Seven Mile Bridge – Florida Keys — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you Just after daylight, I drive south from Miami, pack my scuba gear in the back, and turn onto Florida’s Overseas Highway, U.S. 1. In the rearview mirror, the city swiftly disappears. By the time I get to Key Largo, the sun is sparkling on
Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media Plant City, Florida – The musical lineup for the 2026 Florida Strawberry Festival has been revealed. Festival mainstays The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, Jo Dee Messina, and the Bellamy Brothers are among the performers on the Wish Farms Soundstage. The Marshall Tucker
Pumpkin Patch — Courtesy: Image by Bill Morson from Shutterstock In Florida, the calendar is essentially the sole indicator that fall has arrived. It is challenging to identify the changing season because of the persistent summer-like heat and sunny days. But don’t give up. When Florida harvest festivals are in full stride, you can visit
Restaurants – Couple cheering glasses at dinner table – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Aleksandar Milutinovic The culinary culture in Florida is vibrantly local. And we mean both gastronomically and aesthetically by that. The Sunshine State is full of strangely amazing places, like the Panhandle’s magical wizard fries, Jacksonville’s alien-themed taco and tequila bar, and
Historic Stranahan House Museum – Credit: Durée & Company, Inc. What/Who: The oldest house in Fort Lauderdale and the focal point of Broward County’s lengthy and intriguing history, the Historic Stranahan House Museum, will begin construction on a campus-wide makeover to become the “Center of Community,” reverting to its original function as Fort Lauderdale’s first
Florida State Fair — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Noah Densmore There is just one official state fair in Florida, but there are over 100 county fairs and festivals annually. A group of experts and USA TODAY readers has named the Florida State Fair, which takes place in Tampa, Florida every February, one of the top ten
Credit: Broward Center for the Performing Arts FORT LAUDERDALE – The summer performing arts classes for adults ages 18 and older atthe Broward Center for the Performing Arts were in such high demand last summer that theysold out almost immediately. Those interested in these popular classes this summer can beginregistering on Tuesday, May 6 and
Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media This week marks the return of the Florida Strawberry Festival, which means 11 days in a row of heart-stopping fair fare, cows walking the catwalks, and, of course, fresh berries in Plant City, the “Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.” The big
Credit: St. Petersburg Wine, Beer & Spirits Festival The St. Petersburg Wine, Beer, and Spirits Fest is a great way to kick off the year. The event will take place on February 15, 2025, and there will be a fantastic session from 1-4:30 pm. Prepare to sample your preferred regional breweries, foreign wines, and premium
Fort Lauderdale – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone This summer, Greater Fort Lauderdale is home to a plethora of brand-new eateries, cafés, events, and more, spanning from Coral Springs to Weston. In order to help you make this summer one to remember, Visit Lauderdale, the official destination marketing agency for Greater Fort Lauderdale,