Entry is free to several botanical gardens attractions in Florida. For some of these, donations may be accepted. Four Arts Gardens in Palm Beach, features various themed gardens and a sculpture garden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days; 2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, 561-655-7227 The Florida Botanical Gardens in Largo include varied garden themes […]
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Museums offer free entry for military families
Dozens of venues in Florida are participating in a national program that offers free entry to personnel on active duty in the U.S. armed forces and their families. The Blue Star Museums program for military, which includes members of National Guard and Reserve, is offered in May until Labor Day. The program is organized by the […]
Festivals & Events in Florida
Festivals are plentiful in Florida, often offering opportunities for wallet-friendly family-friendly fun, dates and solo outings. Many outdoor festivals in the Sunshine State are free, or relatively inexpensive. Events include Pride festivals, Art festivals, Spring festivals & others. North Florida June 1 Wellborn Blueberry Festival June 1-15 Watermelon Festival, Monticello June 8 Jax Veg Fest, Riverside […]
Iconic Florida Mermaids featured at Weeki Wachee
Florida’s unique attractions include Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. The mermaid show is iconic. Another popular feature is Buccaneer Bay Water Park, with several water slides, a white sandy beach and water play area for younger kids. The river boat cruise and wildlife program are unavailable due to renovations. Fees are $13 for adults, $8 […]
Tampa Bay CityPASS saves 37% on 5 attractions
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The national CityPASS program, a ticket booklet with discounts to a city’s most popular attractions, has expanded to include Tampa Bay. You can buy a Tampa Bay CityPASS online. You can e-mail yourself a voucher, which can be redeemed at any of the included attractions, or ship the booklet to youself through the mail. After […]
Yuengling Brewery offers free tours
By Alexxis If you want to discover how the cool, crisp taste of Yuengling is brewed and bottled, take a free tour of the Yuengling brewery in Tampa. “America’s Oldest Brewery” uses modern technology to brew fine beer in a time-honored tradition. During the tour, you’ll be able to taste beer if you are 21 or […]
Discounts for boat fun in Florida
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Relish the sights of Florida from the waterways, and snag a discount for scenic boat tours. Information about each deal from Groupon is on the link. North Florida $105 for Family Kayak Tours in Amelia Island, $180 value $131 for Pontoon Tour in St. Augustine, $240 value South Florida $16 & other deals for Fiesta Cruises , $34 value $16 […]
Tampa and St. Petersburg Water Sport Deals
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Best St. Petersburg Hotel Deals
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Downtown St. Petersburg Art lovers rejoice! If you are planning a visit to St. Petersburg, the downtown neighborhood is the place to stay, to get your creative fix fulfilled. Explore 5 distinct arts districts; The Waterfront, which houses such heavy weights as the Dali Museum and the Chihuly Collection as well as the Museum of […]
Best Tampa and St. Petersburg Spa Deals
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Everybody deserves a spa day now and then; busy locals to decompress after a hectic work week and visitors and tourists to add a that special treat to their vacation. Spa treatments used to be quite costly, but these days, with the benefit of various discount brokers, finding amazing deals is easy. The only difficulty […]
