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In this special "double hurricane" episode, we'll talk in depth about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida within 13 days of each other.    We live fairly close to the Gulf of Mexico and experienced it first hand.   We didn't spend much time editing this episode because we wanted you to hear it within just a few days after Milton and hear our experience and perspective.   This episode was recorded just 6 days after Milton, which gave us time to see the aftermath first hand.   As we recorded this episode, there are still flooded roads and homes, thousands without power, and life is just starting to go back to normal here on the affected areas of Florida.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to all people affected by these storms, including people in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and especially western North Carolina.   

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Sporting events are very popular in Florida, whether it's professional or college sports.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy Florida sporting events including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and auto racing.    No matter what time of year you're in Florida, there's always a sporting event to attend. 

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Denis Phillips Facebook weather reports
Playlinda Brewing Company
Dixie Crossroad Seafood Restaurant
Miami Carnival
Florida Rambler blog post with Oktoberfest calendar
Daytona 500 info
Gran Prix of St Petersburg

(00:00) Introduction and hurricane update
(13:17) Florida Travel News
(13:40) Florida Travel Tips
(15:31) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida

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Florida is famous for well known beaches like Miami Beach, Clearwater-St Pete, Sanibel Captiva, Daytona Beach, and Fort Lauderdale.    In this episode we'll talk about lesser known beaches that experienced Florida travelers and locals prefer.   From Fernandina Beach all the way around the state to Perdido Key, we'll talk about some fantastic beaches that many of you have never heard of.

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Our Youtube video for Playalinda Beach walk

Our Youtube video for Perdido Key

Florida Man Games

Florida list of "U-pick" farms
 
Brightline Train mailing list

Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium

Tortuga Music Festival schedule

Episode #11, How to have a great Florida beach day

Fernandina Beach Downtown Guide

St Augustine Beach

New Smyrna Beach

Playalinda Beach

Hutchinson Island Beaches

Blowing Rocks Preserve

Bahia Honda State Park Beach

Cayo Costa State Park

Boca Grande Beach

Lovers Key State Park

Pass a Grille Beach

Caladesi Island Beach

Honeymoon State Park Beach

Fred Howard State Park Beach

St George Island Beaches

Navarre Beach

Perdido Key Beach

(00:00) Introduction
(05:19) Flor

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Roadtripping in Florida can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just don't want to drive when you're traveling !    In this episode we'll talk about ways to get around in Florida that don't involve driving, which includes a regional Florida airline, train travel, ferries, and water taxis.   

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Episode Links:

PGA Tour's Players Championship
MLB's Grapefruit League Spring Training Baseball games
Orlando Weekly
Tampa Bay Airfest at MacDill Air Force Base
Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium Tampa with Grace Family Church
Our episode 14 on How to Road Trip in Florida
Brightline Trains
Florida Amtrak rail travel
Amtrak Auto Train
Key West Express ferries
Pensacola Bay City Ferry Blue Angels practices
Tampa to St Pete Cross Bay Ferry

(00:00) Introduction
(04:43) Florida Travel News
(08:59) Florida Travel Tips
(16:38) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida without driving

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Given that Florida is a peninsula surrounded by saltwater, it's no suprise that it's one of the best places in the world to get fresh seafood.   In this episode we'll talk about how to enjoy Florida  oysters, blue crabs, stone crab claws, spiny lobster, and fish throughout the state.   Whether you're trying to catch it yourself, find a local seafood market, or look for a great local seafood restaurant, we'll cover it all.    Chef Heather will offer advice on how to cook it yourself !

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Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival

Miami Open Tennis Tournament

www.DiscoverFloridaChannel.com

Discover Florida "How to Do Florida" on YouTube

Our Episode #16, "How to enjoy fishing in Florida"

 Ybor City Deviled Crab recipe

(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(03:00) Florida Travel Tips
(07:54) Main Topic : How to enjoy Florida Seafood

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Florida has a long history with aviation, especially military aviation.  And  our mild weather is ideal to host large air shows.   In this episode we'll give you our advice on how to best enjoy these museums and air shows, from the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola to an air show over Miami Beach.   

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Conde Nast Traveler Magazine article on the best beaches near Orlando

Tortuga Music Festival Lineup

MacDill Air Force Base Tampa "Tampa Bay Airfest"

Miami International Boat Show

South Beach Food and Wine Festival, Miami and Miami Beach

National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola

National Naval Aviation Museum Blue Angels Practice Schedule

Air Force Armament Museum

Valiant Air Command, Titusville

Cape Canaveral Space Force Museum

Florida Air Museum, Lakeland

Wings Over Miami Air Museum

Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum

The Deland Naval Air Station Museum

MacDill AFB Tampa Bay Airfest

Air Dot Show Tour Orlando Sanford Airport

Air Dot Show Tour Fort Lauderdale Beach

Hyundai Air & Sea Show Miami Beach

Pensacola Beach Air Show

NAS Jacksonville Air Show
 
(00:00) Introduction
(04:30) Florida Travel News
(06:30) Florida Travel Tips
(09:36) Main Topic : How to enjoy aviation museums & air shows in Florida

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Florida is full of great live music, whether it's a big concert at a stadium from a world famous band like the Rolling Stones, a small and intimate jazz club in Miami Beach, or the Key West Song Writer's Festival.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy concerts and live music during your next trip to Florida.  We'll tell you how to find bands you want to hear, or just a local venue for a night of live music from a local band you've probably never heard of. 

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Tampa Airport Newsletter

Miami New Times newspaper "Miami Pizza Week"

Subscribe to Miami New Times independent newspaper (we love it!)

www.BandsInTown.com

Ruth Eckherd Hall

The Mahaffey Theater, downtown St Petersburg

The Trans Siberian Orchestra

iThink West Palm Beach Amphitheater

House of Blues Orlando

The Crowbar, Ybor City in Tampa

Jannus Live, downtown St Petersburg

Hard Rock Casino Tampa Event Center

Hard Rock Casino Hollywood Event Center

VisitFlorida.com Beach Front concert venues

Miami's Hottest Live Music Venues

VisitJacksonville.com Live Music

Key West Songwriter's Festival

(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Florida Travel News
(05:52) Florida Travel Tips
(09:11) Main Topic : How to enjoy concerts and live music in Florida!

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When you think of places to hike, Florida is probably the last place you'd think of.  However, Florida has hundreds of excellent places to hike, including the 1,400 mile Florida Trail !  In this episode we'll talk about the Trail and other great places to hike in Florida, as well as recommend some websites, apps, and books to help you find a Florida hike that's perfect for you.   

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Icon of the Seas YouTube videos :

Initial arrival into Port Miami (day time) 

First departure from Miami (night time)

KSC Space Camp for kids 7-16

Easter Sunday service at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens' "Festival of Chocolate"

www.FloridaHikes.com

www.AllTrails.com

Amazon affiliate link to "50 Hikes in Central Florida"

VisitFlorida.com Beach Hikes

Bonus Florida Trail video not mentioned in the episode !!

USDA Forest Service guide for the Florida Trail

(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) Florida Travel News
(04:20) Florida Travel Tips
(07:17) Main Topic : Hiking in Florida

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Seeing manatees in Florida is a unique experience that everyone should do in their lifetime!   To see these large but docile and curious creators lumbering through the water is a special treat.    In this episode we'll talk about the different ways to see them, when and where to see them, and even a way to see some during the summer months.  We'll also talk about some of the experiences we've had with them, including kayaking over juvenile manatees at Crystal River, watching them from the boardwalk at Three Sisters Spring, and seeing them along with Spotted Eagle Rays at the Teco Manatee Viewing Center in Tampa.   

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National Naval Aviation Museum

Sign up for Brightline train special deals

Manatee photographer Carol Grant's website

VisitFlorida.com's Where and How to see Manatees

Three Sisters Spring, Crystal River

Blue Springs State Park

Tampa Electric Manatee Viewing Center

Lee County Manatee Park, Fort Myers

Manatee Lagoon, West Palm Beach

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

VisitFlorida.com list of manatee outfitters

VisitFlorida.com list of manatee webcams

Bradenton's Bishop Museum of Science and Nature Manatee Habitat

(00:00) Introduction
(00:30) Florida Travel News
(05:58) Florida Travel Tips
(10:45) The 12 months of Florida :  The Best Things to Do All Year Long

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If you're planning a trip to Florida and wondering about the weather and what time of year to visit and what activities you can enjoy, this episode is for you.     We'll offer advice and suggestions on how to enjoy the weather and many Florida activities  ALL 12 months of the year. 

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New "Royal" ship, Icon of the Seas :  https://www.royalcaribbean.com/icon-of-the-seas

Surfing Santas :   https://surfingsantas.org/

Spring Training games Grapefruit League

Everglades Seafood Festival

St Augustine Lions Seafood Festival

Tampa Florida RV Supershow

Central Florida Highland Scottish Games

St Augustine Night of Lights

Daytona 500

Gran Prix of St Petersburg

Everglades Seafood Festival

Mt Dora Arts Festival

South Florida Garlic Festival

Florida State Fair

Pensacola Mardi Gras

Coconut Grove Arts Festival

Daytona Night Sky Festival

Swamp Cabbage Festival

Orlando Lunar New Year Festival

Florida Craft Brew Wingfest

Tortuga Music Festival

Flora Bama Mullet Toss

Springing The Blues Music Festival, Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Jazz Festival

SunFest, West Palm Bach

Key West Songwriters Festival

Kissimmee Cuban Sandwich Festival

Vero Beach Burgers and Brews Festival

(at the limit of what we can add to the episode notes!)


(00:00) Introduction
(01:06) Florida Travel News
(05:32) Florida Travel Tips
(10:46) The 12 months of Florida :  T

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