The Florida Strawberry Festival breaks attendance records for 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: P. Allison Not just in Plant City but throughout the entire state of Florida, the Florida Strawberry Festival is one of the most anticipated occasions of the year. Live music, strawberry-themed cuisine, entertaining carnival rides, and games take place over multiple days. The event

This popular beach resort in Florida is “breaking up” for spring break

Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL – Spring break hotspot – Courtesy: marchello74 Although Miami Beach, Florida, is usually one of the most popular spring break spots in the nation, the island community is refusing to welcome spring breakers this year. With the launch of a new advertising campaign on Friday, the city of Miami Beach

South Florida makes Top 10 Metro Areas for Retail Therapy list

Lincoln Road Outdoor Retail Mall, Miami Beach, FL – Photo: Kamira/Shutterstock.com It’s likely that whoever declared that money cannot buy happiness hasn’t done their research. Because they believe that experiences are what really matter, StorageCafe set out to find the best locations for the retail therapy we all so well deserve. According to research, Miami

What You Should Know About Florida’s Brightline Rail’s Upcoming New Stop

Brightline Train – (Credit: Brightline) In its most recent expansion, high-speed rail operator Brightline plans to establish a brand-new stop along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Brightline told Travel + Leisure that the new station will be situated in Stuart, Florida, and is anticipated to open in the second half of 2026. The city was picked because

Almost 500K residents have departed Florida. How far did they go?

City of Miami Beach, Florida Aerial Perspective — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Cascade Creatives Over a million people moved to Florida from all over the world in 2022, marking a significant increase in immigration from other states and nations. However, the U.S. Census Bureau reports that around 500,000 residents of the state departed for

Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Florida acts as a memorial to his illustrious drag racing career

Drag racing in Bradenton, Florida, USA: 50th Annual Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media The “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing honors all of the sport’s pioneers in addition to his illustrious career. “I like people to come see what we had to

Two excavating in a Florida park covertly turned out 224 historical relics

Withlacoochee River Florida Scenic Landscape – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Essence of a Memory The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that when Florida wildlife officials discovered relic hunters unlawfully excavating in the Withlacoochee State Forest, hundreds of historic objects were retrieved. 224 “indigenous artifacts” in total were discovered, according to a press

Plans for Buc-ee’s fourth Florida store have been submitted

Buc-ee’s, a convenience store giant touted as the world’s largest convenience store – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by stock__photo_world The opening of a fourth Buc-ee’s in Florida is getting closer to happening. According to county documents, the gas station business submitted designs for its new St. Lucie County outlet on Tuesday. The gas station will

Key West museums offer educational opportunities and tons of fun

Ernest Hemingway House & Museum, Key West Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Robert Hoetink Due to its subtropical climate, Key West has constant high humidity, which makes even a quick stroll to the mailbox feel like wading through tapioca pudding. Fortunately, Key West is bursting at the seams with interesting museums where adults

The Michelin Guide has added these 19 Florida eateries to its list

Fine Dining pictured; Michelin Guide – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BorisK9 Michelin Guide Additions Nineteen Florida restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide’s roster, including four in Orlando and one in Winter Park, the publication said on Wednesday. The restaurants that have received Bib Gourmands or Michelin Stars will be revealed at a