The Insider's Guide to Florida

Florida is home to over 18 million people and has over 85 million visitors a year. Inside Florida delivers an insiders guide to everything Florida. If you are moving to Florida we have the essential information you need. If you are planning a vacation to Florida we’ll guide you to the best beaches, attractions, and many unique Florida destinations.

State Parks and Springs

As summer starts to fade and fall approaches consider visiting a Florida State Park. From Key West to Saint Augustine there are state parks with great beaches, historical forts, and crystal clear springs.

Three of our favorites are John Pennekamp in Key Largo, Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne, and Wekiwa springs outside Orlando. To cool off outside Gainesville head to Poe Springs and on the West Coast visit Crystal River.

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Curry Hammock State Park

Curry Hammock State Park is located on Grassy Key (the middle keys) about 1 mile north of the City of Marathon. It’s a great state park for camping, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking and has a white sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean.

Silver Springs

People have been attracted to Silver Springs for hundreds of years because of the 99.8 pure artesian spring waters. For over 500 years the areas has been populated first by Indians, then by the Spaniards, and finally by the US.

Today you can see it all on Glass Bottom boat tour.

Ponte Vedra Beach

Ponte Vedra is known for its beach. The primary beach area is Micklers Landing, which is at the south end of Highway A1A - the intersection of Mickler Road and Highway A1A. 

Downtown Stuart

Downtown Stuart Florida is a mixture of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Located directly on the St Lucie river Downtown Stuart has public docks so you can come by boat.

World Golf Village

Think of the World Golf Village as the Disney World of Golf, a fantasy land for golf lovers.  In a single day you can sit in members locker room with clubs used by Nicklaus and Palmer, stroll on the famed Old Course at St Andrews, and try your luck at 132 yards over water.

SKY Asian Fusion

The Sky- Asian Fusion Restaurant in Ocala, Fl is a truly unique dining experience that combines unique flavors from all over the world with an Asian Fusion Theme. 

The Sky restaurant is located on the top floor of the Holiday Inn hotel off of Interstate 75 and State Road 200 in Ocala, FL. 

State of Florida Government

Tallahassee is where you will find the Governor, Department of State, Department of Education and every major branch of the State of Florida Government. The center of Florida government is housed in the new 22 story capitol building.

Area Code 352

Area Code 352 is used in 13 Florida counties:  Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hernando, Lake, Levy, Marion, Pasco, Putnam, Sumter, and Taylor counties.  The western boundary of area code 352 borders the Gulf of Mexico. 

Josephs Pizza

If you love pizza you know that great pizza is rare. There are plenty of good pizza restaurants but that rare gem that you recommend to friends as great pizza is rare indeed. Josephs Pizza in Jacksonville is absolutely excellent.

Sunpass

Sunpass is the fastest way to cruise through tolls booths on many Florida highways. Sure it saves you money because you pay a lower toll but cruising through the toll booth without stopping is even a bigger savings - time.

Alachua County Library

The Alachua County Library has 10 locations and two book mobiles that service more than 20 locations in Alachua County. Many of the libraries resources are available online.

Florida Homes

If you are moving to Florida then finding a home is probably one of your top priorities. Affordable home prices is one of the reasons people move to Florida and prices vary statewide drastically. To help you understand the price range of homes in Florida we put together an analysis of the top cities. 

Florida Resident Discounts

As a resident of Florida you live in one of the top vacation destinations in the world. So you should take advantage of the theme parks but you should not pay full price. 

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