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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 in the wild glades west

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. I love living in a

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 in Miami were in making

Dear Florida: Corkscrew Swamp is a Remnant of Primeval Florida

By Chip Deutsch Dear Florida, Corkscrew Swamp is a water wonderworld that I enjoy exploring. Wading deep into the swamp, my friends and I reached a spacious area of open water surrounded by ancient bald cypress, giants whose limbs hung heavy with bromeliads and resurrection ferns.  Gazing up at this