Self-Driving Cars in South Florida: What CS/HB 311 Means for You

Some of us love the experience of driving. Getting behind the wheel, putting on your favorite jams, and letting the open road whisk you away can be an enjoyable experience in and of itself. However, what about those of you who aren’t as enthusiastic about driving and prefer to be the passenger instead of the chauffeur? Thanks to new legislation that was passed on July 1st, if you hate driving, surprise: you may not have to actually do it anymore. Governor Ron DeSantis has just approved a new bill that makes way for self-driving vehicles to start operating on the Florida roadways. While not everyone is thrilled about this new policy, others are queuing up to take advantage of it. As a South Florida driver, though, what does this legislation mean for you?

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Camping vs Glamping: The Showdown

When you think of camping, what’s the first thing to come to mind? Is it the great outdoors, roasting hot dogs on a make-shift spit over an open fire, and burning helpless marshmallows to oblivion before trying to messily shove them between two chocolate-laden graham crackers? Or, do you perhaps think of cautiously navigating your fully-loaded recreational vehicle to one of the fully stocked camp sites that dot the South Florida coast?...

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Motorcycle Safety, Part Deux: Practical Advice for Staying Not-Dead on the Road

If you haven’t figured it out by now, we truly and genuinely care about our South Florida motorists. In fact, safety is something we really want to emphasize in our little corner of the internet, as the roadways here can be quite dangerous at times. We’ve touched briefly before on the best safety gear for motorcyclists, but now we want to take a moment to drill in a few more motorcycle safety tips into your (well protected, helmet wearing) brain. Once you're legally allowed to drive your motorcycle in the State safely, actually driving safely is the most important part!...

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Four Essential Tips to Help You Stay Safe on Your Florida Boat

There’s nothing quite like taking your boat out on a warm summer’s day to enjoy the cool, refreshing water. Whether you’re sailing around on one of South Florida’s many inviting lakes, or you’re the type of brave soul who is undaunted by the open ocean, owning a boat can give you the freedom to break away from your obligationsand jettison your cares.

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RV Campground Etiquette for Floridians

South Florida is arguably one of the best places to own a recreational vehicle. With so many days of awesome sunshine and warm weather, sometimes it’s just better to be on the road instead of staying stuck at home. However, as a guest in an RV campground, there are certain rules (both written and unwritten!) that you must follow.

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Great Florida Day-Trip Destinations to See By Boat

One of the best parts of living in Florida is that if you don’t have a boat, you probably know somebody who has one. With a boat, there are things that go with it. We love our boats, which is why we also know about these three hidden gems that are best accessed by boat from South Florida.

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