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6 Beautiful Beaches in Sarasota & Venice, Florida

Florida’s Southwest Coast is home to some of the most gorgeous beaches I’ve ever seen. Unlike the congested, oftentimes heavily commercialized beaches of Tampa Bay, Sarasota and Venice ...

Oscar Scherer State Park: A Relaxing Break on Florida’s Southwest Coast

Oscar Scherer State Park is a great choice for Sarasota visitors who are seeking something a bit different than beaches, cruises, and tourist attractions. It’s located halfway between the ...

Christmas in Tampa Bay: Snow, Holiday Boat Parades, Tree Lightings & More!

Despite the warm temperatures that still linger on in Florida well into November and December (this time of year, the daily highs average in the low 70’s and can often top the high ...

Attraction of the Week: Florida Botanical Gardens Holiday Lights

The Florida Botanical Gardens, located in suburban Largo, is a year-round nature oasis featuring 30+ acres of maintained gardens. Highlights include a tropical fruit garden, a succulent garden ...

Fall in Florida: Visiting Beautiful Anna Maria Island

While most areas around the county are starting to see temperatures that dip into the lower 40’s and 50’s (and several even anticipating the first (or second!) snow storm of the season), ...

Guy Harvey’s Rumfish Grill in St. Pete Beach

If you have ever seen Animal Planet’s Tanked, then you are well aware of the creative aquarium masterpieces designed by Wayde and Brett of Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, a Las Vegas based ...

Florida Beach Day Guide

It’s beginning to feel like the fall season…the pumpkin spice latte is back out, leaves are beginning to change color, the weather is getting cooler, and all thoughts of going to the ...

Hillsborough River State Park: A Bit of Florida Wilderness Just Outside of Tampa

Hillsborough River State Park is one of Florida’s oldest parks with an opening date back in 1938. Over 7 miles of hiking trails and a 2 mile walking/biking loop around the park allow you to ...

Sawgrass Lake Park: A Quiet, Shady Escape in St. Petersburg, Florida

While St. Petersburg is most well-known for its’ proximity to some of the best beaches in the country (I love the quiet charm of Pass-a-Grille), it is also home to many wonderful parks and ...

Upper Tampa Bay Trail: An Urban Oasis in Suburban Tampa

The Upper Tampa Bay Trail is one of the best multi purpose paved paths I have come across in the Tampa Bay region thus far. The 7.5 mile path is a nice distance for a weekend morning bike ride ...