Find a new favorite part of Florida, discover local secrets, explore
chic to antique
Florida’s downtowns invite you to add some adventure to your
Florida vacation. Take a new look at the Sunshine State and you’ll
discover that the revitalized downtowns and small towns are worth
the trip. Just ask the locals.
Family adventures are right around the corner in Florida’s
downtowns, where some of the best museums and interactive science
centers are located. One-of-a-kind boutiques, shops, galleries, restaurants
and more line the streets. Beaches, zoos, aquariums and theme parks
are just minutes from Florida’s downtowns and small towns–
making them the perfect starting point for your next Florida escape.
February 7, 2008 Key West adds new attractions for families
By Phyllis Steinberg Walking down Duval Street in Key West, it looked like business as usual. Slopping Joe's Bar was jammed packed with tourists sipping their favorite brew. The souvenir stores were selling the typical stuff, tee-shirts, coffee mugs... SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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January 24, 2008 Off the beaten path to paradise
Amelia Island is a perfect escape By Phyllis Steinberg It was a just a girl's getaway. We chose Amelia Island at the northernmost corner of Florida because we heard it was a lovely retreat without the usual tourist trappings of... SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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December 17, 2007 Unspoiled Florida, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands
Perfect for nature lovers By Phyllis Steinberg Most of South Florida's coast is dotted with hi-rise condominiums, immense hotels that block the skyline and crowded highways. Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands are different. Located on Florida's Southwest Gulf coast,... SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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November 5, 2007 Seeing Mickey and Minnie the easy way
Tips for a fun getaway to Walt Disney World and Orlando By Phyllis Steinberg Disney World has long been one of my favorite destinations since I was a child. Now, that I am a senior, I enjoy the area even... SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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October 19, 2007 Anna Maria Island provides a unique Florida getaway
A glimpse into yesterday By Phyllis Steinberg When you think of Florida, hi-rise hotels with lavish lobbies and magnificent swimming pools come to mind. But Anna Maria Island, gives vacationers a different view of the sunshine state. There are no... SoGoNow.com by: Phyllis Steinberg
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June 14, 2007 "On The Road Again: Florida's Emerald Coast"
By Lloyd Carroll Florida's Emerald Coast region is the 60-mile section of the state's panhandle section ranging from Fort Walton Beach on the west to Panama City Beach on the east. The emerald refers to the sparkling bright green waters... SoGoNow.com by: Lloyd Carroll
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June 12, 2006 St. Augustine Family Adventure: Ghosts of Matanzas
by Tammie Thompson It seems that ghosts permeate the St. Augustine area. Ghosts at the lighthouse; ghosts on St. George Street; spirits in the swamp; and our choice, ghosts on the Matanzas. The Ghosts of Matanzas adventure began... SoGoNow.com by: Tammie Thompson
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March 27, 2006 Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi
By Rich Grant I've been on many a pub crawl, but Fort Lauderdale gave us our first "Pub Trawl" experience.We were staying on A1A and heard that there was a Water Taxi system that linked the beach area to downtown... SoGoNow.com by: Richard Grant
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February 5, 2006 Gainesville: Gatortown, USA
By Ron Kapon It doesn't have the panache and Art Deco of South Beach & Miami or the classic architecture of Old St. Augustine. It didn't host the recent Super Bowl as did Jacksonville. So why was I in Gainesville,... SoGoNow.com by: Ronald Kapon
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November 9, 2005 The Biltmore Hotel - Art Deco and More
By Ron Kapon I have been traveling to Florida almost every January for the past 30 years, always timing my visits with the end of the holiday vacation period and the "quiet" time for hotels and airlines. That period... SoGoNow.com by: Ronald Kapon
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August 26, 2005 Where to Kiss a Dolphin
By Sharon Spence On a quiet Florida Sunday morning, I'm waist deep in Miami Seaquarium's "Flipper Lagoon." With me on the underwater platform is the world's most amorous couple. Across the Lagoon, six dorsal fins glide ominously through the water... SoGoNow.com by: Guest Author
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August 25, 2005 Stoop-Shouldered on Sanibel
By Peter I. Rose*On my first early morning jog along the beach on Sanibel Island near Fort Myers in southwest Florida, I was struck by the stooped shoulders of almost all of those I spotted along the shoreline. Most were... SoGoNow.com by: Peter I. Rose
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July 21, 2005 Experience the Real Florida
By Don Philpott Every year around 40 million visitors come to Florida for the sun, sea and attractions. Most visit the world famous theme parks or enjoy the fabulous palm-fringed sandy beaches. However, while Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse... SoGoNow.com by: Don Philpott
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July 12, 2005 On the Road Again: Fort Lauderdale
In the 1950s and '60s, the most glamorous resort town in the Sunshine State was Fort Lauderdale, immortalized in the 1960 film "Where The Boys Are." Its fun-in-the-sun image was further reinforced by the fact that it was the spring... SoGoNow.com by: Lloyd Carroll
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July 11, 2005 St. Augustine's Inns of Elegance
By Ron Kapon Legend has it that Juan Ponce de Leon was seeking "The Fountain of Youth" when he sailed northwest from Puerto Rico in 1513. He sighted land on April 2, 1513 and named it "La Florida." In 1565... SoGoNow.com by: Ronald Kapon
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July 8, 2005 On the Road Again: St. Petersburg, FL
By Lloyd Carroll During Super Bowl XXXVII, as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were routing the Oakland Raiders, ABC announcer Al Michaels tried to make a distinction between Tampa the city vis-à-vis Tampa Bay. Michaels emphasized that Tampa Bay was a... SoGoNow.com by: Lloyd Carroll
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June 14, 2005 On the Road Again: Orlando Theme Parks and More
By Lloyd Carroll Orlando is the second-largest tourist destination in the country as nearly 50 million travelers visit this central Florida city annually. It ranks only behind Las Vegas in numbers of visitors. Like Las Vegas, Orlando never stops building.... SoGoNow.com by: Lloyd Carroll
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