A Florida fishing license is required by most people for most fishing activities, but there are exceptions. Do you need one?
Author: Bob Rountree
Pensacola Seafood Festival, Pensacola, Sept. 25-27, 2026: Free and fun
The Pensacola Seafood Festival kicks off the festival season in Florida.
Indian mound unwrapped at Sarasota’s Historic Spanish Point
Witness 5,000 years of history through a glass wall at this Indian midden at Spanish Point, and learn about the Palmer family’s profound impact on Sarasota County.
Key West RV Campgrounds
As visitors pour into the Keys this summer, RV camping rates are going through the roof near Key West — even though hundreds of new campsites are coming back online after Hurricane Irma reconstruction.
Tiger Bay State Forest (and an old brick road near Daytona Speedway)
DAYTONA BEACH — Tiger Bay State Forest is a vast wilderness quite close to Daytona Beach International Speedway, and it’s a great destination for camping, fishing, off-road bike riding, hiking and horseback riding.
Camping at 14 awesome state parks in Florida’s Panhandle
State park campgrounds in the Florida Panhandle are popular in summer, while spring and fall are best to enjoy spectacular beaches, paddling, hiking, fishing — and Florida’s highest waterfall.
35 pawrific dog-friendly beaches in Florida
There are 35 pawrific dog beaches in Florida. Find one near you.
Archie’s Seabreeze in Fort Pierce: 7 decades of no shirt, no shoes, no problem
Archie’s Seabreeze is an iconic beach bar on Hutchinson Island in Fort Pierce that has been drawing a mix of tourists, locals, young & old since 1947.
End of the world: Camping in Cedar Key
This is Old Florida as it should be, rustic and ready for curious visitors, so pack the tent or stock the RV for some camping at what seems like the end of the world. Endless vistas, great kayaking, quaint village, and don’t forget those sweet, delicious little Cedar Key clams.
Buying a kayak: It’s personal
The variety of kayaks can be overwhelming, and it’s difficult to choose which is best for you. Our guide to buying a kayak helps you decide.