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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August 28th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Stuart, FL - Stuart is home to one of the most remarkable beaches in Florida, aptly named Bathtub Reef Park. The reef itself is about 40 yards offshore and is partially exposed during low tide. The reef protects the shoreline from breaking waves and is a great place for small children to swim and feel comfortable.
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July 19th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Sebastian Inlet, FL - We visited Sebastian Inlet State Park last weekend and enjoyed the calm seas and warm sun, we arrived in the early morning and were almost alone on the beach except for a few surfers who were catching a small break.
Later in the morning about a dozen skimborders showed up and gave us a great show, so I whipped out my video camera, you can see the video here.
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After a walk on the north jetty we headed over to the catwalk under the bridge that spans the inlet. There we saw a manatee swimming out the inlet with the outgoing tide. The water was fairly clear considering that the tide was falling, the incoming tide offers cleaner water. We also saw a small pod of stingrays coming into the inlet, as well as a few small mangrove snappers caught that were destined for the dinner table.
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July 10th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Live Oak, FL - Last weekend we stumbled upon the Suwannee River State Park on our way back from Tallahassee and were impressed by its beauty and reminded of the diversity Florida has to offer. The park offers canoe rentals, cabin rentals, a playground, picnic areas and camping, though the camping area is currently closed through late summer.
We walked along the Suwannee River Trail, a short trail as there are five trails in the park, ranging from a quarter mile to 18 miles, looping through surrounding woodlands and provide spectacular views of the rivers. The trail is easy to walk with rolling elevations and foot bridges across the rougher terrain.
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