By Terry Gibson Some of the gifts that I've been most grateful for over the years have been travel opportunities. As anglers, we love to explore new waters, target new species and learn new tactics. Florida has more species of fish to catch in beautiful waters than any other state in the union, and…
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By Dalia Colon New York has Fifth Avenue. Beverly Hills has Rodeo Drive. And Florida cities have their own can't-miss streets for shopping. When you visit, program these thoroughfares into your GPS, and let the retail therapy begin. 1. Lincoln Road in Miami Ocean Drive and Calle Ocho may be…
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By Ginger Harris Along with Paris and Milan, it was Coral Gables, Florida that received a newly designed Furla concept store. How’s that for putting Florida on the international fashion map? As the most popular of Furla’s U.S. stores, The Village of Merrick Park location of the Italian-based…
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By Stephanie Hayes If shopping’s your bag, you’ll find it in Florida. Here's a roundup of some of the best places to shop in Florida, where you can find whatever you might possibly want or need. Pensacola Head to the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk for shopping, dining and entertainment in Pensacola…
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By Gary McKechnie The Sunshine State is widely known for its outlet malls and unique beach boutiques -- but there's another side to Florida's shopping scene. Flea markets. What can you find at flea markets in Florida? Just about anything. Does the world have a shopping capital? I'd argue it does…
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By Angel Lee Whether you're a Florida resident or just passing through, the gift of fresh Florida citrus brings the Sunshine State into your home for the holidays. The holiday season brings a flurry of images to mind. Snowball fights. Caroling. Roasting chestnuts on an open fire. Santa wading in…
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By Ginevra Adamoli If you’re in Tallahassee for a weekend and want to shop -- or even if you’ve been living in the capital city for a time -- here’s a list of must-see shopping spots. Good Finds Antique and vintage furniture, accessories ($) 3100 S, Adams St., 32301 (850) 402-3100 Website:…
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By VISIT FLORIDA staff The nine-hour trip. The jet lag. The passport regulations. All worth it to get Calvin Klein and Levi jeans for just $14 in Orlando. The same pair would have cost Giovanna Brezolini about $300 in Brazil. The 24-year-old traveled to Central Florida from Sao Bernardo do Campo…
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By Janet K. Keeler One thing is for certain when you spend the day shopping at Ellenton Premium Outlets: You won’t be cooling your heels. The experience will be quite the opposite because your feet will get a workout as you hoof it among the 130 stores. This open-air complex seems more like a…
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By Jeanette Scott Did you know that Florida has more cruise ship ports than anywhere else in the United States? That's right, Florida has five different cities from which you can take a cruise – including ships that leave from both the Atlantic and Gulf sides of the state – and each port city has…
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