A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure. CHARLIE CHAPMAN

THE DRAGON LAIR DIVA’S

NEXT BIG ADVENTURE

Leaving in May:

OR at least working on it.

PICTURE TO THE DAY
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A Lovely lady out strollin’ at the Scottish Games
Honorable Mention: 
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Gatorland
http://www.gatorland.com/
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837
This attraction has been in the Central Florida longer than me and I’ve been here since the early 70’s (picture above is a couple of the staff at the Scottish Games)
Gatorland provides affordable family fun while showcasing thousands of alligators and crocodiles including four extremely rare leucistic “white” alligators. The free-flight aviary, petting zoo, one of a kind animal shows, natural alligator breeding marsh, and the “thrilling” Screamin’ Gator Zip Line provides interest for everyone.
“Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” — T.S Eliot
 “Do not lose hold of your dreams or aspirations. For if you do, you may still exist but you have ceased to live.” — Henry David Thoreau
 

BRYAN ADAMS 1981 LP You Want It-You Got It Vinyl 33 1/3 record Vinyl 33 1/3 record

Presented to consider for A NEW ADVENTURE
TAMPA BAY GRAND PRIX
2 Locations
Tampa:  3404 Cragmont Dr
813-341-6300
Clearmont:  12350 Automobile Blvd
727-527-8464
Race on Grand Prix-style tracks up to 50 MPH.
Large comfortable lounge areas for viewing and reacting:  Climat -controlled and equipped with leather couches, flat screen TVs, and free WIFI
Open late
“Follow your bliss, and doors will open for you that you never knew existed. Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors for you where there were only walls.” – Joseph Campbell
Santa that was handmade in the USA  Primitive one of a kind
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So far this week I gave you an example of two towns that didn’t seem to have much to offer and then gave you all kind of alterative offering that turned the town from a spot on the map to a real adventure.  Today we’re gonna look at some more tiny towns in Florida (but trust me they have them everywhere if only to take up the blank places on the map) that have more than a name and cross roads to hold your attention.
 “If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun.” – Katharine Hepburn
Cedar Key is a city in Levy County, Florida, United States. The population was 702 at the 2010 census.[3] The Cedar Keys are a cluster of islands near the mainland. Most of the developed area of the city has been on Way Key since the end of the 19th century. The Cedar Keys are named for the Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana, once abundant in the area  OK I got some of you in that it was on an island but then we got to the trees and you started yawning.
But Cedar Key has The Island Hotel and Restaurant (ok perking our interest a little?  http://www.islandhotel-cedarkey.com/) which is one of the most famous B&B’s in the state.  It also has the Cedar Key Museum Stat Park which depicts the colorful history of what was once a thriving Gulf Coast Port City.  Ok more of you are say—hey tell me more.
and there is MORE:
It has boats, birding, antiques http://visitcedarkey.com/town.php and even Jimmy Buffett sang about the town–and one of its Fictitious visitors Travis McGee–“out in Cedar Key, that’s what John McDonald  http://jdmhomepage.org/travis-mcgee-novels-1-9.html said.”
http://visitcedarkey.com/town.php
They have

A Wild Life Refuge:

http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Cedar_Keys/

and much more

http://visitcedarkey.com/cedar-key-guide.php

“The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.” -W. M. Lewis

Or there’s CROSS CITY:

Cross City is a town in Dixie County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,728 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Dixie County.  According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.    Ok I don’t see anybody rushing off to Dixie  Co.  But the city  does have the historic Putnam Lodge (late 1920s) which is like the old National Park Hotels with a “pecky cypress” interior.   http://putnamlodge.com/history.php   And don forget The Dixie County Cultural Center in an old Elementary school and there  are beaches, and much more–check it out:  http://www.dixiechamber.org/history.php

Perry is a city in Taylor County, Florida, United States. As of 2010, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 7,017.[3] It is the county seat of Taylor County.   The city’s web site states that the city was named for Madison Stark Perry, fourth Governor of the State of Florida and a Confederate States Army colonel during the American Civil War.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perry,_Florida And it has an authentic Cracker Farm at the Forest Capital Museum and  several other things:  http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34553-Activities-Perry_Florida.html

While GREENVILLE:  Greenville is a town in Madison County, Florida, United States. The population was 843 at the 2010 census.  According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all of it land.   But it has something that some of you might be interested in–The Honey Lake Plantation Resort and Spa which houses the oldest stained glass window in the state. 

  http://www.honeylakeresort.com/

“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.” Sarah Ban Breathnach

Ok now you try it:

MICANOPY near Gainesville has some historical highlight as well  as was the site of a movie you’ve probably seen (see picture)..check it out and find out what natural site just disappeared one day.  PS and just how old it the town and area for European settlers.

Cross Creek is the title of what  and played a part in what best seller, not to mention a couple movies and who lived here and what did she /he leave behind in this town just south of Gainesville.  PS there are guided tours.

Perry–what takes place there and what was it nominated for and where does it take place at?

Wakulla and Alachua County are both home to a scenic one and an old one…what are they and what do you do there?

 “If we all did the things we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves.” — Thomas Alva Edison

 

Vase 8 1/4" tall 1982 FORREST FANTASY Togo

“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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