Journal

Jackson Laurie writes about Florida's coastline from the perspective of someone who has spent twenty years exploring it. These are not travel tips. They are observations about a place that rewards sustained attention.

March 14, 2025  ·  8 min read

Driving the Overseas Highway at Dawn

What happens when you leave Miami at 4 a.m. and arrive in Key West before the tourists do.

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January 22, 2025  ·  6 min read

What the Gulf Coast Teaches You About Patience

Twenty years of sunsets, and what Jackson Laurie has learned from watching them.

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November 3, 2024  ·  7 min read

The Panhandle in October

Why the shoulder season is the best-kept secret on Florida's most beautiful coast.

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