Ripe for the Picking

Oak Haven Farms and Winery – Sorrento, FL While most of the country is thick in the doldrums of winter, Florida is in bloom and we are right in the midst of a very important time… strawberry season. Any parent will know the cost of berries a child consumes can break the bank. We go through multiple cartons a week of Avery’s favorite fruit, so Read More » Continue reading Ripe for the Picking

Glowing Wonders

Discover the Magic of the Asian Lantern Festival at Central Florida Zoo Nothing marks the holiday season quite like the sparkle of twinkling lights. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford takes this to a whole new level with a dazzling immersive display that combines Asian culture with the shimmer of the season. The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, now in its fifth year, transforms Read More » Continue reading Glowing Wonders

Beneath the Sunshine State

Unearthing the Hidden Wonders of the Withlacoochee Cave System Deep within the heart of Florida’s natural wonderland, a subterranean realm of breathtaking beauty and mystery lies concealed beneath the surface. The Withlacoochee State Forest, known for its pristine landscapes and diverse ecosystems, harbors a hidden gem that has captured the imaginations of adventurers and explorers for generations: the Withlacoochee State Forest cave system. While the Read More » Continue reading Beneath the Sunshine State

Michelle Wyatt, Co-founder of CadmiumCD, Announces Acquisition of St. Johns RivershipCo. in Sanford

Michelle Wyatt, an esteemed entrepreneur and co-founder of CadmiumCD, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of St. Johns Rivership Company, a prominent tourist attraction and river cruise operator based in Sanford, Florida. Having recently relocated from Maryland to Florida, Michelle Wyatt brings her extensive experience in business development and a proven track record of success to this exciting new venture. As a visionary leader with Read More » Continue reading Michelle Wyatt, Co-founder of CadmiumCD, Announces Acquisition of St. Johns RivershipCo. in Sanford

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

Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Enduring Legacy

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium (CMA) is celebrating a huge milestone – 50 years of dedication to marine life! Back in 1972, a permanent marine biology learning center was established for the Tampa Bay area and has been growing ever since. In December 2005, a tiny 3-month-old dolphin was found ensnared in a crab trap line in nearby Cape Canaveral, right here on the east coast. Read More » Continue reading Celebrating 50 Years of Dedication: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Enduring Legacy

Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my friend’s birthday, island hopping around the intracoastal with Inlet Shores Tiki Tours. With Captain Mike, our birthday girl, Randie, and friends on board, we set off to enjoy the day with no set destination. First things first – the boat! Inlet Shores Tiki Cruises offers a vessel that can comfortably accommodate up to six passengers. It’s BYOB Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on Inlet Shores Tiki Tours

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