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15 Perfect Florida Getaways

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Westgate River Ranch, River Ranch, FL

Westgate River Ranch is a short drive from Orlando, but a long distance from the typical resort. The River Ranch Resort features a variety of lodging options, most uniquely being the new luxe teepee…
Westgate River Ranch is a short drive from Orlando, but a long distance from the typical resort.…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Florida!

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Spook Hill, Lake Wales, FL

Here, you can experience a failure of gravity. Or so you think. You drive your car to the bottom of a hill and it seems to roll up the hill. This famous (or infamous) spot has attracted visitors for…
Here, you can experience a failure of gravity. Or so you think. You drive your car to the bottom of…

Florida's Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels

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Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi, is how the developer describes it. After a multi-million-dollar renovation, the resort held its grand reopening in 2013. The place holds its usual…
The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi, is how the developer describes it. After a…

Florida's Best Spots for Paint & Wine

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Paint Along Studios, Winter Haven, FL

In the adorable and unique Winter Haven area you’ll find one of our favorite paint and sip studios, Paint Along! Even if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush, their master artists will…
In the adorable and unique Winter Haven area you’ll find one of our favorite paint and sip…

Florida's Best Resorts for Families

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LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven, FL

Just outside of Orlando lies every kid’s dream: a world full of LEGOS. This retreat has been created in true LEGO fashion, offering all the vibrant colors and designs that kids and adults alike…
Just outside of Orlando lies every kid’s dream: a world full of LEGOS. This retreat has been…

11 Best Wedding Locations in Florida

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Town Manor on the Lake, Auburndale, FL

For an elegant affair with a hint of history, you’ll want to plan your wedding here. This all-inclusive wedding venue features lakeside views, a dedicated wedding planner, customized menus, and…
For an elegant affair with a hint of history, you’ll want to plan your wedding here. This…

Florida's Best Public Golf Courses

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Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green, FL

You don’t have to be staying at this Florida resort in order to take a crack at its glorious public golf courses. Golf Magazine named Streamsong’s Red and Blue courses among the best in…
You don’t have to be staying at this Florida resort in order to take a crack at its glorious…

The 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Florida!

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Dona Julia’s American and Mexican Food, Lakeland, FL

Dona Julia’s American and Mexican Food in Lakeland, Florida offers breakfast, appetizers, lunch, and dinner. The breakfast food, in particular, is notable. Try the Idiot Scrambler (three eggs…
Dona Julia’s American and Mexican Food in Lakeland, Florida offers breakfast, appetizers,…

Florida's Best Historic Theaters

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Polk Theater, Lakeland, FL

This former 1920s movie palace and vaudeville roadstop is still one of the most cutting edge theaters in Florida. Modeled after the stylings of the Italian renaissance, this building was a magical…
This former 1920s movie palace and vaudeville roadstop is still one of the most cutting edge…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida

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Bonnie Lee’s Fried Chicken, Saint Cloud, FL

You won’t find better fried chicken for miles around. This is the place people make special trips just for a meal of their scrumptious fried chicken and corn fritters. It’s Southern…
You won’t find better fried chicken for miles around. This is the place people make special…
Best Things In & Around River Ranch, FL
The 11 Best Resorts for Families in Florida!

LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Winter Haven, FL

Featured in The 11 Best Resorts for Families in Florida!
Just outside of Orlando lies every kid’s dream: a world full of LEGOS. This retreat has been created in true LEGO fashion, offering all the vibrant colors and designs that kids and adults alike… Read More
The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!

Bonnie Lee’s Fried Chicken, Saint Cloud, FL

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Florida!
You won’t find better fried chicken for miles around. This is the place people make special trips just for a meal of their scrumptious fried chicken and corn fritters. It’s Southern… Read More
The 15 Best Hiking Trails in Florida!

Highlands Hammock State Park, Sebring, FL

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It’s one of the state’s oldest parks, first opened in 1931 during the “Great Depression,” but the real reason to visit it today is for its bio-diversity and for what has been… Read More
The 14 Best Restaurants in Florida!

T-Rex Café, Lake Buena Vista, FL

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Years ago, you would not expect good and reasonably priced food at theme parks. But kids love this place at Walt Disney World. And adults like it, too. The kid-friendly restaurant is set amidst… Read More
The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Florida!

Kissimmee Farmers Market, Kissimmee, FL

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Each Tuesday 3-7 p.m., the Kissimmee Valley’s Farmers Market calls the Lakefront Park home. Located in the beautiful historic downtown area of Kissimmee, there are plenty of vendors on hand to… Read More
11 Best Wedding Locations in Florida

Town Manor on the Lake, Auburndale, FL

Featured in 11 Best Wedding Locations in Florida
For an elegant affair with a hint of history, you’ll want to plan your wedding here. This all-inclusive wedding venue features lakeside views, a dedicated wedding planner, customized menus, and… Read More
15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Florida!

Spook Hill, Lake Wales, FL

Featured in 15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in Florida!
Here, you can experience a failure of gravity. Or so you think. You drive your car to the bottom of a hill and it seems to roll up the hill. This famous (or infamous) spot has attracted visitors for… Read More
The 12 Best Public Golf Courses in Florida!

Streamsong Resort, Bowling Green, FL

Featured in The 12 Best Public Golf Courses in Florida!
You don’t have to be staying at this Florida resort in order to take a crack at its glorious public golf courses. Golf Magazine named Streamsong’s Red and Blue courses among the best in… Read More
15 Perfect Florida Getaways!

Westgate River Ranch, River Ranch, FL

Featured in 15 Perfect Florida Getaways!
Westgate River Ranch is a short drive from Orlando, but a long distance from the typical resort. The River Ranch Resort features a variety of lodging options, most uniquely being the new luxe teepee… Read More
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Events around River Ranch, FL
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Memorial Day Sunday Celebration at Wales Pointe

12:00 PM
Wales Pointe, Lake Wales, FL
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May
29

Thank You to Those Who Have Served

6:30 PM
Painting with a Twist, Winter Haven, FL
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May
30

Memorial Day In The Gardens

8:00 AM
Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, FL
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May
30

Kids Memorial Day Class at Painting with a Twist

12:00 PM
Painting with a Twist, Winter Haven, FL
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River Ranch News

Senator Annette Taddeo’s Statement Following the Essentially 24 Hour Special Session

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 27, 2022
Tallahassee, Florida – On Monday, March 23rd, the special session on insurance was called to address the impending crashing property insurance market. Yesterday, Tuesday March 24th, the bill… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $9 Million for Infrastructure and Economic Development for Gadsden County Communities

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 26, 2022
Havana, FL — On May 24th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $9 million in funding for Gadsden County communities for infrastructure and economic development projects across the county.… Read More

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and Florida Highway Patrol Host Roundtable to Highlight Human Trafficking and Drug Trafficking Prevention Efforts

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 26, 2022
LAKE CITY, Fla. — On May 23rd, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez and the Florida Highway Patrol hosted a roundtable discussion with local North Florida law enforcement about efforts to… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Eight Bills and Vetoes One

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 24, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/SB 58 – Relief of Yeilyn Quiroz Otero by Miami-Dade County CS/SB 70 – Relief of… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Launch of Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 24, 2022
Cape Coral, FL — On May 23rd, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the June 1 launch of the Florida Hometown Heroes Housing Program to help Floridians in over 50 critical professions purchase their… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record Budget Surplus as Florida’s Economy Continues to Outperform the Nation

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
Florida continues to make investments in education, infrastructure, and other programs while having a record $20 billion in reserves West Palm Beach, FL — On May 20th, Governor Ron… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Eight Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
Tallahassee, FL -- On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/SB 58 –… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Florida Building Commission

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Brian Swope and Tim Tolbert to the Florida Building Commission. Brian Swope Swope, of Wesley… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Sonya Rood to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Sonya Rood to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Sonya Rood Rood, of St.… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the North Broward Hospital District

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stacy Angier and Paul Tanner to the North Broward Hospital District. Stacy Angier Angier, of… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Laura Moody to the Eastern Florida State College District Board of Trustees. Laura Moody … Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Receives Ten Bills from the Florida Legislature

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 23, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On May 20th, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 4, 2022, to act on these bills. CS/CS/HB 389… Read More

First Lady Casey DeSantis Hosts High School Assembly on The Facts. Your Future. To Raise Awareness of Dangers of Substance Abuse

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 20, 2022
Kissimmee, FL — On May 19th, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a high school The Facts. Your Future. assembly at Tohopekaliga High School to highlight the dangers of youth substance abuse,… Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation Cracking Down on Opioid Dealers and Traffickers

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 20, 2022
Lakeland, FL — On May 19th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law HB 95, which enhances penalties for the sale and distribution of opioids in Florida, including fentanyl. … Read More

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs One Bill

From: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
May 20, 2022
Tallahassee, FL — On May 19th, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bill: CS/HB 95 – Controlled Substances For the transmittal letter, click… Read More
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Spook Hill

Spook Hill
N. Wales Drive, Lake Wales, FL
The Legend of Spook HillGravity-defying, Spook Hill, is one of Florida’s most unique roadside America attractions.. Centrally located in ... Read More

Legoland Florida

Legoland Florida
One Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL
Legoland Florida, Central Florida's newest theme park, is a 150-acre, full two-day interactive family theme park specifically designed for families... Read More

Polk County Nature Discovery Center

Polk County Nature Discovery Center
4399 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL
About Us:Polk's Nature Discovery Center sits on one of Polk County's treasured Environmental Areas, Circle B Bar Reserve. The facilities at Circle ... Read More

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 East Southport Road, Kissimmee, FL
Margie and Chris Long started Boggy Creek Airboat Rides as the Original airboat company in Central Florida with just one six-passenger airboat in 1... Read More

Fantasy of Flight

Fantasy of Flight
1400 Broadway Boulevard South East, Polk City, FL
Located midway between Tampa and Orlando in Polk City, Florida, Fantasy of Flight is an aviation-themed attraction that takes visitors back to Earl... Read More

Lakeland Skatepark

Lakeland Skatepark
800 US 98 S, Lake Bonny Park, Lakeland, FL
Lakeland Skate Park is for skate boards and inline skaters only. NO BIKES or motorized vehicles are allowed in the park. Lakeland Skate Park provid... Read More

Family Fun Center

Family Fun Center
4825 South Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL
The Family Fun Center is the best place for family fun in Lakeland, FL. We have entertainment for all ages including  arcade games, Mini-golf,... Read More

Florida Ice Cream Festival

Florida Ice Cream Festival
1010 N. Church Avenue, Suite 1, Mulberry, FL
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Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo

Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, FL
Eight seconds may not seem like a long time, but when you're watching a bull rider trying to stay on a bucking bull, it seems like an eternity. Be ... Read More
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