Comments for FloridaSnapshot.com http://www.floridasnapshot.com Offbeat Florida travel and vacation guide for lovers of the old, hip, retro Sunshine State. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Meet the Wacky Merman of Crystal River by Anthony Sandella http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2013/04/03/meet-the-wacky-merman-of-crystal-river/#comment-1827 Anthony Sandella Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:55:49 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=2656#comment-1827 I don't know but I went to high school for freshman and half of softmore year at crystal river high lol and I was cerious if he went to that school lol I'm 21 so when I was a freshman I think was a softmore Haha just cerious. I don’t know but I went to high school for freshman and half of softmore year at crystal river high lol and I was cerious if he went to that school lol I’m 21 so when I was a freshman I think was a softmore Haha just cerious.

]]> Comment on Elvira Garner’s Ezekiel of Sanford, Florida by Charlie Fusco http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2008/09/02/elvira-garners-ezekiel-of-sanford-florida/#comment-1822 Charlie Fusco Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:24:47 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=98#comment-1822 I actually live in the 2nd of two homes author Elvira Garner owned in Sanford, FL. After moving here some 14 years ago, I was surprised by a visit from her son who told me stories about her and asked if he and his wife might come in to see the place once more. Mr. Garner said that Elvira had originally lived around 4th St. on the opposite side of S. Park Ave. from me. She felt that the home had become too large for her and traded her 2 story home with another family for the one story home I now occupy. Before they entered our home, a Mockingbird landed close by; Mr. Garner was very moved by it saying that the day he arrived home from the war a Mockingbird had greeted him outside before his mother knew he was home. The Garners also shared with me that they were married in front of our fireplace. I was so happy I hadn't yet made changes to the old red brick fireplace and that it was as they had remembered it. A few weeks later, a copy of the Garner's wedding photo arrived with a thank you note for allowing them to visit. It was for me a great joy to learn that another writer and painter - like myself - had lived here and created something beloved in our historic home setting. I, too, would love copies of Elvira Garners books to display in my foyer. It would be a creative way to keep alive her memory and share the charm, history and writings of one of Sanford's notable citizens. I actually live in the 2nd of two homes author Elvira Garner owned in Sanford, FL. After moving here some 14 years ago, I was surprised by a visit from her son who told me stories about her and asked if he and his wife might come in to see the place once more. Mr. Garner said that Elvira had originally lived around 4th St. on the opposite side of S. Park Ave. from me. She felt that the home had become too large for her and traded her 2 story home with another family for the one story home I now occupy. Before they entered our home, a Mockingbird landed close by; Mr. Garner was very moved by it saying that the day he arrived home from the war a Mockingbird had greeted him outside before his mother knew he was home. The Garners also shared with me that they were married in front of our fireplace. I was so happy I hadn’t yet made changes to the old red brick fireplace and that it was as they had remembered it. A few weeks later, a copy of the Garner’s wedding photo arrived with a thank you note for allowing them to visit. It was for me a great joy to learn that another writer and painter – like myself – had lived here and created something beloved in our historic home setting. I, too, would love copies of Elvira Garners books to display in my foyer. It would be a creative way to keep alive her memory and share the charm, history and writings of one of Sanford’s notable citizens.

]]> Comment on Ideas for Finding Your Dream Tiny House in Florida by Geodesic Florida House http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2013/03/25/ideas-for-finding-your-dream-tiny-house-in-florida/#comment-1812 Geodesic Florida House Sat, 30 Mar 2013 22:30:16 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=2637#comment-1812 Ebay seller AI Domes sells domed buildings in Melbourne, Florida, and ships from Ebay. They have a utility house and a full dome. Ebay seller AI Domes sells domed buildings in Melbourne, Florida, and ships from Ebay. They have a utility house and a full dome.

]]> Comment on Eleven Reasons To Move to Florida by Vast differences in regions http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2009/06/10/reasons-to-move-to-florida/#comment-1811 Vast differences in regions Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:58:24 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=464#comment-1811 When this was written, economy was deathly in Southwest Florida but things have picked up there, yet areas in the middle of the state (other than orlando) are still depressed. Still, there are real estate deals everywhere, except at the top of the market. When this was written, economy was deathly in Southwest Florida but things have picked up there, yet areas in the middle of the state (other than orlando) are still depressed. Still, there are real estate deals everywhere, except at the top of the market.

]]> Comment on The Villages and Its Golfcart Mania by floridagolfhomes.tumblr.com http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2012/02/28/the-villages-and-its-golfcart-mania/#comment-1687 floridagolfhomes.tumblr.com Sat, 09 Mar 2013 02:12:24 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=1738#comment-1687 Cheap Florida homes might make one a little skeptical in today’s market, However not the case when you look at things closer. Mortgage Rates – Between incentives from the government, low prices and some of the lowest mortgage rates this country has seen in years, now is the time to invest. The coasts stay slightly cooler in the summer because of sea breezes; and can be hot and humid during summer with frequent thunderstorms. Cheap Florida homes might make one a little skeptical in today’s market, However not the case when you look at things closer. Mortgage Rates – Between incentives from the government, low prices and some of the lowest mortgage rates this country has seen in years, now is the time to invest. The coasts stay slightly cooler in the summer because of sea breezes; and can be hot and humid during summer with frequent thunderstorms.

]]> Comment on Visit Cafe Bustelo In Miami’s South Beach by Silvia Garcia http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2009/07/18/visit-cafe-bustelo-in-miami/#comment-1686 Silvia Garcia Fri, 15 Feb 2013 22:58:46 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=495#comment-1686 I want to buy Bustelo Coffee here inCanada but I can"t find it. I am cuban and this is my favorite coffee I want to buy Bustelo Coffee here inCanada but I can”t find it. I am cuban and this is my favorite coffee

]]> Comment on Remembering Murray Franklin’s of Miami Beach by Staff Reporter http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2011/05/07/remembering-murray-franklins-of-miami-beach/#comment-1685 Staff Reporter Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:10:51 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=1257#comment-1685 thanks for taking the time to do this.. really appreciate it! thanks for taking the time to do this.. really appreciate it!

]]> Comment on Remembering Murray Franklin’s of Miami Beach by Mason Gunther http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2011/05/07/remembering-murray-franklins-of-miami-beach/#comment-1684 Mason Gunther Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:27:19 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=1257#comment-1684 Correction: This link will take you to 23rd and Liberty (at Collins) where Murray Franklin's existed! https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=23rd+and+Liberty+Miami+Beach&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b49d77bebd57:0xb2ac18308d867eac,Liberty+Ave+%26+23rd+St,+Miami+Beach,+FL+33139&gl=us&ei=DXAZUbvAPISA9gSWjYCICQ&ved=0CC0Q8gEwAA Correction: This link will take you to 23rd and Liberty (at Collins) where Murray Franklin’s existed!

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=23rd+and+Liberty+Miami+Beach&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x88d9b49d77bebd57:0xb2ac18308d867eac,Liberty+Ave+%26+23rd+St,+Miami+Beach,+FL+33139&gl=us&ei=DXAZUbvAPISA9gSWjYCICQ&ved=0CC0Q8gEwAA

]]> Comment on Remembering Murray Franklin’s of Miami Beach by Mason Gunther http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2011/05/07/remembering-murray-franklins-of-miami-beach/#comment-1683 Mason Gunther Mon, 11 Feb 2013 22:23:55 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=1257#comment-1683 Here is the building that I am near certain was Murray Franklins. I went inside a couple years ago and it was nearly the same set up as in photos I have (old Miami Beach postcard) of how it looked way back when. https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=23+and+collins+miami+beach&ie=UTF-8&ei=tm4ZUbXLJISW8gTGmoHACg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAA Here is the building that I am near certain was Murray Franklins. I went inside a couple years ago and it was nearly the same set up as in photos I have (old Miami Beach postcard) of how it looked way back when.

https://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=23+and+collins+miami+beach&ie=UTF-8&ei=tm4ZUbXLJISW8gTGmoHACg&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAA

]]> Comment on Sarasota Churches Welcome Visitors by Front http://www.floridasnapshot.com/2012/12/30/sarasota-churches-welcome-visitors/#comment-1682 Front Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:52:36 +0000 http://www.floridasnapshot.com/?p=2587#comment-1682 On Monday nights in Bradenton, youth come out to a worship space in a storefront called The Front. On Monday nights in Bradenton, youth come out to a worship space in a storefront called The Front.

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