All across the Sunshine State restaurants are drawing groups with an array of unique themes. And diners don’t just come for the food—these restaurants have a history or a story, or are just plain fun.

MT: How has your first year been on the job? KL: It has been fantastic. We’ve accomplished so much, from more record tourism numbers to exciting new marketing programs and partnership opportunities. We have been working every day to promote Florida’s sunshine and good times.

On Sept. 9, 2017, Hurricane Irma first made landfall in the Florida Keys and then tore up the Florida Peninsula, leaving in its wake a few days of destruction, downed trees and flooding. And then it was over. While some hotels and venues suffered damage and needed to renovate, most were fortunate to experience only minimal damage, enabling them to reopen quickly. 

Staying Fit in the Sunshine State

Fun in the Sun

Johnson's sound instincts and unbroken will to succeed paved the way for a rewarding career.

Getting in the swing of things, sans golf clubs.

Northwest Florida, or the “Florida Panhandle,” is a glorious 200-mile stretch of beach with fantastic meetings spots.