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A guide to some of the unique festivals enjoyed on the Florida Panhandle after summer's tourist season and before the holidays get under way.

The Friary and Twelve Oaks are the two top drug and alcohol rehab facilities in the northwest Florida area.

Kiteboarding can be a very interesting and exciting sport, and with this in mind, it is recommended that anyone interested in this sport take lessons. Florida has many opportunities to take lessons.

Nothing could compare to the excitement of following my friend, Miss Florida USA Melissa Witek, through the Miss USA 2005 pageant. From missing sarongs to knee makeup to interviewing The Donald himself, it was a whirlwind.

A guide to the best restaurants during the holidays in Pensacola, Florida.

Apalach or Apalachicola is a part of Florida that is usually overlooked. This sleepy town is defined by its lonely beaches and slow pace - quite different from the tourist traps that make up the other coast.

Central Florida is home to some of the top golf courses in the world, and it is host to multiple PGA and USGA golf events. Check out these top golf communities to live along some of the top courses available.

Northwest Florida is growing. We offer some of the most unique things the larger cities offer in the discount home decor arena. One of those is home decor outlets.

Listed are some of the most awesome landscape design companies in the Northwest Florida area.

Reasons to consider living in Northwest Florida

From low-budget flea markets to designer shopping, you can find a shopping outlet to meet your budget in Northwest Florida.

Few things taste better than a juicy, red tomato fresh off the vine, or a sweet, red strawberry picked at its peak.

A couple of events in the Pensacola area will mark the sixth anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

A guide to inexpensive attractions in the Navarre and Pensacola areas.

Northwest Florida has a variety of beaches that are managed by the Florida Park Service. They are located from the Alabama-Florida border reaching across the Panhandle of the state. They offer hiking, shelling, swimming and beach combing.

The Lupus Support Network of Northwest Florida is getting ready for October. This year, getting information to the public is more important than ever. To this end, the network is offering businesses the opportunity to show their support in a very visible way.

If you are ever bored in the panhandle of Florida, hunt some ghosts! There have been numerous reports of ghostly activity in Northwest Florida. Some of the best places in the panhandle to look for ghosts are in Santa Rosa County.

As part of Florida's "Forgotten Coast," St. George Island is one of the many pleasures of Northwest Florida, and it boasts some of the most unspoiled beaches in the state.

There are many things to do during the holiday season in Pensacola, Florida and the surrounding communities. Every year, our family decides which places we are going to go to during the holiday break to view light displays.

The latest quarterly survey from the University of Florida shows signs the single-family housing market in Florida might be starting to rebound.

One of my family's favorite destinations is Navarre, Florida.

An introduction to northwest Florida's leading health-food co-operative, Ever'man Natural Foods, located near downtown Pensacola.

Progress Energy Florida has signed a long-term contract to purchase electricity generated by a new Biomass Gas & Electric plant which is going to be the largest waste-wood biomass plant in the nation.

This museum is enough to make even someone who doesn't buy that the military and all things about it are automatically an absolute good feel a deep sense of emotion.

The next time you enter a public restroom, be sure to read the fine print. You may end up in the wrong restroom, even though you thought the sign on the door was correct.

As any commuter in Hillsborough County, Florida knows, the roads in the northwestern part of the county are not only clogged, they are absolutely everywhere. What were some of these roads like years ago and how have they changed?

A rundown of Halloween tours, parties and other events for all ages in northwest Florida

Finding a sailing school in Northwest Florida is as easy as doing a little searching on the internet. Here are several to choose from, all with certified instructors.

West Fletcher Avenue, the heavily travelled three-mile stretch of Tampa, Florida road that links Florida Avenue and Dale Mabry highway, runs through the heart of popular neighborhoods Carrollwood, Lake Magdalene, and Forest Hills.

Projected points and standings within the Northwest Division.

A guide to culturally diverse delis, restaurants and festivals in Northwest Florida.

This Italian Ices shop is a hidden gem in Northwest Coral Springs, Florida.

The following events are for Parties and Events in the Northwestern, Gulf Coast and Panhandle areas of Florida.

The University of South Florida (USF) is located in an area referred to generally as "North Tampa," a part of Tampa that offers shopping, restaurants, apartments, and Busch Gardens Africa.

Your guide to three of the top golf courses in Destin, Florida.

The Yalaha Bakery store opened up in 1995. I have lived here for nearly 23 years in the Orlando area. It was only about 4 years ago that I learned about Yalaha Bakery which is located in a town called Yalaha about 45 minutes northwest of Orlando.

This list of recreational Parks in Bradenton, Florida is to give you an idea of the different activities that are available.

Pipo's, a Tampa, Florida, cafeteria which was established in 1979, bills itself as "The Original Cuban Cafe." While I don't know if it is the first (original) or not, it certainly should be the role model by which any other Cuban cafeteria goes.

Forest Hills is an established and convenient suburban neighborhood located on the northwest edge of Tampa, Florida.

You are in Tampa, Florida, and craving a high-quality Chicago-style pizza, then look no further than Windy City Pizza. Located in Carrollwood, Tampa's trendy northwest suburb, Windy City Pizza bills themselves as a "gourmet" pizzeria---absolutely correct.

See what Florida news you missed in these quick news briefs.

Yet another tornado is spinning from the southern waters of the U.S., and claiming lives in its wake

MediaCom customers across the country found themselves without access to local channels as Sinclair Broadcasting once again shows how much it really cares for its customers.

A guide to what fruits and vegetables are in season at farmer's markets, and what to be planting in October. While the focus is on northwest Florida, there are also links to information for other parts of the U.S.

Honeymoon Island is a unique state park which is in Dunedin, and is located on the west side of Florida and is north of Clearwater beach. Upon paying the $5 fee to enter the park, which includes the vehicle and passengers, you drive to the main beach area.

Tampa is a large and vibrant city with an inviting year-round climate and plenty to see and do. Here is how to find cheap apartments in Tampa, Florida.

Navarre/Pensacola Beach-area eateries with something to please both parents and children.

Information on renaissance fairs in Florida that occur in the months of July through December, including dates, times, ticket prices, and highlights

Mount Dora has something for everyone. Shopping, fishing, golfing, hiking and nature walks. For the more intellectual, there is the Ice House Theater.

Dontrelle Willis of the Marlins was raised by his mother, who passed on to him a love of baseball.

An overview of some of the more popular deep sea fishing charter operators in Pensacola, Florida.

The surrounding cities of Venice, Northport, Nokomis and Englewood give an exciting flavor for a place to call home or to visit. Freshwater and saltwater fishing at its very best would seem to sum up one of our areas top credentials.

After 34 years of service in the airline industry, another merger raises concerns on benefits, retirement and compensation.

Reviews of the top three hotels in Ocala. Rated on value, cleanliness, location, amenities, and past experiences.

This article will provide tips to make your drive around the Orlando area better informed and stress free.

A botanical garden park filled with sub tropical plants, flowering trees and palms. Provides a place of learning about plants and landscaping.

Say "Mardi Gras," and one city inevitably comes to mind: New Orleans. But the traditional pre-Lenten party has long been celebrated in other towns along the Gulf Coast all the way to Florida...

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You can choose from rivers, to deep water ocean to shallow water in the Keys.

We can take away many lessons from the ordeals of the 2004 Hurricane Season. I can sum those lessons up by saying: Be prepared for the unexpected.

The history of Spook Hill and how it was discovered.

If you live in Miami-Dade County, you could be confronted with the possibility of a hurricane during the hurricane season. If you live in an evacuation area and you have pets, do not wait until the last minute to find a shelter or hotel that accepts pets

Half-a-million people cross one of Jacksonville's seven Saint John's River bridges every day. Each bridge has its own character and history.

The seafood restaurants of Orlando offer fresh seafood, tastefully prepared. Following are some of the best seafood restaurants in Orlando.

Carrollwood is an upscale suburb of Tampa, Florida. Located in northwest Hillsborough County, Carrollwood arose from swamps, woods, and orange groves beginning in the 1960s and has become a popular locale for residents of all types.

Pensacola Beach should be voted one of America's Best Beaches. The sugar-white sand and crystal clear waters provide a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely vacation along the Gulf of Mexico.

There are reports that the Fort Dix Jihad plotters were recruited in Cherry Hill, New Jersey via the internet.

With the warm weather and beautiful beaches, many people have a hard time finding activities when its rains. Since I lived there for three years, I've found lots of activities to do when it rains and also to do inside when its 100 degrees outside.

Living with home improvements can feel more like dying, especially when your husband insists on hiring people who owe him money, rather than professionals.

Learn how to plan an inexpensive outdoor summer vacation near the Alabama metropolitan area of Enterprise-Ozark.

Joe Scarborough, of MSNBC's "Morning Joe" is awaiting the birth of his child, possibly premature. With so many variables in premature births, here are a few things you can do to prepare, if not plan, for your child's birth.

As a former arts & entertainment editor, I have years of experience receiving article pitches and I've been able to see first hand what works ... and definitely what doesn't work. Here's my advice for the freelance novice looking to get their foot in the door.

Hurricane Dolly with 100 m.ph. winds and an estimated 4-6 foot storm surge hit the Texas Gulfcoast today.

My three and one half years in the 82d Airborne Division were exciting and rewarding.

An effort to change the distorted image of small town people and the term redneck

How people treat each other in different places.

Cox Cable sets aside a certain channel to give free previews of those channels not available through basic cable. But don't get too interested in what's on--it is sure to be interrupted by an infomercial for...Cox Cable.

Destin is the world's luckiest fishing village and billfish capitol of the northern Gulf. Come out October 1 thru 31st and fish our waters for a chance to win many excellent prizes.

The FCAT is Florida's standardized test. Like all these tests it suffers from a flaw that cannot be overcome: People don't learn all subjects on the same level at the same time.

Good Times Tours in Pensacola is offering trips to casinos in other places to make up for the lack of business caused by Hurricane Katrina's destruction of their bread and butter business.

The decision to have an abortion is a very serious decision in a woman's life. The effects are often damaging, both physically and emotionally.

From October to January, there are tons of events and Holiday festivities the entire family can enjoy!

Washington High School in Pensacola is a great school that has been held down by an inept administration. Now that the Principal has been removed, it may just be headed toward becoming the city's best high school.

How to prepare you and your family for a disaster

A review of one of Pensacola's most distinctive dining establishments, McGuire's Irish Pub.

An introduction to the Pensacola institution known as Joe Patti's Seafood, which offers fresh fish and much more.

2006 Division II Championships in Pensacola this year, featuring finals in both mens and womens soccer, cross country and womens volleyball.

Pres. Bush spent taxpayer dollars campaigning for GOP candidates who were nowhere to be seen around him in Pensacola today.

From the high-desirable real estate market of the Pacific Northwest to the wildly-popular Florida real estate market, we learned that strategic real estate investments depend on 3 key issues.

Tropical Storm Fay has left a path of devastation throughout much of Florida. This unique storm has made landfall in Florida three times and her future is still trouble for the state after four solid days of the storm.

I have lived in many places. I have always considered home to be where I was at the time. It took moving away from the Pacific Northwest to realize that I had a region that truly was home to me.

A look at some of the main events happening in Northwest Florida and surrounding areas before the official start of tourist season.

A starter list of Senior Centers and other helpful places for seniors to go.

The site of the first permanent European settlement north of Florida is a place for historical meditation, but lacking in any visible remains:There's nothing to do but gaze, since nothing is left of the 1604-05 settlement.

A review of the most popular seafood restaurants in Orlando, Florida.

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