Author: Tommy Thompson
Florida’s Big Bend “Trout Drought” is Over and The “Bite is On”!
The spring and summer of 2016 were not great for anglers targeting spotted sea trout. Lots of theories persist, but the “trout drought” is over and the fishing’s really improved since late October. If you believe in sources like the Old Farmer’s Almanac, we’re going to have a cold winter. After all, they’ve been in …
Gainesville’s Swamp Head Brewery–Take A Tour and A Taste
Microbreweries are popping up all over Florida. Most make great craft beer and some are larger and more elaborate than others. If you want to experience one of the best, head over to Swamp Head Brewery in Gainesville. Swamp Head opened in 2008 and eventually grew out of its original location and moved to the …
A Taste of Cedar Key–December 17, 2016
Cedar Key–A View From The Gulf It takes a lot to keep the citizens of the Cedar Key community from having a good time. This year, a hurricane tried, but the folks there have rebounded and now plan the annual “A Taste of Cedar Key” for December 17. The event will be held at the …
Winterfest at Madison County, Florida’s Jellystone Park–It Will Be SNOWING!
The 2016 Winterfest will be a great event, starting on December 29 and lasting through the New Years’ weekend. “What better way to celebrate Christmas and New Year’s than camping at your favorite Jellystone Park™? We will have a snow slide, live music and midnight fireworks to bring in the New Year, and so much …
The Kirby Family Farm’s Christmas Train , Levy County Florida, December 2016
The Christmas Express The 2016 Christmas Express is the 5th year hosting this family fun event to support the non-profit organization. Experience the #1 Christmas Train in Florida! You’ll get to see Christmas lights like you’ve never seen before as you take the 20-minute journey around the Kirby Family Farm property on our authentic, narrow-gauge historic locomotive. But The Christmas Train …
Enjoy The Winter Wonderettes at Monticello’s Opera House
The Winter Wonderettes Produced by MadCo Monticello Acting & Dance Co. Musical—Dinner & Show The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring great ’60s versions of …
North Central Florida’s Newest Sporting Destination–Bass Pro Shops, Gainesville
Bass Pro Shops is more than an outdoor retail store. It’s a destination! The average visitor spends about 2 hours walking the aisles and experiencing the great outdoors–INDOORS! Florida’s 11th Bass Pro Shops store opened recently in Gainesville, just off Archer Road west of the intersection of I-75. It’s planned as the anchor store of …
Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival, Perry, Fl–December 9 & 10/2016
Don’t miss the festivities at the 2016 Southern Pines Blues & BBQ Festival in Perry, Florida. The event starts on Friday, December 9 and continues until the BBQ Cook-Off Awards on Saturday night. In the meantime, while you’re not eating pulled pork or snacking on festival “fare”, you can listen to some great music. Nationally …
Explore Cedar Key–Cedar Key Boat Rentals & Island Tours
Cedar Key is the town–the Cedar Keys is the place. This group of small islands, joined by causeways, forms a peninsula about 25 miles from US19/98 in southern Levy County. Historically, Cedar Key was a shipping center for fish, timber and wood products, including pencils made from local cedar trees. Jutting well into to the …