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"Caloosahatchee Manuscripts" at the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center in Fort Myers, Fla., June 2022.

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Fort Myers Discovery Challenge is a Passport to Fun in 2022

Daniel Lind-Ramos, sculptures made with debris caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, Sept. 2017

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6 Ways to Visit Florida Museums and Parks Free in Summer 2022

View of the Myakka River from Snook Haven Restaurant in Venice, Fla.

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Florida Travel: Ten Ways to Love Venice’s Outdoorsy Side

Doe and Fawn in a Field of Florida's State Wildflower in Myakka River State Park, Sarasota, Fla., May 15, 2022.

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It’s May and Now’s the Time to See Florida’s State Wildflower Blooming in Sarasota’s Myakka River State Park

Shrimp Boats Docked in San Carlos Island, Ft. Myers Beach, Fla., March 2022

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Learn About Southwest Florida’s Shrimping Industry with a Working Waterfront Tour

Fort Myers Discovery Challenge is a Passport to Fun in 2022

The Fort Myers Discovery Challenge is a new digital passport to help you discover fun things to do in Fort Myers and Lee County, Fla. The more places you visit and check-in, the more you’ll be rewarded.

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6 Ways to Visit Florida Museums and Parks Free in Summer 2022

With rising gas prices and inflation, you’re probably wondering if you can enjoy a summer vacation. Here are six ways to visit Florida museums and parks free in Summer 2022.

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Florida Travel: Ten Ways to Love Venice’s Outdoorsy Side

Shark tooth collecting, bicycling, and walking an urban forest are some of the ways you can connect with Mother Nature while visiting Southwest Florida. Here are 10 outdoorsy things to do in and around Venice.

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It’s May and Now’s the Time to See Florida’s State Wildflower Blooming in Sarasota’s Myakka River State Park

Florida’s official state wildflower is coreopsis, commonly called tickseed. Each May, it’s blooming in portions of Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, Fla.

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Learn About Southwest Florida’s Shrimping Industry with a Working Waterfront Tour

Learn about the Gulf of Mexico’s largest fishing fleet during the Working Waterfront Tour with the Ostego Bay Foundation in Ft. Myers, Fla.

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Want to See a Mess? Visit Iguanaland Reptile Zoo in Punta Gorda, Fla.

Iguanaland in Punta Gorda is one of Florida’s newest attractions and along with a variety of iguana species, the zoo features dozens and dozens of other reptile species.

That's me in Dames Cave in Citrus County, Fla., Oct. 2021.

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A Look Inside Dames Cave Near Brooksville, Florida

Do you know Florida has caves? Here’s a look inside Dames Cave near Brooksville.

Amish Hats from Various States on Display at the Carlisle Hotel in Sarasota, Fla., Dec. 2021.

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Things to do in Sarasota: The Amish Experience Tour

Sarasota is home to a unique culture for Florida. Within the Pinecraft neighborhood is an Amish community. Discover Sarasota Tours offers a look into the Amish experience.

Zabriskie Point in Death Valley National Park, Calif.

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I Know You’re Burned Out. Plan for Vacation to Boost Your Mood.

Psst. Fellow Americans. I know you’re burned out because I can see it in your eyes when we pass in the aisles of Walmart. Plus, data proves it. Here’s something to boost your mood, Jan. 25, 2022, is National Plan for Vacation Day!

Temple of Serapis located on the coast of Gulf of Pozzuoli. Image credit: Joseph Walker.

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Travel to Italy: Escape the Crowds and Head South

Travel to Southern Italy to avoid the crowds and indulge in unexpected and ancient experiences and attractions.