This photo is from ‘Boca Grande, Lives of an Island’ by Charles E. Blanchard. You can get your own copy of the book by clicking here or below. https://amzn.to/3ri88CL This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida library. . .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
‘Grace, speed and beauty of the aquatic ballet at Cypress Gardens challenge photographers.’ is the caption under this advertising photo for Cypress Gardens. This photo is from ‘FLORIDA The American Travel Series’ by Andrew Hepburn. You can purchase a copy[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Alva gets hungry reading so much and uses her book as a tray to carry a Swanson TV dinner out to chew on. . . . . . . . . . . . . #TVDinnerDay #TVDinner #CartoonMouse #Celebration #Daily[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The Opera House that once graced Downtown Pensacola was considered one of the greatest in Florida. It was built in 1883 by a local lumber magnate that also housed his bank in the building. Many perfomrd and spoke at the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This was mailed in August, 1963, by Helen & Harry to John Weaner in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. According to his message the duo are taking a two week vacation and this is the spot they always stay. The hotel used[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This advertisement is from the Sarasota Journal’s August 11th, 1965 edition. Some may be surprised that factory outlets were around even back in 1965! Seems both businesses are no longer open.
This is a photo of a hammock taken on the Adam’s ranch that spans three counties in South Florida. The specific location isn’t named. This photo is from ‘A Cattleman’s Backcounty Florida’ by Alto Adams, Jr.This is a beautiful coffee[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A sketch I did while hiking the Lake Panasoffkee Conservation Area in Florida back in 2010. I recall rushing through this as thunder approached and, soon, rain. I recall sticking the sketch pad in my carry bag and making my[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This photo is from ‘ Pensacola: Florida’s First Place City : A Pictorial History’ by Jesse Earle Bowden, page 81. You can purchase one by clicking here or below. https://amzn.to/3cRqgWV This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida library. .[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Trilby celebrates where he usually does on Mother’s Day. 2nd time in a week in the corner. Wonder what he did now? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Mothers[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This was the bridge Flagler built in 1912.It’s also the one that got hit during the 1935 hurricane that tossed the train on the tracks into the waters below. Eventually the rails were removed and replaced with drivable stuff and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…