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December 14th, 2012

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Sunglasses Made in Florida

by Paul C. Love

Costa del Mar's Saltbreak Shades

Daytona Beach-based sunglasses manufacturer Costa del Mar puts out a sneak peek of its 2013 lineup, just in time for the holidays.

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Tags: Daytona Beach | gifts | outdoors

November 20th, 2012

'Tis the Season for Boat Parades

by Patricia Letakis

Captiva Holiday Village Boat Parade

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If you’ve got a boat and a string of at least 100 lights, the Captiva Holiday Village Boat Parade wants you. Come on out, boat owners — and spectators too — to kick off the season as FT+L’s editor in chief joins the panel of judges to pick the best of the best from this festive flotilla.

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Tags: Captiva | Captiva Holiday Village

August 29th, 2012

At the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota

by Susan Friedman

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Gallery of Rubens at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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A recent visit to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota was about the old and the new.

June 18th, 2012

In the Artist's Studio with Orlando's Doug Powell

by Cassandra Palmer

Powell's depiction of Judy Garland

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We're on the edge of our seats as the Orlando-based artist reveals his latest work.

June 15th, 2012

Digital Graffiti 2012: Alys Beach After Dark

by Paul Love | Photography Tom Tavee

Digital Graffiti

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We return from an amazing art festival like no other in Northwest Florida, and we have photos galore.

June 6th, 2012

Digital Graffiti in Alys Beach This Weekend

by Paul Love

Alys Beach during Digital Graffiti

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Head up to Scenic Highway 30A for one of Florida's coolest art festivals, where creativity and technology combine for a stunning experience.

May 7th, 2012

FT+L Photo Contest Starts Strong

by Paul C. Love | Photography Clane Gessel

Everglades sunrise

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Open for only two weeks so far, our 2012 photo contest looks to be the best yet.

May 1st, 2012

Weekend Alert!

by Patricia Letakis

Mission Inn Resort & Club, Howey-in-the-Hills

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Join Central Floridians at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills when the Festivals of Speed takes over the countryside resort this weekend.

April 24th, 2012

Bern’s Winefest: A Really Big Deal in Tampa

by Patricia Letakis

Bern's Winefest, Tampa

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I spent my weekend hobnobbing with Tampa’s oenophiles at Bern’s Winefest. If you like good food and wine, no doubt you’ve been to Bern’s Steak House, but have you been to the restaurant’s wine festival?