Honeymoon Island State Park in Dunedin has again proved to be the state's most popular, with 1.2 million visitors during the year that ended June 30. ...more

July 24, 2009

Two Florida beaches made the list of top 10 beaches for 2009 by Stephen P. Leatherman, director of Florida International University's Laboratory for Coastal Research. Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach, has compiled the list annually since 1991 using 50 criteria, including water quality and temperature, cleanliness, weather, sand, safety and facilities. ...more

May 23, 2009

Since its inauguration on Oct. 13, 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs was one of Florida's premiere roadside attractions, providing visitors with a rare glimpse of one of Florida's natural wonders and the opportunity to view a first magnitude spring by entering into the only submerged theater of its kind in the world. ...more

January 8, 2009

In a 4-1 vote early Tuesday evening, the Lake Denton Citizens Advisory Committee recommended that the Highlands County commissioners permanently close public access to this popular lake. ...more

September 4, 2008

Why protect Florida's beaches from oil drilling? It's simple: Florida's beaches are ranked as some of the best in the country for their beauty, accessibility and facilities. For the sixth time since 1992, a Florida beach has been recognized as the "Best Beach in America" by Dr. Steven Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach". ...more

September 2, 2008

Has it been a long time since you visited Highlands Hammock State Park? Well, on Sunday, park admission will be free all day long from 8 a.m. to when the park closes at sundown. You can bring the kids and hike the trails or take a leisurely walk on the catwalk and see the alligators. With all the rain we've had recently, water levels are back up and the park is looking beautiful. The increase in water levels is rather recent so the mosquitoes are not bad yet, making this a perfect time to visit the park. ...more

July 11, 2008

Now all that's left is the closing and it's "Weeki Wachee Springs State Park." ...more

January 30, 2008

BROOKSVILLE - Now all that's left is the closing and it's "Weeki Wachee Springs State Park." The governing board of the Southwest Florida Water Management District gave its unanimous blessing Tuesday to an agreement that would make the 60-year-old attraction, famous for its mermaid shows, a state park this year. ...more

January 29, 2008

WEEKI WACHEE - It's just about official: the mermaids soon will be state employees. ...more

January 25, 2008

On Jan. 20, the newest park in the Florida State Park system will be 1 year old. Among area anglers, hikers and horseback riders, the first anniversary of Colt Creek State Park is definitely a cause for celebration. ...more

January 6, 2008