Gentle Giants: The 6 Best Places To See Manatees In Florida

By Julia Bauer | February 28, 2024 | Blog
While Florida is a major destination for summer vacations, winter may be the prime time to explore Florida’s waters. Between November and April, manatees gather in the Sunshine State to warm up during the colder months. According to The Everglades Foundation, these gentle giants are typically 10 feet long and weigh around 1,000 pounds. They

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Exploring Fort King in Ocala

By Anibal Rodriguez | March 11, 2022 | Learn
Like most parents, I find myself constantly looking for new and unique (and hopefully affordable) activities to both entertain and educate our kids. Living close to the center of the state, we have discovered many fun locations that are a short drive away and have proven to offer a fun day adventure for our family.

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Tiny Titans Dinosaur Exhibit Extended

By Diane Hernandez | January 18, 2022 | Blog
Meeting baby dinosaurs in dinosaur costumes used to seem like a fantasy -- The Florida Museum of Natural History just made it a reality and extended your ability to check it out until Feb. 20.  ‘Tiny Titans’ opened on Sept. 25 and offerS visitors the chance to see real dinosaur bones and to participate in

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