New Smyrna Beach: Quiet gem at beaches, beyond
Although the signature attraction is 13 miles of white-sand beaches, a visitor can be captivated in New Smyrna Beach without putting toes in the water. Art galleries, museums, antiques shops,...
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Belly up to bar for Florida history
Too often, the nobility of tipping beers at a bar goes unappreciated, even on a leisurely Florida road trip. Wouldn't it be better to be out exploring the state's history...
Memorial Day beach alternatives
As the traditional opening weekend of summer, the Memorial Day holiday is typically celebrated at the beach. If you don't want to fight the crowds for a square of sand...
A tale of 2 Lake County gems
I once bought an accordion for $50 at the Lake County Musicians Swap Meet. That was an incredible deal because the instrument's built-in amplification unit — essential for jamming with...
Seminole Hard Rock Tampa essential stop for Florida travelers with gambling spirit
I'm pretty sure I'm the worst gambler in the world. For some reason, none of my buddies told me that back in the day, when I was always the first...
Fishing at heart of Steinhatchee
Scallop season is still almost two months away in Steinhatchee, the coastal fishing community in the Big Bend of Florida's Gulf Coast. You needn't love fishing to enjoy Steinhatchee (pronounced...
Classic cars, view in Punta Gorda
When the Prince hit "Little Red Corvette" started playing in my head, at least I understood the reason. Standing in the showroom of Muscle Car City, a 99,000-square-foot classic-car museum...
Roads less traveled, more inviting
How many roads must a travel columnist go down? More than enough to compile a list of favorite scenic highways from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, from...
Head to North Florida for some fine, funky dining
It's no secret that this travel column is powered by the potential for interesting dining stops. By that standard, this week's column is a work of genius: A road trip...
Roads are inviting in Hobe Sound
In reporting hundreds of these travel columns, I've had the chance to drive many of Florida's scenic roads. West of Tallahassee on State Road 12, the rural path through tiny...