Florida Weekender – 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.

Resort Review: Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort

Posted on February 3, 2021February 15, 2021 by Mandy Mizell

Formerly the Wakulla Suites, the Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort caught my eye every time I cruised down A1A in the Space Coast. It was the topic of discussion at the Hukilau Tiki Convention as it is one of the last standing midcentury Polynesian resorts in Florida. I was stoked to live out my Nick at Nite television daydreams for a Florida Weekender in Cocoa Beach.

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.

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 […]

The Local Spots in Downtown St. Augustine

Posted on February 16, 2020August 10, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

The Local Spots series is a highlight reel of favorite local businesses and landmarks that have made an impact on the community, source Fresh from Florida or play an incremental role in the town’s history. If your stay in a Florida destination is brief, this series will serve your needs as you live local. I […]

Finding Old Florida in Jax Historic Neighborhoods

Posted on November 22, 2019February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I have this thing with Old Florida. Before amusement parks and country clubs lined the spine of our state, Florida was still considered to be paradise. I am constantly driving down US-1, the original East Coast Highway, seeking out vintage neon signs and abandoned attractions. In my quest of capturing Old Florida, I developed an […]

The Local Spots in WPB

Posted on November 26, 2018February 16, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

The Local Spots series is a highlight reel of favorite local businesses and landmarks that have made an impact on the community, source Fresh from Florida or play an incremental role in the town’s history. If your stay in a Florida destination is brief, this series will serve your needs as you live local. For […]

Exploring Culture during MOSAIC

Posted on May 9, 2018February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Cinco de Mayo is over, and you are awaiting the long haul to Memorial Day for the next holiday. You may think no excitement awaits in the moments in between, only to be introduced to summer by afternoon storms and humid air. This is the reality of South Florida, it gets uncomfortably swampy. Not only […]

Jupiter Jungle Paddling

Posted on January 16, 2018February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

I have been a paddler for 11 years. I always wanted to surf, but growing up on the gulf coast of Florida we were rarely blessed with waves. When SUP boards hit Florida around 2007, I went to the one surf shop that had them and just threw $1200 my AmEx card. I remember my […]

“On your left!” for Florida Bike Month

Posted on March 12, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

March is Florida Bike Month and Palm Beach has organized great events to celebrate it. Nationally, Bike Month is typically in May, but the wise cyclists of Florida banded together to make it March since the weather is delightful compared to the swampy afternoons of late May. I’ve gotten in the saddle a lot recently (that is, […]