Florida manatees don’t do cold. Can you blame them? All the temperature has to do is dip down in the 40s and I break out a fleece jacket, socks, big wool scarf and knit hat. Florida manatees forego the fleece…
Wauchula – go there on 3rd Saturday
Where is Wauchula? It is the place to be on the third Saturday of every month. Seriously. The city’s web site describes Wauchula as being one hour from anywhere – the public relations way of saying we’re small but we…
Discover Downtown St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Florida has 360 days a year of sunshine AND cars stop to let you go across the crosswalk. What’s not to like? My friend Barbara Trow, a recent transplant to St. Petersburg, laughs as she reels off those…
Seafood Sizzles in Cortez
Flying near the old net camp in the water off Cortez a brown pelican suddenly folds its wings and does a deep dive plunging out of the sky straight down into the bay. Hitting the water beak first this kamikaze…
You are Invited Inside Florida’s Historic Homes
History happened here and there and everywhere in Florida. When uncovering the past consider exploring the still standing historical houses. These homes are often saved from wrecking balls by volunteers – dedicated souls who value the tenor of time. They…