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Kristine Hughes
Shopping And Nightlife Expert
This former New Jersey gal turned Floridian has been in the Sunshine State for 20 years. She now lives in Cape Coral and loves finding shopping and nightlife hotspots all over the state, from St. Augustine to Sarasota to Miami.
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Sex and the Magic City to Take Orlando by Storm - May 22, 2008
May 09, 2008
Orlando just got sexier as popular Fairbanks hotspot, Tatáme Lounge, hosts Sex and the Magic City, the ultimate celebration for Sex and the City in conjunction with New Line Cinema, on Thursday, May 22 at 10 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come dressed as their ... more
Clearwater - Beyond the Belleview Biltmore
May 06, 2008
Have you read my latest article about the fabulous Belleview Biltmore in Clearwater? If you plan to stay at this historic hotel, you'll want to know that beyond the grounds of the Belleview Biltmore, Clearwater offers many activities for all tastes.
 
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Princess Diana's Dresses at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood
May 03, 2008
An exhibit of six of the late Diana Princess of Wales’ dresses and interactive media entitled Dresses for Humanity II will run in the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino ballroom from May 6 to May 11. The dress exhibit is curated through the People’s ... more
Patricia South's - The Bride's Choice
May 02, 2008
I’m getting married!

Yes, you read that right – I’ll be getting married in September, so I had no time to lose in planning this monumental event.

The first thing I did was to buy innumerable copies of bridal magazines in order to get the lay ... more

Bikers & Shopping in Panama City
May 01, 2008
Pier Park, Panama City Beach’s premiere retail, dining and entertainment venue, is hosting its first annual ‘Fun in the Sun’ Street Fair, May 1 - 4, which will coincide with the semi-annual Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally and the opening of approximately 30 new stores ... more
Atlantic Resort & Spa - Fort Lauderdale
April 28, 2008
Located directly across A1A from a magnificent stretch of white sand beach and just blocks from the shops and restaurants on Las Olas Boulevard, the Atlantic Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale is a stunning boutique hotel.

Walk into the marble lobby and ... more

Living (and Dining) Large in Palm Beach
April 25, 2008
Think Palm Beach and certain iconic images come to mind – Worth Avenue, exotic cars and multi-million dollar estates fronting the Atlantic Ocean. In short, Palm Beach is the ultimate enclave in which to live large. I recently stayed at another Palm Beach icon, ... more
A Permanent Wine Tasting in South Beach
April 21, 2008
Wish you knew more about your favorite wine? Want to discover new varieties? Looking for a unique night out? If you answered yes to any of these, you’ve got to visit Cavas Wine Tasting Room. They’ve got locations in Weston, Sawgrass Mall, Pembroke Pines and ... more
Gourmet Lunch at Florida Int'l University's School of Hospitality Restaurant
April 17, 2008
The next time you want to break for a unique gourmet lunch during your shopping expedition, book yourself a table at Florida International University's School of Hospitality Restaurant in North Miami, where the culinary students design the menu, cook the food, act as host and ... more
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
April 14, 2008
One of the first thing’s you’ll notice upon arrival at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort is how consistently nice all of the people associated with the resort seem to be. I don’t mean nice in a professional or fawning way, I mean genuinely nice ... more
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Clearwater Attractions
Asked by Kelly on May 09, 2008
Q: Where in Florida maybe Clearwater would be fun a (2) High School Grad's (18) and one of their fathers (45) to go and do things
A: Kelly - Please see my article entitled "Clearwater - Beyond the Belleview Biltmore" for many ideas on what to do ...read more
Orlando Area Flea Markets
Asked by Jennifer on May 08, 2008
Q: I am coming down to kissimee July 1st-7th and I love to go to flea markets. Do you know if there are any in the area? Thank you!
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Boy, are you in luck – the Orlando/Kissimmee area has some great flea markets. Here are a few to get ...read more
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