Best Places to Find Shark Teeth in Florida in 2024
Enjoy the thrill of discovering shark teeth on Florida’s Gulf Coast Venice Beach, known as the “Shark Tooth Capital of … Read more
Authentic Florida’s Divine Tangerine Pudding Recipe
Authentic Florida’s Tangerine Pudding recipe could be the most divine dessert you have ever tasted (no kidding). Nothing tastes like … Read more
An Authentic Recipe: Florida Kumquat Cake
This Florida Kumquat Cake recipe incorporates the little “golden gem” and member of the citrus family resulting in a dessert … Read more
Authentic Florida Meyer Lemon Bars
Meyer lemons are beginning to ripen and since our dear friend owns a tree, she graciously shares her bounty with … Read more
Simple & Delicious Florida Shrimp Salad
We’ve been serving this Florida Shrimp Salad Recipe for as long as we can remember. It uses fresh Gulf shrimp … Read more
Charlotte Harbor & Its Gulf Islands
Our hearts go out to the people of Charlotte Harbor and the surrounding area following the devastation caused by Hurricane … Read more
A Sarasota Jungle Gardens Trip Guide
Sarasota Jungle Gardens is a hidden Florida gem you don’t want to miss. Florida is known for its sunshine, beaches, … Read more
Fresh Florida Roasted Corn, Tomato & Basil Salad
Looking for a light, fresh summery salad? Try our Florida roasted corn, tomato & basil salad complemented with a light … Read more
Eight Florida Springs for Summer Fun
When Florida’s summer temperatures begin to climb, it’s time to cool down. Whether enjoying a refreshing bubbly spring or playing … Read more
Create Your Own Farm-to-Table Event
The shade of the overhanging oak tree kept the temperature perfect, as a quiet breeze passed through the yard. A … Read more
Cowboys Once Roamed: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve
Long ago, Cracker Cowboys herded cattle across the state traveling through Florida’s Central Florida prairies. You can experience the land … Read more
Florida Blueberries: The 2024 Season is Here!
Want to pick Florida blueberries? It’s time for the Florida blueberry season.
A Spring Break Classic: Where the Boys Are
by Authentic Florida Book Reviewer, Joyce Sparrow Where the Boys Are, written by Glendon Swarthout (1918-1992), and published in 1960, … Read more
Three Sisters Springs – Temporarily Closed
Three Sisters Springs in Florida is the natural place to watch manatees gather. If you stop at the Crystal River … Read more
Bok Tower Gardens Sparkle for the Holidays (2023)
Bok Tower Gardens Christmas Celebrations are some of the most beautiful you will experience in Central Florida. Read on to … Read more
Sugarcane Grinding: A Taste of Authentic Florida
Written by Authentic Florida guest blogger, Annetta J. Burch The season of an old family tradition that has moved on … Read more
Two Florida Books by Author Peter Matthiessen
By Joyce Sparrow, Authentic Florida guest book reviewer Author Peter Matthiessen was not a Floridian or a Cracker or a … Read more
Authentic Florida Wildflower Honey Granola Recipe
Our team has rediscovered how much we enjoy this granola recipe. Because we have been experimenting with recipes using Florida … Read more
Cedar Key, A Florida Original, by Robin Draper
Driving through the small community of Otter Creek with thick, tall Florida pine trees lining State Road 24, I am … Read more
Fresh Florida Mango Smoothie Recipe
Mangos are falling off the trees right now, so it’s a great time to break out the blender and make … Read more
Six Classic Summer Books
Here are Authentic Florida’s Summer Reading List or what I affectionately call, the “Hammock Reads”. You may be familiar with … Read more
Authentic Florida Seafood & Veggie Wrap Recipe
This Seafood Wrap recipe shouts Florida. Light, guilt-free, and both delicious and good for you. Made with fresh Florida seafood … Read more
An Authentic Recipe: Fresh Florida Fruit Crostata
This rustic and delicious Fruit Crostata tastes as good as it looks. Florida blueberries and peaches are delicious additions to … Read more
An Authentic Recipe: Orange Pound Cake
We always love baking with delicious Florida citrus, and it’s time to dig out an old favorite from the Authentic … Read more
Florida Keys State Parks – Can’t Miss Bargain!
One of the best-kept secrets and true bargains for those traveling to the Florida Keys lies in its state and … Read more
Authentic Recipe: Florida Orange & Tangerine Salad
This tasty Florida Orange and Tangerine salad fits the description of simple and is perfect with almost any Florida meal. … Read more
Cortez, A “Real” Florida Fishing Village
Florida has so many treasures – offering the old and new, authentic and charming, well-known and yet to be discovered. … Read more