St Pete & Clearwater – Kara Franker

My Latest for Coastal Living: 10 Best Little Beach Towns in Florida and More

ByKara Franker November 8, 2017November 8, 2017

I am obsessed with Coastal Living. I’ve been a subscriber for years and it’s one of my two favorite magazines that I actually get in the mail and read from cover to cover. Coastal Living is one of those brands that speaks my language when it comes to beach-inspired food, travel, decor and fashion. And…

Charity & Events | Events | St Pete & Clearwater | Tampa | Travel

A Pup Star is Born: My Mini Schnauzer Appears on the Travel Channel

ByKara Franker April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

This Florida-loving miniature schnauzer is making his debut on the Travel Channel! I’ve always known my little Ponce de Leon was born for the big screen…or even the small screen. And now everyone else will too! Last year, the hubby, Ponce de Leon and I crisscrossed the state from Miami up to Tampa to film…

Featured Post | Florida | Hotel | St Pete & Clearwater | Travel

5 Reasons to Stay at Inn on the Beach in St. Pete Beach

ByKara Franker January 25, 2016March 6, 2017

This is a guest post by Dalia Colón, an arts and travel journalist in Tampa Bay. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @daliacolon, or visit her website at daliacolon.com. With frigid temperatures across most of the country, there’s no better place for a winter vacation than Florida—even for those of us who already live here….

Featured | Florida | Romance | St Pete & Clearwater

Behind-the-Scenes: Visit Florida Video Shoot in Clearwater Beach

ByKara Franker January 22, 2015March 4, 2017

There’s something about a picture-perfect white sand beach and calm aqua-marine waters that sets the mood. Clearwater Beach has both of those qualities, which makes it a formidable choice for lovers looking for an escape. And that’s why I picked the destination to highlight in my Visit Florida travel video series. Originally, I thought it…

Destination Wedding: Sandpearl Resort on Clearwater Beach

ByKara Franker September 11, 2014March 5, 2017

Located in picture-perfect Clearwater Beach, Sandpearl Resort is surrounded by 700 feet of powdery, white sand beach and aqua marine waters, making it an ideal location for an elegant destination wedding. Sandpearl offers several venues ideal for a wedding. Exchange vows right on the beach, or on the lush gulf lawn with a beautiful beachfront…