SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — Our beaches, our springs, even our swamps are all beautiful, and March is the perfect time to explore them all! The Outdoorsy Diva returned to tell us where to go and what to do for spring break! Her recommendations include:
- Slow isolated travel: Rent an RV or try van camping to explore in state campgrounds - Fort Desoto, Kissimmee Praire Preserve State Park (only International Dark Sky Park in Florida.)
- Unique glamping or camping: Lake Louisa State Park or Beach Camping on Shell Island through Hubbard's Marina, Danville Bed and Breakfast in Geneva
- Island Hopping getaway: Fort Myers/ Sanibel Island/ Captiva Island/ Cabbage Key/ Pine Island/ Useppa Island/ Caya Costa Island: Shell Museum, Kayaking, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, Shelling capital of world, island day trips via boat
- Tampa/St. Pete Staycation: zip line in Oldsmar, Top Golf, kayak on Weedon Island, visit Wall Springs State Park, Wener-Boyce State Park
- Apopka Nature trip - Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive and Kelly Park
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About Java:
Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining the “Great Day Live” team, Java served as host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, Alabama. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor.
Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter.
Javanté is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few.
When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community, having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has volunteered also with a number of civic organizations.
About Kendall:
Kendall Kirkham joined “Great Day Live” in November 2017 from Memphis, Tennessee, where she served as morning co-anchor for WMC Action News 5. Prior to her stint in Memphis, Kendall served as co-host of "Tulsa Live" at KOKI in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Kendall also worked at KETK in Tyler, Texas, The Dallas Morning News and started her career as an intern for “The Ellen Show” and E! Entertainment.
Kendall has interviewed countless celebrities and notable figures, from Bob Woodward to Arsenio Hall, John Travolta and Paula Deen. She’s hit 9 Gs with the U.S. Airforce Thunderbirds, raised money for various charities in three local “Dancing with the Stars” competitions, and even played a gangster on stage for a traveling Broadway show. Kendall is most proud of her work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She continues to support the hospital in various capacities today.
Kendall is a proud Texas native. She grew up in the Fort Worth area and graduated from Texas Christian University with a degree in Radio/TV/Film.
Kendall is thrilled to join the “Great Day Live” team and is having a ball highlighting this thriving community. She hopes to bring a smile to viewers at home every single day. In her spare time, Kendall enjoys exploring the countless sights, sounds and eats of Tampa Bay with her husband Jason and son Knox.
