Month: May 2019

Florida Travel: Sunken Gardens, a Paradise in the City

Nestled in downtown St. Petersburg among strip malls is Sunken Gardens, a paradise in the city. The botanical paradise is a living museum and one of Florida’s oldest roadside attractions.

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Florida Travel: Exotic Wildlife Refuge in Arcadia

How does Florida continue to surprise me? Earlier this spring I visited an exotic wildlife refuge in Arcadia, complete with lions, tigers, a bear, and more.

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This Non-Profit is Inspiring Women to Make Waves in the World of Fishing

Only 19 percent of women who fish see themselves in the sport, which is why this non-profit is inspiring women to make waves.

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A Kayaking Trip Reminds Me I Am Enough

A group outing during a kayaking trip reminds me I am enough.

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Florida Travel: Snorkeling in the Manatee Capital of the World, Crystal River

Snorkeling with manatees in Crystal River is checked off my bucket list. “Munch. Munch. Munch.” is what I heard while floating like Superman.

The Parade of Veterans Dring the Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony at the Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, Fla., May 4, 2019.

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I Witnessed My First Honor Flight Welcome Home Ceremony!

I witnessed the return home of an Honor Flight for the first time. This beautiful moment happened at RSW in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Florida Travel: Quick Visit to Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park with My Dog

It has been years since I last visited the Maclay Gardens. Earlier this spring, I found my way back to Tallahassee to meet with lawmakers and worked in a quick visit to the park, bringing my dog.