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Peaceful Hiking in St. Petersburg: Weedon Island Preserve

I love the beaches in St. Pete, but sometimes they just get too crowded. Whether you are a local looking to bypass the tourists or a tourist looking for something low-key to do, I recommend checking ...

Beautiful Siesta Key Beach: Home to “The Whitest & Finest Sand in the World”

Sarasota’s Siesta Key Beach often ranks near the top of most travel publications “best of” beaches lists. Travel Channel rated it “The Best Sand Beach in America” in ...

A Sunset Cruise in Clearwater, Florida

One of the best ways to explore beautiful Clearwater is via a relaxing cruise. Tropics Boat Tours on Florida’s gorgeous Gulf Coast offers a variety of entertaining options throughout the year, ...

Clearwater: A Beautiful Florida Beach…If You Can Find Parking!

One of Florida’s most iconic beaches, Clearwater, is the liveliest beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast. This beautiful wide, white sandy beach offers a more upbeat vibe than many other ...

A St. Petersburg Oasis: Beautiful, Tropical Sunken Gardens

St. Petersburg is one of my favorite cities in the Tampa Bay metro. In addition to being home to world class beaches (I love the low-key charm of Pass-A-Grille), I enjoy exploring the many beautiful ...

Lettuce Lake Park: Walking Amongst Florida Swamps

Tampa is home to so many great parks. I’ve lived in several suburbs around the city and explored almost all of the beautiful preserves populating the metro. No matter where your day’s ...

St. Pete Municipal Beach: A Wide Beach on Florida’s Gulf Coast!

Although technically located in Treasure Island, the city of St. Petersburg owns and maintains this beautiful beach, which happens to be one of the widest on the Gulf coast. At St. Pete Municipal ...

A Hot June Afternoon at St. Pete’s Pass-A-Grille Beach

Mike and I have been checking out all the wonderful white sand beaches since relocating to Tampa from Massachusetts. Recently, someone told us about this quite gem located near Clearwater that ...

An Afternoon of Sunny Skies & Trails at Conner Preserve in Land O’Lakes, Florida

This morning we planned for a small hike at Conner Preserve in Land O’Lakes, Florida. We made the mistake of leaving a bit too late. By the time we got to the preserve (around 10:30am), it was ...

Clear Water, Light Waves & Relaxation at Indian Rocks Beach

What better way to spend a lazy afternoon than reading, swimming, and listening to the waves? Indian Rocks Beach, what I consider the hidden gem on the Gulf Coast, is the perfect place to escape for ...