May 24, 2013

Dining & Travel Archive

Resorts - By the Numbers

Statistical data on hotels and resorts around Florida, including total sales, average daily rate, total revenue, and more. read more >

Florida's Springs

Who needs the beach? Deep in the shade, inland Florida conceals the state's most refreshing places to swim. read more >

Sustaining Miami

The 'Sustain Restaurant and Bar" features fresh-from-the-field food. read more >

Dining in the Boonies

'Pearl in the Grove' is destination dining in the tiny town of St. Joseph, near Tampa, Florida. read more >

Summer Vacations

Whether on a yacht or in the woods, Floridians find special ways to enjoy their summer vacation. read more >

No Stein Unturned in Steinhatchee, Florida

Far away from sun-seekers, deep into old Florida, you'll find Steinhatchee. read more >

Travel: Getting Down to Business

Orlando appeals to corporate travelers with lower airfare, more hotels. read more >

Attractions: It's a Jungle in There

Nostalgia is working at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. read more >

Dining in Florida: Coming to a Head

Restaurant Editor Chris Sherman looks at brewpubs, microbreweries, tap house and beer festivals around Florida. read more >

Hiking the Florida Trail

Florida Life: Hiking the Florida Trail read more >

Trail Guide

Florida Life: Hiking the Florida Trail -- Trail Guide read more >

Dining: A Toast to the First Coast

The success of Matthew's Restaurant proves that Jacksonville has a taste for fine food. read more >

Southwest Revival

A cadre of new restaurants is firing up southwest Florida dining with the flavors of many cuisines and big helpings of innovation -- despite the economic troubles that have pinched the area. read more >

Wine & Spirits - April 2011

Editor's picks for white wine, red wine and whiskey. read more >

Travel - No Rest for the Wicket

The National Croquet Center in Palm Beach is the largest croquet center in the world. read more >

Savoring Sake

Gone are the days when Florida's sake lovers had to search far and wide for a quality offering. read more >

Getaways: Revisiting Dali . . . and Tiffany

The new Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg and the expanded Morse Museum in Winter Park give viewers a broad, serious look at artists who cycled through household fame, critical disdain and now a return to serious respect. read more >

Florida Business News

  • State releases FCAT scores

    The scores released today are the first wave of marks expected from the 2013 administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test and the state's new end-of-course exams.

  • Three Florida beaches make Dr. Beach Top 10 list for 2013

    The smile of Dr. Beach still shines on the Sunshine State as three Florida beaches made his annual Top 10 beaches in the U.S. list.

  • U.S. weather-watcher satellite fails just before hurricane season

    A key satellite positioned to track severe weather in the eastern United States has failed, just as the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season is about to start.

    FRIDAY PREVIEW:
    Coming next week to FloridaTrend.com:

    • Florida Icon: C.C. 'Doc' Dockey - The businessman tells us: "I've learned that both political parties in Florida do better running and building than they do governing."
    • CEO Sounding Board - Florida CEOs talk about a recent settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
    • Bearing Down in Jacksonville - Chinese company HCH targets north Florida for distribution.
    • Florida Life - Surfing spots in the Sunshine State.

Florida Trend Video Pick

Summertime at Florida's theme parks
Summertime at Florida's theme parks

A Brief look at Florida's theme parks' upcoming attractions opening this summer.

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Apart from remembering and honoring the men and women who lost their lives in military service, do you have any plans for the extended Memorial Day weekend?

  • Yep! Taking a trip, barbecuing, or shopping, with friends and/or family! Can't Wait!
  • Sure, I definitely intend to spend time with loved ones, but I'll be keeping it very low-key.
  • Nah, just gonna take it easy...
  • I'm not taking Monday off...Too much work to be done!

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