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My Favorite Food Trucks of Central Florida

Orlando Food Trucks add to the food scene of Central Florida, which is already fantastic. I may have been slow to catch up to the Central Florida food truck sensation, but I am most certainly a big fan. I recently shared my picks for best Central Florida food trucks on OrlandoInformer.com. Head on over to … Continue reading »

Last chance to enjoy the 2013 Epcot Flower & Garden Festival

I have said it on numerous occasions, the Epcot Flower and Garden festival has not really resonated with me in the past. Try as I might, I am just not able to raise beautiful, healthy plants. However, this year the festival is different and tastier than ever. Thanks to Garden Marketplaces throughout World Showcase, guests can … Continue reading »

Disney’s Boardwalk Bakery is Back!

Last week the Boardwalk Bakery located at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort reopened after a massive renovation. The new menu offers some very unique options. Some of these options are real winners, while a few I came across… well… were not so great. Check out my full review of the newly reopened Boardwalk Bakery that I wrote … Continue reading »

Exploring Florida’s Beachside Beauty with East Coast Paddle

I simply could not turn down the invitation to experience stand up paddleboarding for the first time. And it turns out, I could not have found a better host and instructor than East Coast Paddle. Besides the awesome opportunity to stand up paddleboard for the first time, this trip allowed me to revisit one of my favorite … Continue reading »

Orlando is a Foodie Town, and here’s ten ways to prove it!

What a week in my world it has been. I can’t wait to get back in the swing of things. And to kick off the weekend, I just had to share this article with my Florida Lifers. Orlando is best known for the theme parks, of course. But, I have said over and over again … Continue reading »

Happy 15th Anniversary to Walt Disney World’s Most Under-appreciated Theme Park: Animal Kingdom

Today marks the 15th anniversary of my absolute favorite Walt Disney World theme park, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. To celebrate the occasion I wrote a tribute article for OrlandoInformer.com. Click here to read it! http://www.orlandoinformer.com/2013/disneys-animal-kingdom-15-year-anniversary/

What a Wonder-ful view in South Beach

One of my (former) favorite talking points is that as a Native Floridian I had never been to South Beach – Miami, FL. I know… can you believe it? Finding a way to deal with the 8 hour drive back from Key West to Orlando, an overnight stay in South Beach was definitely in order. … Continue reading »

100 Things to love about my hometown of Seminole County

Home is where the heart is, and I heart my home. The whole reason I started ThisFloridaLife was to share my love of Florida and to fall in love with it even more by exploring my state. The county I have called home my entire life is celebrating its 100th anniversary. From the Orlando Sentinel, … Continue reading »

Florida’s Grand Finale: Sunset in Key West’s Mallory Square

Regardless of the amount of Florida sunsets I have enjoyed in my lifetime, I knew nothing would compare to watching the sunset in Mallory Square in Key West. Without a doubt, I was right. With only two nights in Key West, Florida we had to choose our must-do highlights and leave room for spontaneity. I made sure … Continue reading »

Journey to the end of the Road: Our Drive from Orlando to Key West

We wavered back and forth. Do we make the drive or should we just hop a flight? A 7 to 8 hour drive from Orlando to Key West seemed a little daunting, but also like a golden opportunity. We decided to go for it. Though we had been to Key West before, it was only by way … Continue reading »