North Sing Out Loud Festival St. AugustineSept. 21–22 Sing along with abandon—and possibly off-key—in the Nation’s Oldest City with some of the highest-streamed musicians in the United States. Spanning across country, folk, alternative, pop and bluegrass genres, these 12 performers gather for one weekend in the open-air Francis Field to support the Live Wildly Foundation. […]
Take a stroll under brightly colored royal poincianas, wander around acres of ponds filled with water lilies, look out for myriad bird species perching in the trees and immerse yourself in the beauty of thousands of orchids blooming throughout Naples Botanical Garden. This tropical showcase, bursting with vibrant hues from bromeliads and begonias, decorated with […]
In a sleepy Central Florida town, about 45 miles outside of Tampa, lies a 400-foot-deep freshwater cave system—the deepest known in the nation. Every day, 117 million gallons of 74-degree water bubble up from the subterranean aquifer into a limestone basin. This natural spring is also the only place on Earth where certified, real-life mermaids […]
On a heavenly Saturday morning in early March, I entered an odd Florida State Park with a hellish name. Many of Florida’s 175 state parks are located well away from the developed parts of the state, but not Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park. It’s smack dab in the suburbs of Gainesville. To reach the entrance, […]
Makes four to six servings PREPARATION: Season both sides of the scallops with SPG seasoning mix. Sear scallops in a hot pan with butter. Once seared on both sides, add white wine, minced garlic and roasted red peppers. Let sauce reduce slightly and add lemon juice. Plate and top with shredded parmesan cheese and green […]
The Magic City is having a culinary moment. Here’s where to make a reservation.
Nothing says summer vacation like the first sip of salt, citrus and tequila in a made-from-scratch margarita. And now, thanks to North Florida entrepreneur Amy Davis, the refreshing cocktail can go wherever you do with the introduction of Sol Squeeze, her line of good-time, on-the-go cocktail pouches. Made fresh in the Sunshine State, Sol Squeeze […]
In a state surrounded by beautiful beaches, there’s one Gulf Coast enclave that stands out as a refuge for real, authentic Florida. Walk past brightly colored historic cottages, feel a soft Southern breeze drift over Manatee River, spot a pod of dolphins from the Gulf Island Ferry and melt into a postcard-worthy beachside sunset all […]
