Columnist Scott Maxwell relies on readers’ help to compose the 15th annual list of “101 Things to Love about Central Florida.

Bright Florida escapes with clear springs gentle wildlife and breezy beaches offering big wonder small cost and pure carefree ...

Ravine Gardens State Park might be Florida’s most unexpected natural wonder—a 59-acre wonderland featuring two steep ravines that plunge up to 120 feet deep, creating a dramatic landscape that seems ...

When life’s stresses pile up and your shoulders have permanently relocated to somewhere near your earlobes, remember there’s a blue hole in Florida where troubles dissolve in water clear enough to see ...

There are certainly many beautiful species of trees, but if you want to plant something that offers extra benefits, consider ...

My lawn is being taken over by this invasive weed. I’m also seeing it in the neighbor’s yard. Pulling it seems futile, as ...

Arctic air from Canada is diving all the way into the subtropics, threatening freezing temperatures in the Panhandle and upper 40s to low 50s throughout South Florida. The unusually cold air will be ...

Sunlight spills across turquoise water, catching the edges of palm leaves that sway in the warm breeze. Street murals burst with color, and the air hums with a rhythm that feels equal parts coastal ...

Florida Waters, ZooTampa’s largest expansion to date is under construction now, and while it’s not set to debut until spring ...

Smaller native shade trees will delight you with fragrant blossoms, striking bark and manageable size without overwhelming the landscape.

Popular picks include peel-and-eat shrimp, crispy Brussels with ginger-soy, and local fish cooked clean and bright. Portions ...

Florida's sunshine isn't the only thing that never takes a break here. Your garden can burst with color all year long if you ...