November 4th, 2009
Live Oak, FL – Three generations of funk are set to converge at this year’s Bear Creek Music & Art Festival Nov 13-15 at the beautiful Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, voted “Florida’s Best Live Music Venue” by readers of Florida Monthly Magazine earlier this year.
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June 2nd, 2009
Key West, Florida Keys – A retired U.S. Air Force missile-tracking ship intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary has opened for public use.
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April 21st, 2009
By Kirby Collins
We recently visited Sarasota as part of our latest additions for PlacesAroundFlorida.com. While visiting Longboat Key we photographed this standoff between two seagulls and a medium sized land crab.
We didn’t interfere and watched as the seagulls eventually figured the crab was more trouble than it was worth.
Since the crab was exposed and away from his hole, we took the opportunity as he posed for a shot before he covered himself, then remained motionless until we left.
January 1st, 2009
Florida Keys – There’s always something happening in the Florida Keys & Key West, from festivals focusing on the area’s colorful history and quirky ambiance to events that celebrate the Keys’ underwater paradise. The Keys are Florida’s own little tropical paradise with something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a list of annual events in the Florida Keys.
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October 10th, 2008
Cocoa Beach, FL – For something really unique, plan to attend the 13th Annual Sea-Bean Symposium at the Cocoa Beach Library on Friday and Saturday, October 17 and 18. The event is FREE, and features exhibits, presentations, sea-bean collections, and beachcombing displays.
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June 9th, 2008
Upper Florida Keys – Warm water and a warm welcome await water enthusiasts at Island Sun Splash ‘08, slated for Tuesday through Saturday, June 10-14. Organized by the Upper Keys Association of Dive and Snorkel Operators, the event includes activities for everyone from expert divers to families visiting North America’s only living coral barrier reef for the first time.
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May 17th, 2008
White Springs – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the 56th Annual Florida Folk Festival on May 23-25 at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs.
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May 3rd, 2008
Florida Keys – Boasting more sportfishing records than any other destination, along with world-class diving and a rich literary and artistic community, the Florida Keys also offer an appealing variety of environmentally oriented eco-attractions.
Topping the list are the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center in Tavernier, Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital in the Middle Keys, the National Key Deer Refuge in the Lower Keys and the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center in Key West.
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March 23rd, 2008
By Kirby Collins
Cocoa Beach, FL – Early Saturday morning on the south side of the Cocoa Beach Pier I photographed the Lost Beverage Men’s $5,000 Short Board Open and the Ron Jon Easter Bunny Skim Bash. It was early and the sun was low and shining right in my face but it was the only chance I had to get photos of the Cocoa Beach surfing and skim board contest.
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March 20th, 2008
Live Oak, FL – The 12th Annual Suwannee Springfest marks the season by making its initial lineup announcement. Over 8,000 dedicated music lovers from across the nation are expected to be on hand when the festival takes place March 27-30, 2008, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL.
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