Tag: Florida
Vintage Vacations: The Southeast’s most legendary and long-standing attractions
Long before a mouse named Mickey showed up in central Florida, the South was dotted with roadside attractions and family-owned amusements. Rock formations, natural springs, botanical gardens, and menageries of animals were the mainstays of vacation fun.
Turning Tides in Apalachicola
The oysters are vanishing from Apalachicola. No one knows if they’ll come back. You won’t find them on most menus anymore, and oyster boats have all but abandoned the bay. There’s plenty of blame to go around, but that won’t help this charming village on the shores of the Florida Panhandle. As its claim to fame disappears, Apalachicola vows it won’t share the same fate.
Tin Lizzy cofounder to open beachy Chiringa in Alpharetta City Center
A spinoff of Andy McKoski's Florida restaurant Chiringo, Chiringa will have a laid-back beachy vibe and offer fresh seafood, fish sandwiches, salads, and cocktails made with juice squeezed in-house.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa
If you visited Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort and Spa during its first twenty-nine years in business, you likely went for the golf. Before the sixty-five-acre resort turned thirty last year, it served as a sprawling love letter to the sport.
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Martin County, FL
7 ways to unwind in Martin County, Florida
Escape the crush of the city and soothe your mind, body, and soul by trekking south to one of the Sunshine State's hidden gems for wellness.
Paint the Town: St. Petersburg reinvents itself as a new creative capital
"Five years ago, none of this was here,” artist Derek Donnelly says as we wander through the brick-paved alleyway that runs behind the 600 block of Central Avenue in downtown St. Petersburg. He’s not referring to the buildings, some of which date to the early 1900s, but to the arresting murals splashed across their backsides.
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Gulf County
Five reasons to visit Gulf County, Florida
The Panhandle county is off the beaten path, but that's what makes this no-worry, no-hurry piece of paradise worth the drive.
Great lakes of the Southeast
Find your perfect lake, whether you prefer action-packed pursuits or lakeside leisure.
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Amelia Island
Amelia Island: “It’s simply perfect”
Discover the island just south of the Georgia-Florida border through the eyes of Waiting On Martha founder Mandy Kellogg Rye.
Where to Stay: Spotlight on Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
Spa, sand, and serious workouts in Miami Beach.