New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at the Lodge at Otter Springs on Saturday, December 31, 2016

Join ForVets, Inc. for the first ever New Years Eve Masquerade Ball at the Lodge at Otter Springs on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Join them for a magical evening including a costume contest, murder drama, food, drinks, dance lesson, and New Years Eve party! Tickets are $75 per couple and are available online:  Here’s a …

Roy’s Restaurant–A Hurricane Hermine Survival Story

Roy’s Restaurant is located on CR361 (1st Street) in Steinhatchee, Florida Florida’s Big Bend was damaged by Hurricane Hermine, which wasn’t so much a wind event as a tidal surge event.  Most of the damage to our coastal towns happened over the Labor Day weekend in early September, and Roy’s Restaurant in Steinhatchee is one …

“Loopers” Welcome at Steinhatchee’s Sea Hag Marina

I’ve had to explain the term “Looper” to lots of folks lately.  And when I do, they’re often amazed at the feat these travelers accomplish.  Here’s concise definition (Albeit from Wikipedia, sometimes an unreliable source!) that often cite: “The Great Loop is the continuous waterway that encompasses the eastern portion of North America including the …

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 …