Aaron Mitchell

A 20,000-pound steer statue named Big Gus marks the entrance to Angelo’s Steak Pit. Once you spot him…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 13

A dermatologist once filled a Florida plantation site with concrete dinosaurs, and some of them are still standing.…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 12

Gopher tortoises dig their burrows right beside this sandy loop trail, and they don’t seem to mind the…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 12

A Miami loft filled with preloved Chanel, Gucci, and Yves Saint Laurent sounds like a fashion museum. It’s…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 11

A slab of natural limestone arches over a spring basin here, like a bridge built by the earth…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 11

One grandmother’s cooking left such an impression that a Florida lunch spot still bears her name decades later.…

By Aaron Mitchell · Nov 10

At the end of a narrow dirt road sit the ruins of a sugar plantation that John James…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 17

Peanut butter pie ranks among the most talked-about desserts at this buffet, and it’s far from the only…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 15

A man in a kilt passes someone in cowboy boots. Bagpipes carry through the trees, and somewhere nearby,…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 12

Florida is known for sunny days, beautiful beaches, and unforgettable vacations, but one historic coastal city becomes especially…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 9

Florida is known for its alligators, gorgeous beaches, and theme parks, but did you know you can enjoy…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 9

Ever looked at the price of a small box of grocery store strawberries and wondered why fresh fruit…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 9

Florida is known for its beaches, but imagine spending the day in sparkling turquoise water without ever getting…

By Aaron Mitchell · Oct 8

Midnight is as good a time as any for coffee and a donut in Pompano Beach, Florida. At…

By Aaron Mitchell · Sep 12

No passport required. Some of the quickest journeys from Florida to Europe start with a shopping basket and…

By Aaron Mitchell · Sep 7

Some Florida towns attract attention with busy beaches and towering skylines. Sebring takes a quieter approach, letting its…

By Aaron Mitchell · Aug 31

Before most of Florida has even finished that first morning coffee, a diner in St. Petersburg is already…

By Aaron Mitchell · Aug 29

How much time would you spend waiting for a Florida buffet packed with seafood, fried chicken, homemade pies,…

By Aaron Mitchell · Aug 27

A kangaroo hops your way, a baby sloth grabs all the attention, and just like that, Florida’s theme…

By Aaron Mitchell · Aug 14

Plenty of places in Florida promise the perfect day by the water. Few of them make the hours…

By Aaron Mitchell · Jul 11

Miami is best known for its skyscrapers, beaches, and nightlife. Yet Florida also has a tucked-away corner where…

By Aaron Mitchell · Jul 10

Alligators tend to get most of the attention when people talk about Florida wildlife. But along the edges…

By Aaron Mitchell · Jun 14

I never thought a fabric store in Lakeland, Florida, would make me reconsider how much time I’d spend…

By Aaron Mitchell · Apr 10

Florida offers no shortage of shopping destinations, but once in a while, you come across one that feels…

By Aaron Mitchell · Mar 1

Florida offers plenty of unexpected experiences, but it’s hard to prepare for the moment you realize you’re about…

By Aaron Mitchell · Feb 27

If comfort food had its own personality, it would likely send you a message saying, “I saved you…

By Aaron Mitchell · Feb 23

Most drives in Florida feel ordinary, but this one becomes an adventure as soon as the bridge appears.…

By Aaron Mitchell · Feb 15

In downtown Tampa, Florida, a New York slice comes hot, wide, and thin enough to fold down the…

By Aaron Mitchell · Feb 3

Step onto New York Avenue in downtown St. Cloud and you can feel a slower, older Florida lingering…

By Aaron Mitchell · Jan 30