Drink Florida – The Flohemian

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 Frappécito: A Whipped Coffee Recipe Inspired by FLO

Posted on September 5, 2020September 5, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

Both the Frappé and Cafecito have similar elements of being strong coffee with a touch of sweetness. I really wanted to create a beverage that payed homage to both Tarpon Springs and Miami, two Florida cities that have had an immense impact on my life and my love for coffee. For a Flohemian spin, I used Coconut Stevia Sweet Drops in my recipe.

Staycation at Crane’s Beach House, Delray

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

I had the pleasure of being hosted at Crane’s Beach House for a staycation that offered a full-on latitude adjustment. The property is located in Delray Beach, however Crane’s Beach House feels like a slice of the Keys got squeezed into Palm Beach County. This boutique hotel is tucked away just a block off of […]

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.

FLOvid19: Save Our Suds!

Posted on July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

ur Florida breweries need some love right now and we need to drink up. COVID19 has hit FL’s craft brewing industry hard and around 90% of FL Breweries have been closed more days in 2020 than they have been open for business. Per a poll conducted by the Florida Brewer’s Guild, it is anticipated that if the shutdown persists for longer than 2 weeks, more that 100 breweries will have their taps run dry forever.

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 […]

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 […]

Tiki 101: A New Villager at the Hukilau

Posted on December 1, 2017February 13, 2020 by Mandy Mizell

In June, I attended the Hukilau as a new villager to Tiki Culture. It is Florida’s annual tiki convention held at the mid-century marvel, the Hyatt Regency Pier 66 in Ft. Lauderdale. Prior to attending, I visualized a Tiki Convention as a parallel of a Parrothead Party. Growing up on the Gulf Coast, I was […]