Creating a packing list is an easy way to ensure that you do not forget any items for your upcoming vacation. Use this handy list to take the stress out of vacation packing...
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Florida’s beach warning flag program uses flags in four colors accompanied by interpretive signs along the beach to explain the meaning of each color. By understanding what to look out for and how to...
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Any day at the beach is a day well spent but with a little planning, your beach day can be taken to the next level! Even if you plan to lounge on the beach and do nothing else, there...
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The last thing you want to do when you’re headed to the beach is waste time looking for a parking spot. Here is a list of Siesta Key public beach access points and...
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Stingrays frequently can be found in the warm shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico during the months of May through October. They come close to shore in search of food and bury...
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Sea turtles inhabit the seas and oceans in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the shores of Southwest Florida. The population of these ancient...
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These beach safety tips are great to know – they may even save a family member’s or your life. 4 Important Beach Safety Tips Don’t Swim Against a Rip Current – If a...
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Challenge your kids to find starfish, egg casings, sea glass, sand dollars, coral, sharks’ teeth, and more while exploring southwest Florida’s white sandy beaches. They will enjoy exploring the coastal environment and delight...
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Venice, Florida offers a family-friendly getaway with a sparkling shoreline, Italian Renassance architecture, shops, and so much more. It’s also a perfect spot for kids to play and explore some of Venice’s best treasures....
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Our website and printed Must Do Visitor Guides offer carefully curated lists of what to do, where to eat, and more. Did you know you can read the current printed edition online? Check out...
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