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One of four flamingos I saw at Fort De Soto Park in St. Petersburg, Fla, Sept. 3, 2023.

Caught Up in Hurricane Idalia’s Florida Flamingo Frenzy

If there’s a silver lining, or pink feathery fringe, to a storm, it’s the presence of wild flamingos in Florida, and I set out to find some.

Observing wildlife collected during a nighttime seagrass wading trip into Lemon Bay with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center in Englewood, Fla.

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Learning About Florida’s Sea Life with a Nighttime Seagrass Wading Trip in Englewood

Step into another world to learn about Florida’s sea life during a nighttime seagrass wading trip into Lemon Bay with the Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center in Englewood, Fla.

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! Florida Shark Diving, April 1, 2023.

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My First Time Swimming with the Bulls. A Jawesome Time with Florida Shark Diving in Jupiter

Some people choose to run with the bulls. I chose to swim with the bull sharks! My experience with Florida Shark Diving out of Jupiter, Fla., was JAWESOME! I needed a little adrenaline rush in my life and this trip on April 1, 2023, yes, April Fool’s Day, was perfect.

A mermaid performs at Mertailor's Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Fla.

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When Your Crystal River Kayaking Trip is Rained Out, Head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter

What happens when your Crystal River kayaking trip is rained out? As I learned, “seas” the day and head to the Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter in Lecanto, Fla.

Packzi at Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

Culinary Travel Featured Florida Fun

I’m Prepared for Paczki Day Thanks to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla.

I’m prepared for Paczki Day with a visit to Yummies Donuts & BBQ in Venice, Fla. Are you?

Hurricane Ian Memorial Wall, Ft. Myers, Fla., Oct. 16, 2022

Featured Florida Fun Life Lessons Travel Resources

Traveling to Developing Countries Prepared me for Post-Hurricane Living

More than two months ago, Hurricane Ian ripped through Florida and I’m finding my new normal. I’ve realized how much traveling to developing nations prepared me for post-hurricane living. Here’s how.

Experience Punta Gorda Combo Special Pass - Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Peace River Wildlife Center, Military Heritage Museum - now through Sept. 30, 2022.

Budget Travel Featured Florida Fun

Experience Punta Gorda, Florida, with Special Combo Offer through Sept. 30, 2022

New special combo pass called “Experience Punta Gorda,” is $25 and grants one-time admission to the Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, Peace River Wildlife Center and Military Heritage Museum between now and Sept. 30, 2022.

One of the resident wolves at Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Naples, Fla., April 24, 2022.

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Florida Travel: Meditate with Wolves at Shy Wolf Sanctuary in Naples

Wolves and Florida seem like an unlikely pair but in Naples, there’s a special sanctuary for wolves and wolfdogs. In addition to touring the facility and learning more about the residents, meditation sessions are sometimes available at Shy Wolf Sanctuary.

"Caloosahatchee Manuscripts" at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers, Fla., June 2022.

Destinations Featured Florida Fun Games

Fort Myers Discovery Challenge is a Passport to Fun in 2022

The Fort Myers Discovery Challenge is a new digital passport to help you discover fun things to do in Fort Myers and Lee County, Fla. The more places you visit and check-in, the more you’ll be rewarded.

Daniel Lind-Ramos, sculptures made with debris caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Sept. 2017

Budget Travel Featured Florida Fun

6 Ways to Visit Florida Museums and Parks Free in Summer 2022

With rising gas prices and inflation, you’re probably wondering if you can enjoy a summer vacation. Here are six ways to visit Florida museums and parks free in Summer 2022.