Meet Michael Jackson’s Bubbles In Florida
WAUCHULA - While Michael Jackson is no more, his famous chimp, Bubbles, lives in Florida at The Center for Great Apes.
The center started in 1984, when founder Patti Ragan spent time at rehabilitation project for wild orangutans in Borneo. Later, and living in Miami and with that knowledge, she was asked to care for an orangutan at a Miami tourist attraction. When she could not find a home for it at a zoo, she decided to open a nonprofit to make a home for primates herself. Read the story »
Hunting for White Ibis in Orange Lake
ALACHUA COUNTY - One of the great pleasures of Florida birdwatching is the white ibis (Guara alba). In the evening, they tend to pick insects in lawns and fields, and in most cases are not afraid of humans, and so come in close enough so you can get a good look. Often, they are in groups; if you are lucky, you can spy a mother and her young. Read the story »
Father’s Day Specials In Miami
MIAMI - A few Father’s Day specials in South Florida:
Viceroy at Icon Brickell hosts an afternoon of family fun at the outdoor fireplace on the 2-acre pool deck featuring live music, magicians for the kids, gourmet BBQ stations with grilled skirt steak, hamburgers and beer can chicken. Additional dad-friendly items include a dessert bar and an Oktoberfest-style beer garden. The pool party will take place June 21st from 1pm to 5pm and tickets are $45 for adults and $30 for young adults under 21. Read the story »
Florida Dining Scene
Visit Palm Beach Restaurants for September DealsPALM BEACH - Flavor Palm Beach, the second annual Palm Beach County restaurant month is coming this September. For the entire month,...
Top Classic Miami Region RestaurantsMIAMI - While in Miami, you will want to try at least a few of the classic restaurants. Each have figured in Miami history and will...
A Few Favorite Miami Beach RestaurantsMIAMI BEACH -Just a few of our favorite eateries at Miami Beach. Our quick handy snapshot list: Ariston: A Greek restaurant with great...
Retro, History and Vintage Florida
Hunting for White Ibis in Orange LakeALACHUA COUNTY - One of the great pleasures of Florida birdwatching is the white ibis (Guara alba). In the evening, they tend to pick...
Religion at Cypress Gardens; Bring Back Day of DiscoveryWINTER HAVEN - Setting a TV show in Florida gives it insta-background. Swaying palm trees, easy weather for filming. Such was the idea...
USS Hoyt Vandenberg Sinking Set for Late May Off Key WestKEY WEST - The highly anticipated sinking of the world’s second-largest ex-military ship to be deployed as an artificial diving...
Wacky Florida
State Investigates Killer Python DeathOXFORD - The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Sumter County residence on Wednesday morning after receiving a call...
Palm Beacher Poaches Sea Turtle Eggs for AphrodisiacPALM BEACH - A homeless man here allegedly took sea turtle eggs to sell as aphrodisiacs, or for cooking. Information gleaned from an...
Pregnant Cougar Recaptured; Escaped on Way To VetPOINCIANA - A pregnant captive cougar named Sierra is back in captivity, safe and sound, after a 24-hour walkabout in the Poinciana...
