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Time to pack your bags and head to a beach locale that offers seclusion and pristine white sand beaches. By Tara Massouleh McCay PHOTO: PARADISE MEDIA FOR VISIT FLORIDA For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve. With 200 miles of coastline encompassing five islands, 99 historic Read More

Melanie R Travel1 day ago Florida is known for its stunning beaches, with over 1,300 miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Straits of Florida. Some of the most popular beaches in Florida include Miami Beach, Clearwater Beach, Daytona Beach, and Panama City Beach. Still, there are many other beautiful and Read More

YOU’LL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FROM WALKABLE STREETS TO SCENIC VIEWS TO TASTY RESTAURANTS. By KARON WARREN JANUARY 4, 2023 Small towns make great travel destinations for everyone thanks to their charming main streets, historic districts, and plenty of local eats. But they are particularly appeasing for travelers over 60 who want to a comfortable and Read More

TRAVEL By Blake Guthrie Jan 2, 2023 Florida Panhandle town evolves and recovers but retains low-key charm. I first visited Port St. Joe in the Florida Panhandle after my grandparents retired to Panama City Beach in the mid-’70s. We took a day trip to check out what was then a mill town on St. Joseph Bay. Read More

Plungers give cold shoulder to 2022 Margaret Seitz, right, and Lucy Hurak, friends from Cincinnati, Ohio, said they loved to feel the cold waves crashing against them. [ DAVID ADLERSTEIN | THE STAR ] PreviousNext Posted Monday, January 2, 2023 12:48 pm David Adlerstein dadlerstein@nevespublishing.com Rachel Crisp did the seventh annual Polar Plunge on the Cape Sunday morning, Read More

Posted in Florida October 21, 2022 by Marisa Roman Florida Just Wouldn’t Be The Same Without These 7 Charming Small Towns When discussing history within The Sunshine State, we often reference bigger cities or places like St. Augustine. But much of the recognition should be given to the smaller towns, too. There are plenty of charming small towns in Read More

 While some vacation rental home buyers have their sights set on a single destination, others may be open to multiple locations that check certain, distinct boxes. Either way, potential rental revenue typically is (and should be) a consideration when deciding the best places to invest in real estate. So, for people still on the hunt for their Read More

Time to pack your bags! By Tara Massouleh McCayMay 28, 2022 CREDIT: PARADISE MEDIA FOR VISIT FLORIDA For beach lovers looking to steer clear of crowds, Florida’s Forgotten Coast is a welcome reprieve. With 200 miles of coastline encompassing five islands, 99 historic sites, and some of the most charming beachside communities you’ll find anywhere, there are dozens Read More

The Emerald Coast has a history almost as sprawling as the ivory beaches over its endless shores. Since 1811, almost a dozen attempts to annex the strip into Alabama were made, but citizens of Florida knew a treasure when they saw one- and held fast! Time has been kind to that investment, in the form of serene escapes from Read More