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Ice Cream, Engagements, and Everything In Between

Well, here we are—June. The kids are officially out of school, and the weather? Hot, hot, hot. The question now becomes: how do we keep them busy without totally breaking the bank? The answer, my friends, is simple. We live exactly where people spend money to vacation. A beautiful beach town, full of activities and hidden gems we often overlook because, well, we’re not tourists. Read More » Continue reading Ice Cream, Engagements, and Everything In Between

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Kicking Off the New Year at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is more than just a scenic route – it’s an immersive journey through one of Florida’s most unique ecosystems. So load up the car, bring your binoculars, and start the new year with an unforgettable adventure. After the hustle and bustle of the holidays, our family was ready for a change of pace – something calming, inspiring and outdoors. What better Read More » Continue reading Kicking Off the New Year at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

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Holiday Must-Dos in Volusia and Central Florida

The holiday season in Volusia County and Central Florida offers a dazzling array of festivities to make your days merry and bright. From enchanting light displays and icy adventures to magical lanterns and heartwarming traditions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re in the mood to stroll through glowing pathways, bundle up for a frosty experience, or simply soak up the spirit of the Read More » Continue reading Holiday Must-Dos in Volusia and Central Florida

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Medieval Times: A Feast for the Ages

Kissimmee, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters This past month for my birthday, my parents surprised our family with tickets to Medieval Times. Surprisingly, although we’ve been covering day trips and destinations throughout Florida for years now, it is one of the things I hadn’t had the chance to experience yet.  Stepping into History at Medieval Times We arrived at the well-known castle in Read More » Continue reading Medieval Times: A Feast for the Ages

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The Chapters of Our Life

We all possess a book of our life, a collection of chapters that begins with our birth and continues until the day we depart from this world. These chapters encompass various aspects such as childhood, teenage years, love, marriage, family, travel, careers and hobbies. To preserve our life book, we keep journals, photo albums, and pass on stories from one generation to the next. It Read More » Continue reading The Chapters of Our Life

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Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

This month I’m taking on the Orlando Science Center near downtown Orlando. It’s been raining all week and Tiffany and I want to get the kids out of the house and off their digital distractions for the day. The Orlando Science Center is a perfect choice! It’s only an hour or so away from where we live, plus it offers fun for everyone and has Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on The Orlando Science Center

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Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL

This past October, Lakeland and the surrounding central Florida community was gifted with the new addition of a sprawling park. While this park is free to enter and open to the public, it is unique in that it is a privately developed public park that depends solely on public support. Located on 168 acres of what was once the heart of Lakeland’s developing infrastructure, the Read More » Continue reading Bonnet Springs Park – Lakeland, FL

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Daytona Beach, DeLand, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach, Orange City/Deltona/DeBary, Ormond Beach, Ponce Inlet, Port Orange, Volusia, West Volusia

Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks

Each place featured below was voted as the BEST by ECC Facebook Fans. Be sure to “Like” our page to participate next month. Volusia County, located in the heart of Florida’s Atlantic Coast, is a popular tourist destination. Known for its beautiful beaches, scenic parks, and wildlife sanctuaries, the county has much to offer to people of all ages. If you’re traveling with kids, you’ll be pleased Read More » Continue reading Must-Visit Playgrounds for Kids in Volusia County Parks

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Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum

Photos and Text by Kelsey Walters The holidays are over, winter break has come to an end, and life is returning to normal after the excitement (and chaos) of the season. If you find yourself in a wintertime rut after all the hustle and bustle searching for something to do, I have just the thing.  Unlike the rest of the country huddling inside away from Read More » Continue reading Natural Wonder Meets Old Florida at Tallahassee Museum

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ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

Photos & Article by: Kelsey Walters While the weather outside may not be frightful this winter here in Florida, it sure is beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially at the Gaylord Palms in Kissimmee. The Gaylord Palms has long been known for celebrating the holidays in a big way each year, but this year is especially exciting as ICE! makes its big comeback. Read More » Continue reading ICE!, ICE!, Baby: ICE makes its Return to The Gaylord Palms

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