Author: Bob Rountree
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Kelly Park at Rock Springs: Beautiful park, cool swimming, shaded campground
Kelly Park is best known for popular Rock Springs Run, but this fabulous Orange County park also has one of the nicest campgrounds anywhere, a fabulous swimming area, playgrounds and picnic areas.
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Lions Club Seafood Festival in historic St. Augustine: March 27-29, 2020
St. Augustine comes alive with their annual Lions Club Seafood Festival, one of five seafood festivals scheduled around the state this weekend.
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Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge: Safe harbor for birds & other living things
Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge is a year-round refuge for birds and other living things, from the dazzling roseate spoonbills to the American bald eagle. Right now, birding is especially good.
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Cortez Fishing Festival celebrates its maritime roots: Feb. 15-16, 2020
This tiny fishing village wedged between Bradenton and Anna Marie Island celebrates its rich heritage as a commercial fishing hub.
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2019 Spring Training Guide: Nearby campgrounds, beaches and cool things to do
Our annual Spring Training Guide is an invaluable resource for finding campgrounds, lodging and things to do near each of Florida’s Spring Training camps. We include report dates, home openers and links to schedules and tickets.
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Florida Strawberry Festival: Feb. 27-March 8, 2020
Florida Rambler’s guide to the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City. Entertainment line-up, places to stay, places to eat, places to camp and things to do nearby.
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2018 Winners of the Florida State Parks Summer Photo Contest
Florida State Park’s “Summer 2018 Photo Contest” received 2,716 entries submitted between July 1 and Sept. 30, 2018.
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Kayak Buyer’s Guide: It’s personal
The variety and size of kayaks is almost endless, and it’s difficult to decide which yak is best for you. We hope this guide will help you make that decision.
