a photo of the Publix birthday cake shaped water tower.
  When Sandra and I travel the Sunshine State, there are times we need groceries. And as far as we can tell, no single store or chain screams "Florida" more than Publix.   Sometimes we just need a bottle of water or some snacks. Other times, a "Pub Sub" is on the menu. After all, we love to stop where...
picture of a street in Fort Myers Beach Florida
 We all want to retain our youth, and in our travels, we have found the top 3 ways that travel will keep you young.  As our readers know, Sandra and I are a couple of "Boomers" who love around travel Florida. And in our adventures, we've found that a lot of what makes our trips so much fun and exciting, also keeps us young.
racing lawn mowers
  The good news is that NASGRASS is ready to sling sod at their home opener, the bad news is, it won't be until October. Two days before their inaugural race for the 2024-25 season, the track was hit by a massive rainstorm. It left the place waterlogged.   So now they will be racing on the second Saturday of...
table tent announcing Polk Burger Week
Well, we discovered a new place in Lake Wales - Brake Burger Garage. It came just in time for us to celebrate "Burger Week" in Polk County. Our only question is, "How had we missed this place for so long?"   We have dined at other automotive-themed restaurants like Ford's Garage, which has several locations in Florida. But this is a...
Roger Brutus and Corey Greenway playing guitars and singing
Sometimes Sandra and I go to a place for the food, sometimes for the ambience - but this time it was for the entertainment. Our friend Corey Greenway from the Outta Hand Band was performing with another band member, Roger Brutus under the moniker "Prime Country." I must admit, the screened in room at the Grove House was quite warm...