Florida

Hurricane Ian
A Safe Harbor for Animals in the Path of Ian
Besides horses, the World Equestrian Center in Central Florida welcomed a medley of species—including a kangaroo—to hunker down during Hurricane Ian.
Plus: More stories of animals weathering the storm

Hurricane Ian
Forecast of an Aftermath
A Katrina and Ida survivor shares: “It does not matter if you lost a little or a lot, if you evacuated or rode it out. You have lived through something devastating”

Hurricane Ian
How You Can Aid in the Hurricane Ian Recovery
These organizations are providing on-the-ground assistance throughout Florida

Champions of Conservation
The Marine Detective
Researcher Jennifer Schopf Rehage investigates the health of Florida’s recreational fish and fisheries—with shocking findings
In partnership with

Champions of Conservation
Guiding Presence
No matter the personal cost, fishing captain Benny Blanco shows up for the Everglades
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Champions of Conservation
The Butterfly Savior
Endangered pollinators find new hope thanks to Florida entomologist Jaret Daniels
In partnership with

Arts & Culture
Nicholas Sparks on His New Book, Southern Stereotypes, and His Favorite Spots in Florida and North Carolina
“The biggest thing that people get wrong about the South is that they think all Southern accents are the same”

Conservation
Scientists Race to Restore Florida’s Nearly Extinct Reefs
One fragment at a time, the Mote Marine Laboratory is rebuilding the coral ecosystems of the Keys

This Land
Healing Hearts in the Everglades
Rebirth and reunions in the River of Grass

Land & Conservation
Hope for a Disappearing Florida Bird
Biologists are on a mission to save the tiny Florida grasshopper sparrow before it’s too late

Home & Garden
How Sarasota, Florida, Became the South’s Hotspot for Mid-Century Design
A protected little enclave of modern Southern style

Fork in the Road
John T. Edge Peels Back the Layers of a Proper Cuban
Miami’s inviting Sanguich just might be the start of a sandwich empire

G&G Party Pics
Seafood Rodeo
In partnership with Visit Pensacola, G&G hosted a weekend affair on the Gulf alongside Grady-White and Blade and Bow

Sporting
From Rock Bottom to Key West Fishing Phenom
Many consider permit to be the pinnacle of fly fishing. But it took hitting a personal low before Nathaniel Linville could truly begin his quest to become one of the best permit fishermen alive

Conservation
A Surprising Discovery of Giant Manta Rays
A biologist finds an enclave of juvenile mantas just off the Florida coast

Travel
Escape to Captiva Island
A visitor gets a delightful taste of one of Southwest Florida’s most treasured destinations
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G&G Party Pics
Oysters with Alys
G&G and Alys Beach host an evening of oysters and champagne in Dallas

Arts & Culture
Southern Women Spotlight: Mary McLeod Bethune
In 2022, the leader who used education to empower will become the first Black person to have a state-commissioned statue in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall

Food & Drink
The Waffles That St. Petersburg, Florida, Goes Wild Over
Sara Fludd, the Southern baker serving waffles that some say are better-than-Belgian shares her story and a few delicious tips

Home & Garden
Home Decor with Gusto in West Palm Beach
A Florida design haven pushes the bounds of imagination