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…
Swampy’s friend Nenie Walker got this interesting shot of the moon through trees in Gainesville tonight, December 29th, 2012.
Just learned that long time figure in Florida politics, Doyle Conner died Sunday. He served under seven governors. As Agriculture Commissioner from the ’60s until 1991, he shaped our vast agriculture business to what it is today. http://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/longtime-florida-agriculture-commissioner-doyle-conner-dies-at-83/1266416
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.
This sports bar on south Dale Mabry has been a favorite in Tampa Bay since 1978. Known for their wings and burgers, they have a full menu and bar. The decor is pure sports, including this Press Box seating in[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s Cypress Gardens! This is one of my favorite postcards of the vast Cypress Gardens collection I have. This one is postmarked 1973.
Swampy will be visiting Brevard, Pinellas, Polk and Hillsborough Counties in the next few days. Photos to follow. That includes a stop at The Knowledge Exchange in Palm Bay late tomorrow to sign a few books. Come by and say[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…