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January 2nd, 2013

Viva Florida 500: Dade's Battle Reenactment Returns to Bushnell in January

by Steve Spears

Dade's Battle Reenactment

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Photo by: Florida State Parks

The Dade's Battle Reenactment returns to Bushnell on Jan. 5 and 6. The event marks the Second Seminole War battle, where Seminole Indians fought U.S. soldiers under the command of Maj. Francis L. Dade on Dec. 28, 1835. But the state park that hosts the event is a great place for nature fans to visit any time of the year. Find out why.

January 1st, 2013

Key West Fantasy Fest Costume Tips

by Claudia Miller

Fantasy Fest Parade

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Planning to attend the Key West Fantasy Fest? You'll need a costume for this Mardi Gras-style event. Here are some tips from seasoned revelers to get you started.

January 1st, 2013

5 Reasons to Stay at Key West's Silver Palms Inn

by Paul Love | Photography Jon Whittle

Silver Palms Inn Pool

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Photo by: Jon Whittle

This new boutique hotel in Key West proves that great things come in small packages.

December 27th, 2012

New Year’s Eve Parties in the Florida Keys

by Claudia Miller

Pirate Wench at Schooner Wharf Bar, Key West

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Ring in the New Year in the Florida Keys with balmy temps and celebrations that “drop” things way more interesting than a crystal ball.

December 18th, 2012

Old-Fashioned Christmas on Lignumvitae Key Islamorada

by Claudia Miller

Angel at Lignumvitae Christmas
Photo by Claudia Miller

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Travel back in time to the 1900s at Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park for their annual old-fashioned Christmas celebration in the Florida Keys.

December 14th, 2012

Talking Baseball: Spring Training Tickets on Sale

by Paul C. Love

Yankees Spring Training

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Photo by: Shelly Strazis

Break open the peanuts and Cracker Jack and plan a weekend around baseball's pre-season action.

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Tags: baseball | weekend getaways

December 14th, 2012

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Sunglasses Made in Florida

by Paul C. Love

Costa del Mar's Saltbreak Shades

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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

December 12th, 2012

Cruise for Shells at Cayo Costa State Park

by Patricia Letakis

La Costa Island, off of Captiva Island

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Imagine being dropped on an uninhabited island off Florida's Captiva Island. What would you do? What would you find?

December 11th, 2012

Amelia Island Restaurant Week Returns in January

by Cami Webb

Restaurant Week

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Photo by: Diane Bradford

Ten days. Nineteen restaurants. Totally doable. The Fifth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week gets cooking on Jan. 18, and it sounds totally delicious.