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Florida travel
Meet Callicarpa americana, Florida's native Beautyberry: its bright purple fall berries, the wildlife that feeds on them, and a few fun facts about this easygoing native shrub.
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A guide to South Florida's king tides: what causes them, the highest-tide windows through the end of 2027, and practical steps homeowners can take to protect their property.
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It's peak sea turtle nesting season in South Florida. Here's why darkness matters for nesting mothers and hatchlings, and what to do (and not do) if you encounter one on the beach.
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The buzzing soundtrack of South Florida's beaches: what the cicadas in Boca Raton's dune scrub are, why they sing every summer, and what those pale shells on the bark really are.
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You have to visit your local library and "check out" the Real Florida ReaderState Park Pass. This will give you free day use admission to most Florida State Parks…
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Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park on Key Biscayne is a beautiful and well maintained park with beach access and many trails and features. Named after a Miami…
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I love visiting lighthouses so on this special day here are few from my last adventures.
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In southern Florida, many burrowing owls live in vacant lots in towns, and some communities proudly adopt and protect local colonies. The best places to see…
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A nice nature center west of Boca Raton on the edge of the Everglades. Its name comes from the Daggerwing butterfly which is frequently seen in the area. The nature…
