Category Archives: South Florida

Forage at Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, Florida

Posted on May 11, 2017 by julieovaltrades

South Florida’s take on the Garden of Eden, Fruit and Spice Park is a paradise where you can forage for delectable exotic fruits. This is another dreamlike location for me, I love horticulture – must have been passed down from … Continue reading →

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Visit Robert is Here Fruit Stand in Homestead, Florida

Posted on May 10, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Exotic fruit is my favorite thing to get at a foreign market, and this one has the craziest variety I have ever encountered! Robert is Here Fruit Stand [19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034] is my dream come true. … Continue reading →

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Eat a Cinnamon Roll from Knaus Berry Farm

Posted on May 9, 2017 by julieovaltrades

A seasonal farm whose cinnamon rolls are so sensational, lines queue up before 8AM! Hop right on, because Knaus Berry Farm [15980 SW 248th St, Homestead, FL 33031] is a South Florida tradition not to be missed. I arrived just … Continue reading →

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Exploring Homestead, Florida

Posted on May 8, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Nestled between Miami and the Florida Keys is the city of Homestead, filled with an array of really eclectic things to do. You can… +Hop on line for a delicious cinnamon roll from Knaus Berry Farm +Discover exotic fruits and … Continue reading →

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How to spend a day in Palm Beach, Florida

Posted on May 7, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I actually did some things in Palm Beach County other than hiking and bird watching, believe it or not! Hit the beach: Ocean Reef Park, 3860 N Ocean Dr, Riviera Beach, FL 33404 Free and spacious parking lot with a … Continue reading →

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Best of Hiking and Bird Watching in Palm Beach, Florida

Posted on May 6, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Palm Beach County is another Florida tourism hot spot, popular cities including Boca Raton, Delray, Jupiter, and Palm Beach. While everyone else is out shopping, dining, and beaching it – you should hit the trails because this area has some … Continue reading →

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Markets of South Florida

Posted on May 5, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Swap Shop, 3291 W Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 I’m going to share another family tradition with you all. While my mother and grandmother were shopping for hours on end, my grandpa would take my brother and I around … Continue reading →

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Donuts of Hollywood, Florida

Posted on May 4, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Dandee Donuts, 102 N 28th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020 With all the hip places cropping up, you can forget how good a traditional donut tastes. This old school spot delivers stellar donuts without the bells and whistles.You could just sit … Continue reading →

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Visit Davie, Florida for flamingos, PhenNOMeNOM, and hiking!

Posted on May 3, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Davie, Florida is a bit more off the beaten path and local – probably because it doesn’t touch the coastline. It’s just a few minutes away from Fort Lauderdale and it’s got some really cool spots for an afternoon of … Continue reading →

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Eating Cuban in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Posted on May 2, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Miami isn’t the only spot in South Florida to grab some killer Cuban. If you’re staying in Fort Lauderdale here are two spots to get your fix! Lunch at Juana la Cubana Café, 2850 SW 54th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL … Continue reading →

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