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Love Letters to Florida

Dear Florida: Quiet, Tranquil Places

By Ginny Rotolante, Miami Dear Florida, Places like Shark Valley and Corkscrew Swamp are wonderful, accessible ways to explore the Everglades, infinitely enjoyable for residents and tourists alike. But I have to say that one of my favorite places in Florida is Nine Mile Pond, deep

Dear Florida: The Incredible Sights and Sounds

By Stephanie Montalvo, Lutz Photo by Stephanie Montalvo. Dear Florida, How lucky are we to live here? In the winter when the rest of the country is freezing their tails off, we are enjoying the warm weather and brightly colored plumage of our feathered friends.

Dear Florida: Preserve My Beautiful Beach

By Isabella Jaramillo, Miami Dear Florida, I always took growing up on the beach for granted. The endless sun burns, sand accumulating everywhere, and the occasional jellyfish sting. It wasn’t until I left home for the first time that I realized how crucial the beaches