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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Florida Teacher Blog Hop


Hi Y'all! I'm so thrilled to introduce you to some fabulous Florida bloggers! Not only do you get to enjoy a "Mini-Digital Vacation" but you also get to grab some FREEBIES along the way!! So grab yourself a beachy drink (umbrella included) and be sure to enter to win our Bundles of Sunshine Giveaway!

You should know that I am a born & raised Florida girl with a drawer full of swimsuits to prove it! I grew up in Tampa, Florida and later moved to Riverview during my high school years. The best part of my location in Florida is how close it is to everything. I have a Super Target 5 minutes away (clearly very important), the beach 45 minutes away and downtown party fun 20 minutes away!

It's really hard to think of "cool" places to share with people. I know it should be easy since I grew up here but everything seems normal and typical to me. Haha! I guess I will just have to try my best to show off my town. Riverview is a small little town outside of Brandon...and Brandon is a small little town outside of Tampa. Confusing?!?! I know.

Kylee (on the left) with her BFF Brooklyn
Just a few months ago I discovered we have our own Manatee Viewing Center! Who knew??? It's right off a canal next to our Power Station. When the temperature goes below 68 degrees the manatees gather in the canal and you can walk out on the observation deck to see them! I took my daughter here for a play date when the temperature was NOT below 68 degrees. We didn't get to see any manatees but still had a blast walking down the tidal walkway through the mangroves. We will be going back over the holiday break!


Keeping with the nature theme I also love going to Lithia Springs Park. Doesn't this picture make you just want to jump right in?? The spring is absolutely amazing. The water is cold and fish are everywhere! This park also has picnic areas, playgrounds, trails and canoe/kayak areas. It's a hidden gem for sure. 


As I promised in the beginning of this post, we all have FREEBIES for you! Stop by each of our blogs for an activity or idea to use in your classroom. To grab my freebie just click the image below!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bright-Chevron-Welcome-Sign-Bunting-1303336
This freebie is the perfect way to welcome your new class! It's also a part of my Bright Chevron Classroom Decoration Bundle and guess what??? It's on sale for this weekend only!

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bright-Chevron-Classroom-Decoration-Bundle-1338451

The Florida teachers below have two fantastic giveaways for you! You can enter once from each one of our pages. All you have to do is follow my blog! Then hop around to all the blogs listed below, and be sure to follow them to get more entries. The more entries you have, the more likely you are to win! Each pack also includes a Starbucks gift card!!!


Now rack up your entries and grab your freebies by learning more about our SUNNY state and following our fabulous teachers!



20 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE manatees. I did a project on them in 4th grade and fell in love! That viewing center is so cool! :) I bet the kids love that.

    Meredith
    Creativity to the Core

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    1. They sure do :) Manatees are amazing!! Thanks for stopping by!!!

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  2. I did NOT know we had a manatee viewing center so close by!! I must go there! :)
    -Elyse @ A is for Apples

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    1. You learn something new everyday! Just make sure you go when's its cold!!!

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  3. We love the manatee viewing center !!!! I'm most jealous about Target. That 20 minute drive kills me!!!!

    Take care, Amy
    mrslabrasciano.blogspot.com

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    1. It's a good and bad thing Amy! I spend a lot of money there... haha!

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  4. I love watching the manatees. I took my class to Sea World this year and we actually got to see them feeding the manatees...out of the water. Very unique experience. I used to pass by Riverview when I was going home from college at Florida Southern. I've never actually been there though!
    Alison
    Rockin' and Lovin' Learnin'

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    1. Whoa! That sounds amazing...I'm jealous! Lol. You should stop by sometime!!!

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  5. Thanks you for sharing a piece of Florida with us!

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  6. Loved your pictures. I have a friend who goes to swim with manatees all the time. I've never seen one in our town but they pass by when they are heading down south.

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    1. Wow! I'd love to swim with the manatees!!!

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  7. I keep seeing Brandon...when I see that I think of Brandon All-stars (cheerleading). My daughter is in competitive cheer so that is immediately what I think of haha! I am really enjoying this and am learning tons about Florida!! :)

    rene'

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    1. Hilarious! I actually cheered growing up and have been to the brandon & Florida all-stars :) fun!!

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  8. I grew up in Tampa too! Love the picture of the manatee watch area. That would be a fun place to visit.
    Burke's Special Kids

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  9. The Manatee Viewing Center sounds awesome!!! I've seen pictures of manatees gathered by power plants when it's cold and there seems to be hundreds! They are such gentle creatures. It's awesome that you have such a beautiful place to observe them! :)

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    1. I completely agree! I can't wait to go back and actually observe them with Kylee!!

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  10. We love kayaking down the springs around the state. That park looks amazing!

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    1. My husband bought a kayak 2 years ago and loves it! I eventually want to buy one too!!

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  11. I love the pictures of the springs. One of my favorite springs in FL is Rainbow Spring. My kids have so much fun floating down the spring. How big is Lithia Spring? Can you swim in the spring?
    Great Pictures! Kylee is adorable!
    Jennifer

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