These three car-free Southern islands trade traffic for golf carts, quiet beaches, and a slower pace along the coast.

Skip the crowds at Florida’s famous beaches and discover quieter coastal towns with laid-back charm, uncrowded shores, and ...

The Gasparilla Island Kids Classic tarpon tournament, hosted by the Boca Grande Area Chamber of Commerce, will be held on ...

With white beaches, turquoise waters, and hidden natural springs, these state parks cover some of the most beautiful scenery ...

High-tech yachting Steve Gale, Tampa Bay sales manager for Galati Yacht Sales, sells a variety of new and used yachts, ...

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TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar. According ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Get ready for cannon blasts and beads galore as the 2023 Gasparilla Pirate Fest invades Tampa Bay on Jan. 28. Thousands of residents are expected to flock along the sidewalks of Bayshore ...

So, what can we expect for this coming holiday weekend? I guess it all depends on which forecast you follow. My best guess after compiling all the information I've read ...

Located along the Gulf Coast in Lee County, Fort Myers offers visitors a little bit of everything: shell-strewn islands, ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the ...

Kandiyohi County is home to more than 25 fishing lakes, most north of U.S. Highway 12. Anglers are asked to take care when ...