Palm Beach County Palm Beach probably isn't the place you think of when you think of wild. But there's a wild side to this area of Florida, that includes West Palm Beach. If you go a bit further east, you'll find it. It's Lion Country Safari, which is actually located in a small town called Loxahatchee. … Continue reading Where’s the Wildest Camping Experience in Florida?
Art, Artists, Tourism and Florida
A Brief History of the Selling of Art in Florida Florida has somewhat matured over the years, especially in its attraction of artists to the state who come here for the relatively inexpensive cost of living and the sunshine. It is also attractive because inexpensive housing and a fairly good base of art collectors come … Continue reading Art, Artists, Tourism and Florida
Camping near Disney in Florida
Camping near Disney in Florida The KOA Fort Summit is in Davenport, Florida but most people would just suspect it is in suburban Orlando. It is really an excellent base for anyone wanting to visit the area's theme parks and still have plenty of family camping time together. This KOA is convenient to the standard … Continue reading Camping near Disney in Florida
What’s there to do in Punta Gorda, Florida
The Old and the New in Punta Gorda, Florida. Having passed this exit a thousand times on trips back and forth to Naples from the Tampa Bay area, I finally decided to take my own travel advice and stop and see the downtown area of Punta Gorda. Well, it is so much more than just the … Continue reading What’s there to do in Punta Gorda, Florida
Pine Island: Florida Lost in Time
A Florida Island Destination Back in Time Having lived in Florida for nearly thirty years and having traveled around the state many times for business and leisure it is rare that I find an area so vast that I have never explored but this most recent weekend trip took us to a place we'd not … Continue reading Pine Island: Florida Lost in Time
Camping in Daytona Beach/Port Orange Florida
The Daytona Beach Area There are no shortage of things to do in this relatively small town on the east coast of Florida with a colorful past in racing and beach going. Once a haven for drunk Spring breakers, it has done a good job of rebuilding hurricane-damaged properties on the beach that now attract … Continue reading Camping in Daytona Beach/Port Orange Florida
The Best Beach Camping in the Florida Keys
Long Key State Park There are three state parks in the Florida Keys that offer camping options: John Pennekamp State Park, Long Key State Park and Bahia Honda State Park. Long Key is in the middle of the other two options and is located not too far south of Islamorada. I've written about John Pennekamp State … Continue reading The Best Beach Camping in the Florida Keys
Camping in the Everglades of Florida
Trail Lakes Campground, Ochopee, Florida In the tiny town of Ochopee, known for its post office which is about the width a large dog house, there is a welcome center and some air boat operators as well as a campground called Trail Lakes Campground which is located at the Skunk Ape Research Center. This is … Continue reading Camping in the Everglades of Florida
How Museums Survived the Financial Crisis
The Financial Side of Non-profit Cultural Institutions I recently gave a talk to a group of accounting educators about "the financial side of non-profit museums" while they toured our facilities at the Morean Arts Center in St. Petersburg. It was very interesting to them and it occurred to me that this might be an interesting … Continue reading How Museums Survived the Financial Crisis
How to find Nature and go Camping near Orlando
Wekiwa Springs State Park near Orlando, Florida Well having lived in the metro Orlando area for five years, I was surprised to learn about this park after moving back to the Tampa Bay area. I stumbled upon it somehow while looking for a weekend getaway in the RV and I'm certainly glad I did. It … Continue reading How to find Nature and go Camping near Orlando
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