As we celebrate the life of the late Billy Graham, some of the most important spiritual events in his maturity in Christ occurred in Florida. Graham grew up near Charlotte, North Carolina, but truly became an evangelist in Florida. Graham came to Florida because of an ad for Florida Bible … [Read More Here...]
History & Vintage
Sinatra and Tony Rome’s 1967 Miami
MIAMI - Florida has always had a noir side; each decade it looks different. The 1960s version can be seen in the classic 1967 Frank Sinatra film … [Continue Reading...]
History: First Broadcast & History of Miami’s WTVJ
MIAMI WTVJ was the first television station in Miami; it was started by Wometco Enterprises, the theater and entertainment company of the Wolfson … [Continue Reading...]
Food & Eats
On Sanibel, Timbers’ Sensible in Town Seafood
SANIBEL - Dinner on Sanibel means selecting one of about two to three dozen restaurants along a long strip of sand beach. The challenge is that you are always a tourist, because the island is all tourist, the local … [Read More...]
Visit a First Rate Grocery in Sarasota, Mennonite Style
SARASOTA - One attraction of Sarasota is the parallel Amish and Mennonite culture. It is distinct in dress and social ties, yet fully connected to and enriching the overall economic and cultural life of Sarasota. … [Read More...]
Truman’s, Inexpensive Neighborhood Pub in Lakewood Ranch
LAKEWOOD RANCH - Most of us travelers love neighborhood restaurants, those reasonably priced places where you can have a good meal around normal people doing normal things for a decent price. Such is Truman's Tap … [Read More...]
Sarasota: Great N.Y. Bagels at Tamiami’s Lox’ n Egg
SARASOTA - A quick place to pick up bagels, lox and other fare from a New York deli is Lox' n Egg Bread Company. It's the perfect place to come weekend mornings for breakfast, with a great selection and fast … [Read More...]
B’town Coffee Co. on Main Street Bradenton
BRADENTON - If you are in downtown Bradenton, there are a number of restaurants and bars on Old Main Street. One of the most useful is the B'Town Coffee Co., where you will find great local coffee, a friendly staff … [Read More...]
Yo Sushi Wraps Circles Around Sarasota’s University Town Center
SARASOTA - At the University Town Center mall just off Interstate 75 is the first location of a popular British chain, Yo Sushi. The idea of the restaurant is that you get to sit, and the different types of sushi, … [Read More...]
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