Relaxing on a beach was top of our Must Do’s for our Sanibel- Captiva – Ft Myers Florida road trip. It was all about getting away and chilling out! One of the things we found was that many of the beaches on Sanibel-Captiva tend to have private access from homes or resorts. And, a good…
A huge portion of our South West Florida road trip was to relax and unwind for Chuck’s birthday. One of the reasons we chose Sanibel / Captiva was for the J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling Wildlife Refuge. Ding Dong Darling To be completely honest, we giggled a bit every time we said the name Ding Darling….
We decided that it was time to head off for a long weekend for Chuck’s birthday. Wanting something quiet and restful, he picked Sanibel- Captiva for his destination. So, we’re off on an SW Florida Road Trip! It’s a short two-hour drive from our home in Saint Petersburg, Florida. With a quick stop for lunch…
The chances are that unless you’re from Pinellas County or spent some time in St Pete, you probably don’t know about the little town of Gulfport. No, not that one in Mississippi. The funky, eclectic, progressive, and sometimes weird town tucked in between St Petersburg and the Boca Ciega Bay. If you’ve been following our…
We live just across the bay from Tampa, Florida, known affectionately as Cigar City. But truthfully, like most people, we don’t really know much about the history of Tampa and Cigars. Recently, Mark had the opportunity to visit J.C Newman Cigar Company‘s El Reloj factory. The only remaining factory in the Tampa Bay area. …
If you’ve been to Walt Disney World’s EPCOT over the last twenty years, you may have seen Leave A Legacy. But, unfortunately, there’s a great chance you walked past it and had no idea what it was. Most People Took It For Granite The original Leave A Legacy was created on a series of…
In June of 2016, Chuck and I were living in Clermont, Florida. Clermont is a suburb on the southwest side of Orlando. On the morning of June 12th, at 2:02 AM, our world and community would be so much different than the night before. A Morning of Panic Like much of the world, we…
Ask any Walt Disney World fan about their ‘Must Do’ attraction at EPCOT, and you’re likely to get a different answer from everyone. What Would Chuck Do At EPCOT? Prime example, Chuck is not a huge fan of EPCOT. It’s probably his least favorite of the Walt Disney World Parks. He would probably be…
Our Disney Annual Passes were coming to a close, (but that’s a story for another time) and we decided to make one last weekend trip to Walt Disney World and spend the weekend. We wanted to check out the 2021 Flower and Garden Festival at EPCOT. While we LOVE the floral displays and topiaries, as…
If you’ve ever been to Saint Petersburg, Florida, you might know a little something about Gulfport. A sleepy little arts community tucked in between the western edge of Saint Pete and the Boca Ciega Bay. Having lived in Saint Petersburg for a few years, we have enjoyed exploring the waterfront restaurants and bars, as well…