Finding passion in North Florida

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Apparently, when you discover the secret to happiness, it makes you want to toast, "to passion!" At least that's what a group of us did this past weekend in Rosemary Beach (rosemarybeach.com), the seaside community on a pristine stretch of North Florida. Between the young couples straight out of a J. Crew catalog sporting double and triple(!) strollers to the stunningly dressed baby boomers strolling arm in arm, this beach town was humming with an addictive undercurrent of fun fervor. "Find your passion" tip #44: Hop on a beach-cruiser for an invigorating, four-mile coastal ride to Deer Lake State Park, then spend the day on the crystal-like beaches unique to this area. "Find your passion" tip #7: Begin your day with a simple citrus muffin at the Cowgirl Kitchen and end it with a large glass of pinot noir and an even larger slice of peanut butter cheese cake at the new Paradis restaurant. Repeat as necessary.