Category Archives: diving

FLORIDA CREATURES Friend or Foe? 

Posted on March 15, 2023 by floridatraveler

PART ONE: In the Waters of Florida With so many people moving into Florida from large Northern cities, I am often asked questions about the wildlife of Florida and whether they will encounter dangerous situations in their new surroundings.  I … Continue reading →

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Florida “Under The Sea” Is A Vacation Experience

Posted on October 27, 2018 by floridatraveler

Underwater Vehicles in Florida Due to the sensitivity and depth of Florida’s reefs and poor visibility in most coastal area, Florida does not have the underwater submarine tours found in the Hawaiian Islands and in Catalina Island, California. Florida is … Continue reading →

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Snorkeling In Florida Is A Recreation Bonanza For All Ages

Posted on August 26, 2018 by floridatraveler

I never appreciated snorkeling when I was a kid and scuba diving seemed an impossibility to be with my poor eyesight.  Ironically, now after cataract surgery I can see underwater as an old coot better than when I was in … Continue reading →

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US 19: On The Nature Coast Trail

Posted on May 27, 2018 by floridatraveler

When you hug the Gulf Coast going north from Saint Petersburg toward Tallahassee, you take US19 into the Nature Coast.  I used to go that route when I drove to Florida State University as a graduate student and back then … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Florida Movie Locations

Posted on March 31, 2018 by floridatraveler

Just the other week the Academy Award show was on, but I don’t watch it since my wife and I no longer go to the flicks.  We’ll wait until the shows appear on regular television, which probably means there are … Continue reading →

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Rent An RV And Camp on Florida’s Best Beaches

Posted on May 24, 2017 by floridatraveler

My neighbors are planning retirement and going to move from urban Tampa to a more rural county.  This, however, does not mean a total downsize of their activities for they recently purchased an RV and discovered they could less expensively … Continue reading →

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January Is The Month To Hike Florida’s Natural Treasures

Posted on January 9, 2017 by floridatraveler

January is the best time to visit and hike the many natural attractions found in Florida.  The mosquito problem is almost negative and the temperatures may be cool but often refreshing.  Even the animal and bird life seems more active … Continue reading →

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Floridians Love Their Shell Game

Posted on July 18, 2016 by floridatraveler

When people visit Florida, they expect to find good seafood and they are usually not disappointed.  We Floridians love our grouper sandwiches and have competitions to locate the best sandwich in our area. But Floridians really have a thing about … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Most Mysterious Place Is Seen By Very Very Few Visitors

Posted on March 22, 2016 by floridatraveler

Fifty miles north of Tampa is the historic hill-top town of Brooksville.  West of Brooksville on FL50 on the road to Weeki Wachee and US19 is the Sand Hill Scout Reservation. Many people view this 1,700 acre complex the best … Continue reading →

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