Florida Life

Baby It’s Cold Outside – Spring Break at Disney

I can remember many a Spring Break during my youth that Mother Nature ruined by bringing the cold to Florida. It isn't fair right? It would always be nice and warm the week prior to and the week after Spring Break, but the moment our week to be off finally came around, BAM, here comes… Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside – Spring Break at Disney

Central Florida Suburbs

Wekiva Island – Paradise Found

Two years ago, I came across an advertisement for Wekiva Island. Ever since, my curiosity begged me to experience this local literal watering hole. Today, on a whim, I finally discovered this paradise. Wekiva Island is located in the Wekiva Springs, FL area, Northwest of Orlando. Many, many years ago it was the site of… Continue reading Wekiva Island – Paradise Found

Orlando

A Brief Evening in Splitsville

Every six months the latest round of professional interns for Walt Disney World bids their farewell. Some find a gig with Disney, others do not and sadly head back home. During this time of year it is common to see groups of cast members get together after work to send off the latest group with… Continue reading A Brief Evening in Splitsville

Florida Life

A Local’s Favorite Orlando Watering Holes

Alcohol is a hot topic in Orlando right now.  Between the epic news that Magic Kingdom's newest restaurant will serve beer and wine during dinner, the upcoming Epcot Food and Wine Festival, and Oktoberfests happening throughout the Sunshine State, it's the topic du jour.  Couple all that with it being the start to a challenging… Continue reading A Local’s Favorite Orlando Watering Holes

The Beach

Half & Half: Hollywood, Florida (Part Two)

The morning was delightful, filled with the  type of activities we had hoped for when planning this trip to Hollywood, Florida.  Breakfast with a breathtaking view of the ocean, quiet time while reading a Jimmy Buffett novel along the water, finding a great spot on the beach and spending a few hours nestled in the… Continue reading Half & Half: Hollywood, Florida (Part Two)

Central Florida Suburbs

The Hourglass Brewery: Time Well Spent

Nestled inside a set of three, small, white home-like buildings sits the Hourglass Brewery and Tap Room.  You'll find this unique, local brewery in Longwood, Florida neighboring the historic district.  Really, there is no place like it in the area.  Here you can enjoy a wide variety of beer brewed on-site.  The Hourglass sells their… Continue reading The Hourglass Brewery: Time Well Spent

Florida Life, Orlando

A Very Happy Hour at Margaritaville

Disclaimer: This post was written in 2012. Sadly the Lone Palm Airport bar no longer offers Happy Hour. But it's still one of my favorite places in Orlando and this post is a snapshot of the day my husband and I became Universal Orlando Annual Passholders because we enjoyed ourselves too much at Lone Palm.… Continue reading A Very Happy Hour at Margaritaville

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