Naples, Florida -- The vibrant communities of Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, Immokalee, and Ave Maria comprise the Paradise Coast region of Southwest Florida. The area ranges between over 30 miles of white sand beaches, along with natural mangrove coastal areas, to vast expanses of pristine inland wilderness preserved as park or conservation land, with vibrant and growing urban areas in between. If you haven’t visited the area recently there is plenty to explore that’s new since your last visit.
For more information on where to stay, things to do and information about visiting the Paradise Coast, visit the convention and visitor’s bureau’s official visitor information Web site, www.ParadiseCoast.com, or call 1-800-688-3600 for a free visitors guide.

Bradenton, Florida -- The Wingate Inn & Suites By Wyndham Lakewood Ranch-Bradenton is now open and offers the latest in hotel style and amenities to make your vacation or business trip a success. Located directly off of I-75 at exit #217 State Road 70 East, the hotel is nestled in the new Creekwood East Corporate Park and is close to everything you need. Wingate By Wyndham - Designed for Your Accommodations Needs... Each of our 78 large, comfortable guest rooms is designed to meet your Sarasota/Bradenton area needs, featuring: cordless phones, two-line business phones, refrigerators, microwaves, free high-speed wireless Internet access, high definition flat screen televisions, recliners, coffee makers, iron and ironing board and hair dryers. You will appreciate the two spacious queen-size beds in our deluxe double rooms.

Miami Beach, Florida -- The 2009 Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and Southern Wine & Spirits of America are pleased to announce an unprecedented tribute to the wines and foods of Spain. Taking place on Thursday, February 19, 2009, the distinguished gala will benefit the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University and Fundación España-Florida: celebrating 500 years of Spanish presence in Florida. Slated to attend the event are a number of distinguished guests and special information about the evening can be found at www.sobewineandfoodfest.com.

Key Largo, Florida -- Marine mammal experts Sunday began medical assessments on and fed a young dolphin rescued Saturday evening in Key West. The mammal is about 85 pounds and 67 inches long, according to Robert Lingenfelser, president of the Florida Keys-based Marine Mammal Conservancy. Lingenfelser said he thought the mammal, estimated to be nine months to a year old, is an Atlantic spotted dolphin, but the animal is too young to fully confirm identity without genetic testing.

Florida -- It’s no secret that the economy is down, and that in these conditions people cut back on spending. Some things you can cut back on and it will have little to no effect on you, your family, or your professional life; a vacation is not one of those things – here are 7 reasons to keep your vacation.