travel to Florida
Even the (Kitchen?) Sink Was For Sale at Warm Mineral Springs
I thought in some sort of a Hail Mary play orchestrated by Sarasota County Government, City of North Port and Cypress Lending Group, Warm Mineral Springs would be saved in the eleventh hour. It didn’t happen. Yesterday at 5 p.m., Warm Mineral Springs closed indefinitely after a weekend sale selling everything from the lavender-colored lounge […]
Continue ReadingShowing Off My Southwest and Central Florida
Living in Florida means living in the world’s top tourism destination and traveling to Orlando is a breeze. Oftentimes I need to remind myself how fortunate I am living so close to attractions others take years of planning before visiting. I’m always reminded how lucky I am when friends visit.
Continue ReadingSpace Shuttle Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center: ‘That’s One Big Spaceship!’
You’ve probably figured out by now I have a slight space exploration addiction. I was there for the final space shuttle Atlantis launch last July and thanks to Eileen Ludwig of Freelance Tourist, I saw Atlantis make its final landing. Friday, Nov. 2, space shuttle Atlantis made one last journey to its final home at […]
Continue ReadingThings to do in Mount Dora: Food Truck Bazaar
Korean BBQ. Roasted avocado stuffed with crab. Lobster rolls. Gourmet cheesecake cupcakes. Yum-ola! The Food Truck Bazaar with clever culinary creations rolled into Mount Dora, Florida, during my August visit. This was the second time the feast on wheels appeared in this adorable Florida town and won’t be the last.
Continue ReadingCelebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike in a State Park Near You
Rejuvenate and connect with your inner tree-hugger on New Year’s Day by participating in a First Day Hike in a state park near you. Here in the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is sponsoring free, guided hikes in nine state parks on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, as part […]
Continue ReadingWhere to Swim with Dolphins in Florida (And See Manatees)
In honor of the movie Dolphin Tale making a huge splash on the big screen, I’m re-sharing a link to an article I wrote several years ago but is still relevant, “Where to Swim with Dolphins in Florida.” I’m guessing folks who see the movie will want to swim with a dolphin during their Florida […]
Continue ReadingSit in Captain Kirk’s Chair Now through October 31, 2011, at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida
It would be illogical not to visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida this fall and experience Star Trek: A Fall Celebration. After all, the television series is celebrating its 45th anniversary and Florida residents can save $5 on admission! (General admission is $43 per person.) Last month I was the guest of […]
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Smelly, Sticky and Sunburn: Seeing the Final Space Shuttle Launch
Space shuttle Atlantis launched for a final time on July 8, 2011, from Florida’s Space Coast and in all my smelly, sticky and sunburn glory, I was there to witness the space shuttle program’s final chapter. No Frequent Guest Points Earned this Night Surprisingly, my rollaboard suitcase was quite comfortable when used as a pillow […]
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My Astronaut Training Experience at Kennedy Space Center in Florida
“Magic happens here,” NASA Payload Specialist Samuel T. Durrance (Ph.D.) told the Astronaut Training Experience participants during our orientation Saturday afternoon. He was referring to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. [Read more about Dr. Durrance in this post.] On day three of my Chevy Tahoe Hybrid adventure the vehicle carried me to Florida’s Space […]
Continue ReadingLoving Pelican Kitsch in Gulfport, Florida
“It’s kind of old Florida-ish,” the diner at the next table over told his dining companion when describing Gulfport, Florida. Some visitors to this waterfront community would probably say the funky boutique shops are their favorite amenity about Gulfport while others may say the Walter & Bert Williams Fishing Pier. Another group may say […]
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