Swampy's Florida

Today we learn if Punta Gorda Pete, the Ground Roach sees his shadow.

The results of today’s tragic news warns the Governor to prepare a State of Emergency. Wishing all fellow Floridians survive this Calamity. it’s every human for himself…or every alligator for himself…or racoon..or squirrel…or… Well, you get the idea.

It’s been 30 years since the legend of Punt Gorda Pete started. Bob Morris, Orlando Sentinel writer began the reporting of the Tourist Season prognosticator. The legend is if Punta Gorda Pete sees his shadow it presents the dire warning of 6 more months of Tourist Season. Not seeing his shadow unleashes crowds into the street to cheer six less months of Tourist Season! Bob presented this annual ritual, later aided by cartoonists Jeff Parker and Rob Smith, jr. Rob continues the Tradition via his Swampy’s Florida today!