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The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

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Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, FL

There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied accolades of this one. Fine Florida fare served by warmly welcoming waiters. Also known for line-caught…
There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied…

10 Best Florists in Florida!

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Bradenton Flower Shop, Bradenton, FL

For over 30 years, Bradenton Flower Shop has been proudly serving the Bradenton and Manatee County area with an amazing selection of floral arrangements and gifts. Staffed with friendly and…
For over 30 years, Bradenton Flower Shop has been proudly serving the Bradenton and Manatee County…

10 Best Veterinarians in Florida!

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Braden River Animal Hospital, Bradenton, FL

For those located in the Bradenton area, this hospital is dedicated to giving your pets the finest in veterinary care. Offering the latest advancements in veterinary medicine and the friendliest of…
For those located in the Bradenton area, this hospital is dedicated to giving your pets the finest…

10 Best Cocktail Bars in Florida

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The Doctor’s Office, Holmes Beach, FL

Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor ordered! At this bar, the selection is nothing short of intricate, including a handcrafted selection of…
Unwind after a long week with a well-made cocktail. Sometimes, it’s just what the Doctor…

The 10 Best Mini Golf Courses in Florida!

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The Fish Hole, Bradenton Beach, FL

There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course is nothing if not unique, offering misters to keep you cool, a beautifully landscaped koi pond, and…
There are two locations in Bradenton Beach, and you’ll want to visit them both. This course…

9 Best Pancake Places in Florida

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Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe, Holmes Beach, FL

This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers alike for their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, and you might just want to stay all day and…
This Gulf-front cafe is the stuff dreams are made of. They're well-known among locals and travelers…

10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!

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Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota, FL

Marcello’s Ristorante is run by owner and chef Marcello Aguino. Marcello has been cooking his entire life and uses his family’s recipes in his restaurant. He locally sources all his…
Marcello’s Ristorante is run by owner and chef Marcello Aguino. Marcello has been cooking his…

10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

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Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into…
No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to…

10 Best Car Washes in Florida!

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Jax Kar Wash, Bradenton, FL

Jax Kar Wash is the perfect place to give your car the best wash and detailing experience. Their team has a passion for excellence and is committed to providing the highest quality service and…
Jax Kar Wash is the perfect place to give your car the best wash and detailing experience. Their…

10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

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Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing, Sarasota, FL

If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of Sarasota’s only award-winning body piercer. You can rest assured that you’re getting skillful…
If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of…
Best Things In & Around Cortez, FL
10 Best Veterinarians in Florida!

Braden River Animal Hospital, Bradenton, FL

Featured in 10 Best Veterinarians in Florida!
For those located in the Bradenton area, this hospital is dedicated to giving your pets the finest in veterinary care. Offering the latest advancements in veterinary medicine and the friendliest of… Read More
10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!

Marcello’s Ristorante, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Italian Restaurants in Florida!
Marcello’s Ristorante is run by owner and chef Marcello Aguino. Marcello has been cooking his entire life and uses his family’s recipes in his restaurant. He locally sources all his… Read More
10 Best Hair Salons in Florida

Inspirations Salon, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Hair Salons in Florida
No matter what you want to do with your hair, Inspirations Salon can probably bring your vision to life. A haircut that reinvents who you are? Check. Coloring services that inject a dose of fun into… Read More
10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida

Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing, Sarasota, FL

Featured in 10 Best Piercing Shops in Florida
If you want a piercing, only trust the best. Z-Edge Tattoo and Body Piercing is the home of Sarasota’s only award-winning body piercer. You can rest assured that you’re getting skillful… Read More
10 Best Craft Fairs in Florida!

Sarasota Festival of the Arts, Sarasota, FL

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Ranked as one of the top 100 craft fairs in the nation, the Sarasota Festival of the Arts features over 200 local artists from the region and around the nation. Located downtown Sarasota, this annual… Read More
Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Florida!

The Ringling Museum

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The Big Top comes alive in this fantastic museum in Sarasota. Not only are there miniature displays, there are also many historic artifacts. If clowns scare you, there's another building devoted to… Read More
10 Best Vegan Restaurants in Florida

Ionie Living Food and Tonics, Sarasota, FL

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Give your taste buds a treat and head to Ionie Living Food and Tonics in Sarasota. With a menu of delicious vegan food like pizza, bowls, and salads, this restaurant is a great place for a meal as… Read More
8 Best Pho Restaurants in Florida

Pho Cali, Sarasota, FL

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This busy locale has become a local legend thanks to its amazing pho. Their list of pho soups is one of the most lengthy you’ll find anywhere, ensuring every appetite can find something they… Read More
The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

Beach Bistro, Holmes Beach, FL

Featured in The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!
There are a lot of waterfront restaurants in the area but few have earned the many and varied accolades of this one. Fine Florida fare served by warmly welcoming waiters. Also known for line-caught… Read More
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Cortez News

USDA Announces $29 Million to Increase American-Made Fertilizer Production

March 11, 2023
Independent Businesses Submitted More than 350 Applications for $3 Billion in Funding to Expand Domestic Fertilizer Capacity First Round of Awards Will Spur Competition and Give U.S. Farmers More… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Debunks Book Ban Hoax

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 9, 2023
Click here for a video presentation. To download, click here. ***EXPLICIT CONTENT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN*** TAMPA, FL — On March 8th, Governor Ron DeSantis further set the record… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Delivers State of the State Address

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 8, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 7th, Governor Ron DeSantis delivered his State of the State address to the joint legislative session from the Florida House of Representatives chamber in Tallahassee.… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives Two Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 17, 2023, to act on these bills. HB 11B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces First Month of Toll Relief Program Savings

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
March 3, 2023
Tallahassee, FL— On March 2nd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Toll Relief Program, signed into law by the Governor in December 2022, concluded its first month of toll relief for… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Five to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL —On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Martin Garcia, Bridget Ziegler, Brian Aungst Jr., Michael A. Sasso, and Ron Peri to the Central Florida… Read More

Governor DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 28, 2023
Lake Buena Vista, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 9B – Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties Click here to view the… Read More

Governor DeSantis Receives One Bill from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bill from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 14, 2023, to act on this bill. CS/HB 9B –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Ending the Corporate Kingdom of Walt Disney World

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 27, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 27th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill (HB) 9-B, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Orange, and Osceola Counties, to end self-governing status and special… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Cara Higgins and Richard Toppino to the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority. Cara Higgins Higgins, of Key West,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Three to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review Board

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jonathan “Scott” Christy, Kathy Panozzo, and Scott Reagan to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Review… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Donald DeFosset to the Tampa Sports Authority. Donald DeFosset DeFosset, of Tampa, is the… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Three to the State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 25, 2023
Tallahassee, FL — On Feb 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stormie Knight and the reappointment of Adrian Soud and Patricia Tuthill to the State Council for Interstate… Read More

ICYMI: WA Among The 20 States Announcing Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

From: Washington Governor Jay Inslee
February 22, 2023
In case you missed it: On Feb 21st, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai’i Governor Josh Green,… Read More

Inflation Hits Valentine’s Day

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
February 20, 2023
Floridians, On Tuesday, the January Consumer Price Index report was released and it indicated that inflation increased 6.4% annually. With inflation rates like these, people are going to have to do… Read More
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Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation

Palma Sola Botanical Park Foundation
9800 17th Avenue NorthWest, Bradenton, FL
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South Florida Museum

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201 10th Street West, Bradenton, FL
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The Ringling Museum Of Art

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5555 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
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3701 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, FL
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100 Taft Drive, Sarasota, FL
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