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  • Aerial view of the Wekiva Island boardwalk lined with lounge chairs as a kayaker paddles down the Wekiva River
    Outdoors

    Visiting Wekiva Island: Everything You Need To Know

    Bylostinthesunshine October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

    As a water lover, Wekiva Island is hands down one of my favorite spots in Central Florida! While being so far from the ocean is the worst part of living in Orlando, Wekiva Island helps soften the blow as a riverfront paradise! I’ve been visiting Wekiva Island as an Orlando local for years and know…

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  • dog in bandana on tan couch with blue and white pillows and toys in front of him. Taken at Isla Bella Beach Resort in Marathon Florida
    Outdoors | Dog-Friendly | Florida Keys

    7 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in the Florida Keys

    Bylostinthesunshine September 22, 2026September 23, 2026

    If you’re anything like me, you hate traveling without your furry friend! After getting our golden retriever, Frankie, we wanted to take him on as many adventures as we could. Especially to our favorite place, the Florida Keys! The Keys are surprisingly dog-friendly, and there are a good amount of resorts that allow dogs to…

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  • bamboo hanging over canal while kayaking in winter park, Orlando
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    Kayaking in Winter Park, Florida through Lush Hidden Canals

    Bylostinthesunshine March 6, 2026October 14, 2026

    Are you looking for a unique outdoor activity in Orlando that most tourists (and even locals) don’t know about? While most people know Winter Park for its beautiful Park Avenue shops, historic homes, and Rollins College, there’s an entirely different side of the city hiding just behind (and under) the streets! Scattered throughout Winter Park…

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  • Dozens of manatees cluster together in the bright blue spring basin at Blue Spring State Park. The crystal clear water makes the outlines of the manatees visible as they rest in the protected spring.
    Outdoors

    How to See Manatees at Blue Spring State Park in Florida!

    Bylostinthesunshine February 28, 2026March 3, 2026

    Are you planning a trip to Orlando, Florida during the winter time and wondering where you can go to see manatees? The answer is Blue Spring State Park! Growing up in South Florida, I was definitely spoiled with regular manatee viewings in canals and waterways! But when I moved to Orlando and found out I…

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Hi, I'm Lana!

A Florida local who is obsessed with turquoise water and sunshine. Thanks for visiting my page! I hope you find inspiration and practical advice for visiting the Sunshine State.

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  • Visiting Wekiva Island: Everything You Need To Know
  • 26 Hidden Gems & Easter Eggs in Harry Potter World (Orlando)
  • 7 Best Dog-Friendly Hotels in the Florida Keys
  • Kayaking in Winter Park, Florida through Lush Hidden Canals
  • How to See Manatees at Blue Spring State Park in Florida!

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