Living on the First Coast has its perks; beautiful weather year round, stunning coastline, and endless things to do. With the beauty of coastal living comes the reality of facing the wrath of hurricanes. Living in paradise also means we need to be prepared and ready ahead of hurricane season. Every year, from June 1st […]
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Camping at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a must! While a day trip from Jacksonville to the park is wonderful, staying the night adds a special touch to an already amazing experience. Located just south of Gainesville this state park is under two hours from Jacksonville and located near quaint Micanopy. Wildlife at Paynes
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Located within Weeki Wachee State Park is Buccaneer Bay, the only freshwater water park in Florida and one of our favorite water park day trips for the whole family. This quintessential old Florida water park is perfect for an affordable fun-filled summer day! From lounging on the sandy beach, floating on the natural lazy river, jumping off the
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Have you ever thought about raising backyard hens here in Jacksonville? With the cost of eggs rising, and the popularity of urban farming growing, raising your own flock of chickens is truly an enticing idea. But where do you start? Along with the dreams of having your own flock of hens comes with many questions
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I always look forward to April in Northeast Florida, the mornings are still cool, the days are longer, warmer yet the humidity hasn’t crept in yet. Perfect weather for exploring local farms and blueberry picking. Recently we discovered a new to us farm to pick berries at, Towers Family Farms in Palatka, Florida. Located about one hour
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