• In My Backyard,  Roots,  Travel

    GatorLand and The World of Chocolate Museum Orlando, Florida

    Wondering what to do this summer? Now that the world is opening again and the memory of pandemic is slowly fading into the background you may be looking for some places to take the family with the kids just starting summer their holiday, There are many of the fun things things to do in Orlando, in my back yard and many of these businesses are again ready and eager to welcome you. Take a look here, I offer one inside activity and one outside, two fun ways to enjoy Florida. Both activities are good for children as well as adults and best of all you get to learn all about…

  • In My Back Yard,  In My Backyard,  Travel

    The Florida Keys and Key West Utopia

    The Florida Keys and Key West is one of the most popular places to visit and stay while visiting South Florida. The Florida Keys is just a 3 hour drive from Miami. Located at the southern most point of the USA, Key West is only 90 miles from Cuba and is one of the best places to view sunset. The Florida Keys and Key West is famous for the Key Lime pie, the famous seven mile bridge, the coral reef and snorkeling at Jonn Pennekamp state park , Mallory square and beautiful Sunsets, the southernmost point in USA, nightlife, food, The Sponge market and shell warehouse, beach life, relax life…

  • Heritage,  In My Backyard,  Roots

    Tarpon Springs, Florida, Greek Sponge Docks

    Have you ever wondered where your luxurious bath sponge comes from or how it is made? You may be surprised to find out that it actually comes from the ocean. It was once a living breathing organism and once harvested off the ocean floor it is cleaned, disinfected and sold to happy bathers like you. Recently I had the opportunity to see the process. Located not too far from home, literally in my backyard so to speak, there is a little known Greek community approximately 30 minutes north-west of downtown Tampa, Florida just off US Hwy 19 on alternate US Hwy 19. The name, Tarpon Springs is synonymous with the harvesting…