Tag: Visit FLorida

By Ray Collins Florida’s Newest Resort Opens Twice on Longboat Key! The transition from the...

I must admit, I did not really understand the area more than the proximity to the Kennedy Space Center and launches of various rockets! I knew the beach was vast, but the true beauty is hugely underrated! You could spend hours relaxing on the beach, or by the pool, mesmerized by the tranquility of the crashing waves and consistent sea breeze.

By Ray Collins I’ve probably driven past Punta Gorda a hundred times since I first moved to the Gulf...

In the historic Asolo Theater, was a very special evening that held the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Asolo Repertory Theatre, complete with...

One of the best weeks of my year You may have driven through downtown Sarasota earlier this month and...

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is proud to announce the lineup for its 2024 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show...

Flying across the pond for a Florida tour this April is the legacy Will Johns. While you may not have heard of...

For the first time during Sarasota Film Festival's opening weekend, SFF is proud to host the and Oscars Showcase of all five Live Action...

Most people remember Dial M for Murder as a murder mystery. It’s not. In a murder mystery, we spend time trying to figure...

Family Beautiful's FBTV takes a close look at the exciting news from Manatee County's premier visual arts center. We take an in...

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training proudly present its Spring 2024 repertory, marking a milestone 50 years of artistic excellence. Audiences are in...

This is the third time I’ve started over and re-written this article from scratch. Every time I think I have my definitive...

New appreciation for Miami by Ray Collins I don’t mind admitting I’ve never really...

1 in 3 Italians admit to having abandoned a date due to a food-related reason With a deep-rooted...

Reef sharks are at a much higher risk of extinction than previously thought Protected areas and fisheries management key...

By Ray Collins To celebrate our 10th anniversary, Erin and I wanted to do a little staycation away from...

Tyler Knight grew up in Key West. Now at 24-years old, he could be considered an expert. Though he’snot sure how much...

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s Education & Engagement team announces anexciting lineup of creative camps for young artists ages 6 to 14 this summer....

Experience Kissimmee, the Greater Osceola County tourism authority, is excited to announce the launch of the Kissimmee Birding Club. This new initiative...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g48pdJtCMeg&t=18s A new addition to the varied breakfast, lunch and brunch dining scene is the Toasted Yolk...

KOLO is a collaboration celebrating the arts and culture of Ukraine during one of the most crucial and determining moments in history. Over...

FEEL THE PULSE OF MIAMI’s MUSIC, ART & CULTURE SCENE AT ART WITH ME FESTIVAL

“The Art Ovation Hotel, an Autograph Collection, was designed to bring greater awareness to contemporary artists whose works make a lasting impact...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgrAVa0N69U Notable Guests In Attendance Included: Jacqueline Bisset, Kenny G, Mark Famiglio, Russell Brown, Kelly Blatz, Penny Lane,...

Fenway Hotel: A place ‘humming with soul’ As a Travel Writer over the past 13 years, I’ve had a...

By Ray Collins Tallahassee: State capital.  Florida State University.  Government everywhere. That was my impression—so when...

TAKE A “SCHOOLCATION” AND LEARN VIRTUALLY BASED AT FOUR SEASONS RESORT...

Islands in the Sun: 80 miles and a world away from Sarasota! Tarpon Lodge from dock

Ever wonder about the origin of The Pier in St. Petersburg? Although our area is not steeped in a tremendous amount of...

Exhibit of Florida Highwaymen Paintings Continues through August An 18 piece Florida Highwaymen art...

We've driven past the sprawling Mission Inn Resort and Club several times on our way to Mount Dora, and each time I said, “Some...

This is not your ordinary Hilton, this is a luxury family vacation. A true oasis for everyone in the family. As soon as you...

    There aren't many places in flat Florida with the word “mount” in the title—so I figured this place had to be unique. After a...