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9 Adorable Small Towns On Florida’s Emerald Coast To Visit In 2024

Jason Phillips July 15 2024 in Places The Emerald Coast is a pristine stretch of coast on Florida’s Panhandle. It is known for its white sand beaches, clear Gulf of Mexico water, and laidback atmosphere. The coast is dotted with small towns, each with its unique beauty. Several features make these towns memorable: charming downtown areas, historic sites, and a welcoming attitude. Read More

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9 Of The Most Charming Towns In Florida’s Emerald Coast

Jeff Oganga June 23 2024 in Places According to legend, it is called the “Emerald Coast” because a big pirate ship crashed centuries ago, spilling emeralds all over the ocean floor. A more plausible reason, however, is that a particular phytoplankton species is in the water, giving it that impossibly attractive color. Whatever the reason, the Emerald Coast is Read More

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Lighthouse superlatives: Exploring Florida’s oldest, tallest and most haunted lights

Patrick Connolly PUBLISHED: June 14, 2024 at 4:40 p.m. | UPDATED: June 14, 2024 at 4:46 p.m. Categories:Entertainment, Things To Do, Travel The St. Augustine Lighthouse is open for visitors daily with museums and informational exhibits on the grounds, seen on March 8, 2024. Guests can opt to climb 219 steps to the top observation deck. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) The Read More

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VOTE NOW: Cape San Blas is competing for nation’s favorite dog-friendly beach

Readers can vote once per category, per day and voting is open until noon Monday, June 24 at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-dog-friendly-beach-2024/. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, July 3. Nominees are submitted by a panel of experts and 10Best editors narrowed the field to select the final set of nominees. Here are the other nominees: Arroyo Burro Bech Read More