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The 6 Best Places to View Free-Roaming Monkeys in Florida

Photo Credit: Anut21ng Photo/Shutterstock.com Florida has its fair share of exotic and wild animals. From alligators to manatees and various species of snowbirds. We have it all. But there are places in Florida where animals such as monkeys may roam free and even have their own private island. Several places in Florida, actually. Here, we

The Story of Dade County, FL

Miami Dade County Florida Area – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Oneworldonejourney Perhaps even more famous than Flagler Street in Miami is that of Miami-Dade County itself. The County got its name from someone who is remembered for his service in the military. Hundreds of years ago, this individual played a role in one of

Big Changes Coming to Walt Disney World in 2021

Photo Credit: www.disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog On October 1, 2021, Walt Disney World will turn 50, and like many people around the world do when they are going to turn 50, Walt Disney World wants to celebrate this huge milestone with a bang. A huge party that will end all parties to celebrate the fact they have been

Meet Florida’s (Railroad) Founding Father, Henry Flagler

Photo Credit: https://alchetron.com/Henry-Flagler Driving down Flagler Street in Miami may be something most Miamians do every day. It is a latitudinal baseline that divides all the streets on the Miami-Dade County grid plan and provides a way for people to get to their destinations somewhere in the city. But one has to wonder if the

Exploring the 11 Best State Parks in Florida

Photo Credit: Joanne Date/Shutterstock Florida is home to over 160 state parks, so there is no shortage of wildlife and natural beauty in this state. If you ask any true Floridian, they will tell you that apart from the white sandy beaches, the state parks in Florida are the best part about living here. You

The Nation’s Largest Shopping Mall is Coming to South Florida

Photo Credit: https://miami.curbed.com//Triple Five Group American Dream Miami will be the largest shopping center in the US. The mall is expected to open by 2025. Construction is set to begin in late 2021 by Canadian development firm Triple Five Group, according to Miguel Diaz De La Portilla (Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr) the law firm

Dolphins Beat Patriots 27-24, New England Denied First-Round Bye in the Playoffs

Photo Credit: www.sunsentinel.com Ryan Fitzpatrick delivered the final blow, as he tossed a 5-yard touchdown pass to tight end Mike Gesicki in the last 24 seconds of the game. New England (12-4) was left to play in the opening weekend of the postseason for the first time since 2009. This will be the first time

New Year’s Eve 2020, Florida-style

Photo Credit: oneinchpunch/Shutterstock The Sunshine State has no shortage of places to party and have a good time. For New Year’s Eve, this idea is taken to another level. Throughout the entire state of Florida, there are parties hosted for all to attend and enjoy. Here, we will provide you with the places to be

Disney Buys Another 235-Acres in Osceola County

Photo Credit: baynews9.com/Orange Co. Property Appraiser Orange County records released on December 23 indicate Disney has just purchased more than 230 acres of land just west of Magic Kingdom. The land was purchased from Winter Garden-based Lake Reedy LLC by Disney subsidiary Compass Rose Corp. The 235-acre property is located near Reedy Lake, which is

Report Says College Enrollment in Florida is Declining

Photo Credit: Nirat.pix/Shutterstock A new report, titled “ Fall 2019 Current Term Enrollment Estimates,” shows Florida college enrollment is down by 52,328 students in terms of enrollment in an individual state. Compared to Fall 2018, postsecondary enrollment has decreased in 2019 by more than 231,000 students nationwide. This is according to new research from the