DAY TRIPS
There's more than just electricity and cars at the american icons' SW Florida home...
BY | September 8, 2022 at 3:32 p.m.
The time is right for blueberry u-picking
If you hurry, you can take advantage of a great family outing and come home with lasting memories and a bucket of blueberries. Last weekend, I traveled to Blueberry Bunch Farm in LaBelle where I went blueberry-picking and had a great time...
May 8, 2020 at 12:01 p.m.
Historic Spanish Point
Residents and visitors alike can learn more about this area’s history and nature at Spanish Point, a 30-acre museum located in Osprey on Little Sarasota Bay...
February 15, 2019 at 3:02 p.m.
The Legacy Trail: Pathway for Outdoor Fun
One of Florida’s jewels for active, outdoor enjoyment is the Legacy Trail, a rails-to-trails corridor stretching from Venice to south Sarasota...
June 6, 2018 at 2:35 p.m.
Kayak, Bike or Hike a Hidden Gem - Robinson Preserve
Robinson Preserve is a family-friendly coastal nature preserve with hiking & biking trails, picnic areas, a boat launch, observation...
May 15, 2018 at 1:16 p.m.
Day Trip To The Dali Museum
Englewood is close to more than just great beaches. We are also close to world-class cultural attractions. One of these is the Dali Museum in St Petersburg...
BY ELISE LOGAN | September 28, 2016 at 2:29 p.m.
Day Trip: Museum of South Florida
Bored kids? July in Florida cabin fever? It’s time for a summer safari!
BY ELISE LOGAN | July 20, 2016 at 4:12 p.m.
Visiting Naples Zoo
Now that the weather has turned cooler it's time to think of taking off on a Day Trip. On Sun Oct 19, a pristine fall day of 64 F blue sky-ed perfection, my husband and I decided, on the spur of the moment, to head south and check out the …
BY ELISE [email protected] | November 13, 2008 at 1:33 p.m.
Bodies Revealed
The human body is one of the most fascinating things in life. Think about it; your body is with you from the moment you are born to the moment you die. Your body is the only thing in the world that you have complete control of; you can make it …
BY JAMES [email protected] | January 9, 2008 at 2:20 p.m.
Arts Adventure - A Day Trip To The Ringling Museum
I felt a buzz of excitement standing in front of the imposing entry to the Ringling Museum in Sarasota. I was on a Day Trip to view the newest traveling exhibit at the Ringling - a collection of the famous etchings titled "Los Caprichos" by the 18th Century Spanish master, …
BY ELISE [email protected] | December 13, 2007 at 11:34 a.m.
A Family Safari to Lowry Park Zoo
Have you ever been up close and personal with a giraffe? Close enough to admire his long eyelashes while his tongue nimbly plucks a cookie from your hand - barely brushing you with his bristly lips? If your answer is "no," as mine was until recently, it's time to take …
BY ELISE [email protected] | October 30, 2007 at 3:28 p.m.