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Best Florida Sporting Events of Winter 2019

Posted on December 8, 2018 by floridatraveler

This is the time of time where people are looking at future calendars for vacation plans, trips around Florida, and events they want to attend.  As a sports editor, my father took paid close attention when major “must-see” events were … 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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Celebrate Summer And Visit Florida’s Old Attractions

Posted on June 6, 2017 by floridatraveler

It’s coming: summer time in Florida and the temperature is already hot.  The big theme parks are crowded with huge lines awaiting a short flight to Pandora at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or a quick train ride from Hogsmeade at Universal … 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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Florida Hot Weather Is The Time To Kayak A Tree Sheltered River

Posted on May 17, 2017 by floridatraveler

Most of Florida is in a drought and the temperature is flying over ninety degrees almost everyday.  And it’s only May.  While light coastal winds are making  temperatures a little lower of Florida beaches, it is still hot. Last weekend … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Biggest Stadium Does Not Have A Football Field

Posted on February 21, 2017 by floridatraveler

Spring training is just around the bend in Florida and I’m teaching a class as an adjunct in the building almost next door to the largest spring training stadium in the Florida Grapefruit League, George Steinbrenner Park, spring home of … Continue reading →

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Florida Has Largest “World Football” Stadium Now

Posted on April 13, 2015 by floridatraveler

In Florida – the land of college and professional football – it might be difficult for state sports fans to discover that the new Orlando City Soccer Team of the MLS is playing in the Florida Citrus Bowl (70,000), giving … Continue reading →

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Florida: Home of Sports Hall of Fames

Posted on February 23, 2015 by floridatraveler

Florida is not only a state where 95 million vacationers visit to get some sunshine on the beaches, play some golf or tennis, or even go fishing; Florida is a state that hosts a number of great sports Hall of … Continue reading →

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The Fishing Hall of Fame Has Lots of Tall Stories

Posted on November 10, 2013 by floridatraveler

Fishing is one of Florida’s top recreational industries and in Dania Beach there is a museum where there are more fish stories than anywhere else in the world. The Fishing Hall of Fame of the International Game Fish Association is … Continue reading →

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