Category Archives: florida

The Forgotten Coast

Posted on October 11, 2018 by

This post was first published in August of 2017, when we began our quest to discover how Florida got its coastal names. I was born on the Forgotten Coast, in the very small town of Port St. Joe. The beach, … Continue reading →

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Island Hopping on the Sun Coast

Posted on August 19, 2018 by

With the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other, the landscape of Florida is diverse, and beautiful. Taking road trips throughout our state is a regular occurrence for us and we are especially partial … Continue reading →

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Captured Moments – Necessary Deception

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

When my daughter turned sixteen, she and I began a tradition of celebrating her birthday together, just the two of us. We typically went  for an overnight stay at a nice hotel nearby, where we enjoyed a spa treatment and … Continue reading →

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Retired and Loving It – Florida Style

Posted on April 29, 2018 by

Everyone knows that Florida is synonymous with retirees and is frequently ranked as the #1 state to retire to. Favorable tax rates and climate induce thousands of retirees to relocate to Florida each year. They tend to flock to a … Continue reading →

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Boca Grande, Florida

Posted on January 25, 2018 by

We recently stayed at the Gasparilla Inn in Boca Grande, Florida for their Food and Wine Weekend.  While I wrote about that experience extensively, there is much to share about this island, beyond the food and wine festival. It is … Continue reading →

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