Farmers market – Key West Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Fern M. Lomibao Jacksonville, FL. – We discovered Florida’s oldest and largest privately-owned farmers market while looking for First Coast Gems in our region! Over 85 years old, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is situated about a mile west of the city’s historic downtown.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian Along with a prohibition on power-generating wind turbines offshore or close to the state’s extensive coastline, legislation signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday will significantly downplay climate change and remove it from state statutes. Critics claimed that the bill signed by
Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom, Orlando, Florida — Courtesy: Walt Disney World Website Disney has formally announced the opening date of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and is inviting visitors to “drop on in” this summer. At Orlando’s Magic Kingdom, the ride—which was once known as Splash Mountain—will start taking visitors on a
Florida Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Sunshine State did fairly well in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best States rankings. Florida rose six points to the top slot for economy and maintained its top spot for education nationally for the second year in a row. Overall, the state
High school in Melbourne, FL — Jesse Kunerth – Courtesy: Shutterstock The Florida counties that have the greatest rate of high school dropouts is depicted on a map. Newsweek determined which of Florida’s 67 counties had the greatest rate of dropouts by analyzing the most recent statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, which tracked the
Aerial view of northern Key West including Mallory Square and a cruise liner — Courtesy: Deatonphotos/Shutterstock When considering a trip to the Florida Keys, are you stuck between visiting Key West or Key Largo? The majority of travelers to this region of Florida are unaware of the sheer number of Keys in the archipelago! Since
Walt Disney World Resort Outdoor Scene — Courtesy: Annsley/Shutterstock A significant resort project has been shelved by Walt Disney World Resort, and this is probably not a one-time move. Many initiatives at Disney World have been abandoned throughout the years. They seem promising, grabbing people’s attention with their audacious plans and alluring ideas, but before
Perdido Key, Florida Gulf Coast — Courtesy: Shutterstock — George Dodd III The Gulf Coast is many things to many people, from manatees and leisurely swimming in iridescent waters to visiting state parks and museums. Amazing fishing, golfing, and dining can be found along the Gulf Coast, which stretches from western Florida to the border
Walt Disney World Resort Orlando – Magic Kingdom Castle – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by dorengo5 Guests of Walt Disney World Resort, rejoice! You have just prevented yourself from falling victim to a scam that might cost you hundreds of dollars when you visit Orlando’s amusement parks in the future. Florida formally offers Disney World
Island pirate bungalows – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Anna Klepatckaya With a pirate past, this 7-acre island in Florida’s panhandle is being listed for millions of dollars. The island, which lies in Saint Joesph Bay off the coast of Port St. Joe, was formerly owned by “Black Sam Bellamy,” hence the fitting nickname “Black’s