It’s hard to imagine Siesta Key, Sarasota, once looked like this. So much of this wiped away since 1950. From ‘Yesterday’s Sarasota’ by Del Marth.You can get your own copy of this book of historic photos and captions by clicking[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Pasco Pete’s walk outdoors is suddenly interrupted by Squirrels seeking Appreciation! Pete is at Circle B Bar Reserve in Lakeland. You can plan a trip by clicking here: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/circle-b-bar-reserve You can learn more about Squirrel Appreciation Day by clicking[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s Alton Road in Miami Beach in 1965! This is in the lesser known residential area on the west side of the island. The photo looks to be around Alton Road and W. 29th Street across from the Miami Beach[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s a recipe from ‘Say Grace a Collection of Recipes’ by members of the First Baptist Church, Destin. This one submitted by, member, Christina Suddarth. The book is from 1994. You can purchase your own copy of this book of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy’s #Florida Historic Photos from 1930. This photo is from ‘Miami Memoirs” by John Sewell with update by Arva Moore Parks. You can buy one here or below.https://amzn.to/3XnBvxP This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida library………#Florida #Beach #Floridabeach #Miami[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Ma Watson, Swamp Ape Hunter, has taken to the air by Balloon to track down the elusive swamp ape. She declares, “She will track down that wild beast whatever I have to do!!!” You can learn more about National[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A postcard of Florida to be sent afar. At one time flamingos were part of all sorts of Florida promotion. That was also when there were more animal zoos and parks that had the often-pink, color relating to the food[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
What a great postcard of the water skiers and the Florida pool at Cypress Gardens! Here’s a postcard I wish was in the Swampy’s Florida collection! Found this within the vast internet planes while doing a bit of research involving[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Here’s the El Rancho Hotel Court, now more referred to as a motel. I seem to recall the sign being around in the early ’80s. Don’t know when the sign came down, but would guess it was during one of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
https://www.theledger.com/obituaries/plkl0340525 Time is an unraveling trail with too much on the back trail to keep up with. Especially these days, where so much is hardly even being regarded. The Strawberry Festival started in 1930, still a tradition today and one[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Time is an unraveling trail with too much on the back trail to keep up with. Especially these days, where so much is hardly even being regarded. The Strawberry Festival started in 1930, still a tradition today and one of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy and friends celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day! Here’s the National Elephant Center website: http://www.nationalelephantcenter.org/ #ElephantAppreciationDay