South Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, so why not spend Valentine’s Day soaking up the sun and playing in the sand? Take a walk, swim in the ocean, or just relax on a beach chair – together. From West Palm Beach to Miami Beach, there are hundreds of miles of options in Florida to choose from. Decide which is most convenient for you and make a special day out of it!

7. Spend the day at the spa

Indulge in some pampering and relaxation with a spa day. South Florida is home to some of the best spas in the country, making it the perfect place to escape for a day of rest and rejuvenation. Many establishments offer couple’s massages so you can recharge together.

8. Have a picnic in the park

Pack a picnic basket and head to one of South Florida’s many parks for a romantic outdoor meal. Take in the scenery, enjoy each other’s company, and share your favorite beverages and treats.

9. Take a cooking class together

Spend the day learning to cook together. South Florida is home to several cooking schools that offer classes in a variety of cuisines. Find a dish you both enjoy and make a special recipe together!

10. Have a romantic dinner

South Florida has some of the best restaurants in the country, making it the perfect place for a romantic dinner. Whether you’re looking for fine dining, Italian cuisine, or sushi, there’s something for everyone.

No matter what you choose to do, spending Valentine’s Day with the one you love is what matters most. South Florida is the perfect place to make this special day even more memorable.

Do you have a good recommendation for Valentine’s Day activities in South Florida? Let us know in the comments or on Facebook!

The 10 Best Florida Winter Memes: Volume II

April 5, 2018 by I Love South Florida Leave a Comment

Ahh. Another Winter. Another chance to flaunt your Floridian lifestyle to your freezing snowbird friends on Facebook via Memes.

Our first collection of the 10 Best Florida Winter Memes was so popular, we had to make second volume to document the ongoing hilarity. These memes are not owned in any way by I Love South Florida and have been collected from the viral web. A source is not always known, but is documented when possible.

Without further ado, the 10 Best Florida Winter Memes – Volume II:

1. If you’re cold, they’re cold. Bring them inside.

Don’t be rude! Give your fellow South Floridian neighbor a place to crash in the cold.

In all seriousness though, never open your door for a gator or crocodile.

2. 50 Degrees in Florida

New native (or extraterrestrial) species discovered? Nope, just a typical South Florida reaction to 50 degree weather!

3. Spiderman Sitting in Florida

Who knew Spiderman hangs out in Florida for the Winter? Makes sense. Spidey sense.

4. National Hate Florida Day

This was an actual forecast on the news last year, and it forever became known as Hate Florida Day. The best part of this meme is it can be used on any day that resembles the above forecast. Beach, anyone?

5. First Day of Winter in Florida. First Day of Summer in Florida.

They say consistency is key, right? Not a Florida Key though.

6. Florida Snowman – Them and Us

The snowmen say it all. Them = ice cold. Us = sunshine and smiles

7. Will This Winter Ever End?

Wait, did it ever begin?

8. Come on Down to Florida, and You Will Cease to Freeze!

No, this isn’t from the Oprah 2020 campaign trail where she is attempting to win Florida voters. Just a simple, amusing meme.

9. Brace Yourselves. Winter Isn’t Coming.

Winter may not be coming, but I’ll still be inside watching Game of Thrones.

10. That Cold Front Gone Yet?

More like, is that gator gone yet?

And there it is, the new 10 “best” Florida memes circulating the internet making fun of winter to the rest of the world.

Have a Florida Winter Meme that you didn’t see on the list? Share it with us in the comments below! Then, stay tuned for Volume 3!

The 10 Best Florida Winter Memes

February 22, 2016 by Olivia Lancaster Leave a Comment

Winter. It is the best time to be from Florida, if not for the fact that you get to taunt your snowbird friends on Facebook with some hilarious Memes. Memes that will make them question their entire lives and re-evaluate why they do not live in the Sunshine State.

Alas, here is a collection of the 10 most popular Memes shared on our I Love South Florida Facebook Page that make fun of Winter, in no particular order:

1. Salt in the Winter

This Meme sums up the different priorities between Florida and the rest of the world by showing how salt is used in the Winter. Two margaritas sounds better than two stuck tires!

2. This is my view of Winter…from my cell phone in Florida

For most living in Florida, the best view of a real Winter is seen through this tiny little screen. And we’re okay with that.

3. This could be us, but we live in Florida.

We could be shoveling snow all day and watching our cars slowly sink into a freezing abyss, but we live in Florida.

4. I’m in Florida, so that’s none of my business.

Kermit the Frog enjoying his tea in South Florida, minding his own business.

5. I looking at the Snow. On Facebook. From Florida.

It’s beautiful. To look at. From here.

6. Messy the Mudman, Frosty’s distant relative.

The next time your out of town friends send you a picture of their perfect, powder-white snow man, show them this, and get on with your life. You can do more with your day than just building snowmen, like go to the beach.

7. Florida in the Summer. Florida in the Winter.

Consistency is key.

8. The Florida Seasons

Even Frosty migrates down here after the Holidays.

See?

9. Time to break out the Winter clothes!

Socks and Sandals. A fashion taboo most of the year, totally okay in the Winter.

10. Meanwhile, back in Florida.

Like I said, one of the best parts of Winter in Florida is getting to brag about it to your Northern friends – and getting to do this in the middle of January.

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And there you have it! Ten of the “best” Memes that sum up Winter in Florida. Not only do they provide the perfect seasonal humor, but provide gratitude for living in Florida after further reflection. A good Florida meme also makes you think twice before complaining about some cloudy weather when half the world is covered in snow!

Let it be known that these Memes were not originally created by I Love South Florida, and were collected from across the web. If there is a watermark on the meme, that is usually the source. Those without one have origins unknown.

Picking 10 of the funniest Florida Winter Memes wasn’t easy, and there are plenty more out there, so check back for the sequel to this post!

Have a Florida Winter Meme that you didn’t see on the list? Share it with us in the comments below!

If you liked those, check out The 10 Best Florida Winter Memes – Volume II.

Jingle Bells – The Florida Remix

December 14, 2015 by Olivia Lancaster Leave a Comment

Let’s face it, Florida is a special place. Sometimes, that makes it rather easy to create our own special version of things, especially songs! As an example, check out this Florida rendition of “Jingle Bells,” one of the most popular Christmas songs of all time:

While the original author is unknown (graphic courtesy of I Love South Florida), the lyrics were obviously crafted by someone familiar with the area – most likely a long-time local.

Lyrics

If you are having trouble viewing the image, the lyrics are as follows:

“Dashing through the sand, in a rented mini-van. Driving by the bay, laughing all the way. Tourists drive too slow, everywhere you go. Oh what fun it is to live in sunny F-L-A. Jingle bells, coconut shells, dolphins in the bay. Oh what fun it is to live in sunny F-L-A. Orange juice stands, Mickey Mouse land, gators in your way. Oh what fun it is to live in sunny F-L-A. Crowded shopping malls, lotto and bingo halls. Sunshine that’s too hot, a football team that’s not. When Santa hits the shores, he finds jellyfish galore. Oh what fun it is to live in sunny F-L-A. ”

Perhaps after a few glasses of eggnog, you’ll be singing it with your family and friends this year!

How To Make Natural Pesticide Spray

October 14, 2013 by I Love South Florida 1 Comment

South Florida in the summer can be full of bugs and pests that will eat all of your precious plants and make you want to stay indoors.

As a result, most people resort to pesticides that can be harmful to them and the environment. Few people know that it is possible to make your own homemade pesticide spray – free of chemicals!

Here is how:

1. Finely chop up a head of garlic and place them in a dish.

2. Pour in 1 1/2 cups of mineral oil or any oil you may have available, then mix with the chopped garlic.

3. Pour in a tablespoon of mild liquid soap, then mix the 3 ingredients.

4. You may add hot peppers, hot sauce, or onions to strengthen up the mixture. I would not add in more than 4 tbsp of hot sauce, hand full of chopped onions, or 4 hot peppers.

5. Pour the mixture into a sealable container and let it sit over night. Some let the mixture sit for 72 hours in room temperature.

6. Add 3 to 4 cups of water into a spray bottle and then add the mixture and shake. You may want to sieve the mixture to remove chunks of vegetables that may cause blockage.

Too lazy or don’t have the time to make your own natural pesticide spray? You can always get a 32oz bottle of Orange Guard on Amazon for less than ten bucks, which uses orange peel extract as one of its main ingredients.

How To: Make a Homemade Mosquito Trap

May 10, 2013 by I Love South Florida 2 Comments

In South Florida, especially in the summer, the mosquito can wreak havoc on the population.

Mosquitos reproduce by laying their eggs in stagnant water, which makes the Everglades a perfect breeding ground for them.

To make matters worse, they go beyond just being annoying. The relative of the fly can transmit certain viruses including yellow/jungle/dengue fever and malaria.

Here is how to make a Homemade Mosquito Trap:

Items needed:

1 cup of water
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1 gram of yeast
1 2-liter bottle

How:

1. Cut the plastic bottle in half.
2. Mix brown sugar with hot water. Let cool. When cold, pour in the bottom half of the bottle.
3. Add the yeast. No need to mix. It creates carbon dioxide, which attracts mosquitoes.
4. Place the funnel part, upside down, into the other half of the bottle, taping them together if desired.
5. Wrap the bottle with something black, leaving the top uncovered, and place it outside in an area away from your normal gathering area. (Mosquitoes are also drawn to the color black.)

Change the solution every 2 weeks for continuous control.

This is just one method you can use for combatting mosquitos. Having bug repellent on hand is always useful also.

Too lazy or don’t have the time to make a homemade mosquito trap? You can always buy the Flowtron 80-Watt Electronic Insect Killer from Amazon for about $65, which will obliterate every mosquito within an acre of you.

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