A typical Florida summer will be hot and humid.  Thank goodness we have some of the most beautiful beaches; otherwise, summers would be unbearable.  When the temperature rises, so does the temperature of the Gulf waters.  Unfortunately, so does the temperature of the sand.  You’ll often see a beach-goer enjoying a relaxing and refreshing dip, […]

Longboat Key is nestled between Sarasota and Bradenton on an 11 mile barrier island that sits in the Gulf Coast.  
Like many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat offers miles of white-sandy beaches.  However, unlike many beach towns in the Gulf, Longboat Key is a private beach. You can still find public beaches.  Some even offer […]

St. George Island is located in the Gulf Coast. It’s an unspoiled 28 mile barrier island that jets out of the peninsula, near Apalachicola and Tallahassee.  The beauty of St. George Island is that you can enjoy a relaxing day in its practically deserted beaches.  Also, since St. George Island is part of the Emerald […]

Panama City is located in the Florida panhandle.  You'll often hear this area called the Emerald Coast.  Florida's Emerald Coast claims to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.  The beaches in this area are marked by a stark contrast between the strikingly white sand and the emerald-green colored ocean waters.  As […]

If you truly want to get away - get away from traffic, from people - Cape San Blas is the place to go.  This is where you go to truly disconnect from the hustle and bustle of your daily life.  Cape San Blas is a peninsula that extends into Gulf of Mexico between Port St. […]

Destin was originally founded as a small fishing village.  In the many years since it was founded, Destin has transformed itself into a city that boasts world-class fishing, clear ocean waters, and white, sandy beaches.  Destin is also proud to say that it has the largest, charter fishing fleet in the state.  There are over […]

There are still a few places in Florida that haven't been overdeveloped.  Walton County, in the Northwest part of the Florida panhandle, has a good chance of staying safe from development.Over 40% of South Walton is owned by the State of Florida and, for now at least, is protected from development.  What does this mean […]

The Florida Keys is a group of islands at the southern tip of Florida.  Floridians usually group the islands that make up the Keys into three sections: the Upper, Middle, and Lower Keys.  No matter where you go in the Keys, you will find great dive sites.   
Since scuba diving in the Keys is so popular, […]

South Florida is full of interesting characters.  Take a walk on South Beach, and you'll encounter some of the most unique people you'll ever see.  Yet, one of South Florida's most eccentric citizens is also one of our best kept secrets…Edward Leedskalnin.   
I can already tell you don't know who he is.  Most people don't.  However, […]

When people think of romantic places to visit in Florida, the city of Anna Maria Island usually isn't first on their list.  It's unfortunate, really, because Anna Maria Island has so much to offer.  Anna Maria Island overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and offers some of the most beautiful sunsets. 
If you're in the mood for romance, book a cozy Anna Maria Island […]