Floating festivities are popular in the Sunshine State, especially boat parades during the winter season in Florida when yachts and other watercraft are elaborately festooned with lights and decorations. Boat parades include: December 1 December 1 Fort Myers Beach Boat Parade 6 p.m., includes Matanzas Harbor December 8 December 8 Sarasota Boat Parade 6 p.m. on Sarasota […]
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Botanical gardens in Florida with free entry
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 and habitats, including tropical […]
Upcoming 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. December Highlands Bike Fest December 8 Winter Spark Parade & Festival, , 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. festival […]
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. South Florida $16 & other deals for Fiesta Cruises , $34 value $16 & other deals for Banana Boat rides in Miami, $26 value link for deal $40 & other deals for Jungle Queen in […]
Watch mermaids at Weeki Wachee
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, north of St. Petersburg in Florida, features river boat tours, a flume ride and its own distinctive entertainment. The park is famous for its live mermaid entertainment. Shows are most days, with occasional exceptions. Entry fees are $13 for teenagers and adults, $8 for ages 6 to 12, and free for kids 5 and younger. Information about the […]
Blue Star Museums program offers 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 to Labor Day. The program is organized by the National Endowment for the […]
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 […]
Tampa Bay Sightseeing Deals Plus Orlando
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Tampa and Orlando, as well as other Central and South Florida destinations, offer a great variety of exciting activities and attractions for locals and tourists alike, and the Go Orlando Card is one of the most economical ways to get Tampa sightseeing deals as well as discounts in Orlando. You can easily combine passes and […]
