Florida Geotourism
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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April 13th, 2008
Key West, Florida Keys - The Conch Republic never received the billion dollars in foreign aid its officials requested from the U.S. government after its 1982 secession from the mother country. Nevertheless the republic, also known as Key West and the Florida Keys, is to salute the 26th anniversary of the secession Friday, April 18, through Sunday, April 27, in Key West.
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March 30th, 2008
Islamorada, Florida Keys - The 13th annual Bay Jam music festival is slated for Sunday, April 6, at the TIB Bank of the Keys Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 bayside on Plantation Key. Concertgoers can rock to the sounds of an eclectic range of musicians from midday through sunset and into the night from the hammock-like performance center set against the aqua waters of Florida Bay.
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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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March 18th, 2008
Key Largo, Florida Keys - Instead of bright flower gardens and green grass, the Easter egg hunt off Key Largo is to be staged near coral heads teaming with colorful tropical fish or a bed of sea grass in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. After all, when the Easter bunny is a scuba-diving gentle giant nearly seven feet tall (including ears), he can hide eggs anywhere he wants to — as long as it’s underwater.
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March 15th, 2008
Update: 2008 Easter Surfing Festival Photos »
Cocoa Beach, FL - Long Boarders, Short Boarders and even Skim Boarders will be going off Easter weekend at the Easter Surf Festival in Cocoa Beach. The event is one of the premier surf events on the Space Coast and is sponsored by Ron Jon and others. The 44th Consecutive year of the Easter Surf Festival has two primary venues. Events will take place at the Cocoa Beach Pier and to the south at Shepard Park, located at the east end of SR 520 in Cocoa Beach behind Ron Jon Surf Shop. More at www.eastersurffest.com
March 8th, 2008
Marathon, Florida Keys - Marathon is called the Heart of the Keys, but it’s the tummy that will get the attention at the Original Marathon Seafood Festival. In its 37th year, the fun-filled feast is set for Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, at Marathon Community Park, mile marker 49 oceanside.
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February 26th, 2008
Plant City, FL - The Florida Strawberry Festival will kick-off the 2008 season on Feb. 28. In order to ring in the new season right, the festival will offer great discounts and great musical entertainment.
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February 17th, 2008
 Grant, FL - The 42nd Annual Grant Seafood Festival has become the largest and longest running seafood festival in the Southeast and draws huge crowd every year with as many as 50,000 people for this two day event.
This year’s festival will be held February 23 - 24, 2008 from 11 AM - 5 PM daily and features free admission, free parking, over 100 craft exhibits, continuous live entertainment, along with a menu of delicious seafood.
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February 4th, 2008
Key West, Florida Keys - The roar of cannon fire and the sight of soldiers in Civil War uniforms are to greet visitors to Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park Friday though Sunday, Feb. 8-10, when the annual Civil War Days festival transforms the fort into a mid-1860s encampment.
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January 30th, 2008
Key West, Florida Keys - The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is to celebrate its first anniversary Saturday, Feb. 2, with the grand opening of Mote Marine Laboratory’s Living Reef Exhibit inside the center.
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January 19th, 2008
Winter Haven, FL - The new owners of Cypress Gardens have announced a significant operational change at the historic attraction. Owners say the move will create a more energized, fun-filled experience that will be applauded by Cypress Gardens’ current guest base and create strong appeal to both area residents and visitors to Central Florida.
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November 23rd, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Looking for that perfect Christmas gift for a loved one in the north hunkered down for winter? Or maybe you’re looking for the perfect gift for a Floridian who loves everything about the Sunshine State. Well you’re in luck, many Florida retailers have many unique gift ideas from Chocolate Alligators to Key Lime Pie for online shoppers to choose from. But don’t get mad at me when Aunt Rose gets jealous as she opens a box of Florida Citrus while she shivers in Michigan.
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November 1st, 2007
 White Springs, FL - The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Recreation and Parks is pleased to announce the 55th Annual Florida Folk Festival is scheduled for November 9 - 11 at the Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs. Since 1953, folk artists have come together for one of the oldest state folk festivals in America. The Florida Folk Festival, Florida’s premier heritage event, continues a grand tradition ofcelebrating Florida’s land, people and diverse cultural heritage with more than 200 performances each day by Florida’s greatest folk and roots artists—a river of talent.
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