I wake up early in the morning, excited for my trip to Egmont Key State Park. I’m accompanied by my wife Susan, who is also looking forward to the adventure. As we pack a travel bag with some essentials– bottled water, sunscreen, snacks, and beach towels– the prospect of exploring this hidden gem of Tampa…
On any given day nature unwraps glorious gifts at Fort De Soto Park on Florida’s Central West Coast in Pinellas County. A giant manatee glides through the water close to where you’re swimming. A pelican soars above, then dive bombs the water to fill its gullet with fish for lunch. Dolphins frolic. Stingrays fly through…
An island with so much splendor should be a sin. Turquoise water as clear as gin. Sprawling coconut palms with plump green fruit. Bleach white sand as soft as a baby’s skin. Watch the sun rise from the Atlantic Ocean and then set on the Gulf of Mexico from the same spot. The wonders of…
