The morning sun crests over the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape, a wildlife haven among the prairies and open fields of Central Florida, casting a golden light on a small brown bird taking flight. No bigger than a couple of inches, the mere existence of this little ball of feathers and a beak […]
THORNTON PARK Walkable from the city center, this homey neighborhood is situated around Lake Eola and home to a vast collection of brunch joints. You can’t go wrong with the mimosas and flavorful dishes at The Stubborn Mule or a Philly cheesesteak from Cavo’s Bar & Kitchen, known for some of the best sports bar […]
Quick Florida trivia question: Do you know what east coast town is known as the Sunrise City? If you guessed Fort Pierce, then you probably already know that this quaint village situated on the Treasure Coast has a little bit of everything, making it an ideal weekend destination. Fort Pierce’s origins date back to the Seminole […]
In her new novel “State of Paradise,” author Laura van den Berg suggests that in her native Florida, “the narrative cradle is cracking apart.” As she explains, “It does feel like ground zero for so many of the dynamics that we see playing out nationally, and that’s sort of like cracking open. We are on […]
In the photos that survive of her, Julia Tuttle looks stern and unsmiling, a long dark dress buttoned up to her neck, priestlike, often with the frowning expression of a mother disapproving of a daughter’s suitor. Married to the owner of a foundry in Cleveland, Tuttle may have been destined for the carefree life of […]
Filled with a spontaneous spirit, and in honor of our 24th wedding anniversary, my husband Dale and I packed our bags for a road trip from Tallahassee to South Florida. Yearning to escape the chilly January weather, I craved the warmth of the sun, sand and sea. Though Dale isn’t particularly fond of beach life, […]
The culinary adventure food lovers have been awaiting is just around the corner. Starting Sept. 1, the inaugural Amelia Island Dining Month will showcase a diverse array of gastronomic delights across this vibrant North Florida barrier island, offering diners an irresistible invitation to explore its flourishing food scene. Amelia Island, long celebrated as a coastal […]
Florida State Parks Foundation License Plate Add a splash of adventure to your ride with the “Explore Our State Parks” specialty license plate from the Florida State Parks Foundation. These $33 plates depict a perfect paddle down a Florida waterway surrounded by cypress trees and a few locals, including an alligator, a turtle and a […]
Mom’s Meatballs Serves 4 to 6 PREPARATION: In a large bowl, gently combine all ingredients until fully mixed and roll into two-inch balls. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure all sides brown evenly. Cook meatballs on stovetop in a simmering sauce for at least one hour. Chef Barry Honan’s […]
