We headed almost two hours north of Orlando to explore some parks. This includes Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Cedar Woods Lakes and Gardens.

There are some new places to explore in St. Pete right now! Visit the St. Pete Pier, the new Van Gogh exhibit at the Dali Museum, and watch the sunset at Fort Desoto Park!

My guide to shopping local in Orlando, and thinking twice before you order on Amazon.

Looking for a new Florida State Park to explore? Head down to Sarasota and explore the Myakka River State Park and take a walk on their popular Canopy Walkway.

A new multi-experience retail space has opened up in the Mills 50 District. The House on Lang offers retail, art, and community gathering.

This is the most comprehensive guide for Orando murals, with locations, artists, and local businesses nearby to support. If you love local street art, this is a great guide to keep handy.

Independent coffee shops around Orlando.

Meet one-half of the sisters behind Miscellaneous Market.

Trader Joe’s has so many items it’s hard to know which to try and add to your regular shopping list. I created a list of my favorites that are always in my shopping cart each visit.

Warehaus has moved into College Park! Their shop has a rotating collection of unique statement pieces from boho to mid-century modern furniture and goods.

Micro weddings are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Find what event venues in Orlando are offering special packages to accommodate intimate and safe ceremonies.

Have you visited Lotte Market in Orlando? This large Asian market is a popular spot not just to shop, but to enjoy their food court with locally-owned restaurants.

Light on the Sugar Bakery in Winter Park offers unique pastries that you can’t find anywhere else in Orlando. Their cream puffs are always a big hit on the feeds of every foodie’s Instagram, and the couple behind the bakery are as sweet as their desserts.

32 sweet spots for the summer cool down your armpits so badly need.

Supporting local restaurants includes not forgetting about Orlando food trucks and other mobile food entrepreneurs. Here is a list of some local favorites food trucks and mobile food businesses you can support while you continue to grab food for take out.

This list that will continue to be updated, has over 65 local businesses, bloggers, restaurants, and creatives you can support. Support Orlando’s black-owned businesses and creatives, always.

A great activity to get out of the house is sunflower picking at the Stanley Pond Adventure Farm in Astatula.

More Orlando Photo Spots are here! Orlando Photo Spots Vol. 7 spans the City Beautiful showcasing old and new places to take pictures.