By Kevin McGeever After roughly 850 miles of driving I-95 from Philadelphia to Florida and then a stretch of the legs at the Official Florida Welcome Center, it would be perfectly understandable to say aloud to no one in particular: “One hundred sixty-five miles to Orlando. Let’s go!” Who can…
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By Kevin McGeever Let’s start with a confession. In 1984, on my first drive from New York City to Florida, I crossed the state line on Interstate 95 and rolled down the windows of my 1972 Chevy Malibu. It was March and it was 75 degrees. I stopped at the Official Florida Welcome Center to stretch…
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By Patty Ryan In Sarasota, the beach residents turn off lights to avoid distracting sea turtles. When birds of many species adopt a county drainage field, the community responds by building an Audubon Nature Center. Voters tax themselves to extend a popular bike trail. It isn’t difficult to be an…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell Ecologically and culturally diverse, Miami extends a friendly ¡Bienvenidos! for responsible, green-minded visitors. From eco-friendly hotels and low-impact activities to give-back voluntourism opportunities that help the community, the greater Miami area offers many…
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By Julie Landry Laviolette Sugar-white sand beaches, emerald green waters, abundant marine life and tranquil parks and conservation areas are a few of the jewels in Destin’s crown. The city’s plentiful ecological attractions and environmental treasures make it a natural for visitors looking for…
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By Kara Franker Gators, snakes, birds and lakes -- that's what I'm reminded of when I think of the stretch of water-drenched land between Miami and Naples, a.k.a. the Everglades. From my home in Miami, I've zipped across the Everglades many times to visit the gorgeous Gulf of America, but I've…
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By Jodi Mailander Farrell With 23 miles of pedestrian-friendly beachfronts, an emerging urban farming movement and public transportation via water taxi, Fort Lauderdale has gone green while retaining its unique sunny self…
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Kevin McGeever Yo, Philly. As your tour guide for the drive from the City of Brotherly Love to the Florida vacation destination of St. Petersburg-Clearwater, I first want to assure you that the Sunshine State can provide satisfying equivalents to your daily cravings. No scrapple with breakfast? We…
Read MoreStop in the nation's oldest city, for the ocean vistas, in the nature preserves and parks and, finally, on the Isle of Eight Flags. One of the hundreds of reasons I love living in Florida is that I can hit the road any time of the year. When I have a desire to ride a remote two-lane that blazes…
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By Lauren Tjaden Where: From Fernandina Beach in Amelia Island, just south of the Georgia-Florida state line, along Florida’s Atlantic Coast through Atlantic Beach and down to Jacksonville Beach, ending at the southern gateway near J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Length: 39.7 Miles How to get around:…
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