Attention fellow fans of, what is considered the greatest fiction novel of Florida, ‘A Land Remembered’! Author Patrick Smith’s son, Rick Smith, is touring our great state presenting a multi-media event all about his father’s work to produce this Florida[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy will be in Downtown Mt Dora during the Art Walk at Julianne’s Coastal Cottage this Friday. If you’re nearby, come by and say “Hello!” Swampy’s Handler, Rob Smith, Jr., will be painting this drawing that was penciled this evening.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The location of 54 N. Orange Avenue in Orlando is the current location of ‘The Social’, right next door to the Beacham Theater. This location has been a series of restaurants over the years. Not sure which year McClammy’s was[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
The flip side of this unmarked postcard states the “$150,000 Florida Derby”. You can learn more about Gulfstream Park by clicking here.
This car is postmarked 101 years ago today from Miami. It was sent by B.P.F. to Clara Keene at Bird-in-Hand Lane in Pennsylvania. No city given. It’s a Thank You card for a Christmas card received and that they are[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Coming Sunday is the new Swampy’s Florida: History & Humor. Each week Swampy and his pals give you a bit of Florida history and a laugh, too! Tune in Sundays!
The rail yard in Dunnellon in 1906 was a hopping place as phosphate was a booming business at the time. Phosphate and rock was moved out of the bustling industrial community to nearby Rockwell and Inglis to prepare for use[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Took about a four mile hike in Wekiva Springs State Park in western Seminole County. Click here to plan a trip to visit Wekiva Springs State Park. Well, I’d been mixing up days traveling across the state and this proves[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I wish I had time to list Florida book suggestions for Christmas gifts. Here’s one of my favorites: Weeki Wachee by Lu Vickers – Well written and beautifully illustrated. An excellent history of Weeki Wachee itself and springs in Florida.[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Swampy Live: at the end of a Swampy event at The Knowledge Exchange! Here’s Swampy, Rob and, owner of the store, Tim Reynolds. Rob entertained with free caricatures at the store today. One of the caricatures is attached. Tim and[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s 1950 in Boca Grande and the Seaboard Coastline train arrives. This photo is from ‘Boca Grande – Lives of an Island’ by the Boca Grande Historical Society. You can purchase a copy by clicking here or below.