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An otter swims in its enclosure at the Wildlife Walk at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.

Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are the perfect places for outdoor escapades

May 12, 2019 at 10:20 a.m.

Crystal River and Homosassa are home to an abundance of family-friendly activities that will help everyone disconnect from technology in favor of outdoors adventures — from exploring a wildlife state...

Take a romantic horseback ride on the beach in Bradenton

May 12, 2019 at 10:24 a.m.

What’s more romantic than a sunset horseback ride on the beach while dolphins frolic off shore? Experience the thrill of riding in Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, where you have...

Fans watch as Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at the Trump National Doral Miami on March 10, 2013.

Conquer the ‘Blue Monster’ at Trump National Doral Miami

May 12, 2019 at 10:28 a.m.

In 1960, when real estate pioneer Alfred Kaskel decided to build a golf course in South Florida, it was said he was creating a "monster" in the middle of a...

Calusa Beach is Bahia Honda State Park’s popular choice

May 12, 2019 at 10:27 a.m.

There are three natural, sandy beaches in Bahia Honda State Park on Big Pine Key: Sandspur Beach on the Atlantic, Loggerhead on the western end of the island but also...

With its signature island green, the 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass is one of the most widely-recognized golf holes in the world.

Hit the links at the home of The Players Championship

May 12, 2019 at 10:28 a.m.

The TPC Sawgrass offers two golf courses, both designed by noted golf course architect Pete Dye, and are known as the most difficult golf courses in the world. The Stadium...

Amanda Hill, from Charleston, Illinois, and Kara Wolf, of Mt. Vernon, Indiana, snorkel with manatees in Kings Bay, Florida. (Cassie Armstrong, Orlando Sentinel)

My favorite thing: Floating up close with Florida’s gentle, lumbering sea life

August 23, 2019 at 2:07 p.m.

Swimming with manatees in Citrus County's Kings Bay is something everyone should do at least once. Last summer, my sisters and I drove over to Crystal River, where we had...

Disney’s River Country, then and now

August 18, 2019 at 3:42 p.m.

Disney's River Country opened at Fort Wilderness in June 1976 and was Disney's first water park. It was closed on Nov. 2, 2001 and has never reopened. Disney has not...

Chill out and hunt for seashells on Sanibel

August 23, 2019 at 12:23 p.m.

Unburied treasure washes up daily on the beaches of Sanibel Island, and you can identify the seekers of the perfect seashell by their bent-over posture, commonly known as the "Sanibel...

Wekiva Island offers cool respite in Longwood

August 23, 2019 at 12:05 p.m.

Tucked away off Wekiva Springs Road in Longwood, there's a place where you can do a little bit of everything, and all is within reach of the refreshing 72-degree waters...

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