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Warm weather, beautiful outdoor locations and exciting or relaxing pastimes await between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.

Historic homes and fine dining abound next to Downtown Tampa. Here it’s easy to develop a taste for the finer things in life.

Framing a children’s playground, exotic plants and water features fill this park-like space, where secret trails lead to surprising historic gems.

Love is in the air practically everywhere you go in this park. Spend serene time under the trees near a lake where birds offer entertainment.

This magnificent Italian-influenced museum exhibits European masters alongside contemporary pieces and ancient decorative art. It has a Mediterranean garden too.

Historic homes and fine dining abound next to Downtown Tampa. Here it’s easy to develop a taste for the finer things in life.

This magnificent Italian-influenced museum exhibits European masters alongside contemporary pieces and ancient decorative art. It has a Mediterranean garden too.

Love is in the air practically everywhere you go in this park. Spend serene time under the trees near a lake where birds offer entertainment.

Walk, rollerblade or ride this trail that passes some of the finest residences in the city. It’s paved and level, with plenty of shade, making it ideal for families.

Love is in the air practically everywhere you go in this park. Spend serene time under the trees near a lake where birds offer entertainment.

One of the gems of the Riverwalk rejuvenation project is this park, whose fountains, art and dog run have quickly made it Tampa’s new “town square.”

Built around a tropical hammock and stream, this peaceful, landscaped natural realm in Melbourne is a lush getaway from the sandy beaches of Florida.

Historic homes and fine dining abound next to Downtown Tampa. Here it’s easy to develop a taste for the finer things in life.

Marvel at the intricate water patterns that spring from one of the largest fountains in the world in this park in downtown Jacksonville.

This museum features informative displays that detail prehistoric sea life, local maritime culture and traditions, and the area’s complex tropical ecosystems.

Spend a peaceful afternoon enjoying the exotic species and visual spectacle of this large and dynamic parkland.

Marvel at the intricate water patterns that spring from one of the largest fountains in the world in this park in downtown Jacksonville.

Chatter with a parrot, watch lemurs swing by, meet a flock of flamingos and explore a tropical oasis in this extensive botanical park.

Walk, rollerblade or ride this trail that passes some of the finest residences in the city. It’s paved and level, with plenty of shade, making it ideal for families.

Circus magnate John Ringling left a legacy to Sarasota with this Venetian-Gothic mansion, complete with sprawling bayside gardens and an impressive art collection.

Love is in the air practically everywhere you go in this park. Spend serene time under the trees near a lake where birds offer entertainment.

This magnificent Italian-influenced museum exhibits European masters alongside contemporary pieces and ancient decorative art. It has a Mediterranean garden too.