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Hit the Beach, for free! Near Saint Petersburg, Florida

Posted on May 27, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Just west of St. Petersburg there are many little beach towns sharing the same line of sand. The Gulf Coast beaches may be my favorite in the entire world – the green color is absolutely alluring and the frequent dolphin … Continue reading →

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Play Shuffleboard in St Petersburg, Florida

Posted on May 26, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I know there is a stipulation with shuffleboard, it’s for retired people, right? No way, don’t be ageist! Shuffleboard is s really fun sport and easy to learn if you’ve never played. On Friday nights the St. Petersburg Shuffleboard Club … Continue reading →

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Favorite spots to grab a drink in St Petersburg, Florida

Posted on May 25, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Cage Brewing, 2001 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg FL 33712 There are tons of breweries in and around St Pete, but Cage was our favorite of all. Before we even talk about beer, let’s jive about the atmosphere – because … Continue reading →

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Take the ferry to Egmont Key: St Petersburg, Florida

Posted on May 24, 2017 by julieovaltrades

I really don’t know who would appreciate this island more, the nature lovers or the history lovers? The island is 1.6 miles long by 1/2 mile wide, partially closed off for bird sanctuary, but still has plenty of space to … Continue reading →

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My Top 5 Restaurants in St. Petersburg, FL

Posted on May 23, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish, 1350 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707 An institution in the area, family owned since 1951, stamped on the side of the road just before the bridge to the beaches. Atmosphere is very casual, … Continue reading →

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Get Artsy in St. Petersburg, Florida

Posted on May 22, 2017 by julieovaltrades

One of the great things about the sunny city of St. Petersburg is its artsy vibe. Walking around downtown you are bound to notice a speckling of colorful murals. I felt like I spotted a new one each time I … Continue reading →

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Visiting Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

Posted on May 21, 2017 by julieovaltrades

Picture yourself on a secluded island, seventy miles off Key West at one of America’s most remote National Parks. You can be snorkeling, sunning, and swimming in the most inviting turquoise ocean. On land you can tour a 19th century fort, … Continue reading →

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A Weekend in the Florida Keys

Posted on May 20, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The Florida Keys is an archipelago of over 1,700 islands connected by a series of bridges, including the southernmost part of the continental US. A trip to the keys is synonymous with day drinking and beach lazing – but if … Continue reading →

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Shark Valley, Big Cypress, and Everglades City, Florida

Posted on May 19, 2017 by julieovaltrades

The North entrance to Everglades National Park is Shark Valley, just under an hour from Miami on the historic Tamiami Trail. Here is a 15 mile paved scenic loop trail and there multiple means of exploring it. You can take … Continue reading →

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Everglades NP South Entrance, Florida

Posted on May 18, 2017 by julieovaltrades

An hour south of Miami, but an entire world away, is the main entrance to Everglades National Park. A great place to start your exploration is at the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center [40001 State Hwy 9336, Homestead, FL 33034], … Continue reading →

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