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”

Selected Images • A Garden Minion

Sometimes you just have to take the shot. A really clever use of pots as sculpture and a planted pot. This one was discovered in the Sunken Gardens in Tampa, Florida. Join us as we visit historic treasures, natural wonders and vibrant cities set against backdrops that are endlessly changing and visually magnificent. Celebrate aContinue reading “Selected Images • A Garden Minion”

Selected Images • Inbound At Sunset

A sailboat returning to the Dunedin marina in Florida at sunset. Up and down the Keys and the Florida west coast, Floridians make a celebration of the setting Sun. In Key West it’s a daily carnival at Mallory Square while around Tampa Bay crowds begin gathering on beaches and piers leading up to sunset. JoinContinue reading “Selected Images • Inbound At Sunset”

Todays Poster • The Magic Kingdom WDW

It truly is a kingdom unto itself located near Orlando, Florida. Larger than the island of Manhattan, Walt Disney World encompasses four them parks, two water parks, a shopping/entertainment complex and countless hotels, resorts, restaurants, and also sports complexes four golf courses. These giclée prints are available in several sizes, custom printed for each individualContinue reading “Todays Poster • The Magic Kingdom WDW”