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2025 Spring Break hot spots (and which to avoid)
Lingering damage from hurricanes has put a damper on some Spring Break hot spots along the Southwest Florida coast, but Florida continues to hold its own as a top destination for college students and families.
Anne’s Beach in Islamorada: Worth a stop on drive through Keys
One of my favorite stops on the drive down the Florida Keys is Anne’s Beach, a shallow, free beach in Islamorada. I bet you don’t know the story of Anne, after whom it is named.
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: Free, wild & five minutes off I-75
Next time you travel Florida’s Gulf Coast on I-75, take a five minutes detour in Fort Myers to discover a magnificent slice of old Florida – a 1.2 mile boardwalk through an unspoiled cypress swamp called Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. It’s free!
2025 hurricane season expected to be above average
Above-average activity is predicted for the 2025 hurricane season.