May 11th, 2012
This month April rocks at Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Tampa with more great gaming and music events.
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May 8th, 2012
Mount Dora Blues and Events are hosting the 4th Annual Mount Dora Blues Festival on May 18, 19 and 20, 2012. Three Days of exciting Central Florida musicians gathering once again to celebrate the “Blues” and we are Featuring Music Legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell. So bring your lawn chairs and blankets, sit back and relax in Mount Dora!
The Festival starts Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the Lakeside Inn with renowned guitarist Bob Rafkin, at 8 p.m. the “Blues Brother’s Revisited Show” with Andrew Mullen and T.Scott Walker and Jake and Elwood featuring the “Eustis Horns”, and at 9 p.m. the “Nightly Blues Band”.
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May 7th, 2012
By Myscha Theriault – Independent Travelers Resources at Trekhound.com
While the panhandle may be a bit of a drive from southern Florida, it’s easily accessible for people in Georgia and other nearby states that border the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the Emerald Coast by locals and regional travelers, the area is beginning to bounce back from the BP disaster. From fishing rodeos to spa getaways and souvenir experiences for the serious shopper, here are a few places in northwest Florida you may want to check out.
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April 30th, 2012
Key Largo, Florida Keys – Visitors to the Florida Keys can take a ride on the African Queen, the iconic original vessel from John Huston’s classic 1951 film by the same name starring Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn from Key Largo. Registered as a national historic site, a major $70,000 restoration project provided for structural, mechanical and cosmetic repairs.
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April 21st, 2012
By Myscha Theriault – Independent Travelers Resources at Trekhound.com
For many who make the pilgrimage to sunny Florida, it’s all about the beaches, Baby! But not everyone’s idea of the perfect beach getaway is the same. Some want to go shelling with their grandkids while others are looking for the best summer vacation opportunity or the ability to cruise with their car on the sand. Depending on your preference, there a few safe bets you can make to have the best Florida beach experience possible.
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April 15th, 2012
Key West, Florida Keys – The 30th anniversary of the Florida Keys’ secession from the United States and formation of the independent Conch Republic is to be commemorated Friday, April 20, through Sunday, April 29. Planned highlights of the lighthearted Conch Republic Independence Celebration include a re-enactment of the historic secession.
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April 14th, 2012
UPDATED 4/17/12
Kennedy Space Center, FL – The Space Coast said good bye to one of our most famous residence, Space Shuttle Discovery, on Tuesday, April 17. Discovery was flown over head along the Space Coast one final time. Discovery took off from the runway at KSC at first light, around 7 am, and then the orbiter and Shuttle Carrier Aircraft flew over Kennedy Space Center and the KSC Visitor Complex, headed south to around Patrick AFB then turned around and flew back up the coast along Cocoa Beach & Cape Canaveral and then fly out for D.C. Even though the shuttles are scheduled to flew out there will still be rocket launches to enjoy, for a complete list and schedule visit our Cape Canaveral Launch Schedule.
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April 10th, 2012
Islamorada, Florida Keys – Set against the backdrop of Florida Bay’s turquoise waters, the 18th annual Bay Jam music festival promises a full slate of musicians performing from midday into the night Sunday, April 15. The onstage lineup is to feature more than a dozen nationally renowned musicians and exceptional local performers at the outdoor Capital Bank Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key, Islamorada.
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April 8th, 2012
By Myscha Theriault – Independent Travelers Resources at Trekhound.com
If you can’t make it to Miami Beach in time for spa week, or simply happen to be visiting another area of the state, there are a few sensational spas that Florida visitors simply won’t want to miss. Exceptional amenities, themed treatments and money-saving package deals are just part of the every day spa scene down here. From north to south, here are some of the top experiences to consider during your Sunshine State getaway.
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April 5th, 2012
Florida Keys, FL – With sunny skies and balmy temperatures, spring in the Florida Keys & Key West heralds new and enhanced offerings in land and water attractions, historic experiences and even wedding opportunities. Explore the highlights here.
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Family Friendly Beaches of Northeast Florida
