This is the second in a series of posts I plan to write regarding the historic structures that were lost in Ian.
Memories of Red Coconut and Gulf View -Two More Lost Icons of FMB Read More »
As I sit here in a very comfortable hotel on the east coast watching news from Fort Myers Beach, I am overwhelmed by the destruction I am seeing. Although I am sickened by the damage to our island home, I am also realizing that we are not only losing our homes and businesses, but we
A Salute to the Cottage and Gulf Shore Read More »
Ichetucknee Springs Most people who visit Florida tend to flock to the coast where they can enjoy the beaches and swim in either the Gulf of Mexico or the Atlantic Ocean. However, in the middle of the summer, neither the gulf nor the ocean will provide much relief from the heat. The best places to
Tubing Down the River Read More »
By the end of July in Southwest Florida, I am ready to cool down. With the gulf temperatures hovering in the low 90s and the air temperature above 100, this is not an easy task. Therefore, we decided to head north in search of cooler waters.
Rollin on the River Read More »
Every year, many people in the US celebrate their Italian heritage with a Christmas Eve tradition known as the Feast of the Seven Fishes. Our family is no exception, and, as Christmas Eve upon us, I am working diligently to prepare our Christmas Eve feast. The origin of this tradition can be traced back to
Feast of the Seven Fishes Read More »