Learn about Lu the Hippo, resident of Ellie Schiller Wildlife State Park in Homosassa, Florida. Find out age, history and how you can visit this hippopotamus.
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Lu the Hippo: Longtime Homosassa Springs, Florida Resident
Last week, I found myself telling a friend about unique places they might not know existed in Florida. This friend was ready to add some new places to his 'must see' list and I instantly thought of Lu the Hippo in Homosassa Springs, Florida. Yep. A hippo is an honorary citizen of the state of Florida. My family and I had the opportunity to visit Lu the Hippo back in 2015 and we still talk about...
My 2016 Travel Wish List
My 2016 Travel Wish List
As we begin another year, my travel wish list is already filled with hopes of exploring new destinations, enjoying a few, relaxing trips (the beach!!) and getting my fill of plenty of theme parks too. Here’s a look at what's tops on my 2016 travel wish list – Amber...
Celebrate the Holidays at Amelia Island’s ‘Dickens on Centre’
Celebrate the Holidays at Amelia Island’s ‘Dickens on Centre’
This past weekend, our travels took us to Amelia Island, Florida for the inaugural Dickens on Centre holiday celebration in historic Fernandina Beach. This walking village event is a weekend-long celebration taking place again December 11-13, 2015 - and if you are...
Sbraga & Company: Top Chef and Great Eats Comes to Jacksonville
Sbraga & Company: Top Chef and Great Eats Comes to Jacksonville
My hometown, Jacksonville, Florida has quickly made a name for itself for fantastic dining experiences and restaurants. Based in Philadelphia, Chef Kevin Sbraga, winner of Top Chef season 7 winner is the latest to make his way to Northeast Florida. Sbraga &...
IL DESCO: Jacksonville’s Modern Italian Dining
IL DESCO: Jacksonville’s Modern Italian Dining
Jacksonville's newest restaurant, IL DESCO, opens this Thursday, November 12 in the old Pele's Wood Fire location at the corner of Park and King Streets in historic Riverside/Avondale. With a menu filled with modern Italian cuisine, this new restaurant is sure to...
5 Historic Ways to Celebrate St. Augustine’s 450th Anniversary
5 Historic Ways to Celebrate St. Augustine’s 450th Anniversary
Historic St. Augustine is gearing up for a grand celebration, Sept. 4-8, commemorating the city's 450th anniversary. The five-day celebration features city-organized events such as live performances, historic reenactments, a street festival, free concerts and...
VIDEO: Visit, Eat and Learn: Mixon Fruit Farms
VIDEO: Visit, Eat and Learn: Mixon Fruit Farms
A big part of traveling is learning about the places you visit together as a family. And as a native Floridian, it was important to me that my children have the opportunity to visit a citrus farm. During one of my last videos as the VISIT FLORIDA Family Insider, we...
