Here’s a recipe from ‘Jacksonville Sesquicentennial Cooks’ Book‘. This one submitted by, member, Christina Suddarth. The book is from 1994. You can purchase a copy of this book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3GTY3jg This book of recipes is part of the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s times like this when Pasco Pete’s laziness costs him plenty of popcorn. There are places to get popcorn all over Florida. Here are a few to go to and celebrate Popcorn Day!: In Broward County is Pops[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Rocco’s Pizza Pasta Grill827 14th Street W, Bradenton, 34205(941) 226-0000roccospizzapastagrill.com This was my second visit to Rocco’s and getting spaghetti with meat sauce. It was a terrific meal before. This visit was no exception. I ordered the spaghetti with meat[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s Stan’s Famous Steak House that was on west Hillsborough Avenue in Tampa. On the back of the un-posted postcard there isn’t any other address information, so I’m not sure where this was. I’d have to guess this had to[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
…and I better get “This Strip”… especially for $2!!! This hilarious ad is from a copy of ‘This Week’ from November 8th, 1953. ‘This Week’ was an advertising circular for many, many years around Broward County. If you have any[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s ‘The Imperial House’ that used to be on US 17 & 92 in Winter Park. Notice the huge sign in the shape of a crown. It lit up at night and was something to see while driving in the[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s an undated postcard of the famous Louis Pappas Fresh Greek Restaurant. If you have memories of Pappas, please share them in the comments below! Known for it’s Greek fare it was legendary in Tarpon Years since 1925.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This postcard from the 1970s is one of the few ice cream shop franchises that once existed in Florida. Dipper Dan had spots in Winter Park, Lakeland, Tampa, etc. I believe the one that lasted the longest was in Lakeland[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
As the days get hotter, ice cream becomes a must! One of the best Florida locations to pick up soft-serve ice cream is Powell’s Dairy Freeze in Starke, Bradford County! Powell’s is located here: 1212 N. Temple Avenue, Starke, 32091[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Lum’s was most known for hot dogs. Folks would pile in for Lum’s steamed hot dogs in beer. Above is an an ad for the Lum’s in Ocala from November 25th, 1975. Lum’s started in Miami and spread everywhere. By[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy with Plant City’s Parksdale Farm’s outstanding strawberry cookies. You can purchase these yummy cookies by visiting their location in Plant City or ordering online. You can learn more by clicking here: https://parkesdale.com/
This was once a very popular fried chicken spot according to locals in Ocala. The Ocala Center shopping center sits in the location now. If you have any memories of ‘The Golden Drumstick’, please leave some in the comment area.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…