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Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the experts on how to keep cool.

Awesome Florida! Florida's Vacation and Beach Guide
What's new at Awesome Florida! Florida's Vacation and Beach Guide.

Old Florida Lighthouse Gets New Life
The 153-year-old lighthouse on Florida's uninhabited Little St. George Island is up and running again after it was destroyed by storms more than three years ago. But this time, it has a new location where it can be enjoyed by more visitors.
Disney Offers New Discounts for Florida Residents
With attendance down this year, Walt Disney World is offering incentives for in-state residents to come and enjoy time at the Florida parks. From now through May 20, Disney is selling a pair of one-day park passes for $99 for anyone who resides in The Sunshine State.
Florida Panther Population on the Rise
While the Florida Panther is still on the endangered species list, the state Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports that numbers of the animal are on the rise, increasing from about 35 in the early 1990s to a total of about 100 that were counted in 2008.
Finding Affordable Flights to Orlando
Orlando, home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and a number of other family-oriented attractions, is a favorite of vacationers from all over the world. Such fun, however, is not inexpensive. One place you can save money on your travel budget is by getting a cheap flight to Orlando.
Florida is named "Best Trails" State!
The American Trails organization has proclaimed Florida the "Best Trails" state, recognizing the Sunshine State for "its vision, initiatives and management of its statewide trails system." The award is given by the organization every two years in recognition of "contributions of volunteers, professionals, agencies and other leaders who are working to create a national system of trails for all Americans," notes a press release issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
Daytona Beach Gears up for Bike Week
Beginning February 27, motorcycle enthusiasts will gather in Daytona Beach for what has been a tradition since 1937. Daytona's annual Bike Week is a 10-day festival that attracts literally tens of thousands of bikers to Daytona and the greater Volusia County area, featuring dozens of motorcycle-related events, including the annual Daytona 200, a Honda-sponsored motorcycle race that takes place at the International Speedway.
Universal Orlando Celebrates Mardi Gras
Universal Orlando theme park will be celebrating a New Orleans-style Mardi Gras for 13 weeks as they present their annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Concert Series, which began on Feb. 7 and continues until April 18. The Mardi Gras festivities at the popular theme park take place each Saturday evening and include top names in entertainment, a parade, a variety of New Orleans Cajun and Creole cuisine, and lots of colorful confetti and Mardi Gras beads in traditional colors of green, gold, and purple.
Florida Tourism Bureau Backs Offshore Drilling
With a change of position that has surprised a number of environmental organizations, Florida's Association of Convention and Visitors Bureaus has announced that it now supports exploration for oil and natural gas off the state's coast, provided any rigs remain at least 30 miles offshore.
Florida Strawberry Festival, Feb 26 - Mar 8
Dubbed a "Hometown Salute to America", Hillsborough County's Florida Strawberry Festival has been a much-anticipated spring event since its inception in 1930. Held each year in Plant City – the Strawberry Capital of the World, located between Brandon and Lakeland, this festival has been continuously touted as one of the "Top 50 Fairs in the U.S."
Florida State Fair - Feb 5-16
Think Florida's way too urbanized to have a real country fair? Think again! Florida's annual State Fair is one of the most anticipated family events in the Sunshine State. Celebrated for the first time in 1904, the fair always draws tens of thousands of visitors. Scheduled this year (2009) to take place Feb. 5 - 16, the Florida State Fair is held each year at – where else? – The Florida State Fairgrounds in the Tampa Bay area. This 355-acre complex may not be your typical fairground – with its grand expositional halls and entertainment venues, but it's the perfect spot for this yearly event and accommodates droves of Floridians who wouldn't dream of missing the fair.
Oranges Make It through Deep Freeze; Tomatoes Affected
Despite frigid temperatures that had the mercury dipping below freezing, Florida citrus growers are reporting that they've made it through the recent bouts of cold weather in fairly good condition.
Discovery Cove Offering Dolphin Valentine Packages
Looking for something extra special for your Valentine this year? If you take her/him to Orlando's Discovery Cove, the resident dolphins will participate in your Valentine's Day surprise.
Culinary Fun at Florida Food and Wine Events
Most of us love to eat. And pair that food with a great glass of wine and you have the ultimate in dining experiences. That's why Florida's many food and wine festivals are so appealing. They bring together the best chefs the world has to offer for weekends full of tasty delights combined with top-notch vintages that truly complement the food with which they are being paired. For the attendee, the result is a treat for the palate.
Beaches of Florida
In Florida, there are two major attractions. One is the magical land that's home to a famous mouse and a host of other characters. But for many people, Florida's real stars are the magnificent beaches that line the state's coast. The beaches of Florida are second-to-none in the U.S. and each year, tens of thousands of individuals head to them for a relaxing vacation, or make their way to Florida for the winter, content to be dubbed a "snowbird".
Florida State Fair - February 5-16
Twelve days of all types of entertainment, music, rides, games, exhibits, food and shopping. Special Events days include a variety of shows (some free with ticket purchase). Something for everyone. Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 US HWY 301 N www.floridastatefair.com
Growing Hotel Chain Opening Locations in SW Florida
One of America's fastest-growing hotel chains arrived in Southwest Florida at the end of the summer and continues to eye more locations for its low-cost facilities.
Museum Opens New Blues Exhibit
The Museum of Florida History in Tallahassee is welcoming a new exhibit guaranteed to appeal to music lovers of all ages. Dubbed "Florida's Got the Blues!", the exhibit will focus on musicians who pioneered and advanced the blues genre of music during the early-to-mid twentieth century in Florida.
The Florida Aquarium
As aquariums go, The Florida Aquarium in Tampa is truly one of the finest. Ranked by Parents Magazine as one of the top 5 kid-friendly aquariums and listed in the top 10 aquariums by TripAdvisor, a travel site that posts ratings and comments by "regular" people, this expansive facility boasts more than 200,000 square feet of exhibits and about 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from around the world, especially Florida.
Manatees Flock to South Florida
Due to an abundance of colder temperatures further north, Florida's manatees have been making their way to South Florida in huge numbers, prompting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to warn boaters to beware of the cumbersome sea mammals.
10 Reasons to Vacation in Florida
Florida fanatics don't need an excuse to make their way to The Sunshine State for a little R&R, no matter what time of the year it may be. But those who don't know this beautiful southern state as well as those Florida aficionados may not be aware of all the wonderful things waiting for them in the U.S.'s 4th most populous state. There are myriad reasons to vacation in Florida, but here are the top 10. . . Drum roll, please!
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