Central Florida Suburbs

Two Atypical Movie Theaters

The dog days of summer are still upon us in Orlando.  However, the summer blockbuster season is beginning to fade to black.  What are we, seekers of escaping the heat, to do? There are two unique movie theaters in the Central Florida area that offer an alternative movie experience. The Enzian - Maitland, FL The Enzian… Continue reading Two Atypical Movie Theaters

Central Florida Suburbs

Thank Goodness for Florida Hospital Altamonte

When I created thisfloridalife I had no intention of writing a post such as this one.  But alas on Friday afternoon I drove frantically through horrible traffic to get to a wellness clinic.  I fluctuated between shivering and sweating.  After waiting forty minutes for fluorescent lights to be changed, and therefore for the nurse to be willing to see… Continue reading Thank Goodness for Florida Hospital Altamonte

Central Florida Suburbs, Florida Life

Tales of a Farmers’ Market Virgin

I have never been one to jump onto a social trend just for the sake of being a part of the in crowd.  One of the trends that I do think is worth taking part in is the "farm to table" movement.  Sadly, I have taken my time in enjoying the fruits of this trend.… Continue reading Tales of a Farmers’ Market Virgin

Central Florida Suburbs

Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion

I wonder sometimes, what differentiates those that excel in life and those that do not.  Obviously, there is not one stand-alone characteristic.  But, I think one is the desire to never settle, the desire to grow.  The Central Florida Zoo, located in Sanford, Florida, very easily could settle.  They could accept that Disney's Animal Kingdom… Continue reading Just Keep Growing – Central Florida Zoo Expansion

Central Florida Suburbs, Florida Life

Sanford Saturday Night

Another Saturday night, another debate.  Yet again, the desire to go dancing at Universal Citywalk enticed me.  My husband, however, had to work the next morning and preferred a more low-key evening.  And so, we ventured to Sanford, Florida. Certainly, there are parts of Sanford that I would not send my worst enemy to, but… Continue reading Sanford Saturday Night

Central Florida Suburbs, Florida Life

Searching for Saturday Night in Lake Mary

The great debate began around 7pm.  Where to go?  What to do?  I leaned toward a visit to Universal's City Walk, the desire to go dancing beckoned.  In the end, we settled on doing a little bar hopping.  We headed for Colonial Townpark in Lake Mary, Florida.  As we headed up I-4 East we took… Continue reading Searching for Saturday Night in Lake Mary