|  | | | Happy Friday! With the cold front coming, North Floridians may opt in to stay cooped up at home. Plan ahead for Spring and Summer breaks. If you’re looking for highly recommended Airbnb rentals by springs & rivers, check them out below. 🏡 What’s on your Word of South bucket list? 🌟 From can’t-miss performances to thought-provoking panels, #WordofSouth2025 has it all—don’t miss out! |
| Quick SummaryIn our 314th edition, here’s the lineup: FL TRAVEL: Fave FL Springs Airbnb Rentals Upcoming Event: Word of South 2025 Featured: Piersica | Battery Technology: Fast Charge Event Highlight: James McMurtry at Tallahassee
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| 🏡🏞️ Looking for some of the best places to stay? Check out these top picks for Airbnb rentals this Spring 2025. | Florida Springs Passport |
| | | | The Good Life River House (Santa Fe River) - 📍High Springs
Average Cost: $350/night Boat Ramp On-Site Over 10 Springs around the area Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 18 min. Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 10 min. Rum Island County Park - 10 min. Check Availability: The Good Life River House
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| The Dream River House (Rainbow River) - 📍Dunnellon
Average Cost: $980/night - Off-season: $750/night Direct river access Kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and lifejackets included Rainbow Springs State Park - 15 min. KP Hole - 12 min. Check Availability: The Dream River House
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| 📖🎺 Word of South 2025: What’s in Store? From live performances by incredible artists to inspiring conversations, there’s something for everyone at this year’s festival. | Word of South
Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect: 🗓️ The festival will occur at Cascades Park from April 4th to 6th. | FAQs 🎤 Live Music Performances: Enjoy a variety of genres, from indie to jazz, rock to folk – the Word of South stage is the place to be for music lovers. 🎨 Art & Culture: Immerse yourself in a celebration of visual arts, local crafts, and interactive installations that will spark your creativity and leave you in awe. 📚 Literary Panels & Talks: Get inspired by conversations with acclaimed authors and thinkers as they discuss everything from literature to culture, and what’s next for the creative world. 🍴 Tasty Eats & Drinks: Food trucks and local vendors will be serving up delicious bites and drinks. Why Attend? Word of South is more than just a festival; it’s a celebration of creativity, community, and culture. Whether you’re here for the music, the art, or the connections, there’s no better place to be this Spring.
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| | |  | | Piersica | Battery Technology: Fast Charge The traditional challenge with maximizing the energy density in the battery is a correspondingly low charge rate. Our fiber-based lithium metal anode design enables fast charge in addition to high energy density.
Source: Piersica and Stacey Gaswirth
Fun Fact: Piersica’s Founder & CEO, Dr. Claudiu Bucur, was Julia’s guest on CityClips Live Ep. 66. 😀 |
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| | |  | | Fun / Things To Do Saturday, Jan. 18
FSU's 37th Annual MLK Week Monday, Jan. 20 | United We Serve: Community Service with Engage TLH | All Week Wednesday, Jan. 22 | United We Advocate: Kemba Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Criminal Justice Reform and Advocacy | 4 PM | Askew Student Life Cinema Thursday, Jan. 23 | United We Celebrate: Block Party | 5 PM | Student Union Green; Performing Arts Showcase | 7:30 PM | Moore Auditorium Saturday, Jan. 25 | United We Educate: Memories of a Living King hosted by Florida State University's Civil Rights Institute | 6 PM | FSU Alumni Center
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