By Terry Tomalin Get an Old Florida treat with a coastal cruise along the mangroves and grassy islands of Fakahatchee and the 10,000 Islands. Most people associate ghost orchids with the Fakahatchee Swamp but this coastal area, known for its Florida panthers and commercial fishing families, is an…
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The world looks different from atop a horse – saddle up and explore the state. With millions of acres of public lands, Florida has one of the best trail systems in the United States. From beach rides and day jaunts to deep-forest treks, few people realize just how many equestrian opportunities…
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EDUCATION IN THE SUNSHINE Be delighted, or frightened. Enjoy fresh orange juice. Learn about Florida history. FLORIDA BUSINESS LISTINGS MORE CULTURAL FLORIDA Here's a sampling of featured businesses. Use the search tools to find even more…
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By Carrie McLaren When my family travels, we love discovering places around the city where we're staying. Whether it’s the zoo, an art museum or just a few local restaurants – there’s something new around every turn. Here's some help: With IHG Hotels of Florida's Discover Florida package, you can…
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Ted and Lisa Kessel create two labryinths a year on their Sweetfields Farm on the Hernando-Pasco county line. Masaryktown, FL – Ted Kessel walked into the four-acre cornfield with a drawing of a butterfly-shaped maze and a T-shaped tool of PVC pipe he called "Mr. T.". The Masaryktown Florida corn…
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By Jennifer Audette Peanuts and chocolate are so Twentieth Century. Those in the know are adding bacon, cayenne pepper, cocoa nibs and coffee. Hang out at Chocolate Kingdom’s sites in Orlando and Kissimmee and you’ll get to choose three of 17 such gourmet additions to a custom-made, take-home…
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By Brooke Morton Fort Pierce, FL - “It’s a snapshot of all the research we do,” says Cindy Willson, membership manager of the Friends of Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. She’s talking about the public tours offered twice daily Monday through Saturday. HBOI is perhaps best known for marine…
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Natural Florida is full of surprises for backpackers and outdoors enthusiasts. This article is brought to you by Okeechobee County Tourism Development Council. From its nest in a tall longleaf pine, the bald eagle rose like a missile, its cries echoing through the air. Within moments, its mate…
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By Lauren Tjaden The difference between a tour with American Ghost Adventures and a tour through a typical haunted house is the difference between a witch and witch hazel. A typical haunted house features spider webs, ghouls jumping out at you, and Halloween props in every corner. Screams, evil…
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Nature tours along Florida's Gulf Islands let you in on the area's natural beauty. Strolling along a beautiful shoreline usually conjures up feelings of serenity and awakens your senses to the splendid surroundings unfolding before you. Yet, did you ever wonder about all the people that journeyed…
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