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Fred Mays

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Fred Mays is a freelance writer/photographer in Satellite Beach, FL. He’s retired from 35 years in television news. During his career he won a Peabody Award, several Emmys, and a Dallas Press Club award. He loves traveling in Florida, and is planning a long road trip to the National Parks with his rescue dog, Kinsey. Beyond the beautiful National Parks, his bucket list includes Nepal, Mexico, and the Patagonia region of Chile.

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Canoeing in Caddo Lake, Texas, near cypress trees.
TexasFantastic Experiences At Beautiful Caddo Lake, Texas
Aerial view of Fishermen's Village, Punta Gorda, FL
Florida9 Fantastic Things To Do In Beautiful Punta Gorda, Florida
Sunrise at Pensacola Beach, Florida.
Florida6 Gorgeous Beaches To Visit On Florida’s Panhandle
The boardwalk at Corkscrew Sanctuary.
Florida11 Reasons To Visit Florida’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary
An alligator in Florida
Florida12 Must-See Sites In Florida’s Original Alligator Alley
Shopping along 5th Avenue.
Florida11 Fantastic Things To Do In Historic Old Naples, Florida
The sign for Cedar Key.
FloridaHow To Spend Two Days In Charming Cedar Key, Florida
Boats docked at sunset.
FloridaGreek Sponge Divers Keep Their Age-Old Tradition Alive In This Romantic Florida Town
Trolley in downtown Dunedin, Florida.
FloridaHow To Spend A Perfect Long Weekend In Beautiful Dunedin, Florida
Swimming with manatees, Crystal River, Florida.
FloridaEssential Tips For Swimming With Crystal River Manatees
Trees and buildings, Tampa, Florida.
TampaFantastic Experiences In Tampa, Florida For Mature Travelers
St. Petersburg Skyline.
St. Petersburg/Clearwater9 Fantastic Experiences In St. Petersburg, Florida, Plus Where To Eat And Stay