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  • Finding Old Florida And Shark Teeth At Manasota Key

    Posted on January 14, 2022

    Does anyone else get Florida summer fatigue? Hurricane season seems to stretch to eternity. By the time September rolls around, I have had enough and long for the days when the pea soup air disappears and the first cold front rolls in. Going on a few fun trips instead of sitting underneath the air conditioning […]

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  • 4 Things You Should Know About Blowing Rocks Preserve

    Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022

    Blowing Rocks Preserve in Jupiter used to be a little more off-the-beaten-path. However, like so many attractions in Florida, people found it, and they now flock to it. If you are looking to visit the Blowing Rocks, there are some things to consider: 1. Parking Is Limited Finding a parking space near the preserve is […]

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  • Beat The Heat And Take Your Boat Or Kayak To One Of South Florida’s Sandbars – Here Are 5 Of The Best

    Posted on July 4, 2019

    The Florida summer heat can get a bit much even for those who really love the heat, am I right? That’s what our wonderful oceans are there for. And what could be better than spending a day on the beach or on the water? Well, I’ll tell you what’s better: spending a day on a […]

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  • The Norton Museum Of Art – Culture And Fun In West Palm Beach

    Posted on February 28, 2019

    If, like me, you had absolutely no idea that this fabulous museum and event space existed, there could be a reason for that. The Norton Museum of Art only recently re-opened (February 2019) after some major remodelling, and a rather large injection of brilliance – and cash – adding 12.000 sq feet of galleries, new […]

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  • Relax In Style At Coral Gables’ Venetian Pool

    Posted on February 22, 2019February 28, 2019

    Want to spend a day relaxing amidst tropical foliage and beautiful historic surroundings? Like to cool off from the South Florida heat? Want to swim in the largest freshwater pool in the United States, which also happens to be the ONLY pool on the National Register of Historic Places? Look no further than Coral Gables’ […]

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  • Palm Beach Zoo – Booking An “Animal Experience” Will Make Your Day

    Posted on January 11, 2019February 28, 2019

    I am not a fan of zoos particularly, as you probably know if you have been following me for a while. I much prefer to observe animals in their natural habitat. However, occasionally I come across a nice facility that I really enjoy, and Palm Beach Zoo is one of those. If you have kids, it’s […]

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  • Now Is The Time For Turtle Nest Spotting On Our Fabulous Beaches

    Posted on June 30, 2018

    It’s almost July and the weather has become pretty juicy. One thing is for sure: I don’t stray too far from water between now and October. What better to do now than spend weekends and mornings on Broward County’s (almost empty) beaches. The snowbirds have returned home and holiday season is not in full swing […]

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  • Nothing Beats A Museum Or Two On A Rainy Day – Miami’s PAMM And The Frost Science Museum Fit The Bill

    Posted on May 27, 2018

    Does it feel like it’s been raining forever? Yes? That’s because it has. I can’t wait for this dreary weather to stop, seems we have had nothing but gray skies, wind and rain for the best part of three weeks now. It has rained on our parade several times, whether at a recent wedding or […]

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