 It had been nearly six decades since I had been to Weeki Wachee Springs to see the mermaids. So when we saw that they were having a special Christmas presentation that made up our minds for a return visit.
 Those who follow us know we like to take the back roads when we head out. That generally means...
  Well it's the Thanksgiving holiday and Mrs. Funmeister and myself are off for our annual trip to enjoy Florida and the surrounding environs. Today was our first day out and to say it has been eventful is an understatement.
 Those who follow us know we are always looking for fun places - and this trip looks to be...
 If you like garden like we do, we have great news. We have taken HEART. They have plants to make for a wonderful edible landscape. In our opinion, the HEART Village is a must-see.
  Ditto if you are a central Floridian and are looking to become self sustaining. They have food crops galore. And - the by-products frp,...
For some time we had heard about the legendary shelling at Sanibel Island but it was not until recently we packed up the Funmobile and headed out to see what the fuss was all about.
Mrs. Funmeister had done the requisite due diligence and found us overnight accommodations at the Castaway Cottages so that we would have a place to...
 Those who follow us know that in our travels we try to find eateries that are not chain operations We look for menus above and beyond normal restaurant fare and that have a fun and quirky atmosphere. We've found locating such places has been a challenge at times, but we have relied on locals and several travel blogs...
   We discovered some great honey in Zolfo Springs. While traveling through scenic Hardee County we came across a roadside sign announcing "The Bee Barn." Those who follow us know we always are up for an adventure.
  Intrigued, we decided to make a visit and found a true hidden gem. The sharp-eyed Mrs. Funmeister, who also serves as the...
 We traveling along Bayshore Avenue in Sarasota and came upon "Unconditional Surrender." It is virtually impossible to miss the 26-foot tall statue of a sailor kissing a nurse at the end of World War II.
  Those who follow us know we love the fun and funky. So we had to learn more about this.
  This version of "Unconditional...
 Those who follow us here at Florida Fun Travel are always in search of the quirky and interesting, So when we were tipped to the Monument of the States in Kissimmee, we decided to stop by and visit this great piece of Americana.
On a recent trip to Osceola County - we found it a short detour up Monument...
As you may, or may not, know - September is Bourbon Heritage month - and there's still time to celebrate. When it comes to Bourbon whiskey the Sunshine State offers you a lot of options. We have had the opportunity to visit some of these locations and they are fun as well as producing a great product.
St. Augustine Distillery
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 If you are looking for an evening of good family entertainment We suggest a trip to Kissemme to see a Florida Fire Frogs baseball game would be difficult to top.
About the Fire Frogs
 The team competes in the Florida State League. They are the Class A Advanced affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and are holding their inaugural season...
