Winter is here and in Florida the cold weather brings a few opportunities to enjoy the Sunshine State much differently than any other season. The best way to enjoy Florida during Winter is to see manatees as they migrate to warmer waters near Central Florida. Blue Spring State Park is the undisputed champion of such… Continue reading A Florida must-do: Manatees in Blue Spring and Downtown DeLand
It is time to make your Memorial Day weekend plans. Since Memorial Day is to celebrate and honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, perhaps a visit to a historical Florida destination is in order. I received the information below and I have to say, I am pleased that some of the… Continue reading Memorial Day Event at Oviedo’s The Lawton House
Living in the Orlando metro area makes me appreciate time away amid the real Florida. After being stuck in commuting heck, there is something decompressing about taking a trip down a backroad. Spring comes into bloom, it is difficult to think of a more beautiful time to head to North Central Florida's backroads. As Spring arrives… Continue reading Take a trip along Florida backroads to celebrate Spring
Last night I wanted to do something completely different, something out of my norm,... something "xtreme". Thus I journeyed to the hilly roads of Clermont / Minneola. The World Xtreme Wrestling group puts on monthly matches and draws quite a crowd. Wrestlers from all over the country with varied stories and backgrounds come together to… Continue reading Extreme Fun with World Xtreme Wrestling
The county seat of Seminole County is one of the most historical places within Central Florida. It is also one of the most storied. And lately it has been the scene of a full blown media circus; I'm sure there's no need for me to mention why. So when I found myself having to make… Continue reading Seeing the Sights of Sanford Florida
This weekend was wasted, spent bedridden and resting thanks to a terrible ear infection which still plagues me at the moment. I daydreamed of being out and about in the land I love; it's how I prefer to spend the weekend. One of the many destinations that called from afar, Cupcake Delights, is home to… Continue reading Cupcake Delights: the Best Cupcakes in Central Florida
The amount of events happening throughout Central Florida this weekend is astounding. However, when I saw that Chad Crawford, host of "how to Do florida" would be hosting the 50 year celebration of Long & Scott Farms in Mt. Dora, FL, I knew just how to spend my Saturday morning. The morning drive provided some… Continue reading A City Girl Visits the Farm: 50 years of Long and Scott Farms
Truth be told, I have not been to Winter Garden since before I was of age to really remember anything. I put my best Disney pal in charge of the dining arrangements and she didn't disappoint. As Blue Jean Baby and I pulled onto Plant Street, into downtown Winter Garden, my eyes grew to the… Continue reading An Evening of Warmth in Winter Garden with Encore
This is a great video about Cedar Key. In fact, someone very special to me is in it. If you know who it is please do not disclose or comment about who it is. Cedar Key really is a great, relaxed placed to visit. Related articles A Salty Saturday at Cedar Key (thisfloridalife.com) A Salty… Continue reading
One of the many things I love about visiting Cedar Key, Florida is the opportunity to enjoy "mom and pop" restaurants. This island rests in the Gulf of Mexico, however the waters that hug its shores are not the typical turquoise hue. This is because the Suwannee River slivers through the South and finds its final destination… Continue reading A Salty Saturday at Cedar Key – part two (Suwannee River)
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