by Florida Culture & Travel | Apr 2, 2026 | Southwest Florida, Uncategorized
An alligator friend hanging out at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida. One-of-a-kind orchids. Alligators where you least expect them. Trees that have been around for centuries. And a focus on preserving wild Florida as more of the Sunshine...
by odiadmin | Nov 17, 2025 | Southwest Florida, St. Pete, Things to do in Orlando, Uncategorized
Are you looking forward to your next Florida vacation but dreading some of the costs? No fear–we’re here to help. Here are 14 tips to help you save money when visiting Florida, including Orlando. We realize this isn’t a comprehensive list, so we have...
by Florida Culture & Travel | Jul 14, 2025 | Southwest Florida, Uncategorized
Beach life in Boca Grande, Florida. Looking for a day trip or weekend getaway in Southwest Florida? There’s a good chance you haven’t thought about visiting Boca Grande. Here’s why you should make the visit there. For starters, Boca Grande is likely closer than you...
by Florida Culture & Travel | Oct 13, 2024 | Beaches, Bradenton, Sarasota, Southwest Florida
Bradenton Beach on a peaceful day. Bradenton Beach was one area with a lot of damage from Hurricane Helene, followed by Milton. Our travel blog usually focuses on the great places to visit in Florida. Yet with two back-to-back hurricanes in October...
by Florida Culture & Travel | Aug 8, 2024 | Small towns in Florida, Southwest Florida
View from Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda. Orlando, Miami and Tampa may get a lot of the glory when it comes to Florida travel destinations, but there are plenty of under-the-radar towns where you can still enjoy fun in the sun. Punta Gorda, Florida, located in...
by Florida Culture & Travel | Dec 12, 2023 | Small towns in Florida, Southwest Florida, Uncategorized
The historical Old Opera House in Arcadia, Florida. There should be a sign at the border of Arcadia, Florida, that says, “Welcome to Cowboy Country”—but we’d also add, “Welcome to Antiquing Country, Peace River Country, and Rodeo Country” for good measure. After all,...
