Gulfport FL is known for its resident artists and this Saturday they are displaying their art in their yards. It’s a fun casual way to meet the locals and find a special piece for your home. You want to check out the display by Gulfport local artist, Tony Treadway between 11th and 10th Avenues onContinue reading “Art in the yard”
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Saturday morning farmers market
St. Petersburg FL has, in addition to its natural beauty and tourist attractions, one of the best farmer’s markets in the southeast. The array of fresh organic vegetables and fruits are a feast for the eyes. Worden Farms from Punta Gorda had the most gorgeous red kale and fat bunches of red and green leafContinue reading “Saturday morning farmers market”
The view from the tower
If you walk the trails at Weedon Island in St. Petersburg FL, be sure to climb the lookout tower. You’ll see islands of mangrove on oyster shell foundations in Riviera Bay with the St. Pete skyline in the background. St. Pete natives can hear the plaintive call of the osprey from the beaches to theContinue reading “The view from the tower”
Burger and Fries
My mom loves a good hamburger with French fries. In search of same, we landed in front of Siri’s Gourmet Burgers on Beach Blvd in Gulfport. It was lunch hour and most of the outdoor tables were full. As we hesitated on the sidewalk, we were greeted by a charming woman who said to us,Continue reading “Burger and Fries”
The other 20%
We strive to keep our food intake at least 80% qualified for optimum health. Sometimes we crave a comfort food like the egg tarts below. I like the Hong Kong style, which are eggier and not too sweet. The French style has a thicker crust and lots more cream. This was our adventure after lunchContinue reading “The other 20%”
Sunday pleasures and treasures
Fortified with Dave’s raisin bread French toast, vegan sausage, fresh Florida strawberries and an orange juice banana protein shake, we headed south to Sarasota for a lazy afternoon at Cafe in the Park. We made the same trek this time last year to listen to one of our favorite local bands, Passerine. It’s the firstContinue reading “Sunday pleasures and treasures”
Mt Dora Art Studio
Deciding to delay leaving town to avoid heavy rain on our journey home, we decided to explore town on foot. And as one does, when exploring, we ran across delightful people. PJ & Lemus are an exuberant young couple with an art studio “Studio Art Farm” located at 120 East 4th Ave Mount Dora, FL.Continue reading “Mt Dora Art Studio”
Half Moon over Leafy Green
Today was sparkling clear with the crisp chill of a Northeast autumn, our version of a winter day. We set out for downtown St. Petersburg with high hopes for a parking space and outdoor seating on the sidewalk in front of our favorite raw food restaurant, Leafy Greens. And the Gods were smiling upon us.Continue reading “Half Moon over Leafy Green”
On the way to Mt. Dora…
Road trip! A short one, but full of promise. Mt. Dora is one of Florida’s hidden gems so we’re off for a ride in the country. It’a about two hours away from St. Petersburg but of course it took us longer. Our first stop along the way was a tantalizing produce stand in Okahumpka, precededContinue reading “On the way to Mt. Dora…”
Apps: Camping , RV Camp Sites, Hiking….
Enjoy the outdoors? Looking for campsites or maybe just nearby options for a walk? Check out “AllTrails” for nearby walking, biking, running, backpacking … trails. “AllTrails” will provide pictures, maps, whether you can take your dog and lots of other useful information. We were excited to find 362 trails near us when we browsed byContinue reading “Apps: Camping , RV Camp Sites, Hiking….”