November 11th, 2011 — 12:46pm
October marked “Florida Camping Month” in the Sunshine State. To celebrate, the I-10, I-75, I-95 and US-231 Official Florida Welcome Centers all took a creative and interactive approach to making Camping Month a huge success.
Each October, the Official Florida Welcome Centers – managed and operated by VISIT FLORIDA – promote “Florida Camping Month” by setting up displays in their facilities and providing activities for visitors. This year, each center set up a campsite display in their lobby area, where visitors could “camp out,” as well as gather information to help plan their next camping trip or outdoor adventure in the Sunshine State. Throughout October, nearly 170,000 visitors to the four Interstate Welcome Centers had a chance to experience our Camping Month activities. Continue reading »
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May 2nd, 2011 — 3:06pm
Floridians realize how fortunate we are to have the opportunity to live and play every day in this paradise known around the world as the Sunshine State. Whether we decide to treat ourselves to a weekend getaway or an entire week-long vacation, we have an incredible array of destinations available to us right here in our own backyard. From gorgeous white sandy beaches and world-famous attractions to breath-taking scenic waterways and quaint historic small towns, we have a lifetime’s worth of amazing places in Florida just waiting to be discovered. Continue reading »
Jill Stewart
Internet Manager
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April 8th, 2011 — 10:39am
US 231 Go Orange Lobby Display
The Florida Welcome Centers are not only sharing information on Florida attractions and events this week, but are also helping visitors become more aware of safety on the roads. Currently, the I-10, I-75, I-95 and US-231 Florida Welcome Centers (managed by VISIT FLORIDA) are in the midst of participating in the “Go Orange” campaign which began April 4 and will conclude today. Also referred to as “Work Zone Safety Awareness Week,” Florida Department of Transportation officials and Florida Welcome Center staff use this event each year to remind motorists to drive carefully in construction zones. Continue reading »
David Dodd
Vice President, Visitor Services
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October marked “Florida Camping Month” in the Sunshine State. To celebrate, the I-10, I-75, I-95 and US-231 Official Florida Welcome Centers all took a creative and interactive approach to making Camping Month a huge success.
