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Wine will be one of the attractions this coming weekend at Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande.

Food, wine share spotlight with historic Florida setting

May 12, 2019 at 2:57 a.m.

In the list of favorite things here in Postcards land, food and wine rank close to the top, along with the ever-popular "road trip that requires a day out of...

Watching tropical marine life at the Florida Aquarium in Tampa inspires warm thoughts even when Florida is chilly.

When Florida gets cold, here’s some warm travel options

May 12, 2019 at 2:57 a.m.

For inquiring minds that want a window into how the Postcards from Florida column comes together, here's the reason your traveling correspondent selected this week's photo: It looks warm. Thinking...

Skating is a big part of the fun at the annual Light Up UCF event at the University of Central Florida.

Holidays? Time to try ice-skating in Florida

May 12, 2019 at 2:56 a.m.

It's the holidays, the time of the year I search fruitlessly for someone — anyone — willing to accompany me on an ice-skating expedition. This wasn't always such a problem....

Brave beachgoers watch the waves from the south jetty at New Smyrna Beach on Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

2 ways to go for family time at the holidays

May 12, 2019 at 2:56 a.m.

How can it be that Christmas is less than a week away? I hope there's still time to find my football in the garage so that the Abbott boys can...

The Florida Museum of Natural History is a kid-friendly attraction in the college town of Gainesville.

Gainesville offers fun for students of all ages

May 12, 2019 at 2:55 a.m.

Usually, a fall road trip to Gainesville involves a visit to the Swamp for a football game involving the mighty Florida Gators. But the Gators aren't so mighty this year,...

Sloppy Joe's will be one of the spots to be on New Year's Eve in Key West.

Plenty of holiday events in the Keys

May 12, 2019 at 2:54 a.m.

Who needs a white Christmas when there are so many things to do in your shorts and flip-flops in the Florida Keys? There's everything from tours of historic homes to...

Pinewood Estate, at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, will be adorned for holiday cheer.

Bok Tower Gardens ready to ring in the holidays

May 12, 2019 at 2:54 a.m.

Bok Tower Gardens, an iconic old-school Florida tourist destination any time of the year, is always especially lovely during the holidays. This year, " Christmas Memories" will be the theme...

Cocoa Village hasn't changed much over the years and that's a good thing. Rain or shine, the browsing is fine.

Rain or shine, browsing is fine in Cocoa Village

May 12, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

If the wisdom on those ball caps with the fish hooks is to be believed, a bad day fishing is better than a good day at the office. Well, I...

Here’s a capital idea for shopping road trip

May 12, 2019 at 2:53 a.m.

Can shopping be a motivation for a road trip? With the holiday gift-giving season on the way, why not? Boutique shopping and special events will be the centerpiece of the...

Among the tips for holiday travelers: Arrive early for flights to avoid crowds such as this one at San Francisco International Airport.

Some expert tips for stress-free holiday travel

May 12, 2019 at 2:52 a.m.

Now that we're scratching Halloween off the calendar, it's time to consider the notion of holiday travel. If the thought of crowded airports and lost luggage is killing your joyful...

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