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The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Florida!

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Lozano’s Mexican Restaurant, Immokalee, FL

Lozano’s Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee, Florida serves home-style, made-from-scratch meals every day. Monday through Thursday, stop in for one of their daily specials, including Margarita…
Lozano’s Mexican Restaurant in Immokalee, Florida serves home-style, made-from-scratch meals…

The 10 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Florida!

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Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream, Bonita Springs, FL

Known as the oldest homemade ice cream spot in the area, Royal Scoop is almost always filled with hungry customers looking to satisfy their sweet tooth. If you like fruity or chocolaty flavors,…
Known as the oldest homemade ice cream spot in the area, Royal Scoop is almost always filled with…

10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!

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Big Cypress National Reserve, Ochopee, FL

If you really (really) want to get away, this park offers the wild side. That is, thousands of acres of backcountry camping with miles of multi-use trails to explore. Backcountry generally means…
If you really (really) want to get away, this park offers the wild side. That is, thousands of…

10 Best Interior Designers in Florida

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Design West, Naples, FL

Offering full luxury design services, Design West elevates every space with carefully planned and detailed renderings before starting a project. They also have a showroom that’s open to the…
Offering full luxury design services, Design West elevates every space with carefully planned and…

The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!

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The Village Pub, Naples, FL

Two pubs mean twice the amazing food, ice-cold drinks, and unique ambiance that you can only find in an authentic pub. Their Village pub features a nautical-inspired theme complete with waterfront…
Two pubs mean twice the amazing food, ice-cold drinks, and unique ambiance that you can only find…

The 10 Best Candy Shops in Florida!

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Candy Grandy, Naples, FL

Let yourself indulge with homemade chocolates, macarons, nostalgic sweets or international sugary eats at Candy Grandy in Naples. Each of their treats are tasty and photo-worthy. There’s no…
Let yourself indulge with homemade chocolates, macarons, nostalgic sweets or international sugary…

10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida

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KC Weddings & Events, Naples, FL

Attention to detail and ongoing accessibility are two of the most important hallmarks of a wedding planner, and KC Weddings & Events checks both boxes. They’re available for partial or…
Attention to detail and ongoing accessibility are two of the most important hallmarks of a wedding…

The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!

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USS Nemo, Naples, FL

This underwater nautical-themed restaurant adds plenty of atmosphere to your delicious seafood meal. Guests love the meticulously crafted dishes that are as pleasing to the eye as to their taste…
This underwater nautical-themed restaurant adds plenty of atmosphere to your delicious seafood…

The 9 Best Places for Crab in Florida!

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Triad Seafood Market & Cafe, Everglades City, FL

There’s just one thing you need to know: All You Can Eat Stone Crab. It’s what they’re known for, it’s what they do best, and it’s reason enough to visit. Their stone…
There’s just one thing you need to know: All You Can Eat Stone Crab. It’s what…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida

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Cracklin’ Jacks, Naples, FL

This “taste of the Everglades” is part seafood restaurant, part barbecue joint, and part chicken place. Their homestyle fried chicken is every bit as good as your grandma used to make.…
This “taste of the Everglades” is part seafood restaurant, part barbecue joint, and…
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10 Best Interior Designers in Florida

Design West, Naples, FL

Featured in 10 Best Interior Designers in Florida
Offering full luxury design services, Design West elevates every space with carefully planned and detailed renderings before starting a project. They also have a showroom that’s open to the… Read More
The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!

The Village Pub, Naples, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Pubs in Florida!
Two pubs mean twice the amazing food, ice-cold drinks, and unique ambiance that you can only find in an authentic pub. Their Village pub features a nautical-inspired theme complete with waterfront… Read More
The 10 Best Candy Shops in Florida!

Candy Grandy, Naples, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Candy Shops in Florida!
Let yourself indulge with homemade chocolates, macarons, nostalgic sweets or international sugary eats at Candy Grandy in Naples. Each of their treats are tasty and photo-worthy. There’s no… Read More
10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida

KC Weddings & Events, Naples, FL

Featured in 10 Best Wedding Planners in Florida
Attention to detail and ongoing accessibility are two of the most important hallmarks of a wedding planner, and KC Weddings & Events checks both boxes. They’re available for partial or… Read More
10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!

Big Cypress National Reserve, Ochopee, FL

Featured in 10 Best Camping Spots in Florida!
If you really (really) want to get away, this park offers the wild side. That is, thousands of acres of backcountry camping with miles of multi-use trails to explore. Backcountry generally means… Read More
The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!

USS Nemo, Naples, FL

Featured in The 10 Best Seafood Restaurants in Florida!
This underwater nautical-themed restaurant adds plenty of atmosphere to your delicious seafood meal. Guests love the meticulously crafted dishes that are as pleasing to the eye as to their taste… Read More
The 9 Best Places for Crab in Florida!

Triad Seafood Market & Cafe, Everglades City, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Crab in Florida!
There’s just one thing you need to know: All You Can Eat Stone Crab. It’s what they’re known for, it’s what they do best, and it’s reason enough to visit. Their stone… Read More
The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!

Cracklin’ Jacks, Naples, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!
This “taste of the Everglades” is part seafood restaurant, part barbecue joint, and part chicken place. Their homestyle fried chicken is every bit as good as your grandma used to make.… Read More
The 9 Best Bars in Florida!

BURN by Rocky Patel, Naples, FL

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Do you enjoy fine cigars and premium spirits? Then check out BURN by Rocky Patel in Naples! Puff on a high-class Rocky Patel cigar or give one of their international cigars a try while sipping on a… Read More
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Ave Maria News

Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Funding to Repair Homes and Meet Unmet Needs of Hurricane Ian Impacted Residents

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 5, 2022
Up to $25 million from the State of Florida will go toward purchasing building materials to conduct repairs and up to $35.2 million from the Florida Disaster Fund will go to housing and social… Read More

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Naval Air Station Pensacola Remembrance Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 5, 2022
On December 6, 2019, a horrific act of terrorism was committed at Naval Air Station Pensacola, taking the lives of three U.S. Navy sailors and injuring other heroic victims. As a mark of respect for… Read More

Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Student and Educator Contest Winners Announced in Ceremony at Governor’s Mansion

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 2, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Native American Heritage Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the… Read More

Florida Treasury Divesting $2 Billion from BlackRock

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 2, 2022
Floridians, This week, I announced that the Florida Treasury is going to begin divesting $2 billion worth of assets that are currently under the management of BlackRock. As your CFO, it is one of… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 2, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Dec 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announces two judicial appointments: one to the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court and one to the Palm Beach County Court. John Parnofiello,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards Over $22 Million for Water Quality Projects to Benefit Biscayne Bay

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
December 1, 2022
Key Biscayne, FL — On Dec 1st, Governor Ron DeSantis announced seven awards totaling $22.7 million to support water quality improvements and protection of Biscayne Bay. Projects funded through… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $5.5 Million for Infrastructure in Jacksonville Through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 29, 2022
Jacksonville, FL — On Nov 29th, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded $5.5 million to the City of Jacksonville through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to construct a rail spur for… Read More

Governor DeSantis Appoints Roberto Gonzalez to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 24, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 23rd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Roberto Gonzalez to the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners, District 11. Roberto Gonzalez Gonzalez,… Read More

Join the Holiday Money Hunt this Season

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 23, 2022
Floridians, On Nov 22nd, I would like to encourage all Floridians to join the Holiday Money Hunt to look and see if you or your business has Unclaimed Property in Florida. The holidays can be an… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes One Judicial Nominating Commission Appointment

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 23, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 22nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announces the following appointment to Florida’s Judicial Nominating Commission. First Judicial Circuit Judicial Nominating… Read More

Video Release: Governor Ron DeSantis Wishes Floridians a Happy Thanksgiving

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 23, 2022
Video available for use courtesy of the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 22nd, Governor Ron DeSantis released a video in advance of Thanksgiving: I want to wish… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Unite Florida Portal for State Sheltering and Housing Assistance

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 22, 2022
Residents impacted by Hurricane Ian can visit the Unite Florida Recovery Portal to report sheltering and housing needs and additional unmet needs Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 21st, Governor… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Daniel Espino to the School Board of Miami-Dade County

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 22, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 21st, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Daniel Espino to the School Board of Miami-Dade County effective November 22, 2022. Daniel Espino Espino, of… Read More

Florida Creates Jobs for the 30th Consecutive Month, Shows Economic Resiliency Despite Impacts of Hurricane Ian

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 18, 2022
More Floridians Enter the Workforce While National Labor Force Shrinks Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 18th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida’s economic data continues to show… Read More

WellMed Charitable Foundation Contributes $400,000 to Support First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Hero Volunteer Program

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
November 18, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On Nov 18th, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced that Florida’s Aging Network received a $400,000 grant from the WellMed Charitable Foundation to continue support of… Read More
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Blair Audubon Center

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and Blair Audubon Center
375 Sanctuary Road West, Naples, FL
The story of how Corkscrew Swamp became a sanctuary is one of the important conservation successes of our time. National Audubon began protecting t... Read More

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park
137 Coastline Drive, Copeland, FL
Welcome to the Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park, "the Amazon of North America". The Fakahatchee Strand is a linear swamp forest, approximatel... Read More

Wheels Skate BMX Park

Wheels Skate BMX Park
4701 Golden Gate Parkway, Naples, FL
Wheels Skate BMX Park is home to one of the most exciting park attractions. It is an annex of the Golden Gate Community Center. It showcases dozens... Read More

Ochopee Post Office

Ochopee Post Office
38000 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL
Ochopee Post Office in the Everglades is the smallest in the United States. The building, 8 feet 4 inches deep and about 7 feet wide, once was a sh... Read More

Big Cypress National Preserve

Big Cypress National Preserve
33100 Tamiami Trail East, Ochopee, FL
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida's ... Read More

Boards Blades And Bikes (B3) Skatepark

Boards Blades And Bikes (B3) Skatepark
26740 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs, FL
Boards, bikes and blades are all welcome. Be sure to come in and visit our skateboard Pro Shop. To insure everyone's safety, the B3 Skate Park is s... Read More

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
300 Tower Road, Naples, FL
Our Mission: The mission of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Sou... Read More

Friends of the Museum of the Everglades

Friends of the Museum of the Everglades
105 West Broadway, Everglades City, FL
The Museum of the Everglades in historic Everglades City, Florida, is devoted to displaying local history from early Native American times to the p... Read More

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens

Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, Naples, FL
Naples Zoo invites guests to explore a historic 45-acre botanical garden in the heart of Naples filled with rare animals from apes to zebras.Naples... Read More
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