Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the Bonnet House is the former estate of Hugh Taylor Birch, a former Chicago lawyer who owned a large tract of land purchased in 1895. He later bequeathed it to his daughter Helen and her husband, artist Frederic Clay Bartlett. They lived there during the summers with Frederic's son from a previous marriage. Helen died in 1925 and … [Read more...] about Visiting the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens
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The History of Tampa’s Ybor City Neighborhood
Visitors to Tampa don't always make it to its outer neighborhoods, but one you should be sure to see is Ybor City. It's here that you'll learn about the city's early history and how it came to be known as "Cigar City." You'll learn of the Cuban community that is the oldest in the United States (yes, predating Miami's Little Havana!). In the 1880s, workers from … [Read more...] about The History of Tampa’s Ybor City Neighborhood
Southern Stays: The Atlantic Hotel and Spa
Fort Lauderdale is a city full of luxury resorts, most of them located within a few blocks from one another. I recently stayed at The Atlantic Hotel and Spa, located right across the street from the beach. I couldn't have asked for a better location as it's easy to access the rest of the city and close to some of the best restaurants around. It's easy to see why the hotel … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: The Atlantic Hotel and Spa
Visiting The Ringling Museum
Sarasota, Florida's The Ringling Museum is a complex that was created by John and Mable Ringling, known for their association with the circus. The couple built their home, Ca' d'Zan, here in 1912 when Sarasota was little more than a small town. They spent their summers here for many years before opening a small art gallery on the property to showcase the works they … [Read more...] about Visiting The Ringling Museum
Visiting the Florida Aquarium
In a state with so much coastline, it makes sense that Florida would have plenty of experiences that connect aquatic creatures with visitors. The greater Tampa area is blessed to not only have the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, which focuses on rehabilitation, but also the Florida Aquarium, located downtown, which focuses on education. The aquarium is well located near the … [Read more...] about Visiting the Florida Aquarium