Category Archives: Florida

Manatees and Festivals, Oh My!

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Holy guacamole!  Can you believe it? Two manatee festivals take place on the same weekend this month! What were they thinking? (That would be the festival planners, not the manatees; they are just trying to stay warm). Ah, the choices … Continue reading →

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DeLand Lives up to its Founder’s Dream

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Here are your quiz questions for today – who wanted to build the Athens of Florida and what city is it? Tick tock. Tick tock. Time is up. Got your answer? The correct answer is: Henry DeLand, the baking soda … Continue reading →

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Florida’s Past Goes Boom on Weekends

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

The past refuses to lie down and be quiet. Instead it sits up with a volley of gunfire, the rustle of petticoats and language not heard in these here parts for 150 years or more. Pick a weekend, any weekend, … Continue reading →

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Bird Sanctuaries Fill a Need

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Can you roll your R’s and say these words – Rescue – Repair – Rehabilitation – Release? Say them with me now. Congratulations, you’ve just described the amazing world of bird rescue. And, you can go see this world in … Continue reading →

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Dog Days of Summer Are Here

Posted on June 29, 2010 by Lucy Tobias

Dog days of summer are here. There is only one cure – grab your leash and water bowl and head for the beach! Obi, a Welsh Corgi, and I did just that, winding our way down A1A south of St. … Continue reading →

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