Spiegel Grove, the Largest Florida Key&#...

By Clint Leung The latest shipwreck dive site in the Florida Keys for scuba divers is the USS Spiegel Grove. This is a former US Navy Landing Ship Dock that was sunk in 2002 to create an artificial reef in Key Largo, much like the Duane and Bibb ships were in the same general area. The Spiegel Grove is 510 feet in length and 84 feet wide making it the largest of the shipwrecks accessible to scuba divers in the Florida Keys. This wreck sits at a depth of 134 feet near Dixie Shoals and the depth at the highest point of the ship is about 60 to 65 feet depending on the...

A Fabulous Escape to St George Island, F...

by Aryanah Kristov The concept of time seems to disappear in St. George Island. Life is unhurried here and people actually take the time to enjoy each moment. Known as one of the best beach spots in Florida, St. George Island has crystal clear waters, gorgeous seascapes, quietude and sinful seafood. There are many other reasons why this beach in Northwest Florida is such a remarkable beach destination. Affordability: St. George Island is an affordable vacation destination for your family or group of friends. There are many St. George Island Rentals to choose from...

Plan a Vacation in Destin, Florida

By Tricia Keffer Your perfect vacation in Destin, Florida. Greetings! As a long time local of Destin, FL (over 30 years) many of my clients ask me about places to go and things to do on the Emerald Coast. I have developed the perfect vacation week for “going local” on the Gulf Coast. It is a balance of beach time, shopping, and activities. My first recommendation is a 10 day trip. Why? The reason is the weather. Florida is a tropical state and we have regular afternoon thunderstorms or rain. It usually doesn’t rain all day. In fact if you are willing to...

Fishing in Navarre, Florida

By Ian Pennington Located on Northwest Florida’s panhandle, Navarre, Florida is a beautiful city that offers tourists a lot of exciting activities including fishing, golfing, and swimming. Fishing in Navarre, Florida is a particularly popular activity, especially saltwater fishing on any of Navarre’s marinas. In the past, before the destruction of Hurricane Ivan, fishing fans in Navarre could also fish on the open sand of the Navarre Beach Boat Dock. There is a diverse variety of fish that could be caught on these piers, including but not limited to Whiting,...

Top 10 Restaurants in Panama City Beach,...

By Justin Weinmann I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but in general the food here is quite bland. In fact, as you might guess, the only type of food that is pretty good here is the Seafood. Now for the most part I can’t rightly claim that fried seafood is not good because to me all fried food is neither good nor bad. There is simply just no skill in cooking it that way. So, if you really like fried seafood then you are in great luck. We have a ton of it here in Panama City. So, excluding the fried stuff, the fast food, the franchises, and the huge collection of...