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Beyond Florida’s Beaches: Take a Drive to Inland Destinations

Nov 21, 2021 08:25PM ● By GINA BIRCH

While the lion’s share of attention, from both tourists and locals, is on the shoreline, inland destinations full of charming towns and adventure are waiting to be discovered.

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Paradise at the End of the Road: A Quiet Getaway in Chokoloskee

Sep 07, 2021 05:00PM ● By CAPT. BRIAN HOLAWAY

My destination on this outpost of an island is the Parkway Motel and Marina; the goal is to relax and recharge at the end of the road.

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Visiting Useppa by Air: Getting there is half the fun

Mar 09, 2021 08:04PM ● By KATHY MONTGOMERY

There are just two ways to reach Useppa Island—by air or by sea. Land-based vehicles cannot travel to the 100-acre, bridgeless private island off the coast of Southwest Florida.

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Dream Houses—on Wheels! - Since pandemic, RVs taking U.S. by storm

Jan 24, 2021 01:15PM ● By GINA BIRCH

COVID-19 may have temporarily grounded many travelers, but it didn’t rob Americans of their wanderlust. Recreational vehicle traveling, or RVing, is taking the U.S. by storm.

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‘Roadside Attraction’ Redux - David Webb has new vision for Everglades Wonder Gardens

Jan 24, 2021 12:20PM ● By Jeff Lytle

David Rahahe•ti Webb walks the walk when he outlines his vision as the new executive director at Everglades Wonder Gardens, a landmark in Bonita Springs since 1936.

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Sea Tales Of A Motivational Speaker: ‘Inspiring audiences to jump into the unknown alongside me’

Jan 24, 2021 10:52AM ● By Rusty Farst

About four years ago, when good friend Ken Bergeron visited my Sanibel Island home to say his employer at Celebrity Cruises was looking for speakers to “enhance the passenger experience,” I jumped at the opportunity.

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STAY LOCAL: Let’s Go See and Do and Taste the Things Our Visitors Dream of Doing

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By LIBBY MCMILLAN HENSON

It’s funny how we rarely do the things our own hometown is famous for. Fort Myers residents can go years without visiting the fascinating Edison and Ford Winter Estates, knowing they’ll get to it one day because it’s “right there.” Likewise, Sanibel Islanders rarely go shelling. Many Southwest Florida residents don’t even take the time or energy to go to the beach, stick an umbrella in the sand and enjoy the sound of the sea.

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On the Road Again: Tips for Traveling With Your Pet

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By ANN MARIE O’PHELANo

With the holidays here, it’s time to hit the road again to see Grandma in Georgia, Aunt Tina in Tennessee or Cousin Carl in Cincinnati. Many pet owners arrange in-home pet sitting or boarding, and other owners take their pets along for the ride.

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Ground Zero for the Key West Experience: Ocean Key Resort & Spa is the Center of Attention in Old Town

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By BLAIR TOMPKINS

The most famous of the Florida Keys, Key West is renowned for its breezy, subtropical climate, laid-back lifestyle and unique confluence of history and charm. Lined with swaying palms and lapping blue waters, the island is famous for its watersports, fishing and diving.

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The Daintiest of Egrets: The Snowy Egret Survived The Plume Trade But Is Still Imperiled

Nov 23, 2020 05:00PM ● By WILLIAM R. COX

The snowy egret (Egretta thula) is distinguished by its beautiful white plumage, with vivid yellow and black details. It has yellow lores, a black bill and black legs with bright yellow feet. Its appearance is even more striking when sporting its breeding plumage of long feathery plumes on its back and throat.

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