Central Florida’s ‘City on the Circle’ is enjoying a rebirth with a renovation boost by Erin and Ben Napier of HGTV’s ‘Home Town Takeover.’
Author: Bob Rountree
Nation’s largest KOA in an unlikely corner of Florida
The Okeechobee KOA is the largest KOA campground in U.S. with 750 campsites on Lake Okeechobee, Florida’s fishing mecca.
Venice Sharks Tooth Festival set for April 11-12, 2026
You don’t have to dig deep or look very hard to find a shark’s tooth on the beaches of Venice, so every year this Florida city celebrates its unique place in the world with the Venice Sharks Tooth Festival.
Diners & Dive Bars: Favorite pit stops along the Overseas Highway
The best road food along the Overseas Highway is served out of a handful of iconic kitchens, legendary Florida Keys diners and dive bars.
St. Augustine Seafood Fest: March 21-22
This weekend’s St. Augustine Lions Club Spring Festival has reimagined its seafood festival past.
Gamble Rogers State Park: Oceanfront campground celebrating song and sea
Gamble Rogers State Recreation Area is an oceanfront jewel with a beachfront campground, backcountry paddle trails and prime viewing for whales who spend the winter off-shore.
30 awesome county parks with affordable camping
County park campgrounds are increasingly on our radar as campers get shut out of crowded state parks or face skyrocketing rates at private campgrounds.
Florida Seafood Festivals Calendar
Nothing says Florida like a seafood festival, and we’ve got them all! Another great month ahead for Seafood Festivals throughout the state.
Hardee Lakes Park: Reclaimed mine makes exceptional campground, scenic park
A reclaimed phosphate mine has been restored to a beautiful park in Hardee County, offering exceptional camping, boating and a dozen trails perfect for hiking, off-road bicycles and e-bikes.
2026 Florida Spring Training Guide
Baseball spring training tickets are a great idea for a last minute gift! Our Spring Training Guide points you to tickets and team schedules, as well as things to do and see nearby so you can build an itinerary.