By Kevin Mims Tallahassee is known as the center of Florida’s government and the home of major higher learning institutions, but it also happens to perfectly situated within driving distance of many of north Florida’s outdoor, cultural, and family-friendly destinations. The Capital City is a…
Read MoreIf you’re in or planning a visit to Miami Beach, here are some attractions not to miss, and some places to dine. Attractions SOUTH BEACH - South Beach, on the south side of Miami Beach, features the world-famous Art Deco District and Ocean Drive along with fabulous dining and entertainment…
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By Kevin Mims Imagine glistening, turquoise spring water that flows for miles and miles under cypress and bay trees, where cormorants dry their wings after swallowing their catch, where manatees glide over swaying green grasses, and deer amble to the water’s edge on early misty mornings. It might…
Read MoreBoutiques, bistros, galleries and gift shops populate cubbyhole storefronts – but you won't find cars or bicycles. By Amy Wimmer Schwarb St. George Street in St. Augustine is the premier street in the nation's oldest city, a thoroughfare where pedestrians can stroll unencumbered by vehicle or…
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Historic Hollywood brims over with culture and entertainment, day and night. There are two sides to the city of Hollywood, founded by visionary planner Joseph Young in 1921: the 35-acre beachside Broadwalk Historic District with its Mediterranean Revival and Art Moderne-style architecture mixed…
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Tom Scherberger Want to explore the cultural, historical, and architectural treasures of Pensacola, Fla.? There’s an app for that. Just go to Florida Stories Walking Tours, and download the app created by the Florida Humanities Council. With this app you can learn, at your own pace and on your own…
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Known for its white-sand beaches and emerald-green waters, Pensacola has bragging rights to one of the best naturally-preserved coastlines in the nation. It also happens to be packed with affordable family fun, earning it accolades from Southern Living magazine as one of the country’s top…
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Take your family along to some of Pensacola's great museums, zoos and fun attractions. By Carrie McLaren The Pensacola Bay Area is about blue skies and emerald-colored water. And while some may be content to simply relax beachside on the shimmering quartz sand, you're really missing out if you…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell The Tampa Bay area – connecting Tampa , St. Petersburg and Clearwater – is Florida’s tri-city region for family fun on the Gulf Coast. Award-winning beaches, theme parks, a bustling downtown, professional sports teams and educational museums make the region an ideal vacation…
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By Vanessa Caceres If you visit the town of Okeechobee, you’ll start to notice something -- you’re seeing cows everywhere. Cows in the green, flat fields surrounding the downtown area. Cows in the murals that adorn some of the town’s walls. Cow paintings for sale inside the Brown Cow Sweetery. The…
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