Florida’s Rare Blue Bee Rediscovered in Central Florida’s Lake Wales Ridge

Posted on by Melissa P | 12498 Views | 24 min read

A photo of Florida’s ultra-rare Calamintha Bee, as seen while being observed by researchers in central Florida in spring 2020. Photo: Facebook/Florida Museum/Chase Kimmel/Jaret Daniels/ www.newsbreak.com Caption: www.disclose.tv The Sunshine State’s iconic wildlife includes the American alligator, the Florida panther, the scrub jay and the manatee, and now, the ultra-rare Blue Calamintha bee. The rediscovered

The 5 Best Hidden Restaurants In Florida

Posted on by Melissa P | 14859 Views | 12 min read

Dixie Crossroads in Titusville, Florida, USA. Photo: www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida If during these times you find your mind wandering about dining out again, you may want to head into these five hidden gems found all around Florida! From seafood to sandwiches to the Dessert of the Day, all of these restaurants are not well-known but may have

The Sun Will Come Out for Florida’s Tourism Industry Despite COVID-19 Shutdown

Posted on by Melissa P | 19594 Views | 21 min read

Downtown Miami, Florida, USA, and the port, seen from MacArthur Causeway at sunset. Photo: Dreamframer/Shutterstock.com Florida’s economy depends heavily on travel and tourism. We all know that. It’s a scary time right now to even think about it but in the long run, this pandemic will affect our travel and tourism industry more than we

Inside Florida’s Natural Orange Juice Visitor Center

Posted on by Melissa P | 9529 Views | 19 min read

Beautiful orange groves of Florida on a sunny day. Photo: Jason Patrick Ross/Shutterstock.com If you’ve ever seen a Florida orange Juice commercial, you’ll know that Florida produces the best oranges and therefore, the best orange juice in the country. Year after year Florida provides America with the most of its orange juice. Freshly squeezed and

5 Old, Abandoned and/(or) Interesting Places in Florida You May Not Know About

Posted on by Melissa P | 10195 Views | 26 min read

Fort Bengali. Photo: Bullet, www.abandonedfl.com 1. Fort Bengali in St. Augustine, Florida  This now-abandoned former jail first opened in the late 1950s by L.H. “Buddy” Hough as the “Oldest Jail.” This forced fellow local man Henry “Slim” McDaniel to rename his tourist attraction “The Authentic Oldest Jail”, the well-preserved Victorian jailhouse on San Marco Avenue.

Disney Purchases an Additional 26.3 Acres of Land West of Magic Kingdom

Posted on by Mike D. | 12548 Views | 15 min read

Cinderella’s Castle at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park. Photo: aliwigle/Pixabay.com Disney World has apparently just purchased even more land near Magic Kingdom. No word yet as to what the intended use of the land is but there are speculation that it is part of Disney’s ever-present need to expand as much as possible. The land

5 Eye-Catching Architecture Designs Throughout Florida

Posted on by Chris J. | 12082 Views | 12 min read

Abstract concept & vintage modern futuristic building facade with round windows and a palm tree. Photo: Nine_Tomorrows/Shutterstock.com Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Location: Hollywood Architecture/Design Group:  Steve Peck, Klai Juba Wald Architecture, Las Vegas; DCL, Boston; Float4, Montreal; Wilson Associates; Rockwell Group About:  As part of a $1.5-billion expansion of the Seminole Hard Rock

Polite Suggestions for Where to Eat in Miami

Posted on by Melissa P | 7280 Views | 26 min read

Miami Beach’s Ocean Drive in sunlight on February 2, 2020.   Photo Credit:  baileyc1/Shutterstock.com If you are heading to South Florida soon, you may want to stop and enjoy all the delicious food and sweets that are offered in Miami. From local bistros to fine dining restaurants Miami has it all. The following polite suggestions

Matlacha, a Hidden Gem on Florida’s West Coast

Posted on by William C. | 9853 Views | 15 min read

Colored pink Elena’s art house on Matlacha Island, Cape Coral, Florida on January 18, 2016. Photo: Nadezda Murmakova/Shutterstock.com Matlacha (pronounced MATT-luh-SHAY) is one of Florida’s best-kept secrets.  This small coastal village nestled near the Gulf of Mexico just west of Fort Myers is full of charming attractions. Less than 700 residents live here, making it

Ultra Music Festival 2020 (Cancelled)

Posted on by Melissa P | 12066 Views | 22 min read

Ultra main stage. Photo Credit: Hunter Crenian / Shutterstock.com **Update 03/06/2020: Due to the coronavirus epidemic, this event was cancelled by the Ultra organizers per the City of Miami’s request.** If you’ve never been to Ultra Music Festival, you are missing out! The Festival has been voted twice (in 2016 and in 2017) as the