Florida Spotlight
Movies Set in Florida: 5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Summer Rental'
Get to know this '80s classic better and find out more about its Florida production
Steve Spears
Food and Drink
5 Great Spots for Stone Crab in Florida
A handful of culinary delights stand out among Florida cuisine, but few are as noble as stone crab claws.
Florida Spotlight
Shows Set in Florida: 5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Miami Vice'
Nearly 40 years ago, frantic footage of flamingos - accompanied by the frenetic pulsing beat of a Jan Hammer instrumental theme - beckoned viewers to the family room each week to watch Sonny Crockett and Rico Tubbs chase drug dealers around the beaches of South Florida in "Miami Vice.
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Movies Set in Florida: 5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Cocoon'
Living in Florida means we're subjected to a never-ending barrage of jokes about our state, including the tasteless (and factually incorrect) punchline of residing in "God's waiting room." Only one movie could take that insult and turn it into a heartwarming sci-fi tale: 1985&
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Movies Set in Florida: 5 Things You Didn't Know About 'Magic Mike'
Channing Tatum and "Magic Mike" put Tampa Bay - and male stripping - in the world's spotlight back in 2012. For the movie's 10th anniversary, Tatum last year announced that a script and director are in place for a third "Magic Mike"
Outdoors
5 Great Florida Beaches for Camping
From Bahia Honda to St. George Island, these spots are perfect for camping fans.
Florida Spotlight
Why is Key West Called the Conch Republic?
Here’s the strange but true story behind the Florida island’s nickname
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Is Florida Really the Lightning Capital of the World?
The state has long boasted this unique distinction, but it’s (probably) not true
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Not-So Welcome to Our Home: Invasive Species in Florida
These critters came uninvited and are making a mess of the peninsula
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Strangest Town Names in Florida
And you thought only the people in Florida were unusual. Here are the unique towns they call home
Food and Drink
11 Great Places to Eat Oysters in Florida
From picnic tables in Apalachicola to the trendy gastro-pubs of Miami, Florida is full of amazing restaurants offering the world’s tastiest oysters.
Florida Spotlight
10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Grease the Movie
There's so much more to this iconic musical than catchy songs