Sunshine State Insider
The beloved Sea Cow is the official marine mammal of the State of Florida. Although a threatened species, they’re thankfully on the rebound, and sightings in Florida are becoming more common than ever. Especially when you know where to look! The best time to go looking for manatees is during the cooler winter months when … Read more
Usually seeing a manatee in Florida is just a chance encounter when you’re out at the beach, on a boat, or maybe kayaking through a state park. But in the wintertime, you can easily see hundreds of manatees near florida power plants where they enjoy basking in the warm waters of the discharge canals. Manatees … Read more
With all of its bars, festivals, and nightlife, Key West is usually thought of more as a Florida destination for grown-ups. Key West has more bars per capita than any other town in America, and the shenanigans that happen on Duval Street after dark are the stuff of bar crawling legends. Key West is no … Read more
If you’re visiting one of Florida’s world-famous theme parks, there’s a good chance you might want to take home a little something to remember your trip. There’s no shortage of mugs, shots glasses, t-shirts, and hats to take home, but we think there are few more souvenirs with an extra “cool factor” that you should … Read more
Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit at Universal Studios Orlando comes with 30 tracks you can choose to listen to while riding, but these selectable songs only scratch the surface. There are dozens more Secret Songs you can unlock if you’re looking to expand your roller coaster listening experience. It’s quick and easy, but you’ll need to … Read more
On May 11, 2019 to help celebrate National Miniature Golf Day, the Florida Department of State announced the launch of the Florida Historic Mini Golf Trail. This collection of six courses are recognized for their historic value to the great game of miniature golf as being the oldest in Florida. Each of these mini-golf courses … Read more
Hillsborough River State Park is in Thonotosassa Florida. It’s about 15 miles north east of downtown Tampa, or about 10 miles from the nearest exit off I-75, and is a great spot to get out and explore nearly 3000 acres of unspoiled Florida wilderness for a day. The price is $6 per vehicle or $4 … Read more
Founded in 1565 by the Spanish Empire, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States. Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon first landed here in 1513, becoming one of the first European explorers to land in the New World, and the city was founded in 1565. That’s older than Plymouth, Jamestown … Read more
If you’re in the Orlando area and looking for something cheap to do, check out this sweet Groupon Orlando mini-golf deal for sat Lost Caverns Adventure Golf on International Drive. It’s just around the corner from Universal Studios, right in the middle of all the action. Click here for the Deal: Lost Caverns: Orlando mini … Read more
After years of local drama, politics, and fighting about the funding and the design, the long-awaited new St. Pete Pier finally opened to the public this summer. The old inverted pyramid pier closed down in 2013 after standing there for 40 years and was demolished shortly after to make room for the new one. The … Read more