21+ Best Places to See Flamingos in Florida in 2024
Since we are all about flamingos to the point of it being somewhat of an obsession, we wanted to share … Read more
Excellent 2024 Florida Earth Day Events
Looking for Florida Earth Day events? We’ve got you covered. But first, let’s get real: Every day should be Earth … Read more
Tom Petty Songs that Showcase His Florida Roots
The late musician Tom Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was born and grew up in Gainesville, Florida. … Read more
“Spring Aboard”, Boaters! Time to Take a Boating Education Course
Boating season is upon us which means many residents and visitors will be flocking to Florida’s beautiful beaches and waterways. … Read more
Be Wildfire Ready, Authentic Floridians!
Florida might be known as the Sunshine State, but it is also the lightning capital of the United States. Underlying … Read more
Pop On Over to the 2023 Sebring Soda Festival, April 7-8
The 5th edition of the Sebring Soda Festival, Florida’s fizziest festival, returns to historic downtown Sebring the second weekend of … Read more
Robert is Here … and Has Been HERE since 1959!
Whenever your Florida road trip travels take you to South Florida or the Keys, make sure to put Robert is … Read more
Support Save the Manatee Club and the Protection of Manatees
Save the Manatee Club promotes the daily protection of manatees + their aquatic habitat, as well as other important initiatives.
Our 16 Favorite Florida Charities in 2024
The Team at Authentic Florida loves giving back by sharing information on many charities and non-profit organizations doing great work … Read more
The 4-1-1 on Florida Stone Crab
The 2022-2023 Florida Stone Crab season is from October 15, 2022, to May 15, 2023. There’s a lot of competition … Read more
Bears Who Care: A Book, Bear & Heart to Share
Update as of 1.20.24: It’s with an extremely heavy heart to share that Kari Kron Schmitz, who co-founded Bears Who … Read more
Florida Grapefruit 2023: More Than Meets The Eye
In honor of the start of the Florida Grapefruit 2023 Season, which typically runs from September through June, we wanted … Read more
The Buzz on Saving Florida’s Honey Bees
Did you know that Florida is home to more than 300 species of bees that assist in pollination and ecosystem … Read more
2024 Florida Lobster Season – 10 Things You Should Know
Freshly caught lobster during Florida lobster season is one of the state’s most delightful and popular types of seafood. Many … Read more
Celebrate Social Media Day with #AuthenticFlorida
June 30, 2021, marks the 11th anniversary of this holiday, and we are so thrilled to celebrate with you! Social … Read more
Mingle with the Flamingos at Discovery Cove Orlando
We normally don’t write about the BIG theme parks unless there is something going on that we consider “Authentic Florida” … or … … Read more
A Central Florida Black-Owned Businesses + History Tour
To celebrate Juneteenth, we participated in Black Friday Orlando, a scavenger hunt through the Orlando area, stopping at various Central … Read more
2021 Florida Scalloping Season Returns
Summer is when the Florida Scalloping Season officially kicks off. A Florida scallop scooper willing to travel in 2021 will … Read more
Winter Park Dairy: A “Legend-Dairy” Local Business
Did you know that Winter Park is home to a local farm, creamery, and cheese producer? Winter Park Dairy was … Read more
Authentic Florida Staycations!
Many of us are craving a chance to travel again! If you are fortunate enough to live in Florida (or … Read more
Support these 18 Florida-Grown Businesses with Online Shopping
Support Florida-Grown Businesses with Online Shopping
31 Florida Museums in the Time Travelers Network (2024)
The Time Travelers Network allows you to join one Florida museum & receive free/discounted admission + other perks at 30 museums in Florida.
The 2024 Florida Sea Turtle Season is Back
As Florida Sea Turtle nesting season begins, find out where to join a Turtle Walk. Observing a nesting loggerhead sea … Read more
62nd Annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
This year the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is celebrating its 62nd year! This outdoor art festival is one of the nation’s oldest, largest, and most prestigious, located in beautiful Winter Park, Florida.
New Book Alert: “The Thing About Florida” by Tyler Gillespie
The Thing About Florida We all know that our Sunshine State is a pretty quirky and unique place to live. … Read more
How to Start a Backyard Florida Garden
Everything is growing in Florida right now. Celery, corn, carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, beans, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, squash, strawberries, citrus, … Read more