Lincoln Road in South Beach bustles with lights and motion, with a million conversations and music, and the air is rich with the smell of exotic foods. Women that are thin, tall and stunning march the pavement; men with dark hair and leather jackets slouch in leather jackets. The stores beckon, brimming with rhinestone studded boots, butter-soft purses and dresses that hug the body in exactly the right way. Want a peek? Check out my slideshow! Insider’s Tip: When visiting, consider taking a cab. Parking can be hard to come by. Another Tip: Consider having lunch at Nexxt. It has great food, generous portions, and it's reasonably priced.

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Take a Peek at Glamorous Lincoln Road in South Beach!

I see them all the time. They appear on my Facebook page and countless other pages, on Florida Live , and on VISIT FLORIDA . Beautiful pictures – featuring soaring eagles, giggling children, awe-inspiring sunsets and more – are seemingly everywhere I look, giving proof to the fact that many of you are skilled photographers. The Florida Forest Service invites you super-snappers to see the big picture and participate in Florida’s State Forest Photo Contest . Just submit your photo – or photos – taken at one of Florida’s State Forests for a chance to be a quarterly winner. Quarterly winners will compete for the title of Photo of the Year. Quarterly and annual winners will be featured in Florida Forest Service publications. The next winning photograph just might be yours ! Wondering how good the competition is? Check out last year’s winner . If you want more Sunshine State fun, sneak a peek at my Facebook page . It features: Photos and videos Information about events Fun contests like “Guess the Beach” and “Write the Caption” Last minute event updates and beach news The opportunity for you to ask questions, post your own photos or dish about your own Florida adventures You might even ‘like’ it!

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Enter the State Forest Photo Contest!

The Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club provided everything to ensure my stay there last weekend was memorable: a comfortable, quietly elegant room; a friendly staff to indulge my every whim; luscious food – and even a spectacular sunset! Take a peek at my video to see how Ma Nature celebrates the end of the day in Naples ! Warning: Watching this video could result in beach-envy.

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See How Ma Nature Celebrates the End of the Day in Naples!

Sure, you’ve taken part in scavenger hunts before. But have you ever taken part in one where you could earn up to $10,000 for your student organization or favorite charity ? If you’re a college student surfing down to Panama City Beach for spring break between March 4 and 24, 2012 , you’ll not only have a chance to bask in the emerald-green waters and sunbathe on the sugar- sand beaches, but also to join a scavenger hunt where you can snag big bucks. The hunt includes 20-25 challenges organized on a weekly basis for college groups. Challenges include: Activities like solving mind-bending riddles Unusual physical dares Racing for the best time At the conclusion of the three-week contest the team with the best score will win the grand prize — $10,000 for their student organization or charity of choice — with two other teams receiving runner-up awards of $2,500 each. The details: Students will compete in teams of six or less and collect items along the hunt that can be made into Spring Break mementos. Challenges will occur between 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day and will differ from week to week. All scavenger hunt events and clues will be conducted on location in Panama City Beach. Only students enrolled in approved colleges and universities are eligible. Click here for more information or to book a stay in Panama City Beach. You can also follow Panama City Beach Spring Break on Twitter @PCBSpringBrk to receive up the minute news and details on special offers and deals. It’s time to take a break from the books, beach bunnies!

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Win Big Bucks in Panama City Beach’s Spring Break Scavenger Hunt

I could dish until the tide comes in about Clearwater Beach : about its white sands and emerald-hued waters, about how wide it is, about all the people and activities – but as they say, seeing is believing! Take a peek at my video!

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Clearwater Beach: See It for Yourself!

Fantasy of Flight has a doozy of an event on the flight plan! The central Florida attraction, home to over 40 rare and vintage aircraft, is celebrating Black History Month in February 2012 with a three-day limited engagement event featuring the Tuskegee Airmen, the nation's first African-American military aviators — and you’re invited. They Dared to Fly soars into Polk City Feb. 9-11, 2012 . The aviators will share their personal stories of what it was like to serve as a pilot in the military during segregated America. This is an amazing opportunity: Of the original group of nearly 1,000 trained pilots and 15,000 ground personnel that made up the group, only about 50 pilots and 200 ground crew are still alive today. You can ask questions, meet and snag autographs from several of them. You can bet your rudders I’m not going to miss it! Fantasy of Flight is also hosting a student essay contest honoring the famed World War II heroes. Want to enter? If you’re a student in grades fourth to 12th, you’re invited to participate. You can check out the details here. And there’s more uplifting news ! Check out the Fourth Annual Legends & Legacies Symposium Series offerings for 2012 : “They Dared to Fly: Featuring the Tuskegee Airmen” in honor of National Black History Month, Feb. 9-11 “Breaking All Barriers: Amazing Women in American History,” in honor of National Women's History Month, March 2-3; “Unspoken Valor: The Bomber Crews of World War II,” April 13-14; “D-Day: The Invasion of Normandy,” May 11-12 “Reflections of Vietnam,” June 8-9 “Letters Home: Love, Courage & Survival,” Oct. 12-13 Want more Sunshine State fun? Sneak a peek at my Facebook page . It features: Photos and videos Information about events Fun contests like “Guess the Beach” and “Write the Caption” Last minute event updates and beach news The opportunity for you to ask questions, post your own photos or dish about your own Florida adventures

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Celebrate Black History Month and Meet the Tuskegee Airmen

It just gets better and better. I’m as excited as a jiggled jellyfish to be going to the Swamp Buggy Races in Naples this coming weekend. We’re filming a video with the VISIT FLORIDA crew so we can share this trademark muddy Florida fun with everyone – and now this ! I just found out I get to stay in the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club , which is snuggled up right next to the Gulf of Mexico. I’ll have a whopping 7 miles of sugar-sand beach to enjoy, a chance to knock around some balls on their award-winning Naples golf course, and I may even indulge at their spa! Stay tuned for lots of pictures and videos, both from the Swamp Buggy Races and my fab digs in Naples.

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Stay Tuned for Swamp Buggy Race and Beachfront Naples Fun

What’s red and white and friendly all over? The Red South Beach Hotel , of course! A couple of weeks ago I had business – well, a beach vacation with my husband and sister – in Miami Beach. I was lucky enough to find lodging at the Red South Beach. The hotel, located on historic Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, is just a short walk away from a beautiful beach. Plus, it’s close to the entertainment, nightlife, dining and shopping of South Beach . The accommodations were comfy, trendy and upbeat, and the staff was super-friendly, warm and helpful. Want a peek? Check out my slideshow! Warning: Watching this video may cause you beach envy.

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Slideshow of the Super-Chic Red South Beach Hotel

What’s red and white and friendly all over? The Red South Beach Hotel , of course! A couple of weeks ago I had business – well, a beach vacation with my husband and sister – in Miami Beach. I was lucky enough to find lodging at the Red South Beach. The hotel, located on historic Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, is just a short walk away from a beautiful beach. Plus, it’s close to the entertainment, nightlife, dining and shopping of South Beach . The accommodations were comfy, trendy and upbeat, and the staff was super-friendly, warm and helpful. Want a peek? Check out my slideshow! Warning: Watching this video may cause you beach envy.

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Slide Show of the Super-Chic Red South Beach Hotel

Blue Angels Commanding Officer and Flight Leader Capt. Greg McWherter flies inverted while performing the ‘double farvel’ maneuver during a practice flight demonstration over Pensacola Beach.

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Photo: Blue Angels flight demonstration, Pensacola Beach