WINTER HAVEN - Florida’s Legoland, currently under construction, is set to open in the fall of 2011 at the setting of the historic Cypress Gardens park in Winter Haven, south of Lakeland. LEGOLAND Florida will be a 145-acre family theme park geared specifically for children ages 2 to 12. There will be more than 50 [...]

SARASOTA – On St Armands check out the leisure togs at Taffy’s menswear. Always something dashing going down on the Circle. More Florida stories you might like … Catch Owen’s Fish Camp in Sarasota 80th Year for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament Sarasota’s Hob Nob, Classic Florida Drive-In Sarasota Open Volleys May 8-15 Great Time For Sarasota [...]

SARASOTA - Owen’s Fish Camp, located in the cozy Burns Court area of downtown, is a throwback to the Florida fish camps of old. These fish camp restaurants, once plentiful, were but shacks with porches, plentiful portions and a focus on a few key dishes that had local origins, either …

PALM BEACH GARDENS - PGA Commons will welcome Prosecco Café, opening fall of this year.

The restaurant will be a relaxed European bistro serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and featuring great sandwiches, wines, savory desserts, cappuccino and more.  Owner Avi Sekerel has been delightingBoca Raton with Saquella Café and now looks forward to serving Palm …

TAMPA - While in the Tampa Bay region on Saturday nights, do listen in on WMNF to the Saturday Night House Party.

It’s great 1980s funk, with a smither of 70s and quite a broad reach. Those who were at University of Virginia in the 1980s will be reminded of The …

SARASOTA - Florida is one of the world’s largest gathering places for Expatriate Brits. Brits love Florida, and across the state you will find British Pubs, stores, publications and such.

One of the best of the Florida British goods companies is 4 & 20 Pasty Company in Sarasota County. Located on …

TALLAHASSEE - Because of the large number of oil containment booms and cleanup equipment being deployed around the state in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Boating and Waterways Section is asking boaters to slow down where …

TALLAHASSEE - The recreational harvest season for red snapper in Gulf of Mexico waters off Florida reopens on June 1.  The harvest season is scheduled to remain open until July 24 this year.

Anglers may take two red snapper daily from Gulf waters during the open …

Below are some links relating to the oil spill.

So far, the oil has not hit Florida beaches.

The live webcam link of the spill, brought to you by BP. You can actually see how much oil is spilling out.
BP’s corporate site.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection

STEINHATCHEE - Equal parts snorkeling, hunting for hidden treasure and saltwater fishing, scalloping is a can’t-miss summer event in Florida’s Big Bend.

The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill has left the Steinhatchee area unaffected thus far and Steinhatchee Landing Resort, a family-style, riverfront vacation retreat, welcomes scallop …