Sunshine State of Mind

This week we catch up on what's opening soon and talk about the ever-evolving Covid situation as we start to inch back to normal. Also, Shannon checks out a trendy Tampa restaurant, and Andy has a close encounter with a manatee. In this Episode: Kwikset Emergency KeysBecome a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

We're back after an unplanned hiatus! This week we tell you where we've been, and talk about our trip to the Dali Museum in downtown St. Petersburg to see the "Van Gogh Alive" exhibit. In this Episode: https://thedali.org/exhibit/van-gogh-alive/https://youtu.be/nCWsPY2nHJYMOCOLY Women's Cargo Hiking PantsBecome a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

We talk about our week off for Spring Break where we visited Silver Springs State Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Pass-a-Grille Beach, and went out for a deep-sea fishing trip on a party boat out of Clearwater Beach. In this Episode: https://stpeterising.com/home/2021/3/8/drive-in-movie-theater-is-coming-soon-to-st-petehttps://queenfleet.comKamp-Rite Outdoor Camping Tailgating Folding Director's ChairBecome a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

Florida continues to grow, and this winter will probably send even more people to the Sunshine State. This week we take a look at, and react to US News & World Report's list of the best Florida cities to move to in 2021. In this Episode: https://www.winknews.com/2021/03/08/study-says-cape-coral-is-happiest-city-in-florida/https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live-in-florida The Southerner's CookbookBecome a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

This week we went to Spring Hill for a kayaking trip on the Weeki Wachee River and review the experience on this river famous for its crystal clear water and frequent manatee sightings. Also, a new theme park is on the way, live music returns to Busch Gardens, and a visit to Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park. In this Episode: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/cockroach-bay-preserve-state-parkhttps://weekiwacheekayakrental.comFeline Greenies Pill PocketsHow to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

This week we checked out the Second Saturday Art Walk in downtown St. Petersburg, a fun monthly event where you can grab a local beer, check out some local art, meet the artists, all while in an easy-going setting. There are lots of Art Walks all around Florida for you to check too. In this Episode: Desert Reptile SubstrateHow to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

Hey, our hometown Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won the Super Bowl! We'll talk about that for a few minutes before getting back to our normal Florida discussion. This week we talk about some little-known gems we've never talked about or even heard of, before. In this Episode: https://thefloridatravelgirl.com/things-to-do-in-floridaMiracle-Gro Potting MixHow to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

Tampa is hosting the Super Bowl in just a couple of weeks, and the hometown Buccaneers are the first team to ever play in the big game on their home turf. If you're coming to town, a local, or just somebody who might visit one day, we have a big list of outdoor, Covid friendly, things to do around town. In this Episode: https://tampabaydatenightguide.com/outdoor-activities-in-tampa-bay-before-summer/Fluker's Buffet Blend Aquatic Turtle FoodHow to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

This week we take a look at the year ahead and all the best new Florida attractions we except (and hope) to open in 2021. In this Episode: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/space-220/2021 Pooping Pooches CalendarHow to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com

Happy New Year! This week we got 2021 started by taking our new kayak on it's maiden voyage through the mangrove forests of Weedon Island Preserve. A great little nature preserves along the shores of Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg. In this Episode: http://www.weedonislandpreserve.orghttps://floridakayaker.com/best-kayaking-florida eBook: Revolutionary Mothers Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

By listener request, today we complete our Trilogy of Florida Wonders. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Theme Park Wonders of Florida. In this Episode: Giant Inflatable Unicorn Pool Float Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

Last week we discussed Floridas Natural Wonders, and now it's time for the sequel. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Manmade Wonders of Florida. In this Episode: Midwest Bolster Pet Bed Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

Florida is a state with a lot of natural beauty and natural wonders. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Natural Wonders of Florida. In this Episode: http://sunshinestateinsider.com/natural-wonders-of-florida/NCAA College Facecover Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

We are back after a bit of a break to tell you about some of the fun stuff we've been up to, and review some of the places we've gone over the last few weekends. Jet Skiing at John's Pass, a Florida Christmas Tree Farm, and a visit to the NEW St. Pete Pier. In this Episode: https://snowcatridge.comhttps://stpetepier.orghttps://www.pascocountyfl.net/303/Withlacoochee-River-Parkhttp://www.ergletrees.comhttps://www.johnspass.comhttp://sunshinestatepodcast.com/cassadaga-florida-photo-gallery Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

This week Shannon took a trip to Cassadaga, the "Psychic Capital of the World", where she visited the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, took a walk on the Fairy Trail, and even had a session with a psychic medium! We had a really interesting discussion about this unique experience in this unique town. Also, Sea World offers a great deal for teachers, and Scream-a-geddon returns for Halloween 2020 In this Episode: http://sunshinestatepodcast.com/cassadaga-florida-photo-galleryDance Class Kids Molly Jane Tap Shoes Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

An invasion of rotten mollusks! Classic mini golf courses! And a promising study that just shows beer is even better that we already knew. This week we get caught up with a few different stories and happenings from around Florida. In this Episode: http://floridahistoricgolftrail.comhttps://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2020/08/31/could-beer-help-florida-raise-a-glass-to-the-end-of-red-tide/https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/08/28/thousands-of-rotting-sea-squirts-stinking-up-pass-a-grille-beach- Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

After months of unprecedented closures Walt Disney World has reopened, but with a lot of changes. We spent a day at Animal Kingdom and this week we talk all about what we thought of the new rules and the current Disney experience. Also: A kayaking trip to a Florida State Park and a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains. In this Episode: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/colt-creek-state-parkHill's Science Diet Dry Cat Food Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

Is there something in Florida that you love, that others dont? Maybe something you think is overrated, and don't get the hype? This week we share some of our own Unpopular Florida Opinions. In this Episode: https://www.siestakeypalmshotel.comAltec Lansing Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

The current situation has put the breaks on some highly anticipated new Florida attractions. This week we take a look at where we are now, and when we might expect to see all these new projects finally open. In this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ba8m8HRSTUHURR-PRO Universal Hurricane Window Clips Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon

This weekend we visited Repticon, the Reptile Convention at the Florida State Fairgrounds and even brought home a new family member! Then we headed over to Tarpon Springs to check out a local brewery. In this Episode: https://repticon.com/Batman Cuff Links! Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com@FloridaPodcasthttps://www.facebook.com/floridapodcasthttp://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patronhttp://www.SunshineStateShirts.comShop at Amazon