Posts Tagged "things to do in Florida"

Things to do in Mount Dora: Food Truck Bazaar

Posted on Aug 27, 2012 in Culinary Travel, Florida Fun | 0 comments

Korean BBQ Taco Box, The Food Truck Bazaar, Mount Dora, Fla.

Korean BBQ. Roasted avocado stuffed with crab. Lobster rolls. Gourmet cheesecake cupcakes. Yum-ola! The Food Truck Bazaar with clever culinary creations rolled into Mount Dora, Florida, during my August visit. This was the second time the feast on wheels appeared in this adorable Florida town and won’t be the last.

Father’s Day 2012: Gifts and Celebrations for the Florida Dad

Posted on Jun 11, 2012 in Contests, Disclosure, Florida Fun | 3 comments

Give Dad the Gift of the Force for Father's Day with Ticket to Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, Aug. 23 - 26, 2012

Hey, Florida! Father’s Day is less than a week away (Sunday, June 17 if you’re keeping track) and if you’re one of those last-minute planners and not sure what to give dear old Dad, here’s a quick list of suggested gifts and things to do on Father’s Day. Keep in mind, when it comes to gift giving, I’m all about practical items.

Celebrate the New Year with a First Day Hike in a State Park Near You

Posted on Dec 29, 2011 in Nature Travel | 0 comments

Little Talbot State Park, Florida

Rejuvenate and connect with your inner tree-hugger on New Year’s Day by participating in a First Day Hike in a state park near you. Here in the Sunshine State, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Florida Park Service is sponsoring free, guided hikes in nine state parks on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. Don’t worry if you won’t be in Florida on New Year’s Day because hikes and walks are being offered in all 50 states.

Wordless Wednesday: Florida’s Best Galactic Attraction, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Posted on Oct 19, 2011 in Florida Fun, Snapshots | 0 comments

Well, Hello There! Entrance of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Florida

As I gather my thoughts from last month’s visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex on Florida’s East Coast, enjoy these photos from the incredible day. Visiting is so inspiring and one day is not enough!

Don’t forget, now through the end of October, sit in Capt. Kirk’s chair (yes, the Star Trek Capt. Kirk) and see other Star Trek memorabilia. Details are in this link.

Enjoy!

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Buck Buck Here. Stomp Stomp There. Annual Grape Stomp at Henscratch Farms in Lake Placid, Florida

Posted on Aug 14, 2011 in Florida Fun, Solo Adventures | 2 comments

Doing My Part for Foot Stomped Wine, Henscratch Farms, Lake Placid, Fla.

Guts of muscadine grapes oozed between my toes as a I did my part to squish 2,000 pounds of grapes during Henscratch Farm’s 11th Annual Grape Stomp on Aug. 13, 2011. Yes, I admit to channeling a little bit of Lucy with each step I took in the metal bin. Stomping grapes would bring out the comedian in anyone.

Located in Lake Placid, Florida, about a 90-minute drive northeast from my Port Charlotte home, Henscratch Farms offers a winery and country store and each year, the Grape Stomp with fruit grown on site.