by CornacopiaBlog | Dec 18, 2023 | Florida Travel, Family Travel
Who doesn’t love a manatee? These big, slow-moving mammals are as much a symbol of Florida as oranges and palm trees. 2023 saw manatees affected by red tide blooms, the hurricanes that hit the state (high water can send manatees to places that, when water...
by CornacopiaBlog | Jun 21, 2023 | Florida State Parks, Florida Travel
Often voted as one of the best beaches in the United States, Caladesi Island State Park is a reprieve from the crowds. Located in Dunedin, FL, near Clearwater and St. Petersburg, Caladesi Island beach is an undeveloped barrier island that harkens back to another time...
by CornacopiaBlog | Dec 20, 2022 | Florida Travel, Family Travel
A tradition that dates back to the late 1800s, baseball spring training takes place every February and March. A great experience for fans, half of Major League Baseball’s teams train in Florida. Here are some tips on where to catch a game and experience spring...
by CornacopiaBlog | Nov 8, 2022 | Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Family Travel, Florida Travel
Updated for 2022! Getting into the holiday spirit isn’t always easy in Florida. With temperatures averaging over 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the Tampa Bay area, November and December in Florida can seem strange to someone who wasn’t raised here. That...
by CornacopiaBlog | Oct 27, 2022 | Florida Travel, Family Travel
Floating potatoes, chubby mermaids, sea cows. No matter what you call them, everyone loves a manatee. Seeing a manatee in person is on many visitor’s wishlists. So where are the best places to see manatees in Florida? We’ve got some locations you can see these...