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Quick Florida trivia question: Do you know what east coast town is known as the Sunrise City? If you guessed Fort...
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Filled with a spontaneous spirit, and in honor of our 24th wedding anniversary, my husband Dale and I packed our bags...
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In her new novel “State of Paradise,” author Laura van den Berg suggests that in her native Florida, “the...
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The culinary adventure food lovers have been awaiting is just around the corner. Starting Sept. 1, the inaugural Amelia...
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In the photos that survive of her, Julia Tuttle looks stern and unsmiling, a long dark dress buttoned up to her neck,...
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Every corner in Miami seems to be sprouting one of two things these days—a sleek, new luxury highrise or a shiny...
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THORNTON PARK Walkable from the city center, this homey neighborhood is situated around Lake Eola and home to a vast...
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Quick Florida trivia question: Do you know what east coast town is known as the Sunrise City? If you guessed Fort...
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Situated only 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, this idyllic community began as a hub for avid...
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Close your eyes and think of Orlando. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? For the majority of...
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This time of year, when many places in the Sunshine State can feel like a hair dryer on full blast, one needs a...
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Twenty one miles of uncrowded beaches in South Florida sounds like an impossible dream, but the golden sands of St....
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In a state surrounded by beautiful beaches, there’s one Gulf Coast enclave that stands out as a refuge for real,...
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Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival The guest appearances alone are a who’s who in culinary excellence at the Palm...
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A couple weeks ago, I headed into Central Florida to investigate for a story about a great ape sanctuary that’ll...
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It began in Grandma’s kitchen, as most Southern things do. It was 1910, and Grandma Mary Bradley started selling...
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Discover what inspired these chefs to put down restaurant roots in Central Florida and what to order when you go....
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What do Waffle House and Dance Dance Revolution have in common? Not much, unless you ask Chef Leon...
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Tallahassee's dining scene has a long-standing tradition rooted in local agriculture that started decades before...
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Because sometimes bargain Bordeaux just doesn't cut it for Christmas dinner. Thankfully Cote Miami's Victoria James is...
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In her new novel “State of Paradise,” author Laura van den Berg suggests that in her native Florida, “the...
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In the photos that survive of her, Julia Tuttle looks stern and unsmiling, a long dark dress buttoned up to her neck,...
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Bookstores are my weakness—one of my weaknesses, anyway, along with pinot gris, “Fleabag” reruns and coconut...
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Filmmaker Monica Sorelle was walking through Wynwood in 2018, looking at the gentrification in the Miami district,...
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Ask Tony Mendoza if he spoke English or Spanish last night, and chances are, he doesn’t remember. That’s because...
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After a near decade-long break between records, JJ Grey and Mofro are back with a soulful new album...
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While his natural habitat of the Florida swampland inspired a career’s worth of blues- and R&B-inflected songs,...
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North BEACH BOWL Jacksonville Beach Hold on to your bowling balls because this 60-year-old North Florida landmark is...
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Editor In Chief Jamie Rich sat down with Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant for a long talk about Florida,...
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In her new novel “State of Paradise,” author Laura van den Berg suggests that in her native Florida, “the...
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In the photos that survive of her, Julia Tuttle looks stern and unsmiling, a long dark dress buttoned up to her neck,...
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After a near decade-long break between records, JJ Grey and Mofro are back with a soulful new album...
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While his natural habitat of the Florida swampland inspired a career’s worth of blues- and R&B-inflected songs,...
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Editor In Chief Jamie Rich sat down with Lynyrd Skynyrd lead singer Johnny Van Zant for a long talk about Florida,...
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For most Floridians, swimming pools are synonymous with cannonball contests and the squeaky plastic of neon pool...
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When a bright red “V” pops up in an undeveloped lot in Northeast Florida, the locals know what’s coming....
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Chaos reigns. Hunkered down inside a rented Ford sedan in a downtown Punta Gorda parking garage, two young men brave...
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Dive into these ten stories about Florida's wildlife, conservation efforts and change...
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The morning sun crests over the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape, a wildlife haven among the prairies and...
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When you are in Florida bear country, you can see the signs. My friend, bear biologist Joseph Guthrie, taught me what...
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The sea and I met before I could walk. She’s in every memory. As a kid, I didn’t think twice about spending hours...
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Take a stroll under brightly colored royal poincianas, wander around acres of ponds filled with water lilies, look out...
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On a heavenly Saturday morning in early March, I entered an odd Florida State Park with a hellish name. Many of...
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Dive into these ten stories about Florida's wildlife, conservation efforts and change...
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Florida photographer Benjamin Dimmit captures the drastically changing landscape of the Chassahowitzka National...
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I first met Betty Osceola in 2020 when making the film “Saving the Florida Wildlife Corridor.” Instantly I was in...
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Patti Ragan misplaces her radio a lot. Usually, it’s wherever she left her phone. It’s not that she’s a...
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Florida State Parks Foundation License Plate Add a splash of adventure to your ride with the “Explore Our State...
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About 30 minutes into a conversation that began with one-liner jokes, introspective reveals and little-known stories...
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“There wasn’t a day in high school where I didn’t wear a hat,” says Kasey Faver, founder of Southern...
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Dani Zighelboim breezes into the restaurant in a white linen oversize shirt and matching pants. She’s got sunglasses...
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As a student at the Parsons School of Design in Paris, Kevin Gray naturally became a habitue of the city’s myriad...
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While driving around Winter Park or the surrounding Central Florida neighborhoods, you might encounter a bright orange...
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Marquesa Hotel Immerse yourself in quintessential Key West charm at this boutique property, a collection of three...
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When your dad’s a doctor, many kids grow up playing checkup on their siblings or stuffed animals, but for Jodie...
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Shop from Flamingo’s 2024 Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for the perfect Florida find this February. Have a...
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Every corner in Miami seems to be sprouting one of two things these days—a sleek, new luxury highrise or a shiny...
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For most Floridians, swimming pools are synonymous with cannonball contests and the squeaky plastic of neon pool...
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Chaos reigns. Hunkered down inside a rented Ford sedan in a downtown Punta Gorda parking garage, two young men brave...
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The sun rises on a steamy July morning as I sip my coffee and slather sunscreen all over, preparing for a day out on...
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A guide to Florida's best on-water experiences for beginners and experts alike....
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The World Equestrian Center in Ocala brings a new standard of luxury to Central Florida's horse hub....
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A trip to the banks of the Apalachicola River, where Tupelo honey once flourished, reveals why this Florida icon...
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Deyona Burton braves the waves—and other people's ignorance—to connect with a sea that has shaped Black...
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The private space industry has exploded in the Sunshine State in recent years, turning a sleepy region historically...
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Filled with a spontaneous spirit, and in honor of our 24th wedding anniversary, my husband Dale and I packed our bags...
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Bookstores are my weakness—one of my weaknesses, anyway, along with pinot gris, “Fleabag” reruns and coconut...
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The sea and I met before I could walk. She’s in every memory. As a kid, I didn’t think twice about spending hours...
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In a sleepy Central Florida town, about 45 miles outside of Tampa, lies a 400-foot-deep freshwater cave...
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Being gay in Florida has never been easy. Even defiantly tolerant Key West, where artists and writers like Elizabeth...
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Though I’ve lived in Florida my entire life, it wasn’t until I read a Flamingo article in Fall 2020 that I learned...
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A dirt road took us there. When we reached the grove, the Ford hesitated, as if sizing up the chances of a square metal...
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It was June 2005 when I stepped on to a sailboat for the first time. My husband Brian and I were in the British Virgin...
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Seminole Nation is puppy-kicking mad. People stop each other in the street, not to say, “Happy New Year,” but to...
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