Tag: florida
Ten Places in Florida Where FLORIDIANS Go on Vacation
Despite what some may think, not everyone who lives in Florida is on "Permanent Vacation" all the time. Most of of us still have jobs and stuff like that just like anywhere else, but many of us do still like spend some of our vacation right here in Flori...
Why So Few People Live In Northern Florida
"The farther south you go, the more north you get" is a saying often applied to the state of Florida.
Baby Orangutan Born at Florida Zoo
TAMPA, Florida -- An endangered Bornean orangutan baby has been welcomed into the world at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Florida.
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue
At Universal Studios Florida January 4, 2014 in Orlando.
Ten Great Places in Florida You Never Knew Existed
For those of you that live in or around Florida like I do. Florida has some of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, but it also has some hidden gems that hardly anybody even knows about. Let's go explore some of Florida's best kept secrets...
Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming A Space
Zora Neale Hurston was an American author, anthropologist, and filmmaker. She portrayed racial struggles in the early-20th-century American South and published research on hoodoo. The most popular of her four novels is "Their Eyes Were Watching God," publ...
It Girls: How Faith Evans Became A Singing and Songwriting Superstar
With over 20 million albums sold and two Soul Train Awards, Faith Evans has been able to keep fans tuned with her dynamic singing and songwriting abilities.
Swimming With Manatees on Crystal River
Swimming with manatees is one of the most unique experiences you can have in Florida. Three Sister Springs is home to the world's largest natural congregation of manatees with over 700 expected during the winter months.
Manatees Finally Return to These Restored Florida Rivers
Crystal River has long been a safe haven for the Florida manatee, but when an invasive algae wiped out the eelgrass that manatees need for food, the community rallied to restore the river and save the animals that call it home.
CFCArts Orchestra - Symphonic Disney
The CFCArts Symphony Orchestra presents: "Symphonic Disney". The Most Magical Music on Earth.
17th Century Florentine Art Featured in The Haukohl Family Collection
Gain insights into a selection of 17th Century Florentine Paintings, many featured in Beyond The Medici: The Haukohl Family Collection exhibition on view through January 7, 2024 at The Rollins Museum of Art. RMA is the first U.S. museum to host this stun...
The Return of "The Greatest Show on Earth"
Created by P.T. Barnum in 1871 and named "The Greatest Show on Earth," Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus shut down in 2017.
Palm Beach: Where the Gilded Age Never Ended
The first thing you should know about Palm Beach is that it's an island (unto itself) - the most exclusive town in America, and (according to writer Laurence Leamer) America's first "gated community." Mo Rocca takes a tour of the city that rose from Flori...
Breathtaking Insights Into the Amazing Ecosystem of the Everglades National Park
North America’s National Parks are world famous and their breathtaking landscapes fascinate millions of visitors. This spectacular series will show you what happens beyond the lookouts.
The Troubled History of Six Flags Atlantis: Closed by a Hurricane...
Originally planned to be called Atlantis: The Water Kingdom, this forgotten Six Flags Water Park in Hollywood, Florida had a difficult time during construction before lawsuits, accidents, and an eventual sale plagued the park's very short existence. A cl...