-friendly experiences…
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By Janet K. Keeler Sometimes, the bigger the city, the easier it is to explore it in an environmentally friendly way. That seems counterintuitive with all those highrises, highways and traffic. However, metro areas often have more creative public transportation and quick ways to leave the hustle…
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Do you like your trips a little off the beaten path? Check out these seriously usual places to visit in Florida.. Dinosaurs Walk the Earth Speaking of monsters, here’s breaking news: Dinosaurs are found in Florida! Don’t worry, they’re not real. But that doesn't stop us from having fun. The…
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The Best Family Vacations Happen Here Whatever you’re imagining, you can make it real in the Sunshine State. Explore the outdoors. Meet a mermaid. Ride a rollercoaster. For families, Florida is just the best…
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By Terry Tomalin Summer means taking the family to the water. In these Florida springs, the water flows pure and clear, and it's always cool. Florida is full of places to beat the summer heat. When it comes to keeping cool, all you have to do is head to one of Florida’s most unique treasures – a…
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Florida invented spring training and hosted the first integrated baseball game. Here’s an introduction to spring training in the Sunshine State, and the cities that take you out to the ballgames. By Josh Gillin BRADENTON Team: Pittsburgh Pirates Ballpark: LECOM Park, built in 1923, is the grand…
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By Gary McKechnie Long before there were super-sized theme parks, Florida attractions were based largely on the state’s exotic natural beauty, wildlife, and crystal clear springs. While not every classic attraction had staying power (Cypress Gardens, The Atomic Tunnel, and Six Gun Territory among…
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By Florence Beth Snyder “You'll love the person you become here,” is the motto of St. Leo University. “Here” is the university's residential campus in St. Leo, on the edge of Lake Jovita, a half-hour north and a world away from Tampa International Airport. Since 1889, when the Florida…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell There are unforgettable natural and manmade landmarks throughout Florida for epic Florida selfies. Just bring your smiling face. “Welcome to Florida” state sign at Florida Welcome Centers on I-10 west of Pensacola, I-75 at Jennings near Lake City and I-95 north of Yulee…
Read MoreBusch Gardens in Tampa and other zoos invite guests to watch veterinarians treat animals. By Demorris A. Lee If viewing a little blood makes you squeamish, Trevor Suich warned theme park visitors as they rounded the corner of Busch Gardens' newest attraction, please enter this area with caution…
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