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RVing in Florida

For RVing, Florida is one of the most popular destinations in the world. People travel from all over to escape cold winters, relax on beautiful

Florida RVing with Dogs

Last updated on October 19th, 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

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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 October 5th, 2020. Where to see manatees near Tampa Bay? The best place to find manatees really depends on the weather. The

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Surfing in Florida

Last updated on September 19th, 2020. Is there good surfing in Florida? Florida can have excellent surf, but only during specific conditions. Florida’s marine geography

The Best Places to Live in Florida

Last updated on September 30th, 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

Congratulations on getting engaged! Now that you’ve said, “Yes!” to your one-and-only, it’s time to start thinking about where you want to get married. Maybe

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Sailing Documentaries

Last updated on October 19th, 2020. 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 August 8th, 2020. 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 September 22nd, 2020. 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

National Forests in Florida Florida is home to three important National Forests, as well as several Florida State Forests. Apalachicola Ocala Osceola Apalachicola National Forest

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 September 20th, 2020. 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 October 2nd, 2020. 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 August 8th, 2020. 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 September 15th, 2020. Blue Hole: Ichetucknee Spring’s Hidden Treasure Update 9/15/2020: Blue Hole Spring was closed due to Covid-19, but is now

Florida Hot Springs: Warm Mineral Springs

Florida Springs

Hot Springs in Florida

Last updated on October 15th, 2020. Hot Springs of Florida Florida is home to thousands of beautiful, natural springs. Few know this, but some of

Cleaning Fees for AirBnB

Last updated on February 5th, 2020. Cleaning Fees for AirBnB Disgusting secret: Some vacation hosts don’t clean their places. When some people learn how to

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Living in Florida

Make Block Ice

Last updated on September 17th, 2020. Update for September, 2020: Thanks to all of you who have reached out with your solutions and suggestons! I’ll

Rock Springs Kelly Park

Last updated on February 13th, 2020. Rock Springs Kelly Park The main attraction at Rock Springs Kelly Park is a gorgeous natural Florida spring and