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Seeing Alligators in Sarasota, Florida

Florida is well-known as being one of the best places in the world for catching a glimpse of an alligator in the wild. In fact, Florida and Louisiana are home to the largest population of American ...

A Pirate Adventure on Florida’s Gulf Coast

I love pirate adventure movies and boat rides, so I figured I would check out one of the Bay’s many themed cruises. At touristy John’s Pass Boardwalk in Madeira Beach, you will find many ...

8 Great Nature Walks in the Tampa Bay Area

The Tampa Bay metro is home to countless beautiful parks and preserves. The temperate yearly climate gives you the opportunity to walk, enjoy nature, birdwatch, and observe wildlife anytime of the ...

8 Affordable Summer Beach Destinations

A great beach vacation requires much more than sunny skies and gorgeous beaches. Sure, beautiful beaches with smooth sand and crisp water are wonderful, but what really makes a great beach vacation ...

Dolphin Watching in Madeira Beach, Florida

A trip to Florida’s Gulf Coast would not be complete without catching a glimpse of a few bottlenose dolphins. Taking a cruise is your best bet for viewing these beautiful marine mammals up ...

Columbia: Florida’s Oldest Restaurant

In 1905, Casimiro Hernandez, Sr. founded Columbia. Today, it is Florida’s oldest restaurant as well as the world’s largest Spanish restaurant. The original location still receives much ...

Big Cat Habitat: A Beautiful Cat Sanctuary in Sarasota

Big Cat Habitat is a popular non-profit sanctuary for big cats; it’s one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sarasota. In addition to cats, brown bears, black bears, chimps, zebras, ...

Myakka State Park: One of Florida’s Largest, Oldest & Most Scenic Parks

Myakka River State Park, one of the largest and most gorgeous parks in Florida, is one of the best I have visited thus far in the state. I love exploring all the wonderful parks and preserves around ...

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 ...