Build your Florida bucket list with author's new book

Why it matters: People love to pick on the Sunshine State as a monolithic cultural vacuum, but "100 Things to do in Florida Before You Die" takes readers through the weird, whimsy and unexpected delights our state holds.

What they're saying: Hare, who hails from Tampa Bay, does a ton of research, talks to a ton of people, and relies on her experiences living in, vacationing around and writing about Florida for over a decade.

• "There's nothing more delightful to me than taking somebody someplace that's been hiding under their nose," she said. "It wasn't a secret. They just didn't see it … I want to help you see it."

Zoom in: The book includes several iconic Miami spots, like Versailles, the Versace Mansion and Mango's Tropical Cafe.

Here's some others:

• Nibble on Fry Bread at Swamp Water Cafe in the Big Cypress Reservation.
• Try the Mamey shake at Robert Is Here Fruit Stand in Homestead.
• Soak in spring water at the Venetian Pool in Coral Gables.
• Discover the history of street art at the Museum of Graffiti in Wynwood.
• Search for treasures at the Lincoln Road Antique Market.

Zoom out: For locals planning a Tampa Bay road trip, options mentioned in the book include:

• Visit the Sunday market at Wat Mongkolratanaram, the Thai Buddhist temple on the Palm River.
• Order the honey Cuban at West Tampa Sandwich Shop.
• Grab a meal among taxidermy critters at the Linger Lodge in Bradenton.