Wandering off to… – The Flohemian

FL Sports Coast by Land, Air + Sea

Posted on June 28, 2021June 28, 2021 by Mandy Mizell

Just northwest of Tampa, sits an Old Florida haven nestled on the Gulf of Mexico known as FL’s Sports Coast.

Taco Bout Town in STA Beach

Posted on March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 by Mandy Mizell

Surfing and tacos are a match made in beach bum heaven. There is nothing better to replenish calories burned coasting than a tasty taco. In the laidback surfer town of St. Augustine Beach, local chefs have brought in. some of the best FLOvors on a tortilla. The true beauty of the St. Auggie taco culture […]

STA Nights of Lights: Tips from an Almost Local

Posted on December 5, 2020December 8, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

One of the most celebrated holiday events in the Sunshine State is St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights. The annual event runs from Mid-November through the end of January and has become a holiday tradition for me over the past 5 years that I have spent Christmas in the Oldest City. If you have been following […]

The Paradise Coast, Where Luxury Meets Laidback

Posted on November 10, 2020November 10, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Sugar sand beaches and slow sunsets melting into the horizon are just a few offerings that are unique to the Gulf Coast of Florida. I was blessed with a four-day hosted trip to the Paradise Coast, the stretch of Southwest Florida inclusive of Naples, Marco Island and the Everglades. This area offers both diverse landscapes […]

Rosemary Roundup with Tommy Bahama

Posted on August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

To me, clothing is one of the many vehicles to an adventure. Have you ever picked up a piece in your closet and it jogs a memory of a vacation where you wore it? If you’re like me, you have a closet full of memories. This is one of the reasons why I do not […]

Islamorada The Flohemian Way

Posted on August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

It is known as the “Sportfishing Capital of the World,” but if heading out to sea is not your forte, this Keys community is my favorite for its beachy, Bohemian art scene. You do not need to have a seafaring schedule to enjoy the islands and its namesake purple sunset skies. I rounded up 3 free roadside destinations for you to explore Islamorada the Flohemian Way.

A Walkthrough STA History, No Admission Required

Posted on May 8, 2020May 8, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

In my final phase of quarantine, I escaped to St. Augustine. I spent 43 days cooped up in my West Palm Beach home, with cabin fever slowly taking over my persona. I transitioned from “Stay Home” to STA FLA, and my spirits are elevated now that I am back to exploring Florida. There is an […]

The Ultimate Guide to the Glades

Posted on March 19, 2020May 8, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Out of all the Florida Travel Tips I have shared, my Everglades trip has been the most repeated by my FLomad community. Over the course of a few trips, I have tested these best spots and things to do in The Everglades. You will never forget your time in The Glades, this river of grass […]

Retro Resort Review: Postcard Inn Islamorada

Posted on March 1, 2020March 19, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I have a deep love for Old Florida motels. When I see breezeblocks or a neon sign, I squeal inside. I moved to FL when I was 6, but before my family lived here we stayed at Midcentury “Mom ‘n’ Pop” motels. I remember thinking how cool it was that they had HBO and I […]

Death or Glory Bar in Delray

Posted on February 7, 2020March 19, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

On a side street in Delray Beach there is a hidden Tiki oasis, tucked in a carport of a historical home built. Death or Glory is a young establishment with two years of business under its belt, but its building sitting at 116 NE 16th Avenue helped write the story of Delray Beach. Death or […]