Where is Steinhatchee on the Map You can find Steinhatchee Florida on the Nature Coast near the Big Bend area. As you can see, this river town on the Gulf of Mexico is on Florida’s Nature Coast. If you are wondering where is Steinhatchee Florida, look no further than the Map of Steinhatchee. Directions to […]

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Let’s be clear, there are alligators all over Florida – and several other states. Are they walking down the street, hiding in the alleys, waiting to attack outside the grocery store or in the bushes ready to snatch your dog? No, the answer to all those questions. At least mostly no, but if you are […]

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Here is a trivia question for you. What state has two well-known islands with the same name? Only in Florida will you find two Pine Islands. If you Google Pine Island Florida, you will see article after article about the largest island in Florida located in Lee County west of Fort Myers. All of this […]

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One month before the busy Thanksgiving travel week, Miami International Airport hosted its second MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour of 2023 for 25 children with special needs. The tour allowed participants to walk through the airport travel experience from start to finish in a safe and controlled environment. Attendees included children from the […]

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The Florida Keys are known for many things like beautiful beaches, amazing diving and snorkeling, vibrant night life, eclectic cuisine and photographic sunsets. Yet, there is a giant lovable creature that hangs around the coast lines that many people never associate with the Keys. That gentle giant is the Florida manatee. Among the many unusual […]

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They are herbivores and primarily feed on seagrass, consuming up to 10% of their body weight in vegetation daily. That could be several hundred pounds of grass. Manatees can weigh up to 1,200 kilograms (2,600 pounds) and reach lengths of over 4 meters (13 feet). Despite their large size, manatees are graceful swimmers and can […]

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The answer is simply the Dry Tortugas National Park is located approximately 70 miles west of Key West, Florida. The park consists of a group of small islands, with Garden Key being the primary island where Fort Jefferson, a historic Civil War-era fort, is situated. However, this basic information about how far is Dry Tortugas […]

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Yes, there are alligators in the Everglades. The American alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) is a native species to the Everglades and can be found throughout the wetlands and waterways of this unique ecosystem in southern Florida. To most of us who live in Florida, it seems like a silly question to ask, are there alligators in […]

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Everyone loves Key West, but if you want to see more of Florida, visit the cities near Key West. Are you planning a trip to Key West, Florida? If you’re looking to explore beyond the island and discover the charm of nearby cities and towns, you’ve come to the right place!  In this blog post, […]

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There are about 700 miles of coastline along Florida’s Gulf Coast. With that kind of long waterfront coastline, it means there are Florida Gulf Coast cities all up and down the peninsula. In fact, early explorers made outposts on the Gulf Coast to support their travels all through the Gulf of Mexico. Even before explorers, […]

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