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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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Activities, Blog, Events, Travel, Volusia

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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Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

Oakland, FL Article & Photos by: Kelsey Walters Florida is a place where nature still thrives, with wide-open spaces and wildlife that remind us of the state’s wild roots. Beyond the theme parks and busy beaches, there’s a side of Florida that’s all about peaceful hikes, birdwatching, and the simple pleasure of being surrounded by nature. Just a short 30-minute drive from Orlando, Oakland Nature Read More » Continue reading Central Florida’s Hidden Gem: Oakland Nature Preserve

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Activities, Taste, Travel

Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims, Florida All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a Read More » Continue reading Ever After U-Pick Farms – Blueberry & Peach Farms in Mims Open for Picking for a Short Time

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Weekend Blues @ Ever After Blueberry Farm

All photos by Kelsey Walters // Property of East Coast Current To me, nothing announces the arrival of warm weather more than fresh fruit, and what better way to get that produce to your table than to pick it yourself? Being well into spring with summer rapidly approaching, Floridians have been getting our share of warmth for a while now. Thanks to lots of sunny Read More » Continue reading Weekend Blues @ Ever After Blueberry Farm

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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

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Blog, Food & Drink, Taste

Thanksgiving Tales: Turkey TV Dinners and Oyster Escapades

I have written so many stories over the years about Thanksgiving that I found myself struggling for a new idea. We all get the point of the holiday, and the general menu, but I think we need to take more time to pause and reflect. I decided to Google “Thanksgiving 1960” (my birth year) and I was really surprised to see it was a historical Read More » Continue reading Thanksgiving Tales: Turkey TV Dinners and Oyster Escapades

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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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