Welcome to Travel Tidings Florida’s PLACES – To ease your journey through hundreds of pages of information on places, towns, cities and other locations in Florida, we’ve identified regions for you to navigate to get to where you need to be.  From the secluded beaches of the North West to the bright city lights of the South East, the amazing attractions of Florida invite you to explore even further.  Click on the map or any of the easy-to-use navigation bars to find out more...

PLACES Boca Raton Bonita Springs Bradenton Brooksville Clearwater Captiva Island Charlotte Harbor Cocoa Beach Daytona Beach Daytona Beach Shores DeLand Destin Emerald Coast Everglades Ft Lauderdale Flagler Beach Fort Myers Fort Myers Beach Fort Pierce Fort Walton Beach Gainesville Gulf Islands Hollywood Jacksonville Key Largo Key West Kissimmee Lake Buena Vista Lake City Lakeland Marco Island Marianna Melbourne Miami Miami Beach Naples Ocala Orlando Ormond Beach Panama City Pensacola Plantation Pompano Beach Punta Gorda Sanibel Sarasota Sebring Siesta Key Space Coast South Walton Beaches St Augustine St Petersburg Tallahassee Tampa Titusville Vero Beach West Palm Beach

REGIONS North West North Central North East Central West Central Central East South West South East

NORTH WEST Also known as Florida's Panhandle, the North West region of the Sunshine State overlooking the Gulf of Mexico features miles of sugar white beaches and emerald green waters, quaint towns and recreational opportunities that cover everything from fishing at the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village" to strolling the set of "The Truman Show". The region includes the areas of Destin/Ft. Walton Beach Area, Marianna, Panama City Beach, Pensacola and Seaside/Beaches of South Walton. NORTH CENTRAL Not only home to Florida's capital city of Tallahassee, the North Central region of Florida, also known as the "historic gulf coast", is rich with intriguing historical sites alongside a wealth of natural refuges and wilderness sites, rich in recreational possibilities from fishing and kayaking to camping and hiking. The region includes the areas of Apalachicola/Port St. Joe, Cedar Key/Steinhatchee, Live Oak/Lake City and Tallahassee. NORTH EAST The North East region of Florida features miles of beaches, intercoastal waterways with marshes and wetlands, a 13-mile long barrier island just north of Jacksonville called Amelia Island, lakes, springs and sub-tropical wilderness parks, as well as "The Nation's Oldest City", St. Augustine, one of Florida's top vacation destinations. The region includes the areas of Flagler Beach/Palm Coast, Gainesville, Jacksonville/Amelia Island and St. Augustine. CENTRAL WEST With the wealth of educational, entertaining and cultural attractions of Tampa, the unique charm of the 26 communities of St Petersburg and Clearwater, and the largest herd of wintering manatees in the United States on Florida's Nature Coast, it is the diversity of attractions that makes the Central West region of Florida so intriguing. The region includes the areas of Crystal River, St. Petersburg/Clearwater and Tampa. CENTRAL Recognised as the ultimate center for the world's major family destination theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World in the Orlando area and Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Central Florida also offers green oases and outlying towns, historic districts and neighborhoods with their own distinct personality. The region includes the areas of Lakeland, Ocala and Orlando/Kissimmee. CENTRAL EAST A coastline of many names, Central East Florida incorporates "The Space Coast" featuring the Kennedy Space Center, and the "Treasure Coast" with the wreck of the Spanish treasure fleet of 1715. It is also a hotspot for surfers and racing enthusiasts at Daytona Beach. The region includes the areas of Cocoa Beach, Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Beach and Fort Pierce/Vero Beach. SOUTH WEST From the charm of early colonial settlements along the Peace River Valley, to the sophisticated offerings of the "Cultural Coast" in the Sarasota/Bradenton Area, to the Gulf Islands and the fun of canoeing, kayaking, hiking, biking, sailing, fishing and boating, South West Florida has something for every taste. The region includes the areas of Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers/Sanibel, Naples/Marco Island, Sarasota/Bradenton and Sebring/Arcadia. SOUTH EAST From the chic and culture of Miami, to the 110 miles of the Florida Keys, from the fun of Ft Lauderdale, the "Venice of America", with its islands and nightlife, to the end of the Gold Coast at Palm Beach, once the playground of the rich and celebrated, now "Florida's Golf Capital" the attractions of South East Florida are diverse and plentiful. The region includes the areas of the Florida Keys & Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Okeechobee, Miami and Palm Beach.

Take a look at the Travel Tidings Florida FEATURES section for more in depth articles on many places and destinations in the Sunshine State. PANAMA CITY BEACH Explore the Natural Side of Panama City Beach LAKE BUENA VISTA Disney Conquers a New Peak of Storytelling MIAMI Where the Stars Don't Only Come Out at Night SAINT AUGUSTINE Challenging and Scenic Golf in St Augustine and Ponte Vedra Beach

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About Us: Travel Tidings Florida features vacation travel information for the cities and regions of Pensacola, Destin/Ft Walton Beach, Seaside/Beaches of South Walton , Panama City Beach , Marianna , Apalachicola/Port St. Joe , Tallahassee , Live Oak/Lake City , Cedar Key/Steinhatchee, Jacksonville/Amelia Island, Gainesville, St. Augustine, Flagler Beach/Palm Coast, Crystal River, St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Tampa, Ocala, Orlando/Kissimmee, Lakeland,Daytona Beach/New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, Fort Pierce/Vero Beach, Sarasota/Bradenton, Charlotte Harbor, Fort Myers/Sanibel, Naples/Marco Island, Sebring/Arcadia, Florida Keys & Key West, Fort Lauderdale, Lake Okeechobee, Miami, and Palm Beach and more than 500 destinations throughout the state of Florida.  Activities, entertainment and speciality interestes include everything from romantic getaways, spas and secluded parks to family themeparks and holiday resorts, busy places popular for adventure, sports and surfing. General topics covered include dining, lodging, shopping, travel accommodations, attractions, hotels and more. Do not hesitate to contact us for further information at info@traveltidingsflorida.com!