V.10 Summer 2018 Travel Issue
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Flamingle: Hurricane Heroes
DONALD LEE JR.Chief Conch Key West is one of the most iconic vacation destinations in the world. The island’s geography makes it the perfect spot for snorkeling over coral reefs, but also puts it at unparalleled risk during hurricane season, a reality no one understands better than those in blue. Key West Chief of Police […]
Summer Travel Spotlight: The Florida Keys and Key West
Something special happens the moment you begin the scenic drive down the Overseas Highway into The Florida Keys. The air shifts and your mood lifts when surrounded by the vibrant water, warm sunshine and blue skies. The Florida Keys’ spirit of freedom and adventure envelops you, no matter how many times you make that journey. […]
City Guide: Jacksonville
An explorer’s dream. A songwriter’s muse. A chef’s garden. From its marshy outposts to the banks of the St. Johns River and deep into its urban core, a cultural storm surge has washed over greater Jacksonville. In its wake, a bounty of old and new treasures forged by creative thinkers, tastemakers, designers and entrepreneurs is […]
Just Hatched: Summer 2018 Openings Around The State
North GILBERT’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN & BAR /GILBERT’S HOT CHICKEN, FISH & SHRIMP JACKSONVILLE BEACH An audience favorite during his run as a contestant on season seven of Top Chef, Kenny Gilbert brings decades of culinary expertise to his newest eateries, doubling down with a pair of new beachfront concept establishments. The Southern Kitchen offers a […]
Broward to the Bahamas: Boats and Pre-Party Fare
ISLAND HOPPING To truly appreciate the Bahamas is to explore its myriad quiet harbors, vibrant coral reefs and secluded beaches. But covering the vast territory requires a fast boat designed to cut through shallow waters. These classic vessels offer the perfect ride. –Albury Brothers Boats– These bespoke Bahamian-built craft have become synonymous with the islands. Man-O-War […]
Solar Powered in the Sunshine State
As you drive down state Route 31 through eastern Charlotte County, the Florida of yesterday and the Florida of today blend together: Agricultural plots spill into gated communities interspersed with cattle and industrial spaces. About 15 miles east of Fort Myers, the entrance to Babcock Ranch welcomes visitors with wide boulevards and roadside advertisements adorned […]
Editor’s Note: Summer Loving
We’ve hit double digits! I can’t believe this is Flamingo’s tenth edition. Every issue is the result of an intense creative process, each emerging with its own distinct personality. Around the office we unofficially refer to each volume by what’s on the cover. “The Kelsey,” issue No. 2, one of my favorite covers, features an […]
Things To Do In Florida: The Tide Summer 2018
NORTH PENSACOLA BEACH AIRSHOW PENSACOLAJULY 14 Each July, this iconic event unfolds on the beach at Pensacola, home to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ elite flight demonstration team, the Blue Angels. The celebration caps off Red, White and Blues Week, which begins on July 11 with fireworks and concerts and continues over the course […]
