By Steve Winston How’s a visitor to know where to begin exploring the multifaceted tropical metropolis of Fort Lauderdale? We’ve compiled a list of what to do in Fort Lauderdale to get you started. RESTAURANTS Lester’s Diner – A true Fort Lauderdale landmark, this ‘50s diner has been serving…
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By Diane Daniel Departing Port Richey’s waterfront district by boat, you’ll pass working shrimp trawlers, elegant homes, condominium buildings and clumps of mangrove trees. If you’re lucky, you’ll even be treated to cavorting dolphins, a common sight for people cruising the scenic waterway toward…
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By Lauren Tjaden Crystal River's beaches and the surrounding area is made for those who love the great outdoors. Heralded as Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River features shallow, grassy flats, an ideal place to snorkel and search for scallops in the summer months. It promises great fishing…
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From caffeine to sweets, these restaurants in Flagler Beach have it - with an added dash of the ocean. By Denise Maloof Yowling stomachs and yowling from the back seat signal meal time for most four-wheeled Florida travelers. How lucky if the uprising coincides with a passage through Flagler…
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Unique Florida vacations have been on my radar lately, so we recently packed up the van and took the boys to Everglades City. If you’ve never heard of Everglades City or its neighboring town, Chokoloskee, you’re not alone! But if told you it was on the western edge of the Everglades, and Gateway…
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Your perfect getaway awaits in Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches. The sun, the sand, the beach, the food— it’s a beautiful paradise filled with adventures and wonder at every turn. From wandering historic parks and going horseback riding on the beach to enjoying oceanfront dining and fine art…
Read MoreBy Jeanette Scott If you’re heading to South Florida, be sure to check out this list of top Miami shopping malls and shopping areas. Design District Located between Midtown and Wynwood, the Design District neighborhood is quickly on the rise as one of the newest luxury designations for shopping in…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Praising its beaches, parks, family-friendly food scene and affordable hotel rates, Lonely Planet ranks Jacksonville on its world list of “10 Best Value Destinations.” The city also draws raves from Expedia, which considers Jacksonville one of the “21 Supercool U.S…
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By Kevin Mims Say you're on vacation in Tampa. That's great. There's much to do there, and you'll love it. But if you'd like to stretch your wings a bit, and add to your Florida experiences, take a day trip from Tampa. Tampa, as your base, gives you lots of day trip options. You can take in some…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell As one of the world’s most kid-friendly destinations, Orlando is tailor-made for family getaways that take advantage of O-Town’s theme parks and other amazing features. With the area’s growth into a sophisticated city, options to entertain, engage and make memories have…
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