I hope the daily hurricane preparation tips during the month of May have been helpful. Doesn't it feel good to be prepared?      I've saved this tip for last, because you should ... Read More

Once a tropical storm or hurricane is announced, the National Hurricane Center will issue its coordinates by Longitude and Latitude. If you'd like to follow a storm's progress, you can ... Read More

     Hopefully, many of you have taken advantage of Florida's Sales Tax Holiday for hurricane preparation items. If not, there is still time. The tax break doesn't expire until midnight this ... Read More

Disaster planners encourage you to have a first aid kit on hand. Although the small first aid kits that you buy already stocked with supplies are alright, it is easy ... Read More

This one is simple. Electric can openers don't work when the power is out, so you need to have on hand a non-electric can opener. Yes, that means either one ... Read More

SeaWorld Orlando and Marriott Hotels have a whale of an offer for families vacationing in Orlando — kids stay free, play free and receive a free Adventure Pak! The new ... Read More

     A reader left a comment on another hurricane preparation blog. He has lived his entire life in Florida — over 60 years — and says, "One thing that is IMPORTANT ... Read More

     Several hundred rooms at Disney's All-Star Music Resort are undergoing a magical transformation into a new type of accommodation for vacationing families. The first phase of Disney's All-Star Resort Family ... Read More

     Whether you are a person with special needs — perhaps someone that depends on power to run medical equipment — or a senior citizen without transportation, you may need assistance ... Read More

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park announces a summer weekend vacation deal you won't want to pass up — Friday and Saturday night camping and exceptional talent every Saturday ... Read More

Yesterday, NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) announced their forecast for a very active hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and stretches all the way to November ... Read More

     Despite high gasoline prices and rising vacation costs, AAA is projecting a slight increase in Memorial Day Weekend travel. AAA estimates that approximately 37.6 million Americans will travel more than ... Read More

It is the recommendation of emergency planners that you have a two-week supply of prescription drugs on hand in the event a hurricane strikes your area. Power may remain out ... Read More

I remember when my 17 year old daughter and her friends packed up her car and headed out for her first road trip to the beach. Of course, besides the ... Read More

     Hum along with me... love bugs on windshields... mosquitoes that buzz you... these are a few of my least favorite things! It's that time of year again when so many ... Read More

     The Florida Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins tomorrow at 12:01 a.m. and ends at midnight Thursday, June 1. The last few days we've covered all the qualifying items including ... Read More

In March, Sharon wrote: "I live in Cape Town, South-Africa. We will be visiting Orlando in December 2006. I would like to find out the dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas ... Read More

These big-ticket items complete the Florida Department of Revenue Hurricane Preparedness Sale Tax Holiday list: Qualifying items selling for $200 or less: Storm shutter devices (defined as materials and products specifically manufactured, ... Read More

     Once again, the family-friendly Star Wars fan-fest combines the magic of Disney and the power of The force in Star Wars Weekends. The ski-fi fun kicks off this weekend and is ... Read More

My friend and colleague, Theresa Johnston, has discovered that the tribute program that provides free admission to Anheuser-Busch theme parks — SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay — for ... Read More

Those of you that have cell phones and those who prefer to buy in bulk may find it easy to take advantage of the sales tax holiday that begins Sunday. Qualifying ... Read More

Add any of these items to your hurricane preparedness shopping list; and, if you put off your shopping until Sunday, you'll save the sales tax: Qualifying items selling for $40 or ... Read More

Here are additions to the list of qualifying items for Florida's Sales Tax Holiday that begins Sunday: Qualifying items selling for $25 or less: Any gas or diesel fuel container (including LP ... Read More

     Florida's Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m., Sunday, May 21, and ends at midnight, Thursday, June 1. I'll begin to list the qualifying items (according to sale ... Read More

Actually, if your power goes out, it definitely is no picnic! However, you'll need to treat it like one. Remember that with no power, dishwashers won't work and you'll have ... Read More

     Should a hurricane strike your area, it is important to have enough non-perishable packaged or canned food to last three to seven days. It takes disaster relief at least three ... Read More

Today, add to your shopping list any special items and foods needed for infants and the elderly. These might include baby food and diapers for infants in the family. Nutritian ... Read More

     Today we're going to start a shopping list for hurricane-related supplies. My list is on an 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper folded in half, with each of the four ... Read More

Now would be a good time to find all those important documents you might need after a storm. It is important to have insurance policies, medical records, bank account numbers, ... Read More

     Trained volunteers are critical as first-responders after a storm strikes. If you want to volunteer in the aftermath of a hurricane, contact an experienced disaster relief agency and get trained ... Read More

Your pets need to be a part of your overall hurricane preparation plan. Here are things you should do now: Are your pet's vaccinations current? Pet shelters will require proof of ... Read More

     South Florida's Sonesta Beach Resort Key Biscayne has announced its "Last Chance" special rates and promotions for the summer before the resort closes on August 31. Plans are underway to ... Read More

     Preparing for the upcoming hurricane season isn't a game, but today's preparation tip can be that simple. Decide NOW to make someone out-of-state a family contact and make sure each ... Read More

     Today we're going on a tour of your home. Our mission? To find a safe room or area in your home that is appropriate for each hurricane hazard — storm ... Read More

Florida residents now have several ways to save on theme park admission tickets: The 3-Day Play Pass is just $120.00 ($40 per day saving) for ages 10 and older or $99.00 ... Read More

     This weekend is a good time to begin clearing away rotting limbs and trimming trees and shrubs. This is critical in helping to prevent damage to your home and improve ... Read More

     The 2006 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and the forecast is for another busy storm season. Will you and your family be ready? If you start preparing today, you ... Read More

     When school is out, camps across Florida fling open their doors to nearly every adventure imaginable. But, gone are the days of summer camp being limited to a few days ... Read More