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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…

Post Hurricane Irma: Update on Florida Keys Recovery Efforts

ByKara Franker October 18, 2017October 18, 2017

Update on the Keys Fundraiser: $9,000 raised! It’s been a little more than one month since Irma ripped through the Keys. My family and I went down to visit the islands for the first time since the hurricane hit. Our mission: deliver the fundraising proceeds we raised for Keys resident, Sue Ellen Bennett, a widowed…

Hurricane Irma Fundraiser for the Florida Keys

ByKara Franker September 17, 2017October 18, 2017

100% of Proceeds to Benefit Victims of Hurricane Irma in the Florida Keys Let’s help our friends in the Florida Keys! Hurricane Irma tore through the Caribbean and Florida wreaking havoc and destruction in its wake. My family and I left an “A” evacuation zone in Key Biscayne and were extremely fortunate to not only…

Wedding Magazine Photo Shoot and Staycation at Mandarin Oriental Miami

ByKara Franker August 3, 2017August 3, 2017

An oasis in the middle of Miami’s urban hub As the editor in chief of Modern Luxury Weddings South Florida and The Caribbean, planning photo shoots are definitely one of my favorite parts of the job. So when my dear friend and writer, Angela Caraway-Carlton suggested we highlight Mandarin Oriental Miami’s gorgeous property and dog-friendly amenities, it…

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Where to Stay: The Collector Inn & Gardens in St. Augustine

ByKara Franker June 13, 2017June 13, 2017

Every time I return to the city of St. Augustine I marvel at the incredible history and beautiful landscape. It’s such a unique destination and one of my favorite destinations in Florida. On a recent road trip from Miami up to Florida’s Historic Coast, we checked into a brand new hotel. Well, new in the sense…