Are you looking for the best hiking trails in Florida? Read on for my top picks. When you think of hiking, you probably don’t think of hiking in Florida. You probably think rugged terrain, hills, lots of trees like pines. Perhaps a mountain or two. Florida doesn’t really have any of that, except the rugged…
In 2021 the Clearwater Historical Society Museum and Cultural Center hosted a special exhibit called “Let’s Eat!” Open until the first week in December, the exhibit showcased the oldest restaurants in Clearwater. They chose those which have or were open at least 40 years. Though most are closed permanently, six of the restaurants still welcome…
A block or two south of downtown Clearwater sits a two-story block building. It faces Fort Harrison Street on the edges of Clearwater’s historic Harbor Woods neighborhood. A chain link fence encloses a grassy field beside the building. Rounded waist-high bushes line the sidewalk in front. A flag pole flies the American flag. A short…
“I actually really like Florida. It’s a weird place, it’s surreal.” -Jemima Kirke Florida holds a reputation for being quite beautiful if a bit crazy. Its contemporary cities and sunny beaches stand in stark contrast to the rural areas where Florida’s true beauty reigns in all its natural glory. I love seeing new places in…
Manatee. Sea cow. Teddy bear of the sea. Marshmallow seal. Floaty potato. No matter what you call them, we can all agree that manatees are adorable. If you’re dying to see one in person, I have great news. There are lots of ways to see manatees in Florida. In this article, I share how to…