Tag: animals

New Smyrna Beach, Pet, Volusia

Angel’s Animal Sanctuary: Guided Tours Highlight a Haven for Animals in Need

Angel’s Animal Sanctuary, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is thrilled to invite animal lovers to explore their sanctuary through guided tours. Located in a serene environment in New Smyrna Beach, the sanctuary is dedicated to providing veterinary care, rehabilitation, and a safe haven for a diverse array of farm animals, exotics and former pets. Tours offer an immersive experience where visitors can meet the animals, hear Read More » Continue reading Angel’s Animal Sanctuary: Guided Tours Highlight a Haven for Animals in Need

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Activities, Blog, Travel

From Pets to Protected

The C.A.R.E. Foundation | Apopka, Florida Given our tropical landscape and mild winters, Florida is home to hundreds of animal and wildlife sanctuaries, with good reason. The C.A.R.E. Foundation in Apopka is one such place, but has a special focus on former pets that, quite frankly, had no business being pets. C.A.R.E. was founded in 1996 by Christin Burford with a mission to create animal Read More » Continue reading From Pets to Protected

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Blog, Travel

Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

It’s no secret that our family is composed of some hardcore animal lovers. We have a small wolf pack of dogs in our home, and Avery (and maybe me, too) wants to bring home just about any animal she meets. We spend our summers raising tadpoles, hatching butterfly cocoons and catching frogs and every bug under the Florida sun. We visit animal sanctuaries and experiences Read More » Continue reading Rooting for Fall @ Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

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Travel

Make a Splash @ Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 

Photos by Kelsey Walters  Growing up, I may have had a slight obsession with mermaids. Ariel was my spirit animal and I wanted nothing more than to live under the sea. It’s no secret that my love for the merfolk lives on today, and I am absolutely thrilled that my infatuation has been passed down to my daughter, Avery.  Newly 4 years old, mermaids aren’t Read More » Continue reading Make a Splash @ Weeki Wachee Springs State Park 

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News, Volusia, West Volusia

Local Film Now Available for Rental 

The inaugural Reel Deal Film Festival was held on September 30, 2021. The festival attracted submissions from over 40 countries and most of the United States. The Premiere Party kick off, A Taste of New Smyrna, screened the world premiere of “My Invisible Husband,” directed by Brent Eite and produced by Shelley Lynch (pictured above). The film shares the story of Shelley’s healing journey after Read More » Continue reading Local Film Now Available for Rental 

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Blog, Travel

Dolphin Days: Marineland

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters, photos of the Dolphin Encounter provided by Marineland Recently, Scott decided to surprise Avery and I with a fun day out. All he told us was to grab our towels and get in the car. Before we knew it, we were at Marineland, a classic beachside attraction in St. Augustine right on the border with Palm Coast.  I didn’t Read More » Continue reading Dolphin Days: Marineland

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DeLand, Travel, Volusia, West Volusia

Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center

Photos by Scott and Kelsey Walters  Summer is here and for a lot of us, that means more time outdoors, enjoying the beach, springs and waterways while we soak up the sun. Living in a coastal community, it’s easy to forget about Florida’s other non-oceanic ecosystems and the abundance of wildlife we are surrounded with on a daily basis.  The Reptile Discovery Center in DeLand Read More » Continue reading Slither into Summer: The Reptile Discovery Center

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Blog, Travel

The Wild Side of Florida

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  Florida is home to a number of wild creatures. Although animals like alligators, bobcats and the elusive Florida panther may be plentiful in our state, they can be a challenge to spot in the wild (and from a safe vantage point).  Wild Florida – Kenansville, FL  Wild Florida offers the chance to see not only native Florida wildlife, but Read More » Continue reading The Wild Side of Florida

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Travel

Just Horsin’ Around @ Cheyne Ranch, Oveido, FL

Photos by Kelsey & Scott Walters  Our toddler, Avery, is head-over-heels in love with horses (I mean, what little girl isn’t at some point in her life?). Like a lot of parents, we’re spending more time at home lately and looking for activities that are both engaging and educational, while staying safe.  Fun Family Things to do in Oveido, Florida Cheyne Ranch in Oviedo offered Read More » Continue reading Just Horsin’ Around @ Cheyne Ranch, Oveido, FL

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Travel

Lions, Tigers and Bears…Oh, my!

Down a long dirt road, in the middle of nowhere in Melrose, lies an animal lover’s paradise. If you happened to be driving by, you would find a simple wooden fence with a “Tiger Crossing” sign attached and wonder what could possibly be behind those gates. I promise you it’s worth investigating. Single Vision Wildlife Sanctuary in Melrose, FL Single Vision, Inc. is a 274-acre Read More » Continue reading Lions, Tigers and Bears…Oh, my!

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