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Florida has many keys, but the keys of Sarasota: Siesta and Long Boat on Florida’s Gulf Coast are simply spectacular. Here you’ll find long stretches of white sand beaches and a warmth that nourishes both your body and soul. Hyatt Siesta Key Beach – A Seaside Paradise Awaits You The Hyatt Siesta Key Beach –… Read More

Fulvio’s 1900 is what a fine dining experience is all about. This restaurant came highly recommended by friends who enjoy slow- paced eating. Fulvio’s is located at 1900 Harrison Street in Hollywood, Florida, right at the beginning of Hallendale Road. In this popular restaurant district, Fulvio’s stands out in lights with its soft-pastel facade, featuring Italian food at its finest. The ambiance… Read More

You’ll find plenty of swamps and alligators in Florida’s Everglades National Park—and vendors willing to take you on the quintesential airboat ride–but there are other natural attractions in the region worth exploring, too. Here are two excursions on the northern end of the park. Both are easily accessible from Everglades City, gateway to the national park that shares its name.

The barrier islands separating Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Florida from the Gulf of Mexico end at Pass-A-Grille, a village on the National Register of Historic Places. Nearby, a road leads across the water to Fort DeSoto, a Pinellas County park with the fort, a campground, a dog park and one of the best beaches in the United States. From there, a ferry takes passengers to Egmont Key and Fort Dade. The two forts protected Tampa Bay even during the Civil War.
Based in the Hill Country of central Texas, Beverly Burmeier writes about people, places, and adventures encountered on her travels. Whether local, national, or international, her stories aim to capture the spirit of the place. She also freelances for many national and regional publications on a variety of topics. Beverly's Bio [Read More …]
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