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Archive for the ‘Things to See in Florida’ Category

August 28th, 2008

Labor Day Weekend Happenings in Florida

Okay, so you all ready know about Digital Graffiti on Alys Beach happening on August 30, but that only scratches the surface of what’s happening in the Sunshine State during the holiday weekend.
Here’s some other events:

Wondering what to do before or after Digital Graffiti? Why not head to The Village of Baytowne Wharf (Sandestin) and […]

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August 27th, 2008

It’s Happening in the South…Digital Graffiti at Alys Beach (Beaches of South Walton) on August 30

 
This isn’t your traditional film or art festival. You don’t sit and silently watch the films, or quickly walk by a static exhibit. Here, you have the opportunity to walk around and take it all in. Some places, you can even be part of it.
“Extraordinary unique,” is how Mike Ragsdale, town evangelist, describes Alys […]

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August 26th, 2008

It’s Time to Limbo

 What happens when you combine cocktails and roller skating? ..an entire night of craziness. That’s what happens every Tuesday night at Gold Coast Roller Rink in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it has been that way since 1968. Intoxiskate, as it is called, is one of the longest standing institutions for the thriving gay community in […]

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August 25th, 2008

Spaaa….licious! Lauderdale Spa Chic

It’s all about the spa experience during the month of September in Fort Lauderdale. Like Miami Spa Month, participating spas in the Fort Lauderdale area will be offering deals to the hottest spas in the area for merely pennies (ok, a little more, but only $99). When you book your treatment on sunny.org, you will […]

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August 24th, 2008

Cocktails Anyone?

 
Who loves a good cocktail? How about an evening where local bartenders compete to come up with the best cocktail, and you get to be the judge? If you are in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, August 27th you are in luck as Dine Magazine will be hosting a cocktail competition sponsored by Partida. Local bartenders […]

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August 24th, 2008

Zoos in the South

 As the summer wraps up and Labor Day approaches, many people are looking for that last outdoor adventure. One perfect option for enjoying those summer rays is to spend the day at the zoo. But, how do you know which ones are worth visiting and which ones you need to go out of your way […]

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August 22nd, 2008

Extreme Vacation Anyone?

When most people think of Florida, images of sunny beaches, beautiful people and palm trees go through their mind. While some people go to relax, others enjoy the adventure that awaits them. Whether it is rock climbing, scuba diving or kite surfing, you are sure to feel that adrenaline rush you are looking for.

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August 18th, 2008

Did You Know…Coral Spawning in the Keys And You Can Watch

 
“It’s pretty neat,” says Captain Spencer Slate, owner of Atlantis Dive Center in Key Largo, Fla. “Watching every coral head go off in waves looks somewhat like an upside down snow storm.”
Snow in the ocean? Wait a minute - what is he talking about?
Well, love is in the air, or perhaps it’s better to […]

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August 18th, 2008

Planning a Trip? Why Not Try the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau

When you are planning a vacation where is the first place you go? Southern Byways, of course (and the rest of the b5media travel sites). Ok, sometimes you need more specific information on a particular city/state such as where to stay, a list of festivals or events, sports teams, shopping destinations, information on the […]

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August 17th, 2008

Tales from the Road: Sometimes It’s All About the Food on a Trip

For many, a destination can be defined or remembered for its food. Perhaps you are one of those travelers who can quickly recall eating at different restaurants and their signature dishes, but struggle when someone ask you what you saw on your getaway.
Culinary tourism isn’t really anything new, especially in the south, where places […]

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