Finding quiet in St. Augustine
I only make it to St. Augustine about twice a year and the trip is always framed by memories of chaperoning elementary-school field trips. Those days are a distant memory...
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Signs all point to enjoyment on a road trip through rural Florida
I missed the sign when I first passed it on the stretch of County Road 42 that bridges Lake and Marion counties. That's uncharacteristic, because the sign said "BBQ" and...
Ice skating for the holidays? It can happen even in sunny Florida
I have a friend in Melbourne who already has her outdoor holiday lights up. As she likes to say: "Yes, I'm that kind of neighbor." While that seems a little...
Go tropical for the holidays with these events in the Florida Keys
Unless something really goes crazy, it won't be a white Christmas in Florida, but the Sunshine State still offers unique opportunities to celebrate the holidays in a tropical way. In...
It’s almost time for the traditional holiday lights in St. Augustine
St. Augustine is lovely at night any time of the year, but the holiday season is always special. Starting Nov. 19, a tradition returns with the 18th annual edition of...
Boat parades: A unique Florida holiday tradition
Let's face it, Floridians, we don't do the holidays in the Sunshine State the way they do up North. In previous Postcards installments, I've written about my family's tradition of...
Bromeliads, and the people who love them, are stars of this event
I'm the ultimate brown-thumb dude, but I've always respected the gifted gardening set. On Friday and Saturday, that niche will be well-represented at the Art of Bromeliads 2011 Extravaganza, a...
Fisherman or not, you can taste a bit of old Florida in Oak Hill
"You're not a fisherman, are you?" The guy who asked me that was laughing because I had walked past his fishing rod, perched against the wooden railing on the public...
‘Wacky Women Week’: Perdido Key getaway for a good cause
Somehow, when I hear about an event called "Wonderful Wacky Women Week," the image that comes to mind is a cross between spring break and a reality TV show. In...
‘Mile Marker Zero’: A literary look back at Key West’s high times
Suddenly, I have a hankering to hoist a beer at Capt. Tony's, on that barstool with Bob Dylan's name painted on it, looking out the door at the free-spirited lifestyle...