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

Major Central Florida routes are connected by a new parkway that opened, hopefully relieving local traffic

New Florida Parkway – View of Florida Highway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Viktoriya A In the Central Florida beltway, SR-429, I-4, and SR-417 now have a connection that might change the game. Years went by while the billion-dollar project was developed. There was a great celebration on a sunny Friday morning in Seminole County as

Save the date! Central Florida will host the biggest festivals and events in 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this

2024 will see the debut of a new “small-town” country music festival in Central Florida, headlined by Jason Aldean and Kid Rock

Fan watching country music festival– Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Craig Bisacre A new tour featuring some of the biggest names in country music is scheduled to visit small towns across the nation in 2024, with one stop scheduled in Central Florida.  The Rock the Country music festival, including Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, and Lynyrd

Why is THIS Florida city considered a “safe haven” from storms when other cities in the state have trouble getting insurance for their storm-damaged homes?

Aerial view of boats in Ocala, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Catherine Cornish Residents of the city of Ocala are grateful their location still offers a ‘safe haven’ from the harsh weather in the Sunshine State in the wake of the damage Hurricane Idalia wreaked on Florida. At the end of August, the

Upcoming Oktoberfest events throughout Central Florida

Beer mugs with fresh pretzels at Oktoberfest – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by r.classen Now that fall is here, Oktoberfest events are being celebrated all across Central Florida. From the middle of September through the first Sunday in October, the largest beer festival in the world is held in Munich, Germany. However, numerous locations in

Ranking of Florida’s ten largest cities’ cost of living from least expensive to most costly

Tampa Bay, FL – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Florida is the state with the highest population growth in the US, and is a favorite among retirees, but it can also be fairly pricey. Insider looked at The Council for Community and Economic Research’s Cost of Living Index for various major regions in

Take a stroll through the ill-fated Cross Florida Barge Canal’s history on ‘The Island’ in Ocala

Ocala, Fl. – Part of the Florida Barge Canal – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by TAMMY M JOHNSON In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon halted the Trans Florida Barge Canal’s construction in response to environmentalist protests, putting an ill-fated scheme that had been conceived decades before to an end. Since the advent of the Spanish

The Sunshine State may be getting a brand new Buc-ee’s location

The exterior of a Buc-ee’s gas station — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Joni Hanebutt Wonderful news! The well-known Texas travel agency and gas station may open a new facility in Central Florida. That’s correct, Beaver Nuggets (caramel popcorn) might be closer than you think, according to sources. According to WESH, Marion County officials will likely talk

10 gorgeous bike trails to visit in Florida

Group of people cycling on bike trail in Florida – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by: Sheri Armstrong Florida is the land of having fun in the sun. The Sunshine State has an incredible offer of 175 state parks and has been recognized as a leader in the development of recreational trails nationally. From its city