SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION Pensacola Panama City Tallahassee 10 Jacksonville 75 Gainesville 95 24 Must-Do Activities (continued) Florida's Finest Family Attractions! Crystal River Daytona Beach 11 14 Clearwater 15 12 13 Orlando Cocoa Beach Tampa 4 11 Reader Response 21 Florida’s St. Petersburg Sarasota 17 16 Sebring WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS STATE PARK Turnpike 18 19 Naples 75 20 Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale Miami Visit Weeki Wachee Springs, the only city of live mermaids, on the Adventure Coast of Florida. Visitors are transported to a magical, mysterious underwater world of beautiful mermaids, manatees, turtles and bubbles. Come discover the magic for yourself. 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34606, 352-592-5656 weekiwachee.com If you’re near, you’ll want to be here! Key West 15 Reader Response 25 16 Reader Response 26 17 Reader Response 27 ALLIGATOR ATTRACTION Have you ever kissed a gator? Probably not, but you can as a part of some of the amazing adventures at Alligator Attraction. You’ll also encounter tortoises, fi sh, frogs, chameleons, sting rays and more in this beautiful John’s Pass setting. MAXWELL GROVES Experience Florida’s citrus heritage at this country store with all things orange including fresh squeezed juice, ice cream, candy, dressings, sauces, wine, food and souvenirs. Relax on our front porch in an orange rocking chair. THE JOHN & MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART Discover outstanding art and circus museums with a historic mansion and theater -all located on beautiful grounds and gardens in Sarasota, Florida. 12973 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, 727-329-8751 kissagator.com 607 E Circle St, Avon Park, FL 33825 863-453-3938 shopmaxwellgroves.com 5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 941-359-5700 ringling.org 34 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com