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Buford Springs

Last updated on April 13th, 2021. Buford Springs is one of the best springs in Florida. It’s an incredible SCUBA diving and freediving site; many

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

Last updated on January 21st, 2021. Where is Boyd Hill Preserve? The Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located south of Saint Petersburg. It borders the

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Warm Mineral Springs

Last updated on January 16th, 2021. Warning! Before going to Warm Mineral Springs, do some research and know what to expect. The spring is a

Sawgrass Lake Park

Last updated on December 21st, 2020. Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg is a hidden gem. Many agree it’s one of the best things to

Free Camping in the Florida Keys

Last updated on December 2nd, 2020. Free Camping in the Florida Keys I’ve spent a lot of time camping in South Florida over the years,

RVing in Florida

Last updated on November 13th, 2020. For RVing, Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the world. People travel from all over to

Florida RVing with Dogs

Last updated on November 3rd, 2020. Florida RV travel with dogs is a magical experience. Like exploring with a camera in your hand, road trips

Keeping Birds Away

Florida is a bird lover’s paradise. Birders visit Florida from around the world for a chance to experience the Great Birding Trail, and to spot

shelves of boat and sailing shoes inside a West Marine store

Boating

Shoes for sailing

Choosing shoes for sailing is important, and can be difficult. I can’t tell you how many hours I’ve spent looking for the perfect boat shoes

Manatees

TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Tampa

Last updated on January 19th, 2021. Where to see manatees near Tampa Bay? The best place to find manatees really depends on the weather. The

Florida Beaches

Surfing in Florida

Last updated on November 8th, 2020. Is there good surfing in Florida? Florida can have excellent surf, but only during specific conditions. Sadly, Florida’s marine

The Best Places to Live in Florida

Last updated on December 21st, 2020. Ah, Florida. The Sunshine State. Just the name sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? Moving to Florida– for retirement, or just

A barefoot bride and groom hold their shoes as they get married on a beach.

Florida Beaches

Beach Weddings in Florida: Planning Guide

Last updated on November 1st, 2020. Congratulations on getting engaged! Now that you’ve said, “Yes!” to your one-and-only, it’s time to start thinking about where

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Sailing Documentaries

Last updated on April 12th, 2021. My Favorite Online Sailing Documentaries This page will feature the best sailing documentaries I’ve found over the years. If

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Sailing Movies

Last updated on March 7th, 2021. Sailors always want be on the water. Unfortunately, that’s not always possible; especially today. Sailing books, movies and stories

Florida Springs

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Last updated on January 16th, 2021. Ichetucknee Springs State Park Ichetucknee Springs State Park is an oasis. It has something for everyone: Tubing on a

Florida’s Retirement Problems

Florida has a famously old population. Many regions are jokingly referred to as “Heaven’s waiting room” because it is where people go to spend their

National Forests in Florida

Last updated on January 22nd, 2021. Florida is home to three important National Forests, as well as several State Forests. Each of these sites are

Sanibel Island Beaches are visible through green trees and a beach walkway

Florida Beaches

Sanibel Island, Florida

Last updated on February 16th, 2020. Sanibel Island is one of my favorite places in all of Florida. I love it because it strikes a

Palm Beach

Peanut Island, Florida

Last updated on April 16th, 2021. Peanut Island, Florida Peanut Island is easily one of the best beaches in Florida. Some locals visit every weekend,

Florida Springs

Devil’s Den Spring

Last updated on March 4th, 2021. Devil’s Den Spring Devil’s Den Spring is of the coolest, most unique springs in Florida. It’s always been a

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Springs in Florida

Last updated on October 7th, 2020. Springs in Florida and Karst Geology Before talking about Florida springs, and the karst limestone that makes them possible,

Boating

Florida Anchoring Laws (Updated 2020)

Last updated on January 8th, 2021. Florida Anchoring Laws Florida anchoring rules have been a toxic, contentious issue for years. In this article we’ll look

Empty shelves during hurricane food preparation

Hurricane Preparation

Food for Hurricanes

Last updated on October 7th, 2020. Food for Hurricanes Living in Florida means dealing with hurricanes. Anyone who’s ever been through one knows that planning

Things to do

Blue Hole: Florida’s Hidden Treasure

Last updated on January 22nd, 2021. Update as of 1/22/2021: Blue Hole Spring was closed due to Covid-19, but is now open again, as of