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09 Jul 20221. Should you visit Florida during hurricane season ?00:26:19

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As Florida residents, we live through hurricane season every year.   In this episode, we talk about what hurricane season is like, and give you some tips on having a successful Florida trip or vacation regardless of the weather.  

(00:00) Introduction
(01:56) Florida Travel News
(09:07:) Main Topic - Hurricane Season

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03 Aug 20222: Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding in Florida00:44:14

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Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding are two of our favorite activities in Florida.   In this episode, we'll give you some practical advice on how to enjoy more than 100 paddling locations across the state.     

For a list of places to paddle, visit:    www.PaddleFlorida.net

Our #1 recommended place to kayak is Weeki Wachee, an hour's drive north of Tampa:
https://weekiwachee.com/kayak-rentals/plan-your-trip/

As described in this Podcast, our fave spot in the Tampa/Clearwater/St Petersburg area is the Dunedin Causeway between Clearwater and Honeymoon State Park:
https://www.sailhoneymoon.com/

If you're in the Miami area, our favorite spot to paddle is Oleta River State Park:
https://oletariveroutdoors.com/kayaks-canoes/


(00:00) Introduction
(00:39) Florida Travel News
(17:29) Main Topic

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16 Aug 20223: Florida Panhandle : how to enjoy a trip along the Emerald Coast !00:44:48

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We recently had an amazing trip along the coastal and beach areas of the Florida Panhandle.  We went to Cedar Key, St George Island, Panama City Beach, Apalachicola, Fort Walton Beach, Destin Beach, Seaside, Grayton Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Pensacola.   In this episode, we talk about places to visit, restaurants we enjoyed, and we'll recommend different ways and different times of year to enjoy the Panhandle

 Moon Florida Gulf Coast book mentioned in this episode

The author (Josh Kinser) also has an excellent book on the Florida Keys


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30 Aug 20224: Visiting Florida's Space Coast and watching a Rocket Launch !00:31:41

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The Florida Space Coast is one of our favorite places to visit, especially when we get to watch a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center.   In this episode, we offer a bunch of advice about the best way to watch a launch, visit the Kennedy vistor's center, and enjoy the Space Coast.

Useful links from this episode:

www.VisitSpaceCoast.com contains a lot of really useful travel information for your next trip to the SpaceCoast.

www.LaunchPhotography.com  This site is owned by Ben Cooper, a terrific photographer, and has a very comprehensive list of different spots around the Space Coast to watch a rocket launch :   
http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.html

www.KennedySpaceCenter.com is all about the Space Center, visiting, tickets, launches, etc. 

For information on kids summer camp programs at KSC:  
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/camps-and-education

Best local SpaceCoast brewery : https://www.PlayalindaBrewingCompany.com
Their Brix location has a full food menu.   Their downtown Titusville location has a limited food menu, but it's a cool spot and located in an old hardware store.   Check 'em out !

https://www.cocoabeach.com/     Cocoa Beach is one of our favorites on the East Coast.  Be sure to visit their Pier, which is a great spot to grab a cold beverage and watch the surfers!

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13 Sep 20225: Tips and Tricks on cruise vacations from Florida00:49:03

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Florida has several great cruise ports, and we love to go on cruises.  We've been on several cruises, including a Cuba cruise.  In this episode, we'll give advice to cruise newbies on how to choose a cruise, as well as a dozen tips and tricks to help make your cruise vacation more enjoyable and stress free. 

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28 Sep 20226: Saving money on your next trip to Florida00:41:09

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Vacations can be expensive !   As frequent Florida travelers, we've learned a thing or two about saving money in Florida, and in this episode we'll share some of our best tips with you.

Links from this episode :

If you're flying Spirit or Frontier and want to avoid their fee for a carry on bag, get this "personal item" roller bag that qualifies as a personal item and not a carry on bag:
https://amzn.to/3CyECvq
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Tampa Citipass (discount card):   https://www.citypass.com/tampa

Oktoberfest Calendar :
https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-festivals/florida-oktoberfests-calendar/

Date Night Guide Free Orlando : https://orlandodatenightguide.com/75-free-things-to-do-in-orlando/

Date Night Guide Free Tampa:  https://tampabaydatenightguide.com/free-things-to-do-in-tampa-bay/

Baby rental gear for trips:  https://www.BabyQuip.com

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11 Oct 20227: How you can move to Florida !00:36:29

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1300 people move to Florida every day !   Are you next ?   A lot of us vacation in Florida, and eventually decide to move here.   In this episode, we'll talk about the "why's and how's" of moving to Florida, and our story of moving to Tampa in 2017.    

Tampa Bay Times page for volunteering and donations for Hurricane Ian relief:  https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/09/29/where-donate-or-volunteer-help-hurricane-ian-victims/

Online passport renewal link with the US Department of State:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html


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25 Oct 20228. Explore Tampa Bay in 1 Day !00:32:53

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We live in the Tampa area, and are fortunate to have friends and family visit us regularly.   We enjoy taking them on a 1 day tour of the best of the Tampa Bay region, which includes Ybor City, Sparkman Wharf, downtown Saint Petersburg, and a tour of the entire beach region from the southern tip of St Pete Beach all the way to Clearwater Beach, ending in a spectacular Gulf Coast sunset.   In this episode we'll explain how you can also go on this 1 day "sampler" of the Tampa Bay region.  Enjoy!

Amazon affiliate link to the DeLorme Atlas & Gazette 

Sparkman Wharf:  https://sparkmanwharf.com/

Ybor City :  https://yborcityonline.com/

Our favorite cigar shop in Ybor City :  https://tabanerocigars.com/

Pass A Grille:  https://www.visitpassagrille.com/

Best Maryland Crab Cakes, beachfront in Pass A Grille :  https://thebrassmonkey.net/

Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach : https://palmpavilion.com/

Pier60 at Clearwater Beach :
https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/pier-60-clearwater-beach/139755

Joe's Stone Crabs in Miami Beach: https://joesstonecrab.com/

Joe's Stone Crab Claws copycat mustard sauce  recipe: https://www.food.com/recipe/joes-stone-crab-mustard-sauce-132230


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08 Nov 20229: Locals Guide : how to enjoy the best of Tampa !00:41:02

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We live in Tampa and love it !   Since we moved here in 2017, we've enjoyed many of the things to do around our area.   In this episode, we'll share with you our "Bakers Dozen" of the best 13 things to do in Tampa.   Enjoy !

Links :

Tampa Citipass:   https://www.citypass.com/tampa

Free Veterans & Military Tickets for Kennedy Space Center Visitors (through Nov 11th)  https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2022/november/2022-veterans-day-offer

Free Veterans & Military National Park Passes: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=94360E2D-B5FC-1C09-B5E519F6070B9106

Straz Center for the Performing Arts:  https://www.strazcenter.org/

Florida Aquarium :  https://www.flaquarium.org/

Armature Works : https://www.armatureworks.com

Sparkman Wharf: https://sparkmanwharf.com/

Tampa Riverwalk: https://thetampariverwalk.com/

Busch Gardens: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/

ZooTampa : https://zootampa.org/

Seminole Hard Rock Casino:  https://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/

Biking the Courtney Campbell Causeway:  https://www.traillink.com/trail/courtney-campbell-trail/

Sharkey's E-bike rentals on Courtney Campbell Causeway:  https://whatsuppaddlesports.com/

Clearwater Marine Aquarium: https://www.cmaquarium.org/

Ybor City:  https://yborcityonline.com/

Honeymoon State Park:  https://www.floridastateparks.org/honeymoonisland

Clearwater Beach:  https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/clearwater



 


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22 Nov 202210. Northeast Florida coast and beaches trip : how to enjoy this less traveled part of Florida !00:37:58

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We recently spent several days exploring the Northeast coast of Florida between Titusville and Amelia Island, including St Augustine, New Smyrna Beach, and Ponte Vedra.    In this episode, we'll talk about where we stayed, dined, and explored.   Enjoy!

Link to our YouTube video of Playalinda Beach on the Canaveral Seashore : https://youtu.be/_73-VgL6ItQ

Places we stayed on this trip:
Wayward Travelers Inn (near Titusville and Kennedy Space Center):  https://www.thewaywardtravelersinn.com/

Riverview Inn and Spa, New Smyrna Beach
https://www.riverviewhotel.com/

Casa De Solana, St Augustine
https://www.casadesolana.com

Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra
Sawgrass Marriott

Restaurants:

Pier 220, Titusville
https://www.pier220.com/

Riverview Grille, New Smyrna Beach
Riverview Grill

Burlingame, Fernandina Beach (Amelia Island)
https://burlingamerestaurant.com/

Caribbean Jack's, Daytona Beach
https://www.caribbeanjacks.com/

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06 Dec 202211. How to have a great Florida beach day !00:50:24

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The #1 attraction in Florida is our incredible 825 miles of beaches throughout the state.   In this episode, we'll talk about how you can pick the right beach, the right time of year, and what to bring to the beach so you can have your best possible beach day here in Florida. 

Link to our YouTube video of Playalinda Beach on the Canaveral Seashore : https://youtu.be/_73-VgL6ItQ

Link to our YouTube video of Johnson Beach at Gulf Islands Seashore:
https://youtu.be/MuDjaNIl1_A

Amazon affiliate links to beach gear mentioned in this episode.   Using these links helps support our channel.  Thanks for using them !

SportBrella Sun & Rain Canopy

Popchose Beach Blanket

Oileus Beach Tent

Beach Wind Screen


Tampa Airport Flamingo naming contest:  www.NameTheFlamingo.com

Free Discover Florida Channel :   https://www.discoverfloridachannel.com/apps/member/login

AAA article on 5 Less Crowded beaches :  https://www.aaa.com/tripcanvas/article/TT572096/5-Less-Crowded-Beaches-in-Florida

US News & World Report Article on 15 Best Beaches in Florida :  https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-florida-beaches/

Kenny Chesney Flora Bama video on Youtube :  https://youtu.be/kqzM7bP6aRY

Website for the FloraBama bar:  https://www.florabama.com/
FloraBama info on the Mullet Toss :  https://www.florabama.com/mullet-toss

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20 Dec 202212. How to enjoy the Holiday season in Florida00:33:36

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Florida is a great place to visit during the Holiday Season from Thanksgiving to New Years Day!   In this episode we'll talk about the weather during that season, and give you some suggestions about the various light shows and other events around the state.   We'll talk about outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, and seeing the Trans Siberian Orchestra in concert !

Amazon Affiliate Link to new version of "Florida Gulf Coast" travel book

Tampa’s Cigar Heritage Festival in Ybor City:  https://cigarheritagefestival.com/

FWC RedTide link :  https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/

Clearwater  St Pete Beach status :  www.BeachesUpdate.com 

TSA Precheck :  https://www.tsa.gov/precheck

Ordering national park passes :  https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes

Enchant Christmas : https://enchantchristmas.com/

Edison Ford Winter Estates  : https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/47th-annual-holiday-nights-celebration/

St Augustine Night of Lights:   https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/nights-lights

Jacksonville's Dazzling Nights Light show:  https://www.dazzlingjax.com/

Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade:  https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/holiday-lighted-boat-parade.html

Pensacola Winterfest:  https://pensacolawinterfest.org/

Amelia Island Dickens on Centre: https://www.ameliaisland.com/landing-pages/Dickens-on-Centre

Mount Dora Holiday Events:  https://www.mountdorabuzz.com/holidayevents.html

Tampa's Snow Tubing Hill, Snowcat Ridge:   https://snowcatridge.com/

Trans Siberian Orchestra tour promo on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiOS8CHXFBY

Our favorite Trans Siberian Orchestra Album on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJXQYx7j_3I




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03 Jan 202313. How to plan a successful trip to Florida00:33:08

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Trip planning is key to a successful trip !   Whether you like travel planning, or would rather have someone else do it for you, we've got some tips and tricks in this episode for you to have a successful travel plan for your next visit to Florida !

 Moon Florida Gulf Coast book

The author (Josh Kinser) also has an excellent book on the Florida Keys

Amazon link to Lonely Planet Florida Book

Virgin Voyages Cruise Line :  https://www.virginvoyages.com/

TECO Manatee Viewing Center (Tampa) :  https://www.tampaelectric.com/company/mvc/

Crystal River, the Manatee Capital of the World:
https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/blog/manatee-guide/

Pay by Phone:  https://www.paybyphone.com/
Park Mobile: https://parkmobile.io/
Spot Hero:  https://spothero.com

South Beach Food & Wine Festival: https://sobewff.org/

Gasparilla Pirate Festival :  https://main.gasparillapiratefest.com/

Gasparilla Knight Parade, Ybor City Tampa:  https://krewesantyago.org/knight-parade-information/

IndyCar Gran Prix of St Petersburg:  https://www.gpstpete.com/

TripAdvisor "Reco" Trip Planning :  https://www.helloreco.com/

Disney Blogs with 3rd party planners:
https://www.MouseHacking.com
https://www.Disneytouristblog.com

VisitFlorida free online and print travel guides:
https://www.VisitFlorida.com


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17 Jan 202314: How to do a Florida Road Trip00:30:56

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There's a lot to see and do in Florida, and road tripping is one of them.  It's our favorite way to travel around the state, and in this episode we'll share tips and tricks on how to maximize your Florida road trip.  We'll also talk about enjoying professional baseball's Spring Training "Grapefruit League", as well as the professional golf Florida Swing of the PGA Tour !


 Moon Florida Gulf Coast book

The author (Josh Kinser) also has an excellent book on the Florida Keys

Amazon link to Lonely Planet Florida Book

Public Television show "Florida Road Tripping" : https://www.floridaroadtrip.org/ 

Pro Baseball Spring Training Grapefruit League:  https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/
Grapefruit League digital and printed guide :   https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/free-guide/

PGA Tour Professional Golf Florida Swing :   
https://thehondaclassic.com/
https://arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/
https://www.theplayers.com/
https://valsparchampionship.com/

Costco Travel portal :  https://www.costcotravel.com/

Audi car rentals at Audi dealers:  https://www.audiondemand.com/

Turo private car rentals :  https://turo.com/

Road Tripping website and app:   
https://roadtrippers.com/plus?via=floridatravelfanatics 
if you sign up for RoadTripping Plus, save $5 by using discount code BTR5QTP
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01 Feb 202315: How to enjoy Bike Riding in Florida00:20:14

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Florida is packed with places to enjoy bike riding year round !   In this episode, we'll talk about all the bike trails, beach rides, mountain biking and many other places to ride, as well as share with your our favorite rides that we've done.

Our YouTube video on riding the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail :   https://youtu.be/DqRnsjTfQzI

If you're enjoying our podcast, we'd appreciate your support !   You can sign up for as little as a $3 per month by going here:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1933783/support

Conde Nast magazine ranks the Four Seasons at the Surf Club in Surfside as the number 1 hotel in Florida :  https://press.fourseasons.com/surfside/hotel-news/2022/best-hotel-in-florida/

Tampa Bay Times newspaper article on the biggest cruise ship in the world, docked at Port Canaveral : https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2023/01/03/what-its-like-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-wonder-seas/

RV Lifestyle blog article on 3500 new RV sites coming in Florida !  https://rvlifestyle.com/new-rv-sites-in-florida/

2 sources for renting RVs :    RVshare  and Outdoorsy

Miami Open Tennis Tournament: https://www.miamiopen.com/

Daytona 500 : https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/events/daytona-500/

Homestead Miami Speedway :  https://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com

List of bike trails in Florida :  www.traillink.com

Visit Florida.com page for bike riding :  https://www.visitflorida.com/things-to-do/outdoors-and-adventure/trails/

Mountain Bike Parks:    Alafia    Santos  Markham Park

Miami Beach Boardwalk :  https://www.miamibeachboardwalk.com/

Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail :  https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/outdoors-nature-biking-florida-keys-overseas-heritage-trail/

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14 Feb 202316. How to enjoy Fishing in Florida00:32:01

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Florida is one of the top fishing destinations in the world !   In this episode, we'll talk about how enjoy inshore and offshore charter fishing, party boats, surf fishing, fresh water inland fishing, spear fishing, as well as catching scallops and spiny lobsters. 

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Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Busch Gardens:  https://www.tampabaykidstriathlon.com/race-information

Tortuga Music Festival :  https://tortugamusicfestival.com/

Welcome to Rockville Festival :  https://welcometorockville.com/

Ultra Music Festival Miami:  https://ultramusicfestival.com/

Florida Strawberry Festival :  https://flstrawberryfestival.com/

Reggae Rise Up Festival : https://reggaeriseup.com/

Innings Festival :  https://www.inningsfestival.com/

Tampa Bay Blues Festival :  https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/

Seabreeze Jazz Festival :  https://www.seabreezejazzfestival.com/

Sunfest Music Festival :  https://www.sunfest.com/

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival concert series :  https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/food-and-wine-festival/concerts/

Disney EPCOT concerts:    https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/great-music-is-in-bloom-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2023-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/

FishingBooker.com to book charters :  https://fishingbooker.com/

Seakeeper Gyro Boat Stabilizer list of charter boats :  https://www.seakeeper.com/faqs/choose-your-charter/

Captain Lukas' Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters:  https://cocoabeachsurffishingcharters.com/

Lake Okeechobee fishing charters:  https://lakeokeechobeebassfishing.com/

Bugfest spiny lobster festival : https://www.discoverlbts.com/bugfest/

FishingBooker.com blog article on spearfishing: https://fishingbooker.com/blog/spearfishing-florida/




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28 Feb 202317. Off the Beaten Path : the Florida travel you've never heard about00:38:54
14 Mar 202318. Saint Augustine : how to enjoy this ancient Florida city00:29:07

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Saint Augustine is the oldest city in America, founded in 1565.    The history and Spanish architecture make this one of our "must do" trips in Florida.   In this episode, we'll talk about our own recent trip to St Augustine and we'll give you tips and tricks on the best way to enjoy the sights, activities, food, and drink in this amazing city.   

Our Links  :
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Episode Links:
Guide to Florida Blueberry picking and Festivals

Resort Fee Checker website

Miami New Times Independent Digital Newspaper
Broward Palm Beach New Times Independent Digital Newspaper

CNN article on Apple Airtags
Tile Airtags

Apple app store link to Visit Saint Augustine app

Google Play store link to Visit Saint Augustine app

https://www.citystaug.com/693/Our-History

https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-st-augustine-florida

Historic Florida Coast Website info for St Augustine Beach

Henry Flagler hotel tour at Flagler College

Historic Fort Castillo De San Marcos

https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/2-day-itinerary

Nights of Lights Holiday Light Display

Casa De Solana 250 year old Bed and Breakfast

St Augustine Fish Camp Restaurant

San Sebastian Winery 

San Sebastian Winery Live Music Calendar

St Augustine Distillery

City Gate Spirits distillery

Old Coast Ales brewery
Ancient City Brewing
Dog Rose Brewing
Bog Brewing Company

Whetstone Chocolate Tasting and Tour

Black Raven Adventures Pirate ship tours

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28 Mar 202319: Local's Guide to having fun in St Petersburg !00:32:32
11 Apr 202320: How to enjoy golf in Florida, even if you're not a golfer!00:38:30
26 Apr 202321: Off the Beaten Path Part 2 : The Florida travel you've never heard about00:38:18
10 May 202322: How to enjoy Florida's springs !00:41:10

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The freshwater springs in Florida create some of the best recreational opportunities in the state, including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and camping.    Never heard about Florida's springs ?   In this episode, we talk about the geology, history, and appeal of the springs.   We'll also talk about several springs including Rainbow Springs, Weeki Watchi, Manatee Springs, Ponce De Leon Springs, and Salt Springs (among others).   

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www.FlightRights.gov

https://michelinmedia.com/

Visit Florida Guide
Order City Guides

VisitFlorida.com Guide to Florida springs
MouseEars.Tv list of 30 best springs in Florida


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23 May 202323: How to enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in Florida !00:45:00
06 Jun 202324: How to enjoy Florida's National Parks00:44:50
21 Jun 202325: How to enjoy Florida's breweries, wineries, and distilleries00:33:58
04 Jul 202326: Famous Movies and TV shows filmed in Florida00:33:00
18 Jul 202327: How to enjoy Florida's islands !00:30:10

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When you think about Florida, the term "islands" doesn't usually come to mind.   But Florida has islands throughout the state, from the barrier islands along the coastline, to the Florida Keys, to remote islands like Cedar Key and St George Island.   In this episode, we'll talk about how you can enjoy islands throughout the state in your next Florida trip or vacation.   

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Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise

US Department of State website for passports

Trips To Discover list of 15 best Florida beachfront restaurants

Caddy's Treasure Island

Palm Pavilion Beachfront Restaurant, Clearwater

Kyle G's Prime Seafood and Steaks, Jensen Beach

S3 Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale

Lona Concina Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale

Marker 88 Restaurant, Islamorada

Whale Harbour Seafood Buffet, Islamorada

https://navalaviationmuseum.org/tickets/

https://navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels/

Travel + Leisure Guide to best 10 Islands in Florida

VisitFlorida.com guide to Key West

VisitFlorida.com  guide to Palm Beach 

VisitFlorida.com guide to Anna Maria Island

VisitFlorida.com romantic guide to Little Palm Island

Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce link to what's open after Hurricane Ian

Peanut Island, Palm Beach County

St George Island

VisitFlorida.com guide to Key Biscayne

VisitFlorida.com guide to Cedar Key

Islands.com guide to Little Gasparilla Island

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01 Aug 202328: How to enjoy Florida's wildlife : Zoos, Aquariums and Natural Habitats00:38:36
15 Aug 202329: How to enjoy Florida's State Parks part 100:42:21
29 Aug 202330: How to enjoy Florida's State Parks part 200:42:01
12 Sep 202331: How to enjoy Florida's State Parks part 300:26:44
26 Sep 202332: How to enjoy Florida's State Parks part 400:39:21
10 Oct 202333: How to enjoy Florida's State Parks part 500:36:47
24 Oct 202334: How to enjoy a romantic weekend getaway in Florida00:55:06

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Florida is a great place for a romantic weekend getaway !   In this episode we'll give you some ideas for different activities and places to go to have a memorable weekend with someone special.   From downtown Pensacola to St Augustine to South Beach ! 

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Our Pensacola Beach Walk video on YouTube

Fort Lauderdale Boat Show

Riverview Hotel and Spa, New Smyrna Beach

The Grill at Riverview restaurant

Portofino Island Resort, Pensacola

(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Florida Travel News
(09:07) Florida Travel Tips
(16:30) Main Topic

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07 Nov 202335: How to plan a family vacation to Florida !00:35:21

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Florida is a great place for a family vacation !    In this episode, we'll give you some advice and ideas on how to plan and enjoy a Florida vacation with your family.    We're including suggestions on how to teach your children to learn to travel well !   We're grateful that our parents taught us to travel and to enjoy it,  and we hope you'll do the same for your children.
 
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Amazon links to best Florida Travel Books (affiliate links provide us a small commission to support our channel.  Thanks!)

Moon Miami and the Keys
Florida Gulf Coast (Josh Kinser) - one of our favorites
Florida Day Trips
Fodor's Florida Guide

https://www.cntraveler.com/story/tsa-liquid-rule-full-size-allowed-in-carry-ons

https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-rachel-sandwich/

http://www.friendstheexperience.com/Miami  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oueTsxYjeBo

https://www.miamiartweek.org/

Download free printable maps for the trip from popular websites such as www.tripsavvy.com and www.travelmamas.com and www.weareteachers.com

https://familieslovetravel.com/family-resorts-florida/

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/camps-and-education/camp-kennedy-space-center

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23 Nov 202336: Fifty unique Florida vacation activities that you've probably never heard of !00:47:05
05 Dec 202337: How to eat well on your next Florida trip !00:27:34

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Eating well on vacation or trip to Florida doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.   In this we'll talk about eating on a budget, how to shop for groceries and alcohol in Florida, how to cook in your hotel or rental home, how to find good local restaurants (including our favorites!) and all the way up to Florida's Michelin Guide !   We'll also recommend Florida specific foods such as grouper, stone crab claws, Gulf ship and oysters, Key Lime pie, and gator nuggets.   

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St Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” 

"Night of Lights" Free Shuttle

Kennedy Space Center Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Sunday Dec 10th

New Kennedy Under the Stars event February 2nd

South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2024

Gasparilla Pirate Fest :  https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/gasparilla-season/gasparilla-pirate-fest/

Tampa's Pirate Fashion store

 https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-get-free-breakfast-at-these-8-major-hotels


Florida Michelin Guide


Rusty Bellies Seafood Restaurant Tarpon Springs:   https://www.rustybellies.com


4 Rivers Smokehouse:  https://www.4rsmokehouse.com/


Station House BBQ Tampa:   https://www.stationhousebbq.com/

Bern's Steakhouse Tampa

Charley's Steak House (Tampa, Orlando, Kissimmee)

Miami Spice Restaurant Months

Forbes Magazine award winning restaurants in Miami

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(00:45) Florida Travel News
(04:30) Florida Travel Tips
(9:23) Main Topic - How to eat well on your next Florida trip ! 

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21 Dec 202338 : The 12 Months of Florida : The Best Things to Do All Year Long!00:39:02

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If you're planning a trip to Florida and wondering about the weather and what time of year to visit and what activities you can enjoy, this episode is for you.     We'll offer advice and suggestions on how to enjoy the weather and many Florida activities  ALL 12 months of the year. 

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New "Royal" ship, Icon of the Seas :  https://www.royalcaribbean.com/icon-of-the-seas

Surfing Santas :   https://surfingsantas.org/

Spring Training games Grapefruit League

Everglades Seafood Festival

St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Tampa Florida RV Supershow

Central Florida Highland Scottish Games

St Augustine Night of Lights

Daytona 500

Gran Prix of St Petersburg

Everglades Seafood Festival

Mt Dora Arts Festival

South Florida Garlic Festival

Florida State Fair

Pensacola Mardi Gras

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Daytona Night Sky Festival

Swamp Cabbage Festival

Orlando Lunar New Year Festival

Florida Craft Brew Wingfest

Tortuga Music Festival

Flora Bama Mullet Toss

Springing The Blues Music Festival, Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

SunFest, West Palm Bach

Key West Songwriters Festival

Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival

Vero Beach Burgers and Brews Festival

(at the limit of what we can add to the episode notes!)


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(01:06) Florida Travel News
(05:32) Florida Travel Tips
(10:46) The 12 months of Florida :  T

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04 Jan 202439: How to enjoy Florida's Manatees!00:23:41

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Seeing manatees in Florida is a unique experience that everyone should do in their lifetime!   To see these large but docile and curious creators lumbering through the water is a special treat.    In this episode we'll talk about the different ways to see them, when and where to see them, and even a way to see some during the summer months.  We'll also talk about some of the experiences we've had with them, including kayaking over juvenile manatees at Crystal River, watching them from the boardwalk at Three Sisters Spring, and seeing them along with Spotted Eagle Rays at the Teco Manatee Viewing Center in Tampa.   

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National Naval Aviation Museum

Sign up for Brightline train special deals

Manatee photographer Carol Grant's website

VisitFlorida.com's Where and How to see Manatees

Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River

Blue Springs State Park

Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center

Lee County Manatee Park, Fort Myers

Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

VisitFlorida.com list of manatee outfitters

VisitFlorida.com list of manatee webcams

Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Manatee Habitat

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(00:30) Florida Travel News
(05:58) Florida Travel Tips
(10:45) The 12 months of Florida :  The Best Things to Do All Year Long

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19 Jan 202440: How to enjoy hiking in Florida !00:23:38

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When you think of places to hike, Florida is probably the last place you'd think of.  However, Florida has hundreds of excellent places to hike, including the 1,400 mile Florida Trail !  In this episode we'll talk about the Trail and other great places to hike in Florida, as well as recommend some websites, apps, and books to help you find a Florida hike that's perfect for you.   

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Icon of the Seas YouTube videos :

Initial arrival into Port Miami (day time) 

First departure from Miami (night time)

KSC Space Camp for kids 7-16

Easter Sunday service at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens' "Festival of Chocolate"

www.FloridaHikes.com

www.AllTrails.com

Amazon affiliate link to "50 Hikes in Central Florida"

VisitFlorida.com Beach Hikes

Bonus Florida Trail video not mentioned in the episode !!

USDA Forest Service guide for the Florida Trail

(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(04:20) Florida Travel Tips
(07:17) Main Topic : Hiking in Florida

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01 Feb 202441: How to enjoy concerts and live music in Florida !00:25:38

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Florida is full of great live music, whether it's a big concert at a stadium from a world famous band like the Rolling Stones, a small and intimate jazz club in Miami Beach, or the Key West Song Writer's Festival.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy concerts and live music during your next trip to Florida.  We'll tell you how to find bands you want to hear, or just a local venue for a night of live music from a local band you've probably never heard of. 

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Tampa Airport Newsletter

Miami New Times newspaper "Miami Pizza Week"

Subscribe to Miami New Times independent newspaper (we love it!)

www.BandsInTown.com

Ruth Eckherd Hall

The Mahaffey Theater, downtown St Petersburg

The Trans Siberian Orchestra

iThink West Palm Beach Amphitheater

House of Blues Orlando

The Crowbar, Ybor City in Tampa

Jannus Live, downtown St Petersburg

Hard Rock Casino Tampa Event Center

Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Event Center

VisitFlorida.com Beach Front concert venues

Miami's Hottest Live Music Venues

VisitJacksonville.com Live Music

Key West Songwriter's Festival

(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Florida Travel News
(05:52) Florida Travel Tips
(09:11) Main Topic : How to enjoy concerts and live music in Florida!

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18 Feb 202442 : How to enjoy aviation museums and air shows in Florida !00:26:50
27 Feb 202443: How to enjoy Florida seafood!00:41:17

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Given that Florida is a peninsula surrounded by saltwater, it's no suprise that it's one of the best places in the world to get fresh seafood.   In this episode we'll talk about how to enjoy Florida  oysters, blue crabs, stone crab claws, spiny lobster, and fish throughout the state.   Whether you're trying to catch it yourself, find a local seafood market, or look for a great local seafood restaurant, we'll cover it all.    Chef Heather will offer advice on how to cook it yourself !

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Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Miami Open Tennis Tournament

www.DiscoverFloridaChannel.com

Discover Florida "How to Do Florida" on YouTube

Our Episode #16, "How to enjoy fishing in Florida"

 
Ybor City Deviled Crab recipe

(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(03:00) Florida Travel Tips
(07:54) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida Seafood



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14 Mar 202444: Planes, Trains and NOT Automobiles: How to enjoy Florida without driving !00:28:27

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Roadtripping in Florida can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just don't want to drive when you're traveling !    In this episode we'll talk about ways to get around in Florida that don't involve driving, which includes a regional Florida airline, train travel, ferries, and water taxis.   

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Episode Links:

PGA Tour's Players Championship
MLB's Grapefruit League Spring Training Baseball games
Orlando Weekly
Tampa Bay Airfest at MacDill Air Force Base
Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium Tampa with Grace Family Church
Our episode 14 on How to Road Trip in Florida
Brightline Trains
Florida Amtrak rail travel
Amtrak Auto Train
Key West Express ferries
Pensacola Bay City Ferry Blue Angels practices
Tampa to St Pete Cross Bay Ferry

(00:00) Introduction
(04:43) Florida Travel News
(08:59) Florida Travel Tips
(16:38) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida without driving

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27 Mar 202445: How to enjoy Florida's "Off the Beaten Path" Beaches! Part 100:38:36
09 Apr 202446: How to enjoy Florida's "Off the Beaten Path" Beaches ! Part 200:33:51

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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In the second episode of this series we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer.   From Seaside Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that many of you have never heard of.   This is part 2 of a 3 part series !

Cigar City Brewery Taproom Tampa

James Beard Awards

Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat in Stuart

Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon

Space Coast Burger Battle

North Beach Park, Amelia Island

Boneyard Beach

Velano Beach

Cocoa Beach

Ron Jon Surf Shop Cocoa Beach

Vero Beach

Juno Beach

Loggerhead Marinelife Center

Delray Beach

Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach

TigerTail Beach

Yoga on the Beach, Key West

Fort Desoto Park Beach

Sand Key Park

Fort Island Beach State Park

Cape San Blas

Mexico Beach

Rosemary Beach

Grayton Beach

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27 Apr 202447: How to enjoy Jacksonville Beach interview with Alban Brooke from BuzzSprout !00:58:42

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In our first official interview podcast episode, we are thrilled that we've been able to interview Jacksonville Beach local Alban Brooke, who just happens to be the head of marketing for Buzzsprout, our podcast hosting company.   Alban loves living in Jax Beach, and he's always willing to talk about why he loves it and share tips and suggestions for people who may want to visit there.   Whether you're a golfer coming to play the awesome courses, or an avid traveller looking for a Florida trip that's a little more "off the beaten path", this trip is for you.    As Heather always says, "travel like a local" !   

Watch the video podcast version of this interview on YouTube

Alban's suggestions from this episode :  

Beaches

  • Mayport: "Industrially raw, with a strong naval and fishing presence."
  • Atlantic Beach: "Tranquil and suburban, occasionally veering into the mundane."
  • Neptune Beach: "Small-town charm meets trendy up-and-coming energy."
  • Jax Beach: "Vibrant social scene with a mix of bars, festivals, and surf culture."
  • Ponte Vedra: "Affluent and exclusive, focused on luxury and status."

Where to stay

  • Ponte Vedra Inn ($550/night)
    • Pool, gym
    • Restaurants on the ocean
    • Ocean Course
    • Lagoon Course
  • One Ocean ($200/night)
  • Palms ($215/night)

Things to do

  • Beaches: Surf, swim, sunbathe, beach cruise
  • Intercostal: fish, kayak, small hikes,
  • Explore: Hanna Park up in Mayport, beach access, pond, trails
  • Shop: shop in Atlantic Beach Town Center
  • Golf: TPC Sawgrass, Jax Beach, get onto private course

Restaurants & bars

  • Lunch
    • Hanger Bay - Hellfire Ramen, fried chicken, Saporro beer
    • Angies Subs/Angies Grom - Peruvian Sub with knick nack, toasted on white, fries with ranch, sweeeet tea
    • Bearded Pig - Brisket, beans
  • Casual Dinner
    • Valley Smoke - Brisket and bourbon
    • Taco Lu - Banging shrimp, carne royal, and Deer & Beer (Dos X Amber)
  • Nice dinner
    • O-Ku
    • North Beach Fish Camp - Blackened Catch with Grits, Collards & Tasso Ham Gravy
      • Seafood should be fresh caught from Mayport that day
    • Dwights - Sea Bass, ravioli, glass of wine
  • Bars
    • Lemon Bar - Lime gatorade
    • Casa Marina rooftop - mixed drink
      • skipping Margarittaville and Surfer
    • Mangos
  • After the bars - Biggies Pizza

Over the ditch

  • Jax Zoo
  • Jaguars game
  • Jumbo Shrimp
  • Jax Theater
  • Towncenter to shop

Alban Brooke

Head of Marketing, Buzzsprout

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10 May 202448: How to enjoy Disney World interview with Lou Mongello and his WDW Radio podcast00:54:26

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In this episode we interview Walt Disney World expert, Lou Mongello.   Lou is a legend in the world of travel podcasting, with his WDW Radio podcast that started in 2005 !   Lou has been going to the parks since they opened in 1971, and lives in Orlando and is very passionate about all things Disney.   In this episode, talks about the magic of the Disney experience, why he still enjoys it so much, and gives great tips to both Disney newbies and Disney experts.    A published author, keynote speaker and business coach, Lou truly enjoys what he does and it  shows!   We greatly enjoyed doing this interview, and we know you'll enjoy listening to it.   

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Lou's WDW Radio Website
Lou's Instagram
WDW Radio YouTube Channel
Lou's YouTube Channel (coaching, speaking, Momentum Group, etc)
Lou's TwitterX

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(02:04) Florida Travel News
(13:33) Florida Travel Tips
(16:13) Main Topic : How to enjoy Walt Disney World interview with Lou Mongello and his WDW Radio podcast

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31 May 202449: How to enjoy Florida's "Off the Beaten Path" Beaches ! Part 300:21:27

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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In the third and final episode of this series, and we'll talk more about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals often prefer.   From Jacksonville Beach all the way around the state to Dog Island, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches and beach towns that many of you have never heard of.   

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Florida Avenue Brewing, Tampa

NOAA's website for hurricane forecasts

1st Annual Jacksonville Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival on June 15th (2024)

Gale Force Twins YouTube Channel

(00:00) Introduction
(03:25) Florida Travel News
(06:52) Florida Travel Tips
(12:04) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches

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19 Jun 202450 : How to enjoy the 4th of July Holiday in Florida !00:31:27
01 Jul 202451: Borderline Adventures: How to Enjoy Easy Trips Just Outside Florida!00:24:56

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Florida is a great place to travel to, but it's also a great place to travel FROM.  In this episode we'll talk about quick trips just outside Florida, from Caribbean cruises to the Bahamas, driving to New Orleans from the Panhandle, or even a trip  to Cuba.   

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Links from this podcast episode:

4th of July celebration at St Pete Pier
4th of July Fort Lauderdale Pub Crawl
Tampa Airport Photography Awards Exhibit

(00:00) Introduction
(05:16) Florida Travel News
(08:48) Florida Travel Tips
(11:27) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches

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05 Aug 202452: How to enjoy Venice Beach Florida !00:26:46

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Venice Beach, Florida is a sister city to Venice, Italy and it shows.  It's a beautiful place with a quaint downtown area, a stunning beach, great restaurants, and plenty of fun things to do.   In this episode we'll talk about the area and suggest some fun things to do regardless of the time of year.    From The Bean Depot to Clyde Butcher's photo studio, you'll find something in this episode that'll interest you.   We also talk about going through Tropical Storm Debby, the new Rays baseball stadium, and how to enjoy Miami Spice restaurant months.

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Links from this podcast episode:
Denis Phillips (local Tampa Bay weatherman) Facebook Page 

MLB's information on the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

Miami Spice Restaurant Months information

newspaper article:  new Mote Aquarium in Sarasota

Downtown Venice Florida

Visit Florida page on Things to do in Venice

Clyde Butcher's Photo Studio (free!)

Fins at Sharky's restaurant on the beach

Facebook page for The Bean Depot Cafe & Museum

(00:00) Introduction
(04:12) Florida Travel News
(10:47) Florida Travel Tips
(16:03) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Venice Beach Florida


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02 Sep 202453: How to enjoy the "OTHER" Miami Beach00:34:38
09 Oct 202454 : How to enjoy professional and college sports in Florida !00:33:12

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Sporting events are very popular in Florida, whether it's professional or college sports.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy Florida sporting events including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and auto racing.    No matter what time of year you're in Florida, there's always a sporting event to attend. 

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Denis Phillips Facebook weather reports
Playlinda Brewing Company
Dixie Crossroad Seafood Restaurant
Miami Carnival
Florida Rambler blog post with Oktoberfest calendar
Daytona 500 info
Gran Prix of St Petersburg

(00:00) Introduction and hurricane update
(13:17) Florida Travel News
(13:40) Florida Travel Tips
(15:31) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida

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16 Oct 202455 : Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton : our experiences, the aftermath, and lessons learned.00:26:12

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In this special "double hurricane" episode, we'll talk in depth about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida within 13 days of each other.    We live fairly close to the Gulf of Mexico and experienced it first hand.   We didn't spend much time editing this episode because we wanted you to hear it within just a few days after Milton and hear our experience and perspective.   This episode was recorded just 6 days after Milton, which gave us time to see the aftermath first hand.   As we recorded this episode, there are still flooded roads and homes, thousands without power, and life is just starting to go back to normal here on the affected areas of Florida.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to all people affected by these storms, including people in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and especially western North Carolina.   

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26 Nov 202456 : How to Enjoy a Long Weekend Trip in the Florida Keys, Part 100:38:23

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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this first episode, we'll talk about the 8 hour drive from Tampa to Key West, including lunch in Key Largo.   We hope we can give you some tips and ideas for your own Keys trip !! 

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PayByPhone parking app
ParkMobile parking app

Key Largo Fisheries Market Cafe and Marina
AirBnb for 1019 Varela Street in Old Town (amazing!)
Oasis Restaurant
First Flight Restaurant
Faustos Grocery Store
Frenchies Cafe
Hemingway Home & Museum

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17 Dec 202457: How to Enjoy a Long Weekend Trip to the Florida Keys, Part 200:37:11

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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this second of two episodes, we'll talk about the trip back from Key West and and overnight stay in Islamorada, as well as a fun stop we made in the Everglades on our way back to our home in Tampa.

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Mel's Hot Dog Restaurant near Busch Gardens Tampa

Tampa Citipass (great price on 5 major attractions in Tampa)

Local Miami news story about the new Publix with boat dock in Hollywood Beach

VisitFlorida.com article about Holiday Boat Parades in Florida

FloridaRambler.com comprehensive list of Holiday Boat Parades in Florida

Trans Siberian Orchestra website

Ragged Edge Resort and Marina, Islamorada

Mangrove Mike's breakfast cafe, Islamorada

History of Diving Museum, Islamorada

Clyde Butcher's Everglades Photography Gallery



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