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Escaping the Florida Heat and Crowds via the Beautiful Trails of Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

New Port Richey in Pasco County’s “Nature Coast” is home to several beautiful parks which allow you the opportunity to take step back in time and walk through Florida as it used to be before everything was built upon. Jay B. Starkey Wilderness, a gorgeous 8000 acre park, is home ...

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A Dark Stormy Night at Sunset Beach – Tarpon Springs, Florida

Tarpon Springs, located on the Gulf Coast of Florida, is home to several beautiful beaches. Today, we decided to take a look at Sunset Beach. Unfortunately, due to an oncoming storm we were unable to take any sunset photos. However, we did enjoy the stormy views and deserted atmosphere. What a ...

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A Spectacular Sunset & Beautiful Natural Trails on Florida’s Honeymoon Island

Honeymoon Island, a barrier island just west of Dunedin, Florida, is well regarded as one of the Gulf’s best beaches. 4 miles of beaches, including a pet beach attract visitors from all over the world. Honeymoon is famous for its’ spectacular sunsets. It’s easily one of the top ...

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A Relaxing Afternoon in Historic Downtown Dunedin, Florida

Dunedin is most famous for being home to the famous Honeymoon Island State Park, one of the most popular and highly rated beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida. However, a trip to the area would not be complete without taking a stroll through the city’s beautiful, historic downtown ...

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A Relaxing Evening at Fred Howard Park in Tarpon Springs, Florida

Every area has its’ own unique gems that have that something special. In Tarpon Springs, that place is Fred Howard Park. This beautiful park, located on the Gulf of Mexico, offers stunning views in a more relaxed setting. While other beaches in the vicinity tend to be crowded all the time, ...

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Brooker Creek Preserve: A Quiet, Natural Oasis in Tarpon Springs, Florida

This week, Mike and I decided to check out beautiful Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs, Florida. We saw the sign while driving (on several occasions) and finally decided to take a detour for a relaxing nature walk. After visiting several other beautiful natural parks in Pinellas County ...

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A Florida Gulf Coast Gem: James E. Grey Preserve in New Port Richey

New Port Richey’s 80 acre preserve is home to over 140 different species of birds. The James E. Grey Preserve is a fantastic place for both birdwatching and wildlife viewing. Deer, manatee, wild boar, and turtles are commonly sighted here. On our recent trip, we saw several turtles walking along ...

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A Beautiful Ride through Florida’s Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park

In New Port Richey, Florida, you will find gorgeous 8000 acre Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park. The highlight here is a fantastic 6.7 mile (out and back) paved bike trail (part of the 42 mile long Suncoast Trail). This gorgeous trail is tree-lined for the entire route. The path is pretty flat and ...

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A Peaceful Stroll through Palm Harbor’s John Chestnut Park

Pinellas County, Florida is home to an absolutely gorgeous 255 acre park, named John Chestnut Sr. Its’ scenic location on Lake Tarpon makes this park an ideal location for an evening stroll, with several spots to take in an incredible view of the sunset. On site, you will find plenty of ...

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Dining Hawaiian Style on the Gulf Coast of Florida

UPDATE 2023: Ohana Cafe in Dunedin has closed. They have merged with their sister cafe, Ohana Fresh in Palm Harbor. You will be able to order many of the same menu items. They offer a nice little patio if you can handle the Florida heat! Below is a pic of a Banana Blueberry smoothie and […]

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