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30 Best Beaches in Florida That Allow Dogs in 2023

One of the best things to do in Florida is go to the beach. Sit on that soft white sand and enjoy the sun warming your back. Take a dip in Florida’s turquoise waters to cool off. Many people who visit or live in Florida dream of an ideal beach day, and for many that includes bringing their furry friends. It can be frustrating to get to the beach, leash in hand and discover that your best friend…

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A Complete Guide for Hiking at Starkey Wilderness Park

A Complete Guide for Hiking at Starkey Wilderness Park

Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park is an 8,000 acre park which is part of the larger Starkey Wilderness Preserve. It features paved and unpaved hiking and biking trails, camping, equestrian trails, and birding opportunities. Located in one of Florida’s most densely populated regions, Starkey Wilderness Park serves to conserve critical lands and wetlands while offering local residents and visitors a…

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20 Best Tarpon Springs Restaurants for a Drool-Worthy Meal

20 Best Tarpon Springs Restaurants for a Drool-Worthy Meal

Tarpon Springs, Florida is a quirky, beautiful waterfront town in the Tampa Bay area. While best known for its Epiphany celebration and as home to the largest Greek community in the United States, the small town offers visitors a vibrant historic downtown area and the world-famous Sponge Docks. Tarpon Springs restaurants run the gamut from classic Greek and fresh seafood to creole, Mexican, and…

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Experience the Wild Side of Florida At Wild Florida Near Orlando

Experience the Wild Side of Florida At Wild Florida Near Orlando

As a lifelong Floridian, I’ve experienced much of Florida’s wilder side. I’ve ridden airboats through the Everglades west of Miami, eaten frog legs, and seen many of the animals visitors meet in zoos out in the wild. It’s been many years, though, since those Everglades days in Miami, and I also wanted to take my teen son to experience an airboat ride at least once. So, we headed out to Wild…

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Spend a Rural Day in the Country at Hunsader Farms

Spend a Rural Day in the Country at Hunsader Farms

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Hiking Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg

Hiking Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg

Sawgrass Lake Park in St. Petersburg covers 400 acres, providing sanctuary to wildlife in an urban location. The Pinellas County park is bordered by I-275 to the east, residential neighborhoods to the south and west, and commercial development to the north. A series of canals connect the park’s namesake lake to other lakes in the area and to Riviera Bay. Sawgrass Lake Park is home to one of the…

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GeckoFest: An Epic Way to End the Summer

GeckoFest: An Epic Way to End the Summer

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Groovy Vibes at Hippie Fest in Tarpon Springs

Groovy Vibes at Hippie Fest in Tarpon Springs

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10 Most Unique AirBNBs in Tampa

10 Most Unique AirBNBs in Tampa