Month: February 2012
Wordless Wednesday: Baby Snakebirds at Shark Valley in Everglades National Park
It’s nearly spring in the Everglades meaning baby animals are abundant. In addition to seeing young alligators we spotted juvenile Anhinga during the weekend visit to Shark Valley in Everglades National Park, Florida. Anhinga are also called Snakebird and I wouldn’t say the pink, bald baby birds we saw were cute but will say they […]
Continue ReadingSweet on Harold P. Curtis Honey Co. in LaBelle, Florida
Spotting jars of local, golden honey I’m like a…well. Like a fly on honey. I initially noticed the Harold P. Curtis Honey Co. when driving along Florida SR 29 through LaBelle sometime last year. I saw the “Honey” sign and jars of honey in the window of a stand-alone building that looked as though it […]
Continue ReadingPunta Gorda Farmer’s Market is Simply Fresh in Southwest Florida
Some days I can’t find myself out of a paper bag but last week my navigation disability ended up being serendipitous. After leaving a meeting in Punta Gorda, I took a wrong turn down Taylor Road and saw signs promoting fresh produce and farmer’s market. Following the signs, I ended up at the corner of […]
Continue ReadingSlice of Florida Life at the LaBelle Swamp Cabbage Festival, Armadillo Races
Eating the state tree seems as savage as the idea of eating the state bird. No, we don’t eat mockingbirds here in Florida but we do enjoy swamp cabbage (also called hearts of palm) which is the young bud of a Sabal Palm, or cabbage tree.
Continue ReadingFort Myers to Host Tattoo and Music Festival, March 2 – 4, 2012
To tattoo or not to tattoo? That’s the question I’ve pondered for a long time. As in 10 years. I know they stay with you forever and I’ve seen some really stupid tats on people, especially when I was in college. I’ve also seen some really amazing tattoos on folks.
Continue ReadingWinner: February’s $10 Ben & Jerry’s Gift Card
Thanks to everyone who entered my contest to win a $10 Ben & Jerry’s Scoops Shop gift card earlier this month. Congratulations to Livivua C.! Stay tuned for more contests throughout the year!
Continue ReadingWordless Wednesday: Backstage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, Fla.
Last month I had the honor of hearing Harvard Economist Professor Roland Fryer speak at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (NOT pronounced like “van weasel”) in Sarasota. His presentation on economics and race was fascinating and what made the evening more interesting was was watching him speak as I sat backstage of the Van […]
Continue ReadingTampa Bay Rays’ Joe Maddon: I Dig His Style
Donning what some called auburn-colored hair at today’s pre-spring training press conference at the Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Fla., there’s no doubt Tampa Bay Rays’ Manager Joe Maddon has some serious style.
Continue ReadingMy First Rays Fan Fest at Tropicana Field
Saturday was Rays Fan Fest, a time for Tampa Bay’s beloved Major League Baseball team to interact with fans and get them pumped up for the upcoming season. Yes, it may be February but the boys of summer are already looking forward to baseball season, which swings into action in early April.
Continue ReadingFirst Trader Joe’s in Florida Now Open in Naples
Sitting on my sofa sipping a glass of Two-Buck Chuck cabernet sauvignon tonight, I’m recalling last Saturday’s trip to the first Trader Joe’s in Florida. Located in North Naples, there’s only one word to summarize the scene. Craziness! I have never visited a Trader Joe’s but after hearing friends brag about the eclectic specialty grocery […]
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