Pie Eating Contest at Key Lime Festival in Key West – Courtesy: Key Lime Festival – Photo by Filda Konec Photography On July 4, 1776, the United States of America entered nationhood after declaring its independence from Great Britain via the signing and approval of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations were had, and festivals were
Courtesy: Dasher & Crank on Instagram (@dasherandcrank) I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! This past Sunday marked the official start of the summer season with the Summer Solstice, the day with the longest period of sunlight. And because it is now officially summer time in Florida, that means ice cream season
WEST PALM BEACH, FL -3 MAR 2018- View of the Brightline train, a diesel-electric higher-speed rail system, at the West Palm Beach rail station in Florida, United States. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by EQRoy Miami-based high-speed rail service Brightline is working to bring the future to Florida transit. But before Floridians can reap the benefits of
Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by heru sukma cahyanto There are no beaches in Central Florida, but that may soon change after news broke that two major South Florida developers are looking to bring public access lagoons to Central Florida. According to Iván Manzur, Senior Vice President of Sales of Crystal Lagoon US Corp, Hollywood-based investment
Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Shift Drive “Fun” is perceived and interpreted differently by everyone. One thing that may be fun for you may not be for someone else. However, one thing that remains constant: Florida has at least 1 fun thing for everyone. Some states are blessed with fun at every turn, and in
Courtesy: Joe Raedle-Getty Images Royal Caribbean announced earlier this morning that it will push back its first scheduled sailing out of Florida’s Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to the end of July. Originally scheduled for a July 3 departure, Royal Caribbean’s newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas, faced a predictable setback in its debut out
Orange Farm – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by SchnepfDesign Florida citrus growers and farmers received pleasing news after an appeals court ruling overturned federal approval of a controversial pesticide that industry experts and supporters believe will aid the fight against a crop disease that has ravaged the citrus community in the state. For years, the
Courtesy: Spirit Airlines Budget airline Spirit Airlines is planning to expand its operations at Miami International Airport later this year, adding an additional choice for busy Florida travelers. Based in nearby Miramar, Florida, the budget brand is known for its extremely low-budget fares, baggage fees, cramped legroom, and bright yellow planes. The plans by the
Acosta Bridge over the St. Johns River at night – Courtesy: Shutterstock – ESB Professional The Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) will once again light up the Acosta Bridge Wednesday night after being told its rainbow color scheme was “out of compliance” by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Despite plans from the city to light
SAVOR SoFLO VIP Tent Lounge Area – Photo taken by William Prego Watch out SOBE, there’s a new kid on the block. This weekend, SAVOR SoFLO Festival made its inaugural debut right in the heart of the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk in Broward County. The two-day food and beverage event took place on the white sandy