  Those wishing to spend a Saturday in Sarasota can have quite a bit of fun. We found a myriad of different things to see, do and experience. And, at relatively low prices.
 Mrs Funmeister and myself recently packed up the wagon and headed out to the city by the Gulf for a bit of shopping and relaxation.
The Farmer's...
 Getting the best deal on motels can be key for a great vacation. Not only do you get an enjoyable stay, it frees up money for other things as well.
Mrs. Funmeister and I have been traveling Florida and the southeast for a couple of years now. During that time we have honed our skills in...
 As we travel to more places and have more fun in Florida, Mrs Funmeister and I have learned that minor league sports activities actually can be as much or more fun than their major league counterparts. And those who follow us, know we like fun at frugal prices.
Baseball
  Our journey began this year with some trips to the...
 For better than a decade, one of the best fun zones in Highlands County has been Henscratch Farms Vineyard & Winery. Described by one wag as "a Cracker Barrel for those who like Florida wine," it has a wonderful little shop with many varieties of the Muscadine and Scuppernog grapes.
 In fact. the store is loaded with goodies. There...
 Casting about for a destination point on a Friday night we came upon the announcement of Dulcimers at Central Park in Winter Haven.
 " Bring your chairs or blankets and enjoy an evening with this unique Hammered Dulcimer band as well as demonstrations from the Wildwood Dulcimers, mountain dulcimer trio." It read. Intrigued, we set out to see...
 It had been nearly six decades since I had been to Weeki Wachee Springs to see the mermaids. So when we saw that they were having a special Christmas presentation that made up our minds for a return visit.
 Those who follow us know we like to take the back roads when we head out. That generally means...
  Well it's the Thanksgiving holiday and Mrs. Funmeister and myself are off for our annual trip to enjoy Florida and the surrounding environs. Today was our first day out and to say it has been eventful is an understatement.
 Those who follow us know we are always looking for fun places - and this trip looks to be...
 If you like garden like we do, we have great news. We have taken HEART. They have plants to make for a wonderful edible landscape. In our opinion, the HEART Village is a must-see.
  Ditto if you are a central Floridian and are looking to become self sustaining. They have food crops galore. And - the by-products frp,...
For some time we had heard about the legendary shelling at Sanibel Island but it was not until recently we packed up the Funmobile and headed out to see what the fuss was all about.
Mrs. Funmeister had done the requisite due diligence and found us overnight accommodations at the Castaway Cottages so that we would have a place to...
 Those who follow us know that in our travels we try to find eateries that are not chain operations We look for menus above and beyond normal restaurant fare and that have a fun and quirky atmosphere. We've found locating such places has been a challenge at times, but we have relied on locals and several travel blogs...
