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We love travel planning, and have never considered using a travel agent.  Why would we ?  You can do everything online, right ?   Well, we recently had a conversation with our good friend Chance Williams, a travel agent.  He opened our eyes to the value of using a travel agent, and we learned that most travel agents don't charge you anything for their services.   And they have access to information, bookings, discounts, etc.  and special access only for travel agents with airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, etc.   In this episode we interview Chance and he explains how it all works, and how a travel agent can book a trip for you, or validate and improve on a trip you've already put together.    Buckle your seatbelt and learn, just like we did !  

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Chance Williams contact info :   832-725-8666

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Krewe of St Yago Knight Parade, Ybor City Tampa

Orlando Solar Bears Hockey Team

SS United States Conservancy Website

Grand Prix of Saint Pete Indy Car Race Weekend

Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival

(00:00)  Introduction

(01:17) What in the Florida have we done lately ?  
(08:40) Florida Travel News
(13:08) Florida Travel Tips
(19:05) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida

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Winter is a great time to be in Florida !  In this episode we'll talk about winter activities, travel suggestions, and give some locals tips on how to maximize a winter trip to Florida.     Bring a sweatshirt ! 

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Instagram Page for Nosey Goat Coffee Shop in downtown Tampa

"Eating at a Meeting" Podcast page

Knight's of Saint Yago Pirate Parade in Ybor City Tampa

Florida's Grapefruit League Spring Training Baseball games

Our Podcast episode on Kayaking and Stand Up Paddleboarding in Florida

Our Podcast episode on Bike Riding in Florida

Our Podcast episode on Hiking in Florida

Our Podcast episode on how to enjoy Florida Manatees

VisitFlorida.com landing page for Winter Activities

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(00:54)  What in the Florida have we done lately ?  
(10:30) Florida Travel News
(16:37) Florida Travel Tips
(20:37) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida

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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this second of two episodes, we'll talk about the trip back from Key West and and overnight stay in Islamorada, as well as a fun stop we made in the Everglades on our way back to our home in Tampa.

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Mel's Hot Dog Restaurant near Busch Gardens Tampa

Tampa Citipass (great price on 5 major attractions in Tampa)

Local Miami news story about the new Publix with boat dock in Hollywood Beach

VisitFlorida.com article about Holiday Boat Parades in Florida

FloridaRambler.com comprehensive list of Holiday Boat Parades in Florida

Trans Siberian Orchestra website

Ragged Edge Resort and Marina, Islamorada

Mangrove Mike's breakfast cafe, Islamorada

History of Diving Museum, Islamorada

Clyde Butcher's Everglades Photography Gallery

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We recently spent a long weekend in the Florida Keys !   This has been a Bucket List trip for us for quite awhile, and we had an amazing trip and we're glad to share it with you !   There's a lot to talk about, so we're splitting this into two episodes.   In this first episode, we'll talk about the 8 hour drive from Tampa to Key West, including lunch in Key Largo.   We hope we can give you some tips and ideas for your own Keys trip !! 

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PayByPhone parking app
ParkMobile parking app

Key Largo Fisheries Market Cafe and Marina
AirBnb for 1019 Varela Street in Old Town (amazing!)
Oasis Restaurant
First Flight Restaurant
Faustos Grocery Store
Frenchies Cafe
Hemingway Home & Museum

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In this special "double hurricane" episode, we'll talk in depth about Hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida within 13 days of each other.    We live fairly close to the Gulf of Mexico and experienced it first hand.   We didn't spend much time editing this episode because we wanted you to hear it within just a few days after Milton and hear our experience and perspective.   This episode was recorded just 6 days after Milton, which gave us time to see the aftermath first hand.   As we recorded this episode, there are still flooded roads and homes, thousands without power, and life is just starting to go back to normal here on the affected areas of Florida.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to all people affected by these storms, including people in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and especially western North Carolina.   

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Sporting events are very popular in Florida, whether it's professional or college sports.   In this episode we'll talk about how you can enjoy Florida sporting events including football, hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, golf, and auto racing.    No matter what time of year you're in Florida, there's always a sporting event to attend. 

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Denis Phillips Facebook weather reports
Playlinda Brewing Company
Dixie Crossroad Seafood Restaurant
Miami Carnival
Florida Rambler blog post with Oktoberfest calendar
Daytona 500 info
Gran Prix of St Petersburg

(00:00) Introduction and hurricane update
(13:17) Florida Travel News
(13:40) Florida Travel Tips
(15:31) Main Topic : How to Enjoy professional and college sports in Florida

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Ozona Blue Grill

Ozona Brewing Company

Autonomous Wheelchairs at the Miami Airport

Tropical Smokehouse restaurant(s)

Big John's Alabama BBQ in Tampa

Tampa Bay Sun Football Club

Bern's Steakhouse Foot Truck

Haulover Park

Haulover Marine Center

Haulover Park Beach

Haulover Park Beach Clothing Optional Area

Oleta River State Park

Timo Restaurant

Cut 38 Steakhouse

O'Limas Peruvian Gastropub

Rustiko Italian Restaurant, Surfside



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(03:42) Florida Travel News
(05:39) Florida Travel Tips
(11:47) Main Topic : How to Enjoy The "Other" Miami Beach

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Venice Beach, Florida is a sister city to Venice, Italy and it shows.  It's a beautiful place with a quaint downtown area, a stunning beach, great restaurants, and plenty of fun things to do.   In this episode we'll talk about the area and suggest some fun things to do regardless of the time of year.    From The Bean Depot to Clyde Butcher's photo studio, you'll find something in this episode that'll interest you.   We also talk about going through Tropical Storm Debby, the new Rays baseball stadium, and how to enjoy Miami Spice restaurant months.

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Denis Phillips (local Tampa Bay weatherman) Facebook Page 

MLB's information on the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium

Miami Spice Restaurant Months information

newspaper article:  new Mote Aquarium in Sarasota

Downtown Venice Florida

Visit Florida page on Things to do in Venice

Clyde Butcher's Photo Studio (free!)

Fins at Sharky's restaurant on the beach

Facebook page for The Bean Depot Cafe & Museum

(00:00) Introduction
(04:12) Florida Travel News
(10:47) Florida Travel Tips
(16:03) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Venice Beach Florida

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Florida is a great place to travel to, but it's also a great place to travel FROM.  In this episode we'll talk about quick trips just outside Florida, from Caribbean cruises to the Bahamas, driving to New Orleans from the Panhandle, or even a trip  to Cuba.   

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4th of July celebration at St Pete Pier
4th of July Fort Lauderdale Pub Crawl
Tampa Airport Photography Awards Exhibit

(00:00) Introduction
(05:16) Florida Travel News
(08:48) Florida Travel Tips
(11:27) Main Topic : How to Enjoy Florida's Off the Beaten Path Beaches

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Florida is a great place to celebrate the 4th of July !   In this episode, we'll discuss several unique locations around the state to enjoy fireworks shows and other celebratory activities like watermelon eating contests, food trucks, live music, a drone show, etc.     

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Grace Family Church Tampa Easter Sunday Service at Raymond James Stadium on YouTube

Cleveland Street Market, Downtown Clearwater

Pierogi Grill Facebook Page, in Clearwater

AuthenticFlorida.com 16 places to Celebrate the 4th of July in Florida

Fort Myers 4th of July, including fireworks cruises

 

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