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April 2nd, 2013
Viva Florida 500: Famous Movies Filmed in Tampa Bay
by Steve Spears
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Spring Breakers
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Is that the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the trailer for the new movie Spring Breakers? Sure is. The movie was filmed in around St. Petersburg in 2012, often drawing crowds when locals spotted James Franco's co-stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens out on the town. But Spring Breakers isn't the first movie to shoot around Tampa Bay. Check out these other notable productions.

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April 2nd, 2013
Root Beer Barrel Shot at Green Parrot Key West
by Claudia Miller
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A Green Parrot Bar tradition for over 20 years in Key West, the refreshing root beer barrel shot is not only addictive but contagious.

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Tags: cocktails | drinks | Florida Keys | Key West

April 1st, 2013
Enjoy Florida’s Natural Wonders with Our Free Outdoor Guide
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Free Special Issue!
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Between its lakes, rivers, streams and coastline, Florida has more than 12,000 miles of waterways tailor-made for fun in the sun — and in the Sunshine State, the water is definitely where the fun is. 

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Tags: Boating | nature | outdoors

March 27th, 2013
Viva Florida 500: Celebrating La Florida with Easter Flowers
by Patricia Letakis
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Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon named the state La Florida, the land of flowers, when he disembarked here during the Easter season in 1513. This spring, brighten your home with Florida-grown orchids.

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Tags: Florida History | Homestead | Sarasota | Viva 500 | Viva Florida 500

March 26th, 2013
Final Four: 4 Cool Things in Fort Myers Besides Florida Gulf Coast University
by Cami Webb
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Fort Myers
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Florida Gulf Coast University may be getting all the buzz this week with their March Madness wins, but Fort Myers (a.k.a. Dunk City) is more than just home to the talent behind this Sweet Sixteen Cinderella story. 

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Tags: Fort Myers | Gulf Coast

March 25th, 2013
Hyde at the Miami Arena
by Patricia Letakis
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Hyde Nightclub at Miami's American Airlines Arena
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Need a place to celebrate the Miami Heat’s winning streak? Fans toast the team and more at this new club in the American Airlines Arena.

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Tags: American Airlines Arena | Hyde | Miami HEAT

March 22nd, 2013
Our Favorite City Parks in Florida
by Patti Roth
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Urban Parks
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Urbanites seeking a break from the hustle and bustle of the concrete jungle are finding creative public spaces that provide a breath of fresh air. Check out some of our favorite picks. 

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Tags: hollywood | Naples | Palm Beach

March 18th, 2013
Viva Florida 500: Slave Trade Remembered at African Cemetery in Key West
by Claudia Miller
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Visit the African Cemetery in Key West on March 24 to remember those who died in the Transatlantic slave trade.

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Tags: Florida History | Florida Keys | Key West | Viva 500

March 14th, 2013
Rock Out at Bay Jam Music Festival in Islamorada, Florida Keys
by Claudia Miller
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Don’t miss Bay Jam, the daylong outdoor music fest in Islamorada at one of the most gorgeous waterfront venues in the Florida Keys.

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Tags: family | festival | Florida Keys | Islamorada | music

March 13th, 2013
Savor 500 Years of Florida Flavor in Our Free Food Lover’s Guide
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Florida Food Guide
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This handy guide to Florida’s food scene reveals the fascinating backstory of the Sunshine State’s cuisine, from the diverse cultural influences and exotic flavors that pepper Florida dishes to the freshly harvested foodstuffs from local farms and waters.

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Tags: food & drink | Viva 500

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