Ah yes it’s Friday and the first for this Month—as well as my first Blog for March and my last in things to do series I’ve been doing—for my suggestions on Longwood….(the faces here are from the Zanzibar Coffee Shop in same city http://zanzibarcoffeehouse1.berlindoener.info/
The city smallest in land area is Longwood with 3657 acres but Lake Mary has the smallest population with 13,260.
http://apps.seminolecountyfl.gov/is/gis/kids/SeminoleFunFactsAnswers.pdf
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We left off here
211 West Warren Avenue
Clouser House c.1885
After living in a cottage at 219 W.Church Ave for three years and constructing numerous buildings for others, Josiah Clouser completed his home which exhibited his skills as a master carpenter. Owned by the Clouser family for many years before being sold, it has since been an antique store and a birthing center. An outstanding example of a wood frame Vernacular Style house, it’s Chinese Chippendale porch handrail and spindle work are unusual decorative features.
For a full tour–including other streets we haven’t discussed
https://www.longwoodfl.org/DocumentCenter/View/392
Long before tourism, the most popular industries in Central Florida were cattle, cotton and citrus.
FACTORY Sealed “Barrelful of Monkees” 1000 piece Jigsaw Puzzle 20 x 27 $50.40
Just south of the historic district is a bit of the Islands—a Cuban Restaurant that has been at this location for many years and adds a bit of another culture to a day in the historic district. You can walk or if you prefer not to cross 434 on foot—my co-explorer’s choice—or drive here—its only a block or so south on 427–on the left (Eastern) side of the street and has plenty of parking
Cuban Oasis Cafe
295 S Ronald Reagan Blvd,
Longwood, FL 32750, USA
Unfortunately, on February 29, 2012, Seminole County police arrested a woman who confessed to causing a fire that destroyed the Senator. Sarah Barnes and a friend were smoking(crack) inside the tree, and using an open flame as a guide. After the fire broke out, Barnes took photos and video with her cell phone and later showed them to several people, which led someone to tip off investigators. Apparently, she left the fire burning, and the tree was engulfed days later, burning from the inside out. Though the park is still open, the tree is no longer standing.
https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-senator
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and there are al manner of things to do in and about Longwood. In the historical area there’s a Farmer’s Market every Sunday
LITTLE Jack Horner Plate by John McClelland with Certificates, Booklet and Box (originals) $6.99
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Now we move about the rest of the town.,,,lets start with parks
BIG TREE PARK
761 General Hutchison Pkwy,
Longwood, FL 32750
Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins.
While the Senator is gone there is still A memorial which includes interpretive signage along the newly renovated boardwalk, a playground piece that mimics a bald cypress tree stump and a clone of “The Senator” that was planted near the playground. The name for the clone is “The Phoenix.” Big Tree Park is also home to the Senator’s sister tree, “Lady Liberty”, an approximately 2,000 year old Bald Cypress Tree. This property was donated to Seminole County by Senator M.O. Overstreet and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929.
http://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/locations/Big-Tree-Park.stml
HISTORY: The Seminole Wekiva Trail has been built on the former Orange Belt Railway, at one time the longest railroad in the country. Peter A. Demens of Longwood was the driving force behind this railroad and, despite many difficulties, had the railroad built all the way to St. Petersburg.
Demographics
People
| Total Population | 13,848 |
| Male Share of the Population | 48.5% |
| Female Share of the Population | 51.5% |
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Best Used Books
880 S US Highway 17 92,
Longwood, FL 32750-5711
check out my review
on this huge store with not only
Books but thousands of DVDs and all manner of collectibles
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs Drive
Longwood, FL 32779
Boat launch.
Canoe, Kayaks and Paddelboard rentals. Rent a private river side cabana. Have a beer or win at The Tooting Otter with indoor and outdoor seating and lots more
Hour Glass Brewery
Just south of the historic downtown and near the Cuban Café mentioned above
and here’s my review
Aiguille Rock Climbing Centerhttp://www.aiguille.com/
- 999 Charles Street
- Longwood, FL 32750
- http://www.aiguille.com/
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New and Rescued Toys, Board Games, Video Games & Collectibles
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- 16% of the population of Longwood, FL are seniors Source: Census.gov
- 27% of those seniors living in Longwood, FL are living alone Source: Census.gov
- 6% of Longwood senior households have an annual income of less than $10k and 25% less than $20k Source: Census.gov ACS
- 45% of Longwood, FL residents 60 and over received food stamps in the last year Source: Census.gov ACS
- The average Social Security Income in Longwood is $17,165/year Source: Census.gov ACS
- The median household income for a Longwood senior is $34,279 Source: Census.gov ACS
- Compared to other states, Florida ranks 44th for Long Term Care and 27th for America’s Health Rankings Source: AmericasHealthRankings.org
- There are 438 working seniors in Longwood Source: Census.gov ACS
- 23% of the seniors in Longwood are veterans Source: Census.gov ACS
Brown, White and Amber Vintage original Choker with Plastic ann irregular Beads & Gold Spacers
Davey’s Toys
216 W. Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750, us
New and Rescued Toys, Board Games, Video Games & Collectibles
Knowles 1988 Little Red Robins #4132 A Plate
