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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 […]
From Jacksonville to Miami and from Palm Beach to Naples, you feel like you know Florida like the back of your hand. But when it comes down to it, How much do you really know? Here’s a quiz on the state of Florida. Test yourself first and then, scroll down for the answers below. Feel […]
1. Incredible atmosphere… doesn’t get any more relaxed than what you will find at this restaurant.
2. The view is great. While waiting for your table you can relax on the beach.
3. Check out their twice baked potato.
4. If you don’t like waiting, either go early in the day or later in the evening.
5. The […]
The last time we were in Florida, the lady next door came over carrying a few slices of Red Velvet Cake. I of course had to ask her for the recipe and before we left, she brought it over, handwritten on a file card.
2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 C. sugar
1 T. cocoa
1 tsp. baking […]
Okay, I have stayed in hotels that offered amazing views, but this is something that I have never tried… and probably never will. I have this thing called claustrophobia and I don’t think that I would last long. But, it is still awfully cool and I’m sure that there are lot of you out there […]
It’s a bit… do what I say and not what I do… kind of tip. So, here goes…
Make sure that you write down all of the names and addresses of people you want to send postcards to. I intended to send a half dozen or so while in Florida a couple of months ago and […]
When we were in California a couple of months ago, I shopped at a mall that actually had an ice rink as one of the attractions. To be quite honest, I never expected to find people taking a break from their shopping to pull on a pair of skates… but it happened. My daughter and […]
Have you ever felt left out when you hit one of the theme parks and the rest of the family is rushing to find the next roller coaster. Well, here is one that is tame enough for even you ;) Hey, you might even enjoy it. Okay the only thing that I didn’t like […]
*Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World’s End
1. November 11, 1965: Walt Disney announces Florida Project. I don’t know if this is true or just a family legend, but apparently my Aunt and Uncle were approached about investing in Walt Disney World. Knowing that much of Florida was swamp, they said no thanks. […]
I can’t stress enough the need for entertainment on the way down… for me at least. As you have probably guessed, I hate this part of the vacation, while everyone else in the family likes it?? What is there to like about sitting in a car for two days?? So, when we head […]
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Written by Apryl Chapman Thomas [email] for b5media.
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