North Miami, Florida Welcome to Miami! If you want to experience the fun of South Florida, Oleta River State Park is the place to visit. The park is located just off U.S.1, only miles from downtown Miami in Northeast Dade County. The park is open daily and offers almost every activity you could dream as with a magnificent view of beautiful Biscayne Bay. Be sure to bring your bike because the trails at Oleta are some of the best in…
From my home in Ft. Lauderdale a day trip to the west coast of Florida is satisfying. Our first trip to the Ft. Myers area allowed us to explore some of the best attractions around, Thomas Edison and Henry Ford’s house, Bowditch Point Park, and Lover’s Key State Park. The Thomas Edison and Henry Ford house was an enjoyable start to our day, but finding it was a little difficult. There weren’t any signs off I-75, the main North/South highway…
Ken and Julie Wolf, the owners of Orlando Dive & Snorkel Tours Inc. are celebrating 16 years of operation. They moved their business to Crystal River Fl. seven years ago, opening at the Days Inn Resort. Working with the Days Inn Resort for snorkel and dive packages, they could offer discounts on room rates booked onsite. The waterfronts name is Crystal River Watersports which has easy access to the Gulf of Mexico and allowed them to expand into a multi…
While flying corporate jets for a living, Phil Sekora and his wife Melanie found themselves transferred to Tampa, Florida. When the time came to be transferred again, they decided rather to stay put and start a business of their own. Together, with all their life's savings, Phil & Melanie opened the Big Red Balloon.. Phil was a pilot and his introduction to the hot air balloon was flying an advertising balloon. Because of his familiarity with flying he always had a sense…
Ken and Julie Wolf, the owners of Orlando Dive and Snorkel, moved from the Tampa area to the Florida Keys 15 years ago, and learned to scuba there. It was love at first site of the beauty of the oceans. They left their jobs and started working in the scuba industry full time. They advanced in their training and brought their knowledge of the diving world & business to Orlando (not a typical dive destination, & land locked). Ken and…
Every Friday morning, the team at Captain Slate’s Atlantis Dive Center sets out with a group of visitors to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary for Captain Slate’s world famous “Creature Feature” adventure dive. For nearly 25 years, Slate has been feeding barracuda, moray eel and nurse sharks in the protected reefs of Key Largo and teaching divers to appreciate these creatures instead of fear them. “It is educational to take first time divers out for the feeds. We touch…
Looking for a taste of Florida's history, wildlife and natural beauty? Have you ever seen an alligator in it's own natural environment? Have you ever been face to face with a real Florida Panther? Sawgrass Recreational Park brings it all to you in one exciting visit. The park offers airboat tours, historical displays and the complete natural Florida experience. Located just west of Broward County, in the heart of the Florida Everglades, Sawgrass Park is easily accessible and the perfect…
One gorgeous Florida day spent with Captain Don Draper and his family will resonate for a lifetime. It was obvious from the start; Don Draper has a passion, a passion for life. A passion especially for life in the ocean! “My first ocean excursion was when I was just 2 weeks old, so I've been told. I don't remember learning how to swim. I grew up at the Jersey shore in the water and around our boats. I had wonderful…
"Journey to the Dolphin Playgrounds, snorkel coral reefs and explore the backcountry of Key West." At Wild about Dolphins, you can experience the natural world of the wild dolphins of the Florida Keys. Don't worry about your towels, sunscreen, snorkel gear or drinks, just get your bathing suit and get down to Key West and see the dolphins as you have never seen them before as Captain Sheri Sullenger takes you to see the dolphins in their home. My wife…
If you are traveling to the Florida Keys, you may want to stop in Florida City on your way. Florida City has plenty to offer, like some of the best hiking, biking, and roads to the Everglades National Park. The city is close to Biscayne National Parks, and Homestead Marina. Florida City has many options for unique local food and fantastic shopping. I had the special opportunity to be hosted by a special lady in Florida City. Owhnn (pronounced Owen)…