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 an island paradise that welcomes sun-seekers, nature lovers, fishermen, golfers, bikers, sea shell enthusiast and …
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Gasparilla Inn Food and Wine Weekend 2018
We have just returned from the Gasparilla Inn Food and Wine Weekend, which concluded its 12th year. The Inn is located on the small island of Boca Grande, which is on the West coast of Florida. The Gasparilla Inn was built in 1911 and has a rich history which you can read about here. With …
Christmas in Florida – Our Way
We love the hustle and bustle of Christmas, even in sunny South Florida where it still feels like summer. The calendar is filled with house parties, luncheons, dinners, charity events and lots of catching up with friends and family who we don't see often enough. The extra busyness of decorating the house, shopping for gifts, …
Florida – The First Coast
Our mission this summer is to re-discover Florida and learn how it got its coastal names. Florida has ten distinctive coasts which have names that reflect their individual histories and personalities. In this post, we will talk about where it all began - the First Coast. You can see by the graphic below that this …
The Forgotten Coast
The Forgotten Coast Abandon your type-A personality and prepare to unwind on Highway 98. This is the Forgotten Coast, where a slow drive, a beautiful sunset and sipping a cold beer on the back porch is the most excitement you’ll want to have in one day. The Forgotten Coast begins at the town of St. …
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