Sunshine State of Mind
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Brunch with Manatees & a Midyear attraction update
This week we catch up on what's opening soon and talk about the ever-evolving Covid situation as we start to inch back to normal. Also, Shannon checks out a trendy Tampa restaurant, and Andy has a cl
Visiting the Dali Museum in St. Pete.
We're back after an unplanned hiatus! This week we tell you where we've been, and talk about our trip to the Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg to see the "Van Gogh Alive" exhibit.In this Episod
Deep Sea Fishing on Spring Break
We talk about our week off for Spring Break where we visited Silver Springs State Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and went out for a deep-sea fishing trip on a party boat out of Clearwater
Best Florida cities to move to in 2021
Florida continues to grow, and this winter will probably send even more people to the Sunshine State. This week we take a look at, and react to US News & World Report's list of the best Florida citie
Kayaking at Weeki Wachee
This week we went to Spring Hill for a kayaking trip on the Weeki Wachee River and review the experience on this river famous for its crystal clear water and frequent manatee sightings. Also, a new t
Art Walking around Florida
This week we checked out the Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown St. Petersburg, a fun monthly event where you can grab a local beer, check out some local art, meet the artists, all while in an easy-
Little Known Florida Gems
Hey, our hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won the Super Bowl! We'll talk about that for a few minutes before getting back to our normal Florida discussion. This week we talk about some little-know
Outdoor activities around Tampa Bay
Tampa is hosting the Super Bowl in just a couple of weeks, and the hometown Buccaneers are the first team to ever play in the big game on their home turf. If you're coming to town, a local, or just s
New Florida Attractions for 2021
This week we take a look at the year ahead and all the best new Florida attractions we except (and hope) to open in 2021.In this Episode:2021 Florida Attractions Previewhttps://disneyworld.disney.g
Kayaking into the New Year
Happy New Year! This week we got 2021 started by taking our new kayak on it's maiden voyage through the mangrove forests of Weedon Island Preserve. A great little nature preserves along the shores o