more about: Florida

The Perfect Gulf Beach Day

May 19, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (0)

As one of the most popular beach destinations for Southerners, we had to get the inside scoop on the best under-the-radar spots to hang like a local in the Florida Panhandle. We asked local artist Justin Lyons where he goes to get the best music, food, and beach time for our Summer in the South Florida Panhandle guide.

Southern Snapshot

You Shot It: Spring At The Beach

April 27, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada and Kate Phillips | Comments (0)

Every week on Southern Snapshot we share an image that captures the beauty and spirit of the South. Whether the photos come from staff photographers, our latest issue, or from you, they always represents one of the many reasons we love the South.

The Grumpy Gardener

Tropical Flowers for Temperate Gardens — Yellow Shrimp Plant

April 18, 2013 | By Steve Bender | Comments (0)

It has always been one of Grumpy’s foremost goals to introduce his readers to great flowers named for the freshest seafood. Therefore, I present to you this wonderful, nonstop bloomer that is often seen in Florida gardens, but should be seen in all — yellow shrimp plant.

Southern Snapshot

Soaking Up The Sun in Florida

March 2, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (2)

In the world of Instagram cliches, I’m the person guilty of routinely posting blue skies, palm trees and water. There’s not a beach scene that doesn’t find a home in my mobile adobe. Needless to say, to me South Florida is heaven. And it’s not just because Miami is my hometown.

The Mardi Gras Photos That Make You Wish You Were There

February 12, 2013 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (4)

As Mardi Gras comes to a close, we reached out to our friends in the Gulf to see how the South celebrated Carnival season this year. From Mobile to the Crescent City the crowds didn’t disappoint.

Dig In to Florida’s Best Brunches

December 20, 2012 | By Andy Schrader | Comments (1)

The Sunshine State serves up plenty of seafood with a side of stunning views. Start your days off right with some of our favorite local flavor.

Dixie Chic

Tastemaker Spotlight: Tracy Deramus’ Southern Essentials

September 26, 2012 | By Caroline McKenzie | Comments (2)

Even among West Palm Beach’s endless rows of colorful boutiques and antique shops, Circa Who is a standout with vintage furniture finds stacked to the rafters. Faux-bamoboo chairs. They’ve got that. Pagoda-topped mirrors. Yep, they’ve got that too. All set against the fabulous backdrop of neon striped walls.

Alcohol No Longer a Fantasy At The Magic Kingdom

September 14, 2012 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (10)

Be our guest indeed: The Magic Kingdom is preparing to serve its first adult beverage in its 41-year history.

Hot Off the Skillet

The Perfect Cookie: St. Augustine

September 8, 2012 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (6)

French confections are sweeping the South (in the form of madeleines, financiers, and canneles) but we were still surprised and completely charmed to discover a contender that can hold its own with La Duree (aka, the Parisian birthplace of the double decker macaroon.)