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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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Beyond Resolutions

Exploring Florida’s Wonders at Anastasia State Park Our family doesn’t set traditional New Year resolutions, but we do make it a goal each year to get outside and explore as much as possible. With that in mind, we headed to a beautiful Florida destination for the first time that’s been sitting practically right under our noses in nearby St. Augustine. We set out for an Read More » Continue reading Beyond Resolutions

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Bobby G Takes on a Family Vacation

With summer almost over, it was time for us to go on a summer vacation. Like Clark Griswald, I packed up the G Taxi, made sure everyone was buckled up and we were on our way up to see Augi (grandpa) and G.G (Grandma Gwen) in Waleska, Georgia, and Taylor and Gabby, Tiffany’s and my soon-to-be brother and sister-in-law in Woodstock, Georgia. We were all Read More » Continue reading Bobby G Takes on a Family Vacation

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Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Volusia

Volusia County is a vibrant community of businesses that are making their mark, shaping industries, inspiring change, and redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur. In honor of National Women-Owned Business Day we wanted to spotlight the stories of a few remarkable women who have transformed their dreams into reality and carved a path toward success. From sassy startups leaving their mark to seasoned Read More » Continue reading Celebrating Women-Owned Businesses in Volusia

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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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Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

Text and Featured Photo by Sherry Taylor, Discover Maps of Daytona and NSB As the third most populous state in the country and second most touristed behind California, Florida gets a surprisingly kooky rap. Contrary to the sunshine state’s moniker and popular belief, mass heat stroke is not to blame. Weird stuff happens wherever people happen. Florida’s population has skyrocketed 11 times over 1940 census Read More » Continue reading Weird Florida and Unusual Local Attractions – Volusia County

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Smooth Sailing: Dos & Don’ts for the Best Cruise Experience

In 2020, our family planned and purchased a cruise as Scott’s 40th birthday celebration in May, and then…the whole world came to a screeching halt. Three years later, we finally took our celebratory getaway aboard the Carnival Mardi Gras, Carnival cruise line’s largest ship along with its sister ship the Celebration, and among the top 15 ships in the world. We embarked on a seven-day Read More » Continue reading Smooth Sailing: Dos & Don’ts for the Best Cruise Experience

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Exploring Gold Head Branch State Park

Spring is in full swing and our family’s favorite place to be is the great outdoors. With 175 official state parks throughout Florida, there’s plenty to choose from to commune with nature. This past month, we chose one of the OGs – Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. In response to the Great Depression, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Read More » Continue reading Exploring Gold Head Branch State Park

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Experience Florida’s Beaches in a New Way: Horseback Riding with Equestrian Adventures

Article by: Kelsey Walters // Photos by: Equestrian Adventures Picturesque beaches are Florida’s calling card – keeping tourists and locals alike flocking to the sandy shores all year long. Walking the beach is nothing new to most Floridians, however this past month, we decided to explore the shore a little differently… Equestrian Adventures of Florida offers a unique beach experience – all from horseback. These Read More » Continue reading Experience Florida’s Beaches in a New Way: Horseback Riding with Equestrian Adventures

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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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