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Florida Is a Rainy Place
Do you believe in mutual exclusivity? That two aspects of nature or thoughts or feelings cannot coexist simultaneously, like the law of physics that says two different types of matter cannot occupy the same space at the same time? Sorry to hit you with such a deep philosophical/scientific question so early in the day. What,…
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Sunken Gardens Report: Turtle Sex, Low Inventory and Nature’s Beauty
If there’s one thing I learned from my time in the spy game, it’s that animals are gonna do what animals are gonna do. So when the fair Genevieve and I happened upon a couple of turtles taking in some afternoon delight at St. Petersburg’s Sunken Gardens in late July, I wasn’t the least but…
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Scenes from a Dying Mall
When is a food court not a food court? When there’s no food, of course. And that, my friends, represents the current state of Port Richey’s once-vaunted mecca of shopping, culture, prestige and teen loitering, Gulf View Square Mall. Which brings me to my next question: When is a mall not a mall? When it…
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St. Augustine Alligator Farm: A Good Place to Get Eaten or Disrespected
If you’re looking for some true Olde Floridae fun, plus a chance to get gobbled by a huge reptile or doodied on by birds – hey, why not both? – then head on over to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. We did, and we loved it! This place checks all the boxes: been around a…
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Does It Take Apple Pay?
Clive and I were walking around lovely Cedar Key on a recent Friday when we happened upon this peculiar vessel by the roadside. My first reaction was, “A vending machine for clothing and shoes? Sign me up!” I mean, can you imagine the convenience? Here we were sweating our knickers off on a 96-degree day…
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A Slice of Ancient History in Merritt Island?
Explore Florida long enough and there’s a chance you’ll discover something no one else has. This happened to Genevieve and me awhile back when we headed to the Black Point Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island to do a little bird-watching. (Note: We drove through Titusville to get there, which made my lady giggle with delight.…
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My Kingdom for a Left-Handed Sponge
Know how when you stay at a VRBO or Airbnb and the owners leave instructions on what to do with dirty dishes? Genevieve and I just spent a lovely weekend in Cedar Key and found ourselves in a conundrum on that topic as we were packing up to head home. While she got our suitcases…
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A Hinge to Nowhere
There are many remarkable constructed mysteries in this world – the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colosseum in Rome and many more. Now, we can add a new wonder of the world to the list: the Hinge to Nowhere. There is much speculation about the significance of the hinge and…
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