The 25th annual Christmas boat parade took place in Venice, FL on December 7. The parade started at 6pm. It began near the Albee road bridge in Nokomis, traveling partially out the jetty, then through Roberts Bay and all the way down to just north of the circus bridge on the island of Venice. … Keep reading... about Venice Christmas Boat Parade
Local Interest
Art in the Palms – Palm Island
The annual Art in the Palms arts festival on Palm Island took place November 9. There was an impressive assembly of artists as well as music and food. It is always a fun event and I like to take the Palm Island Resort shuttle to Rum Bay restaurant for lunch and a walk on the beach. There are no bridges to Palm Island so you must take the ferry. It is a short ride of just a few … Keep reading... about Art in the Palms – Palm Island
Thanksgiving on the Beach
Thanksgiving day in Southwest Florida was sunny and breezy with temperatures in the high sixties. It was too chilly for me to go swimming but it was a perfect day to visit Englewood Beach, relax on the sand and yes, wade ankle deep while searching for shark's teeth. I found a few small ones and a pile of great shells. The beach was uncrowded. It is rarely "crowded". Even in … Keep reading... about Thanksgiving on the Beach
Direct flights Portsmouth, NH to Punta Gorda
Allegiant Airlines has announced non-stop flights between Punta Gorda, FL and Portsmouth, NH. Beginning February 12, 2014, flights will originate at Portsmouth International Airport at Pease, flying direct to Punta Gorda, FL. Flights will take just under three hours. Promotional fares will start at $129 each way. Allegiant Airlines released a statement by President Andrew C. … Keep reading... about Direct flights Portsmouth, NH to Punta Gorda
Philippines Fundraiser
Dr. Mark Asperilla has shown his incredible generosity, donating his time, medical skills and funds to charities throughout the world. Dr. Asperilla has traveled extensively, caring for the poor and less fortunate, often traveling to his native country, Philippines. The disastrous typhoon that struck the country on November 8, 2013 has spurred his activism and generosity once … Keep reading... about Philippines Fundraiser