Vicki McCash Brennan

Vicki McCash Brennan is a veteran journalist, teacher and mentor to high school journalism advisers for the Journalism Education Association. Vicki spent 25 years in the trenches as a reporter and editor for newspapers and magazines. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. The mother of two grown daughters, Vicki is semi-retired and enjoys bicycling, reading, museums and art galleries, sailing and travel with her husband, Jack.

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City of Art: Museums in St. Petersburg

Three new art museums in St. Petersburg – each built to house extraordinary private collections – make this city a destination no art connoisseur should miss.

Healing waters the star attraction, but there’s more to Safety Harbor than its spa

Safety Harbor has a rich history in its mineral springs and pioneering citrus industry. This homey outpost on Tampa Bay also has a colorful art scene and diverse eateries.

Things to do in Marathon: Seagoing heart of the Florida Keys

A different view of Marathon from the moorings of Boot Key Harbor, the heart and soul of the Keys’ vibrant maritime community.

Arts & Brew walk: Explore St. Petersburg brewpubs and galleries

Travel writer Vicki McCash Brennan has a passion for craft beer, museums and art galleries, and they all come together along St. Petersburg’s historic Central Avenue.

Come one, come all to the ‘Greatest Show on Earth!’

The Ringling Circus Museum in Sarasota brings back those memories of yesteryear, when hawkers fill the streets with calls to see “The world’s grandest, largest, best, amusement institution.”

Selby Gardens: Sarasota’s signature orchid collection

Selby Gardens contains the most diverse collection of orchids and bromeliads in the world. Thousands of species are represented.