The Florida Travel Fanatics: Recent Episodes
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We're a couple that lives in Florida and we want to share with you the best travel tips, ideas, and suggestions for your next trip to Florida. Come travel Florida with us !
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The Atlantic Hurricane Season is tricky, especially here in Florida. We're 2/3rds of the way through the peak of this years season, and it's been quiet but odd. Join us as we explain it, and as usual we've got some great Florida restaurants to talk about ! A BBQ brisket sandwich on a donut ! And a Michelin recommended English restaurant in affluent South Tampa.
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Playalinda Beach Canaveral Seashore - our IG Reel
Third Culture Kitchen our IG Reel
Smoke and Donuts, in the Milk District Orlando
Bellows Film Lab, in the Milk District Orlando our IG Reel
Orlando Beer Festival in the Milk District in November
Weatherman Denis Phillips Facebook Page
(00:00) Introduction
(01:13) What in the Florida have we done lately ?
(17:01) Florida Travel News
(22:46) Florida Travel Tips
(26:27) Main Topic : Hurricane Season 2025 Update September
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Join us as we recap our wonderful 37th anniversary getaway to Fort Myers, Florida! In this episode, we share tips for planning a Florida road trip—even when the weather’s a little unpredictable. Hear about our stay in the historic Altamonte neighborhood, just ¾ mile from downtown Fort Myers with walkable access to restaurants, breweries, speakeasies, and more.
We explore the Sanibel Causeway, visit Bowman Beach and charming Captiva, cruise through Fort Myers Beach and downtown Naples, and celebrate the 4th of July with $2 oysters and fireworks. Plus, hear about our coastal crawl up Florida’s Gulf Coast through Nokomis, Casey Key, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Coquina Beach, and Holmes Beach.
If you’re planning a Fort Myers vacation, Gulf Coast beach trip, or Florida road trip itinerary—this episode is packed with helpful insights and local favorites !
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OCC Roadhouse. Our IG Reel
Largo Central Park Performing Arts Center
Dunedin Highland Games Our IG Reel
Downtown Fort Myers River District
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
Izzy's Fish & Oyster Restaurant Our IG Reel
86 Room Speakeasy Our IG Reel
Downtown House of Pizza
Coastal Dayz Brewery
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The IndyCar Grand Prix of St Petersburg is something we enjoy every year, and we can't recommend it enough. Downtown St Petersburg Florida comes alive with incredibly fast cars (up to almost 200 mph) and highly skilled drivers. In this episode we'll talk about it in detail, and let you know how you can enjoy attending this race.
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Florida Man Games Website
Florida Man Games promo video (watch this!!)
SOF (Special Operations Forces) Demo video from 2024 (incredible!)
Tampa's Bay's "Bay Area Renfest"
Key West "Southern Most Air Spectacular" Airshow
AirDotShow in Fort Lauderdale
AirDotShow in Cocoa Beach
AirDotShow at Orlando Sanford Airport
Michelin Guide for Florida Restaurants
St Pete Grand Prix website
Oak and Stone Restaurant Downtown St Pete Craft Beer and Artisan Pizza
(00:00) Introduction
(02:16) What in the Florida have we done lately ?
(09:05) Florida Travel News
(18:40) Florida Travel Tips
(22:29) Main Topic : How to enjoy the Grand Prix of Saint Petersburg Florida
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We love travel planning, and have never considered using a travel agent. Why would we ? You can do everything online, right ? Well, we recently had a conversation with our good friend Chance Williams, a travel agent. He opened our eyes to the value of using a travel agent, and we learned that most travel agents don't charge you anything for their services. And they have access to information, bookings, discounts, etc. and special access only for travel agents with airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, etc. In this episode we interview Chance and he explains how it all works, and how a travel agent can book a trip for you, or validate and improve on a trip you've already put together. Buckle your seatbelt and learn, just like we did !
YouTube Video Podcast version of this episode
Chance Williams contact info : 832-725-8666
info@bonnechancetravel.com
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Krewe of St Yago Knight Parade, Ybor City Tampa
Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Team
SS United States Conservancy Website
Grand Prix of Saint Pete Indy Car Race Weekend
Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival
(00:00) Introduction
(01:17) What in the Florida have we done lately ?
(08:40) Florida Travel News
(13:08) Florida Travel Tips
(19:05) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida
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Winter is a great time to be in Florida ! In this episode we'll talk about winter activities, travel suggestions, and give some locals tips on how to maximize a winter trip to Florida. Bring a sweatshirt !
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Instagram Page for Nosey Goat Coffee Shop in downtown Tampa
"Eating at a Meeting" Podcast page
Knight's of Saint Yago Pirate Parade in Ybor City Tampa
Florida's Grapefruit League Spring Training Baseball games
Our Podcast episode on Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding in Florida
Our Podcast episode on Bike Riding in Florida
Our Podcast episode on Hiking in Florida
Our Podcast episode on how to enjoy Florida Manatees
VisitFlorida.com landing page for Winter Activities
(00:00) Introduction
(00:54) What in the Florida have we done lately ?
(10:30) Florida Travel News
(16:37) Florida Travel Tips
(20:37) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida
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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys ! This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you ! There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes. In this second of two episodes, we'll talk about the trip back from Key West and and overnight stay in Islamorada, as well as a fun stop we made in the Everglades on our way back to our home in Tampa.
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Mel's Hot Dog Restaurant near Busch Gardens Tampa
Tampa Citipass (great price on 5 major attractions in Tampa)
Local Miami news story about the new Publix with boat dock in Hollywood Beach
VisitFlorida.com article about Holiday Boat Parades in Florida
FloridaRambler.com comprehensive list of Holiday Boat Parades in Florida
Trans Siberian Orchestra website
Ragged Edge Resort and Marina, Islamorada
Mangrove Mike's breakfast cafe, Islamorada
History of Diving Museum, Islamorada
Clyde Butcher's Everglades Photography Gallery
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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys ! This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you ! There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes. In this first episode, we'll talk about the 8 hour drive from Tampa to Key West, including lunch in Key Largo. We hope we can give you some tips and ideas for your own Keys trip !!
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PayByPhone parking app
ParkMobile parking app
Key Largo Fisheries Market Cafe and Marina
AirBnb for 1019 Varela Street in Old Town (amazing!)
Oasis Restaurant
First Flight Restaurant
Faustos Grocery Store
Frenchies Cafe
Hemingway Home & Museum
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In this special "double hurricane" episode, we'll talk in depth about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida within 13 days of each other. We live fairly close to the Gulf of Mexico and experienced it first hand. We didn't spend much time editing this episode because we wanted you to hear it within just a few days after Milton and hear our experience and perspective. This episode was recorded just 6 days after Milton, which gave us time to see the aftermath first hand. As we recorded this episode, there are still flooded roads and homes, thousands without power, and life is just starting to go back to normal here on the affected areas of Florida. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all people affected by these storms, including people in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and especially western North Carolina.
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Sporting events are very popular in Florida, whether it's professional or college sports. In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy Florida sporting events including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and auto racing. No matter what time of year you're in Florida, there's always a sporting event to attend.
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Denis Phillips Facebook weather reports
Playlinda Brewing Company
Dixie Crossroad Seafood Restaurant
Miami Carnival
Florida Rambler blog post with Oktoberfest calendar
Daytona 500 info
Gran Prix of St Petersburg
(00:00) Introduction and hurricane update
(13:17) Florida Travel News
(13:40) Florida Travel Tips
(15:31) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida
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Ozona Blue Grill
Ozona Brewing Company
Autonomous Wheelchairs at the Miami Airport
Tropical Smokehouse restaurant(s)
Big John's Alabama BBQ in Tampa
Tampa Bay Sun Football Club
Bern's Steakhouse Foot Truck
Haulover Park
Haulover Marine Center
Haulover Park Beach
Haulover Park Beach Clothing Optional Area
Oleta River State Park
Timo Restaurant
Cut 38 Steakhouse
O'Limas Peruvian Gastropub
Rustiko Italian Restaurant, Surfside
(00:00) Introduction
(03:42 ) Florida Travel News
(05:39 ) Florida Travel Tips
(11:47) Main Topic : How to Enjoy The "Other" Miami Beach
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Venice Beach, Florida is a sister city to Venice, Italy and it shows. It's a beautiful place with a quaint downtown area, a stunning beach, great restaurants, and plenty of fun things to do. In this episode we'll talk about the area and suggest some fun things to do regardless of the time of year. From The Bean Depot to Clyde Butcher's photo studio, you'll find something in this episode that'll interest you. We also talk about going through Tropical Storm Debby, the new Rays baseball stadium, and how to enjoy Miami Spice restaurant months.
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Links from this podcast episode:
Denis Phillips (local Tampa Bay weatherman) Facebook Page
MLB's information on the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium
Miami Spice Restaurant Months information
newspaper article: new Mote Aquarium in Sarasota
Downtown Venice Florida
Visit Florida page on Things to do in Venice
Clyde Butcher's Photo Studio (free!)
Fins at Sharky's restaurant on the beach
Facebook page for The Bean Depot Cafe & Museum
(00:00) Introduction
(04:12) Florida Travel News
(10:47) Florida Travel Tips
(16:03) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Venice Beach Florida
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Florida is a great place to travel to, but it's also a great place to travel FROM. In this episode we'll talk about quick trips just outside Florida, from Caribbean cruises to the Bahamas, driving to New Orleans from the Panhandle, or even a trip to Cuba.
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4th of July celebration at St Pete Pier
4th of July Fort Lauderdale Pub Crawl
Tampa Airport Photography Awards Exhibit
(00:00) Introduction
(05:16) Florida Travel News
(08:48) Florida Travel Tips
(11:27) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches
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Florida is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July ! In this episode, we'll discuss several unique locations around the state to enjoy fireworks shows and other celebratory activities like watermelon eating contests, food trucks, live music, a drone show, etc.
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Links from this podcast episode:
Grace Family Church Tampa Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium on YouTube
Cleveland Street Market, Downtown Clearwater
Pierogi Grill Facebook Page, in Clearwater
AuthenticFlorida.com 16 places to Celebrate the 4th of July in Florida
Fort Myers 4th of July, including fireworks cruises
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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. In the third and final episode of this series, and we'll talk more about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals often prefer. From Jacksonville Beach all the way around the state to Dog Island, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches and beach towns that many of you have never heard of.
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Florida Avenue Brewing, Tampa
NOAA's website for hurricane forecasts
1st Annual Jacksonville Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival on June 15th (2024)
Gale Force Twins YouTube Channel
00:00) Introduction
(03:25) Florida Travel News
(06:52) Florida Travel Tips
(12:04) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches
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In this episode we interview Walt Disney World expert, Lou Mongello. Lou is a legend in the world of travel podcasting, with his WDW Radio podcast that started in 2005 ! Lou has been going to the parks since they opened in 1971, and lives in Orlando and is very passionate about all things Disney. In this episode, talks about the magic of the Disney experience, why he still enjoys it so much, and gives great tips to both Disney newbies and Disney experts. A published author, keynote speaker and business coach, Lou truly enjoys what he does and it shows! We greatly enjoyed doing this interview, and we know you'll enjoy listening to it.
Watch this interview on YouTube
Lou's WDW Radio Website
Lou's Instagram
WDW Radio YouTube Channel
Lou's YouTube Channel (coaching, speaking, Momentum Group, etc)
Lou's TwitterX
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00:00) Introduction
(02:04) Florida Travel News
(13:33) Florida Travel Tips
(16:13) Main Topic : How to enjoy Walt Disney World interview with Lou Mongello and his WDW Radio podcast
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In our first official interview podcast episode, we are thrilled that we've been able to interview Jacksonville Beach local Alban Brooke, who just happens to be the head of marketing for Buzzsprout, our podcast hosting company. Alban loves living in Jax Beach, and he's always willing to talk about why he loves it and share tips and suggestions for people who may want to visit there. Whether you're a golfer coming to play the awesome courses, or an avid traveller looking for a Florida trip that's a little more "off the beaten path", this trip is for you. As Heather always says, "travel like a local" !
Alban's suggestions from this episode :
Beaches
- Mayport: "Industrially raw, with a strong naval and fishing presence."
- Atlantic Beach: "Tranquil and suburban, occasionally veering into the mundane."
- Neptune Beach: "Small-town charm meets trendy up-and-coming energy."
- Jax Beach: "Vibrant social scene with a mix of bars, festivals, and surf culture."
- Ponte Vedra: "Affluent and exclusive, focused on luxury and status."
Where to stay
- Ponte Vedra Inn ($550/night)
- Pool, gym
- Restaurants on the ocean
- Ocean Course
- Lagoon Course
- One Ocean ($200/night)
- Palms ($215/night)
Things to do
- Beaches: Surf, swim, sunbathe, beach cruise
- Intercostal: fish, kayak, small hikes,
- Explore: Hanna Park up in Mayport, beach access, pond, trails
- Shop: shop in Atlantic Beach Town Center
- Golf: TPC Sawgrass, Jax Beach, get onto private course
Restaurants & bars
- Lunch
- Hanger Bay - Hellfire Ramen, fried chicken, Saporro beer
- Angies Subs/Angies Grom - Peruvian Sub with knick nack, toasted on white, fries with ranch, sweeeet tea
- Bearded Pig - Brisket, beans
- Casual Dinner
- Valley Smoke - Brisket and bourbon
- Taco Lu - Banging shrimp, carne royal, and Deer & Beer (Dos X Amber)
- Nice dinner
- O-Ku
- North Beach Fish Camp - Blackened Catch with Grits, Collards & Tasso Ham Gravy
- Seafood should be fresh caught from Mayport that day
- Dwights - Sea Bass, ravioli, glass of wine
- Bars
- Lemon Bar - Lime gatorade
- Casa Marina rooftop - mixed drink
- skipping Margarittaville and Surfer
- Mangos
- After the bars - Biggies Pizza
Over the ditch
- Jax Zoo
- Jaguars game
- Jumbo Shrimp
- Jax Theater
- Towncenter to shop
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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. In the second episode of this series we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer. From Seaside Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that many of you have never heard of. This is part 2 of a 2 part series !
Cigar City Brewery Taproom Tampa
James Beard Awards
Florida Sportsman Project Dreamboat in Stuart
Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon
Space Coast Burger Battle
North Beach Park, Amelia Island
Boneyard Beach
Velano Beach
Cocoa Beach
Ron Jon Surf Shop Cocoa Beach
Vero Beach
Juno Beach
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Delray Beach
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach
TigerTail Beach
Yoga on the Beach, Key West
Fort Desoto Park Beach
Sand Key Park
Fort Island Beach State Park
Cape San Blas
Mexico Beach
Rosemary Beach
Grayton Beach
(00:00) Introduction
(07:37) Florida Travel News
(16:48) Florida Travel Tips
(19:31) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches Part 2
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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale. In this episode we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer. From Fernandina Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that many of you have never heard of.
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Our Youtube video for Playalinda Beach walk
Our Youtube video for Perdido Key
Florida Man Games
Florida list of "U-pick" farms
Brightline Train mailing list
Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium
Tortuga Music Festival schedule
Episode #11, How to have a great Florida beach day
Fernandina Beach Downtown Guide
St Augustine Beach
New Smyrna Beach
Playalinda Beach
Hutchinson Island Beaches
Blowing Rocks Preserve
Bahia Honda State Park Beach
Cayo Costa State Park
Boca Grande Beach
Lovers Key State Park
Pass a Grille Beach
Caladesi Island Beach
Honeymoon State Park Beach
Fred Howard State Park Beach
St George Island Beaches
Navarre Beach
Perdido Key Beach
(00:00) Introduction
(05:19) Florida Travel News
(08:19) Florida Travel Tips
(15:54) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path
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Roadtripping in Florida can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just don't want to drive when you're traveling ! In this episode we'll talk about way to get around in Florida that don't involve driving, which includes a regional Florida airline, train travel, ferries, and water taxis.
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Episode Links:
PGA Tour's Players Championship
MLB's Grapefruit League Spring Training Baseball games
Orlando Weekly
Tampa Bay Airfest at MacDill Air Force Base
Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium Tampa with Grace Family Church
Our episode 14 on How to Road Trip in Florida
Brightline Trains
Florida Amtrak rail travel
Amtrak Auto Train
Key West Express ferries
Pensacola Bay City Ferry Blue Angels practices
Tampa to St Pete Cross Bay Ferry
(00:00) Introduction
(04:43) Florida Travel News
(08:59) Florida Travel Tips
(16:38) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida without driving
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Given that Florida is a peninsula surrounded by saltwater, it's no suprise that it's one of the best places in the world to get fresh seafood. In this episode we'll talk about how to enjoy Florida oysters, blue crabs, stone crab claws, spiny lobster, and fish throughout the state. Whether you're trying to catch it yourself, find a local seafood market, or look for a great local seafood restaurant, we'll cover it all. Chef Heather will offer advice on how to cook it yourself !
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Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival
Miami Open Tennis Tournament
www.DiscoverFloridaChannel.com
Discover Florida "How to Do Florida" on YouTube
Our Episode #16, "How to enjoy fishing in Florida"
Ybor City Deviled Crab recipe
(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(03:00) Florida Travel Tips
(07:54) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida Seafood
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Florida has a long history with aviation, especially military aviation. And our mild weather is ideal to host large air shows. In this episode we'll give you our advice on how to best enjoy these museums and air shows, from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola to an air show over Miami Beach.
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Conde Nast Traveler Magazine article on the best beaches near Orlando
Tortuga Music Festival Lineup
MacDill Air Force Base Tampa "Tampa Bay Airfest"
Miami International Boat Show
South Beach Food and Wine Festival, Miami and Miami Beach
National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola
National Naval Aviation Museum Blue Angels Practice Schedule
Air Force Armament Museum
Valiant Air Command, Titusville
Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum
Florida Air Museum, Lakeland
Wings Over Miami Air Museum
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum
The Deland Naval Air Station Museum
MacDill AFB Tampa Bay Airfest
Air Dot Show Tour Orlando Sanford Airport
Air Dot Show Tour Fort Lauderdale Beach
Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami Beach
Pensacola Beach Air Show
NAS Jacksonville Air Show
(00:00) Introduction
(04:30) Florida Travel News
(06:30) Florida Travel Tips
(09:36) Main Topic : How to enjoy aviation museums & air shows in Florida
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Florida is full of great live music, whether it's a big concert at a stadium from a world famous band like the Rolling Stones, a small and intimate jazz club in Miami Beach, or the Key West Song Writer's Festival. In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy concerts and live music during your next trip to Florida. We'll tell you how to find bands you want to hear, or just a local venue for a night of live music from a local band you've probably never heard of.
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Tampa Airport Newsletter
Miami New Times newspaper "Miami Pizza Week"
Subscribe to Miami New Times independent newspaper (we love it!)
www.BandsInTown.com
Ruth Eckherd Hall
The Mahaffey Theater, downtown St Petersburg
The Trans Siberian Orchestra
iThink West Palm Beach Amphitheater
House of Blues Orlando
The Crowbar, Ybor City in Tampa
Jannus Live, downtown St Petersburg
Hard Rock Casino Tampa Event Center
Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Event Center
VisitFlorida.com Beach Front concert venues
Miami's Hottest Live Music Venues
VisitJacksonville.com Live Music
Key West Songwriter's Festival
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Florida Travel News
(05:52) Florida Travel Tips
(09:11) Main Topic : How to enjoy concerts and live music in Florida!
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When you think of places to hike, Florida is probably the last place you'd think of. However, Florida has hundreds of excellent places to hike, including the 1,400 mile Florida Trail ! In this episode we'll talk about the Trail and other great places to hike in Florida, as well as recommend some websites, apps, and books to help you find a Florida hike that's perfect for you.
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Icon of the Seas YouTube videos :
Initial arrival into Port Miami (day time)
First departure from Miami (night time)
KSC Space Camp for kids 7-16
Easter Sunday service at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens' "Festival of Chocolate"
www.FloridaHikes.com
www.AllTrails.com
Amazon affiliate link to "50 Hikes in Central Florida"
VisitFlorida.com Beach Hikes
Bonus Florida Trail video not mentioned in the episode !!
USDA Forest Service guide for the Florida Trail
(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(04:20) Florida Travel Tips
(07:17) Main Topic : Hiking in Florida
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Seeing manatees in Florida is a unique experience that everyone should do in their lifetime! To see these large but docile and curious creators lumbering through the water is a special treat. In this episode we'll talk about the different ways to see them, when and where to see them, and even a way to see some during the summer months. We'll also talk about some of the experiences we've had with them, including kayaking over juvenile manatees at Crystal River, watching them from the boardwalk at Three Sisters Spring, and seeing them along with Spotted Eagle Rays at the Teco Manatee Viewing Center in Tampa.
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National Naval Aviation Museum
Sign up for Brightline train special deals
Manatee photographer Carol Grant's website
VisitFlorida.com's Where and How to see Manatees
Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River
Blue Springs State Park
Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center
Lee County Manatee Park, Fort Myers
Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
VisitFlorida.com list of manatee outfitters
VisitFlorida.com list of manatee webcams
Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Manatee Habitat
(00:00) Introduction
(00:30) Florida Travel News
(05:58) Florida Travel Tips
(10:45) The 12 months of Florida : The Best Things to Do All Year Long
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If you're planning a trip to Florida and wondering about the weather and what time of year to visit and what activities you can enjoy, this episode is for you. We'll offer advice and suggestions on how to enjoy the weather and many Florida activities ALL 12 months of the year.
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New "Royal" ship, Icon of the Seas : https://www.royalcaribbean.com/icon-of-the-seas
Surfing Santas : https://surfingsantas.org/
Spring Training games Grapefruit League
Everglades Seafood Festival
St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
Tampa Florida RV Supershow
Central Florida Highland Scottish Games
St Augustine Night of Lights
Daytona 500
Gran Prix of St Petersburg
Everglades Seafood Festival
Mt Dora Arts Festival
South Florida Garlic Festival
Florida State Fair
Pensacola Mardi Gras
Coconut Grove Arts Festival
Daytona Night Sky Festival
Swamp Cabbage Festival
Orlando Lunar New Year Festival
Florida Craft Brew Wingfest
Tortuga Music Festival
Flora Bama Mullet Toss
Springing The Blues Music Festival, Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
SunFest, West Palm Bach
Key West Songwriters Festival
Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival
Vero Beach Burgers and Brews Festival
(at the limit of what we can add to the episode notes!)
(00:00) Introduction
(01:06) Florida Travel News
(05:32) Florida Travel Tips
(10:46) The 12 months of Florida : The Best Things to Do All Year Long
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Eating well on vacation or trip to Florida doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. In this we'll talk about eating on a budget, how to shop for groceries and alcohol in Florida, how to cook in your hotel or rental home, how to find good local restaurants (including our favorites!) and all the way up to Florida's Michelin Guide ! We'll also recommend Florida specific foods such as grouper, stone crab claws, Gulf ship and oysters, Key Lime pie, and gator nuggets.
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St Augustine’s “Nights of Lights”
"Night of Lights" Free Shuttle
Kennedy Space Center Falcon Heavy Rocket Launch Sunday Dec 10th
New Kennedy Under the Stars event February 2nd
South Beach Wine and Food Festival 2024
Gasparilla Pirate Fest : https://www.visittampabay.com/tampa-events/gasparilla-season/gasparilla-pirate-fest/
Tampa's Pirate Fashion store
https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/how-to-get-free-breakfast-at-these-8-major-hotels
Florida Michelin Guide
Rusty Bellies Seafood Restaurant Tarpon Springs: https://www.rustybellies.com
4 Rivers Smokehouse: https://www.4rsmokehouse.com/
Station House BBQ Tampa: https://www.stationhousebbq.com/
Bern's Steakhouse Tampa
Charley's Steak House (Tampa, Orlando, Kissimmee)
Miami Spice Restaurant Months
Forbes Magazine award winning restaurants in Miami
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Florida Travel News
(04:30) Florida Travel Tips
(9:23) Main Topic - How to eat well on your next Florida trip !
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Florida has hundreds of unique and different activities that you can enjoy. In this episode we're recommending 50 specific activities, most of which we think you've never heard of before !
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Our new Beach Cart Youtube video
Highlights from the list of 50 :
Snowcat Ridge Tampa
3rd Street Beach Yoga, Miami Beach everyday
Feeding tarpon at Robbies in Islamorada
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Victory Casino Cruise
Joe's Stone Crabs, Miami Beach
Mountain Bike Santos
Real Maryland crabcakes at the Brass Monkey in Pass-a-Grille
Brew Bus Brewery Tour Tampa - Florida Avenue Brewing
Garagiste Meadery Tampa
Bleau Lobby Bar at the Fontainebleau Hotel Miami Beach
Mullet Toss at the Florabama beachfront bar
Julia and Henry's, Miami
Miami Beach Art Deco Tours
Miami Wynwood Walls Street Art Museum
Drive in Movies in Florida
UPickTopia you pick fruits, vegetables, and winery
Sunken Gardens, St Pete
Dinosaur World
Keel Farms
https://www.visitflorida.com/things-to-do/
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(02:29) Florida Travel News
(09:36) Florida Travel Tips
(14:16) Main Topic - 50 unique Florida vacation activities !
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Florida is a great place for a family vacation ! In this episode, we'll give you some advice and ideas on how to plan and enjoy a Florida vacation with your family. We're including suggestions on how to teach your children to learn to travel well ! We're grateful that our parents taught us to travel and to enjoy it, and we hope you'll do the same for your children.
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Amazon links to best Florida Travel Books (affiliate links provide us a small commission to support our channel. Thanks!)
Moon Miami and the Keys
Florida Gulf Coast (Josh Kinser) - one of our favorites
Florida Day Trips
Fodor's Florida Guide
https://www.cntraveler.com/story/tsa-liquid-rule-full-size-allowed-in-carry-ons
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-rachel-sandwich/
http://www.friendstheexperience.com/Miami
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oueTsxYjeBo
https://www.miamiartweek.org/
Download free printable maps for the trip from popular websites such as www.tripsavvy.com and www.travelmamas.com and www.weareteachers.com
https://familieslovetravel.com/family-resorts-florida/
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/camps-and-education/camp-kennedy-space-center
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(00:31) Florida Travel News
(04:51) Florida Travel Tips
(13:05) Main Topic
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Florida is a great place for a romantic weekend getaway ! In this episode we'll give you some ideas for different activities and places to go to have a memorable weekend with someone special. From downtown Pensacola to St Augustine to South Beach !
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Our Pensacola Beach Walk video on YouTube
Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Riverview Hotel and Spa, New Smyrna Beach
The Grill at Riverview restaurant
Portofino Island Resort, Pensacola
(00:00) Introduction
(01:10) Florida Travel News
(09:07) Florida Travel Tips
(16:30) Main Topic
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Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching. The episode is the fifth of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida. Part 5 is from State Park's District 5 between Fort Pierce to Key West on Florida's lower east coast.
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Our Pensacola Beach Walk video on YouTube
Dunedin Celtic Music & Craft Beer Festival
Central Florida Highland Scottish Games
Florida Keys Celtic Festival
Celtic Family Jamboree
Suncoast Highland Games
Mount Dora Scottish Highland Festival
Southeast Florida Scottish Festival
St Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Ormond Beach Celtic Festival
Avalon State Park
Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park
Fort Pierce Inlet State Park
Savannas Preserve State Park
Jonathan Dickson State Park
John D MacArthur State Park
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Dr Von D. Mizella-Eula Johnson State Park
Oleta River State Park
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail
Bahia Honda State Park
Fort Zachary Taylor State Park
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Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching. The episode is the fourth of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida. Part 4 is from State Park's District 4 between Weekie Wachee and the Everglades on Florida's west coast.
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FloridaRambler.com Oktoberfest listings
James Beard "Taste America" event in Miami
Tacolandia
Weeki Wachee State Park
Dade Battlefield State Park
Ybor City Museum State Park
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Hillsborough River State Park
HoneyMoon Island State Park
Caladesi Island State Park
Memoir book of Caladesi Island "Yesteryear I Lived in Paradise"
Alafia River State Park
Myakka River State Park
Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park
Lovers Key State Park
Cayo Costa State Park
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Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching. The episode is the third of a five part series covering State Parks all over Florida. Part 3 is from State Park's District 3 between Jacksonville and Fort Pierce on Florida's east coast.
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Steinhatchee "After and Before" Hurricane Idalia video on YouTube
Tampa Fox13 news story about pink Flamingo "Phoebe" first birthday
Tampa Airport Website article on Phoebe winning a "Major Award"
Tripadvisor Cyber hack
Rick Steve's article on Booking.com scammers
Silver Springs State Park
DeLeon Springs State Park
Anastasia State Park
Sebastian Inlet State Park
Ravine Gardens State Park
Bulow Creek State Park
Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway
Lake Louisa State Park
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Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching. The episode is the first of five part series covering State Parks all over Florida. Part 2 is from State Park's District 2, between Tallahassee, Amelia Island, and Crystal River on the Gulf coast.
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Episode Notes:
Peter Pan Diner
Go Baby Vending Machines
Conde Nast Travelers article on the 10 Best Beach Towns on the US East Coast
Florida College Hockey Links:
USF Hockey Instagram
University of Florida Hockey
UCF Hockey
Suwannee River State Park
Steven Foster Folk Cultural Center State Park
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
O'Leno State Park
Devil's Millhopper State Park
Fort Clinch State Park
Cedar Key Museum State Park
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Fanning Springs State Park
Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park
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Florida's State Parks are amazing places to visit, whether you're looking for a pristine beach, bike trails, snorkeling, or bird watching. The episode is the first of five part series covering State Parks all over Florida. Part 1 is from State Park's District 1, between Perdido Key and Tallahassee.
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Episode Notes:
Miami Restaurant Spice Months website
Airtag on Amazon.com (affiliate link)
https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/florida-state-parks-annual-pass
https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails
State Parks Map by District (large .pdf file)
Perdido Key State Park
Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
Falling Waters State Park
TH Stone Memorial - St Joseph Peninsula Park
Florida Caverns State Park
Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park
Natural Bridge Battlefield State Park
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Florida has dozens of wildlife attractions: Zoos, aquariums, habitats, animal rescue facilities, and real animals in the wild. In this episode, we'll talk all about the wonderful critters you can see in Florida. From gators to guide dogs to capybaras to manatees and sea turtles, there's something for everyone.
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Our first YouTube Podcast episode (#18, St Pete)
Our YouTube video on the Courtney Campbell Causeway Trail
Travel and Leisure's article on the 10 best US Airports
NOAA's website for coastal water temperatures in the US
Cool Cabanas
Our favorite Hawaiian Tropic spray sunscreen
Gulf Breeze Zoo
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay - Wikipedia
CPonies horseback rides in Palma Sola Bay
Zoo Tampa
St Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Everglades Holiday Park
https://www.oceangrant.com/index (Carol Grant website with Manatee photos)Three Sisters Springs ManateesTECO Manatee Viewing Center
Lee County Manatee Park
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary
Loggerhead Marine Life Center
Gatorland
Jungle Island (near Miami Cruise port)
Florida Aquarium (Tampa)
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
CityPass Tampa
Key West Aquarium
Theater of the Seas, Islamorada
Dolphin Research Center, Islamorada
Turtle Hospital, Marathon
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When you think about Florida, the term "islands" doesn't usually come to mind. But Florida has islands throughout the state, from the barrier islands along the coastline, to the Florida Keys, to remote islands like Cedar Key and St George Island. In this episode, we'll talk about how you can enjoy islands throughout the state in your next Florida trip or vacation.
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Hallmark Channel Christmas Cruise
US Department of State website for passports
Trips To Discover list of 15 best Florida beachfront restaurants
Caddy's Treasure Island
Palm Pavilion Beachfront Restaurant, Clearwater
Kyle G's Prime Seafood and Steaks, Jensen Beach
S3 Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale
Lona Concina Restaurant, Fort Lauderdale
Marker 88 Restaurant, Islamorada
Whale Harbour Seafood Buffet, Islamorada
https://navalaviationmuseum.org/tickets/
https://navalaviationmuseum.org/blueangels/
Travel + Leisure Guide to best 10 Islands in Florida
VisitFlorida.com guide to Key West
VisitFlorida.com guide to Palm Beach
VisitFlorida.com guide to Anna Maria Island
VisitFlorida.com romantic guide to Little Palm Island
Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerce link to what's open after Hurricane Ian
Peanut Island, Palm Beach County
St George Island
VisitFlorida.com guide to Key Biscayne
VisitFlorida.com guide to Cedar Key
Islands.com guide to Little Gasparilla Island
Dry Tortugas National Park
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Florida has been a popular place to make movies and TV shows since the silent movies of the early 1900s. In this episode we have fun talking about the history of film and media in Florida, including well known and some not so well known movies and TV shows that were filmed here. In several cases, there are locations from movies and TV shows that you can actually visit while you're here in Florida, including the house from Scarface, the Yearling restaurant, and the bar from John Candy's movie "Summer Rental".
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Oceanside Safari Waterfront Restaurant and Lounge
VisitFlorida.com information on Space Coast Bioluminescent Tours
WhichMuseum.com guide to 66 free museums in Florida
Norman Studios in Jacksonville
Yearling movie restaurant
Ringling Museum of Art
Ringling Circus Museum
Kennedy Space Center Visitors Center
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Billy's Stone Crab Restaurant, as seen in John Candy's "Summer Rental"
Red Mesa Cantina (Mexican) in St Petersburg
Great Southern restaurant in Seaside
Smiley Tupelo Honey
Miaminewtimes.com article on Ten Dexter filming locations in Miami.
Wikipedia article about all the TV shows filmed in Florida
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In Florida there are 372 craft breweries, 49 distilleries, 40 wineries, and 19 cideries and meaderies. In this episode, we'll give advice on how you can enjoy a craft adult beverage in Florida, whether you live here or are making a trip here. We'll discuss our favorite breweries, wineries, and distilleries, and we'll also talk about some "off the beaten path" ways to enjoy a few drinks with your dog or your friends.
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Episode Notes:
The new Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, Tampa
Mirada Lagoon, San Antonio Florida
Metro Lagoons
Miami Marlins Baseball games
Brightline Train to Marlins games (Home Runner Train!)
Tampa Bay Rays Baseball games
Bodega Cuban restaurant near Tropicana Field (Rays games)
Green Bench Brewing, St Pete
http://drinklocalflorida.com/
VisitFlorida.com craft brewery section
VisitFlorida.com craft distillery section
VisitFlorida.com winery section
Cigar City Brewing Tampa
M-I-A Brewing, Miami
Florida Avenue Brewing, Tampa
Playalinda Brewing, Titusville (Space Coast)
Proof Brewing, Tallahassee
Keel & Curley Winery
Islamorada Brewery and Distillery
St Augustine Distillery
Garagiste Meadery, Tampa
Two Shepherds Dog Taproom, Tampa
Dog Bar, St Pete
Good Times Dog Bar, Flagler Beach
Mutts and Martinis Bar, St Pete
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Florida is home to eleven U.S. National Park properties, with everything from spectacular beaches to incredible outdoor adventures to amazing historical sites. Spread throughout the state, there's always a National Park property nearby. In this episode, we'll talk about all eleven Parks and give you tips on how to enjoy them all.
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Scripps Spelling Bee Winner 2023
Sea Turtle Conservation at Loggerhead Marinelife Center
Brightline Train Reservations
Weeki Wachi Mermaid Show information
National Park Service website for annual passes
National Park Service webpage for all Florida National Parks
National Park Conservation Association Article on the Everglades
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Florida is world famous for it's sandy beaches and it's clear warm waters. In this episode, we'll give you advice on how you can enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving in Florida. The water here is incredible, and we've got a TON of information to share with you and a lot of suggestions of how YOU can enjoy the water in Florida.
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New Michelin Stars !
https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/florida/restaurants
Disney closes Star Wars Hotel :
Conde Nast Traveller magazine recently released their hotlist for cruises
new NCL Prima class ship:
Best website for scuba diving in Florida:
https://www.scubadiving.com/best-scuba-diving-florida
VisitFlorida.com page for snorkel and scuba
Biscayne National Park
Bill Baggs State Park
Phil Foster County Park
Silver Glen Springs, Ocala
Ginnie Springs
Devil's Den
Blue Grotto
Shark's Teeth in Venice Beach
Shipwreck Park in Pompano Beach
Shipwreck Park's Wahoo Bay : https://wahoobay.org/
SeaHive System
Scalloping info from FWC’s website : https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/maps/
Booking.com spearfishing link : https://fishingbooker.com/blog/spearfishing-florida/
FloridaLobstering.com
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The freshwater springs in Florida create some of the best recreational opportunities in the state, including swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, and camping. Never heard about Florida's springs ? In this episode, we talk about the geology, history, and appeal of the springs. We'll also talk about several springs including Rainbow Springs, Weeki Watchi, Manatee Springs, Ponce De Leon Springs, and Salt Springs (among others).
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www.FlightRights.gov
https://michelinmedia.com/
Visit Florida Guide
Order City Guides
VisitFlorida.com Guide to Florida springs
MouseEars.Tv list of 30 best springs in Florida
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Episode notes:
Local Orlando TV Channel video on new MCO Brightline station
Brightline Web Site 6 Best Dude Ranches in Florida
Weeki Watchee Mermaid Show
Don Garlitts Museum of Drag Racing
Valiant Air Command War Bird Museum
Bok Tower Gardens
Juno Beach
List of Cable Wakeboard Parks in Florida
Flora Bama Bar
Flora Bama's Annual Mullet Toss
Kenny Chesney Video of his song "Flora Bama"
Florida is home to 1,100 golf courses and is considered one of the top golf desinations in the world. But there are also fun golf related and golf themed activities you can enjoy in Florida, even if you're not a golfer. We'll talk about those activities in this episode, as well as provide tips and suggestions for you golfers to come to Florida and enjoy playing a round or two.
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Episode notes:
3 new Tampa restaurants added to the Michelin Florida restaurant guide
Top Golf Stadium Series
Planes Trains and Automobiles festival in Plant City
Clearwater Sugar Sand Festival
Top Golf USA
Drive Shack
Popstroke
PuttShack
Visit Florida Guide golf page
Florida Historic Golf Trail
Florida Historic Golf Trail Guide online
Golf Digest Top 45 courses in Florida (updated 2021)
GolfNow.com for online course research and tee times
Innisbrook Resort and Course (Tampa)
The Breakers Palm Beach
Biltmore Resort, Coral Gables (Miami)
Streamsong Resort
Cabot Citrus Farms
TPC Courses in Florida
Par 3 and Executive Courses in Florida
The Groves Executive Course in Land O Lakes (north of Tampa)
Saint Petersburg is a fun place to enjoy a wide variety of activities, whether it's downtown or at the beach. As Tampa Bay area locals, we'll go into detail in this episode on how to best enjoy St Pete !
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Episode Links:
New Hertz electric car rentals at the Tampa airport.
Tampa airport : order food via Uber Eats
Cigar City brewing restaurant in Tampa Airport
First Friday Night St Petersburg
Salvador Dali Art Museum
St Pete Pier
https://stpetepier.org/getting-here-parking/
"The Trop" Tropicana Field
Jannus Live concert venue
Mahaffey Theater
St Pete Grand Prix
Sunken Gardens
Don Cesar hotel in St Pete Beach
Brass Monkey Baltimore bar in Pass-A-Grille (crabcakes!)
Fort Desoto Park
Egmont Key
Viator.com link to kayaking and other tours in St Pete
PaddleFlorida.net list of kayaking/SUP spots in West Central Florida
Saint Augustine is the oldest city in America, founded in 1565. The history and Spanish architecture make this one of our "must do" trips in Florida. In this episode, we'll talk about our own recent trip to St Augustine and we'll give you tips and tricks on the best way to enjoy the sights, activities, food, and drink in this amazing city.
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Episode Links:
Guide to Florida Blueberry picking and Festivals
Resort Fee Checker website
Miami New Times Independent Digital Newspaper
Broward Palm Beach New Times Independent Digital Newspaper
CNN article on Apple Airtags
Tile Airtags
Apple app store link to Visit Saint Augustine app
Google Play store link to Visit Saint Augustine app
https://www.citystaug.com/693/Our-History
https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-st-augustine-florida
Historic Florida Coast Website info for St Augustine Beach
Henry Flagler hotel tour at Flagler College
Historic Fort Castillo De San Marcos
https://www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/2-day-itinerary
Nights of Lights Holiday Light Display
Casa De Solana 250 year old Bed and Breakfast
St Augustine Fish Camp Restaurant
San Sebastian Winery
San Sebastian Winery Live Music Calendar
St Augustine Distillery
City Gate Spirits distillery
Old Coast Ales brewery
Ancient City Brewing
Dog Rose Brewing
Bog Brewing Company
Whetstone Chocolate Tasting and Tour
Black Raven Adventures Pirate ship tours
Saint Augustine Experiences tours
Florida is world famous for it's beaches and theme parks. But there are dozens of things to do and see in Florida that are "Off the Beaten Path" that most people don't know about. In this episode, we'll share with you the best of these lesser known activities and locations, from overnight island camping to a guide dog experience. Our Links :
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Episode Links :Michelin Guide to Florida restaurants
Avelo Airlines
Breeze Airways
New Serengeti Flyer ride at Busch Gardens Tampa
NCAA Frozen Four college hockey finals in Tampa
Weatherbug App
Florida Rambler blog article with schedule for Florida seafood festivals
Blowing Rocks Preserve | The Nature Conservancy in Florida
Caladesi State Park
Egmont Key
Manatees in Crystal River
Southeastern Guide Dogs
Palma Sola Bay beach horseback riding
Two Gainesville area sinkhole state parks :
Devils Milhopper Geological State Park
Paynes Prairie State Park
The Ringling
Villa Vizcaya
Dry Tortugas National Park
Bahia Honda State Park
Florida Chocolate Trail
Caverns State Park
Falling Waters State Park
Cedar Key
Steinhachee
Florida is one of the top fishing destinations in the world ! In this episode, we'll talk about how enjoy inshore and offshore charter fishing, party boats, surf fishing, fresh water inland fishing, spear fishing, as well as catching scallops and spiny lobsters.
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Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon at Busch Gardens: https://www.tampabaykidstriathlon.com/race-information
Tortuga Music Festival : https://tortugamusicfestival.com/
Welcome to Rockville Festival : https://welcometorockville.com/
Ultra Music Festival Miami: https://ultramusicfestival.com/
Florida Strawberry Festival : https://flstrawberryfestival.com/
Reggae Rise Up Festival : https://reggaeriseup.com/
Innings Festival : https://www.inningsfestival.com/
Tampa Bay Blues Festival : https://www.tampabaybluesfest.com/
Seabreeze Jazz Festival : https://www.seabreezejazzfestival.com/
Sunfest Music Festival : https://www.sunfest.com/
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival concert series : https://buschgardens.com/tampa/events/food-and-wine-festival/concerts/
Disney EPCOT concerts: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2023/02/great-music-is-in-bloom-with-garden-rocks-at-the-2023-epcot-international-flower-garden-festival/
FishingBooker.com to book charters : https://fishingbooker.com/
Seakeeper Gyro Boat Stabilizer list of charter boats : https://www.seakeeper.com/faqs/choose-your-charter/
Captain Lukas' Cocoa Beach Surf Fishing Charters: https://cocoabeachsurffishingcharters.com/
Lake Okeechobee fishing charters: https://lakeokeechobeebassfishing.com/
Bugfest spiny lobster festival : https://www.discoverlbts.com/bugfest/
FishingBooker.com blog article on spearfishing: https://fishingbooker.com/blog/spearfishing-florida/
Florida is packed with places to enjoy bike riding year round ! In this episode, we'll talk about all the bike trails, beach rides, mountain biking and many other places to ride, as well as share with your our favorite rides that we've done.
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Conde Nast magazine ranks the Four Seasons at the Surf Club in Surfside as the number 1 hotel in Florida : https://press.fourseasons.com/surfside/hotel-news/2022/best-hotel-in-florida/
Tampa Bay Times newspaper article on the biggest cruise ship in the world, docked at Port Canaveral : https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/2023/01/03/what-its-like-worlds-largest-cruise-ship-wonder-seas/
RV Lifestyle blog article on 3500 new RV sites coming in Florida ! https://rvlifestyle.com/new-rv-sites-in-florida/
2 sources for renting RVs : RVshare and Outdoorsy
Miami Open Tennis Tournament: https://www.miamiopen.com/
Daytona 500 : https://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/events/daytona-500/
Homestead Miami Speedway : https://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
List of bike trails in Florida : www.traillink.com
Visit Florida.com page for bike riding : https://www.visitflorida.com/things-to-do/outdoors-and-adventure/trails/
Mountain Bike Parks: Alafia Santos Markham Park
Miami Beach Boardwalk : https://www.miamibeachboardwalk.com/
Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail : https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/outdoors-nature-biking-florida-keys-overseas-heritage-trail/
There's a lot to see and do in Florida, and road tripping is one of them. It's our favorite way to travel around the state, and in this episode we'll share tips and tricks on how to maximize your Florida road trip. We'll also talk about enjoying professional baseball's Spring Training "Grapefruit League", as well as the professional golf Florida Swing of the PGA Tour !
Amazon Affiliate Link to the Moon Florida Gulf Coast book mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/3BdvMkA
The author (Josh Kinser) also has an excellent book on the Florida Keys: https://amzn.to/3LmtIf4
Amazon link to Lonely Planet Florida Book : https://amzn.to/3GetQet
Public Television show "Florida Road Tripping" : https://www.floridaroadtrip.org/
Pro Baseball Spring Training Grapefruit League: https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/
Grapefruit League digital and printed guide : https://floridagrapefruitleague.com/free-guide/
PGA Tour Professional Golf Florida Swing :
https://thehondaclassic.com/
https://arnoldpalmerinvitational.com/
https://www.theplayers.com/
https://valsparchampionship.com/
Costco Travel portal : https://www.costcotravel.com/
Audi car rentals at Audi dealers: https://www.audiondemand.com/
Turo private car rentals : https://turo.com/
Road Tripping website and app:
https://roadtrippers.com/plus?via=floridatravelfanatics
if you sign up for RoadTripping Plus, save $5 by using discount code BTR5QTP
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Trip planning is key to a successful trip ! Whether you like travel planning, or would rather have someone else do it for you, we've got some tips and tricks in this episode for you to have a successful travel plan for your next visit to Florida !
Amazon Affiliate Link to the Moon Florida Gulf Coast book mentioned in this episode: https://amzn.to/3BdvMkA
The author (Josh Kinser) also has an excellent book on the Florida Keys: https://amzn.to/3LmtIf4
Amazon link to Lonely Planet Florida Book : https://amzn.to/3GetQet
Virgin Voyages Cruise Line : https://www.virginvoyages.com/
TECO Manatee Viewing Center (Tampa) : https://www.tampaelectric.com/company/mvc/
Crystal River, the Manatee Capital of the World:
https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/blog/manatee-guide/
Pay by Phone: https://www.paybyphone.com/
Park Mobile: https://parkmobile.io/
Spot Hero: https://spothero.com
South Beach Food & Wine Festival: https://sobewff.org/
Gasparilla Pirate Festival : https://main.gasparillapiratefest.com/
Gasparilla Knight Parade, Ybor City Tampa: https://krewesantyago.org/knight-parade-information/
IndyCar Gran Prix of St Petersburg: https://www.gpstpete.com/
TripAdvisor "Reco" Trip Planning : https://www.helloreco.com/
Disney Blogs with 3rd party planners:
https://www.MouseHacking.com
https://www.Disneytouristblog.com
VisitFlorida free online and print travel guides:
https://www.VisitFlorida.com
Florida is a great place to visit during the Holiday Season from Thanksgiving to New Years Day! In this episode we'll talk about the weather during that season, and give you some suggestions about the various light shows and other events around the state. We'll talk about outdoor ice skating, snow tubing, and seeing the Trans Siberian Orchestra in concert !
Amazon Affiliate Link to new version of "Florida Gulf Coast" travel book :
https://amzn.to/3BdvMkA
Tampa’s Cigar Heritage Festival in Ybor City: https://cigarheritagefestival.com/
FWC RedTide link : https://myfwc.com/research/redtide/statewide/
Clearwater St Pete Beach status : www.BeachesUpdate.com
TSA Precheck : https://www.tsa.gov/precheck
Ordering national park passes : https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes
Enchant Christmas : https://enchantchristmas.com/
Edison Ford Winter Estates : https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/events/47th-annual-holiday-nights-celebration/
St Augustine Night of Lights: https://www.visitstaugustine.com/event/nights-lights
Jacksonville's Dazzling Nights Light show: https://www.dazzlingjax.com/
Tampa Holiday Lighted Boat Parade: https://thetampariverwalk.com/events-news/events/holiday-lighted-boat-parade.html
Pensacola Winterfest: https://pensacolawinterfest.org/
Amelia Island Dickens on Centre: https://www.ameliaisland.com/landing-pages/Dickens-on-Centre
Mount Dora Holiday Events: https://www.mountdorabuzz.com/holidayevents.html
Tampa's Snow Tubing Hill, Snowcat Ridge: https://snowcatridge.com/
Trans Siberian Orchestra tour promo on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiOS8CHXFBY
Our favorite Trans Siberian Orchestra Album on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJXQYx7j_3I
The #1 attraction in Florida is our incredible 825 miles of beaches throughout the state. In this episode, we'll talk about how you can pick the right beach, the right time of year, and what to bring to the beach so you can have your best possible beach day here in Florida.
Link to our YouTube video of Playalinda Beach on the Canaveral Seashore : https://youtu.be/_73-VgL6ItQ
Link to our YouTube video of Johnson Beach at Gulf Islands Seashore:
https://youtu.be/MuDjaNIl1_A
Amazon affiliate links to beach gear mentioned in this episode. Using these links helps support our channel. Thanks for using them !
SportBrella Sun & Rain Canopy: https://amzn.to/3Y0Enld
Popchose Beach Blanket : https://amzn.to/3Pb96rV
Oileus Beach Tent: https://amzn.to/3XXP0FB
Beach Wind Screen: https://amzn.to/3B7ciz5
Tampa Airport Flamingo naming contest: www.NameTheFlamingo.com
Free Discover Florida Channel : https://www.discoverfloridachannel.com/apps/member/login
AAA article on 5 Less Crowded beaches : https://www.aaa.com/tripcanvas/article/TT572096/5-Less-Crowded-Beaches-in-Florida
US News & World Report Article on 15 Best Beaches in Florida : https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/best-florida-beaches/
Kenny Chesney Flora Bama video on Youtube : https://youtu.be/kqzM7bP6aRY
Website for the FloraBama bar: https://www.florabama.com/
FloraBama info on the Mullet Toss : https://www.florabama.com/mullet-toss
We live in Tampa and love it ! Since we moved here in 2017, we've enjoyed many of the things to do around our area. In this episode, we'll share with you our "Bakers Dozen" of the best 13 things to do in Tampa. Enjoy !
Links :
Tampa Citipass: https://www.citypass.com/tampa
Free Veterans & Military Tickets for Kennedy Space Center Visitors (through Nov 11th) https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/launches-and-events/events-calendar/2022/november/2022-veterans-day-offer
Free Veterans & Military National Park Passes: https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=94360E2D-B5FC-1C09-B5E519F6070B9106
Straz Center for the Performing Arts: https://www.strazcenter.org/
Florida Aquarium : https://www.flaquarium.org/
Armature Works : https://www.armatureworks.com
Sparkman Wharf: https://sparkmanwharf.com/
Tampa Riverwalk: https://thetampariverwalk.com/
Busch Gardens: https://buschgardens.com/tampa/
ZooTampa : https://zootampa.org/
Seminole Hard Rock Casino: https://www.seminolehardrocktampa.com/
Biking the Courtney Campbell Causeway: https://www.traillink.com/trail/courtney-campbell-trail/
Sharkey's E-bike rentals on Courtney Campbell Causeway: https://whatsuppaddlesports.com/
Clearwater Marine Aquarium: https://www.cmaquarium.org/
Ybor City: https://yborcityonline.com/
Honeymoon State Park: https://www.floridastateparks.org/honeymoonisland
Clearwater Beach: https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/communities/clearwater
We live in the Tampa area, and are fortunate to often have friends and family visit us. We've come up with a 1 day tour of the best of the Tampa Bay region, which includes Ybor City, Sparkman Wharf, downtown Saint Petersburg, and a tour of the entire beach region from the southern tip of St Pete Beach all the way to Clearwater Beach, ending in a spectacular Gulf Coast sunset. In this episode we'll cover this 1 day "sampler" of the Tampa Bay region. Enjoy!
Amazon affiliate link to the DeLorme Atlas & Gazette : https://amzn.to/3MZdvgA
Sparkman Wharf: https://sparkmanwharf.com/
Ybor City : https://yborcityonline.com/
Pass A Grille: https://www.visitpassagrille.com/
Best Maryland Crab Cakes: https://thebrassmonkey.net/
Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach : https://palmpavilion.com/
Pier60 at Clearwater Beach :
https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/profile/pier-60-clearwater-beach/139755
1300 people move to Florida every day ! Are you next ? A lot of us vacation in Florida, and eventually decide to move here. In this episode, we'll talk about the "why's and how's" of moving to Florida, and our story of moving to Tampa in 2017.
Tampa Bay Times page for volunteering and donations for Hurricane Ian relief: https://www.tampabay.com/hurricane/2022/09/29/where-donate-or-volunteer-help-hurricane-ian-victims/
Online passport renewal link with the US Department of State:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport/renew-online.html
Vacations can be expensive ! As frequent Florida travelers, we've learned a thing or two about saving money in Florida, and in this episode we'll share some of our best tips with you.
Links from this episode :
Oktoberfest Calendar :
https://www.floridarambler.com/florida-festivals/florida-oktoberfests-calendar/
Date Night Guide Free Orlando : https://orlandodatenightguide.com/75-free-things-to-do-in-orlando/
Date Night Guide Free Tampa: https://tampabaydatenightguide.com/free-things-to-do-in-tampa-bay/
Florida has several great cruise ports, and we love to go on cruises. In this episode, we'll give advice to cruise newbies on how to choose a cruise, as well as a dozen tips and tricks to help make your cruise vacation more enjoyable and stress free.
The Florida Space Coast is one of our favorite places to visit, especially when we get to watch a rocket launch from Kennedy Space Center. In this episode, we offer a bunch of advice about the best way to watch a launch, visit the Kennedy vistor's center, and enjoy the Space Coast.
Useful links from this episode:
www.VisitSpaceCoast.com contains a lot of really useful travel information for your next trip to the SpaceCoast.
www.LaunchPhotography.com This site is owned by Ben Cooper, a terrific photographer, and has a very comprehensive list of different spots around the Space Coast to watch a rocket launch :
http://www.launchphotography.com/Launch_Viewing_Guide.html
www.KennedySpaceCenter.com is all about the Space Center, visiting, tickets, launches, etc.
For information on kids summer camp programs at KSC:
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/camps-and-education
Best local SpaceCoast brewery : https://www.PlayalindaBrewingCompany.com
Their Brix location has a full food menu. Their downtown Titusville location has a limited food menu, but it's a cool spot and located in an old hardware store. Check 'em out !
https://www.cocoabeach.com/ Cocoa Beach is one of our favorites on the East Coast. Be sure to visit their Pier, which is a great spot to grab a cold beverage and watch the surfers!
We recently had an amazing trip along the coastal and beach areas of the Florida Panhandle. In this episode, we talk about places to visit, restaurants we enjoyed, and we'll recommend different ways and different times of year to enjoy the Panhandle !
Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding are two of our favorite activities in Florida. In this episode, we'll give you some practical advice on how to enjoy more than 100 paddling locations across the state. For a list of places to paddle, visit:
www.PaddleFlorida.net
As Florida residents, we live through hurricane season every year. In this episode, we talk about what hurricane season is like, and give you some tips on having a successful Florida trip or vacation regardless of the weather.