The State of Florida, as partially evidenced in my AIA travel series, has countless attractive pockets to discover. It’s said that “if you haven’t found yours yet, you haven’t looked hard or long enough”. As one who’s explored the three coasts in depth, I agree,...
Return to Siesta Key: My Kind of Florida Beach Town
I first visited Siesta key Feb. 2, 2016 to see its famous beach and enjoy the lively village, and returned a year to the day to watch the Superbowl and eat seafood. I made a web page describing Longboat key – where I stayed both years – and included three pictures of...
Flagler Beach: Best of Old Florida & Modern Amenities
I discovered Flagler Beach on March 5, 2016 while driving through the welcoming beach-town during a March 3 – 11, 2017 A1A road trip with my friend Patty Morrison. (Access...
Florida A1A Trail Leg #5: Sanibel Island & St. Pete Beach – Two West Coast Havens
Florida A1A Trail Leg #5: Sanibel & St. Pete Beach Two Contrasting West Coast Havens: Sanibel Island and St. Pete Beach Sanibel and Captiva Islands Located off the coast from Ft. Myers, Sanibel Island is 8 miles long, Captiva is three miles...
Florida A1A Trail Leg #4: Deerfield Beach – Fun Seaside Village
Florida A1A Trail Leg #4: Deerfield Beach – Fun Seaside Village The city of 78,000 plus is named for the numerous deer that once roamed the area but is now dominated by two legged creatures walking, biking or driving. Deerfield Village appears to be the...
Florida A1A Trail Leg #3: Stuart – Model Seaside Village
Florida A1A Trail Leg #3: Stuart - Model Seaside Village The New Urbanism, the old village concept of pedestrians walking or biking to nearby stores and not relying solely on a car is thriving in Stuart, Florida. We will examine Stuart’s model in Trail...
Florida A1A Trail Leg #2: New Smyrna Beach; Compact, Cute, and Cool
Florida A1A Trail Leg #2: New Smyrna Beach A Model Beach Community that is Compact, Cute, and Cool. Attention: No endorsement for Condo Queen, just a neat way to showcase a compact, cute and cool place. I have visited or crossed Florida countless times...
Florida A1A Trail Leg #1: Fernandina Beach, Jewel of the First Coast
Florida A1A Trail: Six Special Places in Sunshine State Introduction My friend Patty Morrison and I enjoy discovery travel by car and have engaged in a series of trail tours I call our Great American Road Trips Series: Oregon, Washington State, Georgia’s...