  We think that Florida films are fun. Moreover, we've found there are plenty of them! There are classics like Key Largo, Easy to Love and Kid Galahad. We discovered more recent offerings like The Longest Yard, Scarface and Wrestling Earnest Hemingway as well. Did you know there's been more than 160 major motion pictures filmed in Florida?
 We...
We were sitting around planning our next adventure when we started to consider what we love about Florida. And the answer is - quite a lot. At first we tried to prioritize our list. But that turned out to be a fool's errand. So instead, we thought we'd present them here in no particular order.
Sunrises...
It appears that due to the Coronavirus some think Memorial Day travel might be down - but not for us. Our plan is to get back into vacation mode
We recently received a press release from the American Automobile Club (AAA). It said for the first time in 20 years, AAA would not issue...
Our friend Mandy Longo has discovered a mystery mural. It happened during one of her Mosquito County Tours.
It was on May 9 of 1754 that the first cartoon appeared in an American Newspaper. Appearing in the Philadelphia Gazette, it was titled "Join or Die."
The ink drawing was...
  September is National Honey Month. We've found that Florida honey varieties are some of the tastiest in the entire United States.
  Of course everybody knows about our signature Orange Blossom Honey picked from the flowers of thousands of groves across the Sunshine State. But we also have found Palmetto, Gallberry, Sea Grape and Tupelo. Each has its own...
  When we travel, we've found for the best time, we have to start with travel preparations. For instance, we have a check list to make certain that everything we need is in the vehicle. We've developed a way to make certain its optimum space and ready to go.
Those who follow us know we always are in search of...
Recently my wife and I had a discussion over which we liked better the Florida sunrise or sunset. First, we decided that "better" might not be the proper word. For us, it might rather be "which do you prefer?"
As it turns out, each has its own charm.
The Sunrise
There's something about getting...
  Gulfport’s waterfront plays host to the 17th annual Geckofest presented by Eyeglass World on Saturday Sept. 2. Running from 10am until 10pm, it is the largest festival of the year for this waterfront village and is a true Florida Fun Zone.
  Why a gecko? It’s their unofficial mascot and favorite reptile.
  The music portion of this...
After weeks of social distancing due to the Covid-19 infestation, we think travel is in order to help preserve our mental health.
Psychological experts say the whole notion of social distancing sounds dire - and we agree. We're being told to stay away from other people and sequester ourselves. The orders are to...
 Back in September we did a piece on Florida bourbons in honor of "Bourbon Heritage Month." Little did we know it would lead to one of the great Christmas presents of our adult life.
  There are three bourbon distilleries here in Florida, including the Timber Creek Distillery in Crestview - up in the panhandle. We were stunned when...
