I have sung the praises of Anna Maria Island ever since a friend recommended it to me a few years ago. It’s got buttery white sand beaches, clear turquoise water, small beach town charm, great restaurants, ice cream, and some of the most beautiful sunsets I’ve seen. Colorful beach cottages […]
One of many little known talents my mom and I possess: the ability to locate a nearby tiki bar no matter where we travel together. What can I say? It’s a (tasty) gift. My mom and I found ourselves in Jupiter, FL a few weeks ago after a completely random […]
Shortcake or biscuit? Visit the Florida Strawberry Festival and you’ll be asked this question at least once (twice or three times if you’re doing it right). Personally, I’m a shortcake kind of gal but I’m no biscuit hater. The Florida Strawberry Festival takes place in Plant City every March, overwhelming […]
Since moving to Central Florida in 2012, day trips have sort of become my jam. Living in a state where people regularly come for their yearly vacations means an endless supply of things to do, and I’m making a commitment to explore more this year and in the future. Day […]
The more I explore the sunshine state, the more I realize I really, really love small towns. I actively seek out places that feel inviting, are small enough to explore on foot, and – ok – have at least one really great spot for an ice cream cone. Funny then, […]
“There’s gators on the path up there, if you want to get some good pictures.” Aside from the guy we spotted off the path wearing mid-calf boots and poking the ground with what appeared to be a stick* (coincidentally after just having had a conversation about how this path might […]