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View of the Myakka River from Snook Haven Restaurant in Venice, Fla.

Florida Travel: Ten Ways to Love Venice’s Outdoorsy Side

Shark tooth collecting, bicycling, and walking an urban forest are some of the ways you can connect with Mother Nature while visiting Southwest Florida. Here are 10 outdoorsy things to do in and around Venice.

Doe and Fawn in a Field of Florida's State Wildflower in Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Fla., May 15, 2022.

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It’s May and Now’s the Time to See Florida’s State Wildflower Blooming in Sarasota’s Myakka River State Park

Florida’s official state wildflower is coreopsis, commonly called tickseed. Each May, it’s blooming in portions of Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Fla.

Shrimp Boats Docked in San Carlos Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., March 2022

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Learn About Southwest Florida’s Shrimping Industry with a Working Waterfront Tour

Learn about the Gulf of Mexico’s largest fishing fleet during the Working Waterfront Tour with the Ostego Bay Foundation in Ft. Myers, Fla.

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Want to See a Mess? Visit Iguanaland Reptile Zoo in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Iguanaland in Punta Gorda is one of Florida’s newest attractions and along with a variety of iguana species, the zoo features dozens and dozens of other reptile species.

That's me in Dames Cave in Citrus County, Fla., Oct. 2021.

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A Look Inside Dames Cave Near Brooksville, Florida

Do you know Florida has caves? Here’s a look inside Dames Cave near Brooksville.

Amish Hats from Various States on Display at the Carlisle Hotel in Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 2021.

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Things to do in Sarasota: The Amish Experience Tour

Sarasota is home to a unique culture for Florida. Within the Pinecraft neighborhood is an Amish community. Discover Sarasota Tours offers a look into the Amish experience.

Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park, Calif.

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I Know You’re Burned Out. Plan for Vacation to Boost Your Mood.

Psst. Fellow Americans. I know you’re burned out because I can see it in your eyes when we pass in the aisles of Walmart. Plus, data proves it. Here’s something to boost your mood, Jan. 25, 2022, is National Plan for Vacation Day!

One of the pieces in the Superheroes on Parade Public Art Display at Southeastern Guide Dogs in Palmetto, Fla. This one pays homage to Star Trek's Dr. Spok.

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Things to do in Palmetto: See Where Four-Legged Heroes Train at Southeastern Guide Dogs

Four-legged heroes train at Southeastern Guide Dogs near Bradenton in Palmetto, Fla. You can take a look at how they go from cuddly puppies to disciplined dogs by visiting the Beyond the Dark experience.

Enjoy Christmas at Gallagher's Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in St. Petersburg, Fla.

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Feeling Festive with my Dog at Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Christmas trees. Holiday photo opps. Dog-friendly. Oh, my! Gallagher’s Pumpkins and Christmas Trees in St. Petersburg, Fla., is a perfect place to grow the holiday spirit and it’s where I went on Thanksgiving.

This over-the-top Bloody Mary has two fried soft shell crabs, shrimp, scallops, olives, peppers, celery, dill pickle, bacon and of course, Bloody Mary.

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This Restaurant in Englewood, Florida, Serves Over-the-Top Bloody Marys

You shouldn’t drink your calories, but what if your beverage is made to be a meal? This restaurant in Englewood, Fla., serves awesome over-the-top Bloody Marys.