According to OpenTable, the Top 100 U.S. restaurants for outdoor dining list includes 17 in Florida

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Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the

Florida cities with the most costly real estate

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Real estate property for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com One of the most significant purchases you can make is a house. Homeownership is a valuable asset that can increase in value significantly and serves as more than just a place to live. But with property prices hitting historic highs, purchasers must

Orlando restaurant ranks first among the U.S.’s award-winning restaurants

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Orlando restaurant in Disney wins first place among U.S. award-winning restaurants – Pictured: Disney Springs, Orlando, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS According to a Trips to Discover survey, the best award-winning restaurant in the United States is located in Orlando. According to the travel company, it assessed 3-Star Michelin, 5-Star Forbes, and AAA-rated

Florida is ranked the second most fun state in the U.S.

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South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you According to a recent WalletHub study, Florida is the second-most enjoyable state in the union. Based on 26 distinct factors, Florida was determined to be the second most fun state, behind California, by WalletHub. The study looked at the number of restaurants and movie theaters per

“Disneyland For Seniors:” Here’s why 130,000 retirees save up to a million dollars to live in this Florida town

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Retirement – Senior couple walking together on beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by iseeu2 Florida has long been regarded as the ideal retirement destination due to its year-round mild environment, abundance of golf courses, lively downtowns with shopping and entertainment, and low cost of living. There is much to keep the grandchildren occupied when

Brightline tickets for trips between South Florida and Orlando are now on sale

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Brightline Train – West Palm Beach – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by EQRoy It’s time to start planning those quick trips to Orlando! There’s a new alternative that bypasses the boring journey north on I-95 or the Florida Turnpike—as well as airport security for a flight out of MIA or FLL. Brightline has announced that

Orlando is one of seven Florida cities that potentially face a housing crisis

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Homes in Celebration District, Orlando, FL. – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Box Lab Florida is a popular tourist destination in the United States due to its warm weather, sandy beaches, and attractions. However, with rising mortgage rates driving up property costs, some locals may contemplate relocating.  GOBankingRates published a report on the state’s housing

Disney declares the start of construction on Florida’s affordable housing

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Disney Affordable Housing Plan (Not pictured) – Construction on new affordable housing project — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: 1599686sv On Wednesday, Walt Disney World announced that construction on a proposed affordable housing development in Central Florida would begin the next year. On 80 acres of land, “a few miles away” from the Magic Kingdom

Four of the five largest metro regions in the US with the lowest unemployment rate are located in Florida

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Unemployment rates – Hiring sign on window — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: rblfmr According to the most recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Florida is home to four of the five major metropolitan regions with the lowest unemployment rates. Four of the top five metro areas in terms of lowest unemployment

Florida drought levels increase to levels that haven’t been seen in over a decade

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Florida drought causing wildfires throughout FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Tom Fawls In the Sunshine State, where winter and spring have been extremely dry, many municipalities are currently experiencing a precipitation shortfall, which is always a risk factor as the state’s yearly dry season gets underway. Orlando has received just 1.89″ of rain since the