Driving To Key West…

Welcome To Our Florida Keys Probably the vast number of Key’s visitors drive down from Miami because the Keys and Key West have very limited other travel options. Flying in is one option with two small airports in Marathon and Key West with mostly commuter flights that originate in Miami. There is also the KeyContinue reading “Driving To Key West…”

Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity

A Short Story   In 1622 Havana Cuba was the capital of the Spanish Empire in the New World. Treasures of gems, gold and silver poured into Havana from South America, Mexico and the other islands. From there large fleets sailed back to Spain heavily loaded with this treasure. Late that summer a fleet wasContinue reading “Spanish Gold And A Lost Opportunity”

Todays Image • Back To The Future?

There’s a destination town in central Florida named Mount Dora that’s known for its art galleries, The Modernism Museum and Mount Dora Center for the Arts. The town also hosts various art festivals throughout the year attracting visitors who stroll its streets, shop its boutiques for gifts and fashion. Mount Dora also is home toContinue reading “Todays Image • Back To The Future?”

Our Florida Keys

Places And Restaurants in the Keys When coming to the Florida Keys most new visitors have expectations of Sun, sand and crystal clear water along with great fresh seafood. The reality can often be somewhat different. First, the Keys are a collection of small islets and islands (keys) with many surrounded by thick mangroves. RunningContinue reading “Our Florida Keys”