Recently we had a chance to get back to Siesta Key. In the past it was voted America's #1 Beach.
There, we enjoyed our second stay at a little retro place called Captiva. It's one of a group of lodging facilities on Sara Sea Circle, The facility has the feel of a 1960's-style motel...
We took a recent trip to High Springs on a lark. There we found one of the coolest little places we have run upon while traveling the Sunshine State. The cornerstone of our experience was a stop at The Great Outdoors Restaurant.
Located on North Main Street in the historic downtown district, the place is...
So we received a call from my wife's sister asking us if we wanted to meet them in Cocoa Beach. She and her husband were spending a week there and would we like to meet them there?
Did we ever. We've been to Cocoa Beach before.
Loving Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach is...
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...
Our recent trip to Indian Rocks Beach showed us that IRB makes for a great getaway on the Florida Gulf Coast. Like our opportunity to stay at a condo at Anna Maria Island, this also was a condo experience.
Our Place
Our stay at the Da Vinci at Indian Rocks Beach cemented our opinion that...
Heading home from an adventure in Fort Myers Beach, we stopped at Sandra's in Punta Gorda. It was a German cuisine experience not to be missed. .
Sandra's is German owned and operated, They serve authentic German & European Cuisine and are prod of it. The owners tout their high quality ingredients and the...
  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...
We found the Ovation Bistro & Bar first while looking for a place to eat near I-4. This one was in Davenport. It was mid afternoon and we ended up having a late lunch.
It was a nice place, a lot of dark wood and leather, with an extensive bar. The food was good...
 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...
We recently have been alerted to a new place in the south end of the state that has all the earmarks of a Florida Fun Zone. Fixpresso is the destination for great coffee at a fixed price with everything on the menu set at just $2 each. Food and beverages – from latte coffees, chocolate croissants, to turkey sandwiches –...
