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Thursday, February 17, 2011
Orlando Sentinel: Rick Scott rejects money for Orlando-Tampa high-speed rail
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Everglades Foundation Releases Economic Study
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Investigative Voice: Lawsuit that could stall construction on Baltimore Orioles’ new spring training home in judge’s hands
NEWS FLASH — Lawsuit that could stall construction on Baltimore Orioles’ new spring training home in judge’s hands
Based on what the judge decides, the challenge could be overruled or renovations on the Orioles' spring training stadium could be halted.
“Citizens for Sunshine” and “Citizens for Responsible Government” filed a lawsuit last year alleging Sarasota’s county commissioners violated the state’s Sunshine Laws when they discussed the details of the 30-year deal privately in both emails and phone conversations.
But the Sarasota Herald Tribune reported the county commissioners argued in court and during testimony that the deal was the “most transparent ever.” .... http://www.investigativevoice.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4789:news-flash-lawsuit-that-could-stall-construction-on-baltimore-orioles-new-spring-training-home-in-judges-hands&catid=25:the-project&Itemid=44
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Sunday, February 21, 2010
The Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Tampa Bay Florida
February 20, 2010 by Kevin Dayhoff
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The five-and-a-half mile, $244 million structure which spans from Terra Ceia - Bradenton in Manatee County to St. Petersburg, Florida is the world's longest cable-stayed concrete bridge. The roadway is built to provide clearance of 190 feet above the water where the bridge spans the shipping channel.
It was opened to traffic on April 20, 1987 and is a part of the I-275 - US 19 road network.
A previous bridge, which stood in approximately the same position in the bay, was built in 1954, was partially destroyed in the morning of May 9, 1980, when a freighter, the “Summit Venture,” collided with the bridge resulting in 35 people losing their lives.
Unfortunately, the magnificent structure has also attracted personal tragedies. As many as 127 persons have jumped to their death from the bridge according to a St. Petersburg Times newspaper article by Jamie Jones, published October 6, 2003: “Skyway safeguards don't deter jumpers - At least 10 people have jumped already this year, despite crisis phones and 24-hour patrols.” What a paradox that such a beautiful structure would be used for something so unpleasant.
According to a report by Jose Garcia, "The Skyway Bridge - Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow,” for the Florida Department of Transportation, the bridge rates Travel Channel’s No. 3 of “Top 10 Bridges.”
It is not to be missed…
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
WWSB ABC 7: Orioles pitchers catchers report Wed
http://www.mysuncoast.com/Global/story.asp?S=11995885
Updated: Feb 16, 2010 10:53 PM
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Players have already begun to arrive, as pitchers and catchers will report for their first day Wednesday.
A lot goes into spring training. Not only do the players and coaches pick up and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the team's first spring back in Sarasota, there is a lot of work going on at Ed Smith Stadium to make sure the players feel right at home.
"We are absolutely thrilled. We couldn't be more excited to be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica Barlow.
Spring training games begin in just two weeks, and the new team on the Ed Smith Stadium field will be the Baltimore Orioles. "Camp will be pretty big...a lot of familiar faces for fans and then a lot of the young and new guys as well," says Barlow.
The Orioles arrive at their new spring training home after leaving Fort Lauderdale, their spring training home for the last 14 years. And to get ready for their debut, the stadium has gone to the birds.
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Read the rest of the article here: http://www.mysuncoast.com/Global/story.asp?S=11995885 Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday
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Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are getting ready to start spring training ……and move...so does most of the Orioles administrative staff. And being the ……be coming to this community," says Orioles director of public relations Monica … Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:20:07 PM
2. Orioles pitchers and catchers to report Wednesday Last Modified 2/16/2010 11:29:00 PM
3. Weather up north good for business down south …making a difference is the county's deal with the Baltimore Orioles . While the Washington D.C. and Baltimore areas dig out ……re seeing more than a million dollars worth of ads for the Orioles new spring training home here in Sarasota. Last Modified 2/11/2010 6:50:14 PM
4. Orioles Spring Training Tickets Go On Sale Individual tickets for all sixteen Orioles Spring training games went on sale at Ed Smith Stadium Saturday ……were already lined up. This the first season the Baltimore Orioles have trained in Sarasota since 1995. They spent the last 14 … Last Modified 1/21/2010 3:02:15 PM
5. Sarasota city and county sued over alleged sunshine law violations …and of negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles . "Deals brokered behind closed ……Barbetta. The agreement with the Orioles would include renovations of Ed Smith ……lawsuit could void the contract with the Orioles and strike out those renovations. … Last Modified 1/26/2010 11:18:07 PM
6. Drawing of renovated Ed Smith Stadium revealed …feature a Florida Mediterranean look, with "Sarasota Home of the Orioles " along the roof line. Drawings were also released showing ……Sunshine Law violations in the county's negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:24 PM
7. Country rejects settlement offer on Sunshine violation lawsuit …offer from a group suing to cancel a deal with the Baltimore Orioles . The lawsuit alleges the county violated the state's Sunshine ……They plan to go over all aspects of the deal to bring the Orioles to Sarasota, including the plans to rebuild Ed Smith Stadium … Last Modified 2/1/2010 5:34:27 PM
8. Baltimore Orioles spring training schedule released The Baltimore Orioles will open their first season at Ed Smith ……St. Louis one time each. The Orioles will play their last 2010 spring training ……detailed spring training schedule for the Orioles , click HERE. Individual tickets … Last Modified 12/2/2009 4:09:17 PM
9. Orioles welcomed at fanfest SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles welcomed baseball fans out to Ed Smith ……Stadium for food, fun, and to meet the Orioles Players Saturday. Thousands ……old lined up to meet the Baltimore Orioles , Sarasota's newest tenant for spring … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:15 PM
10. Commissioners approve agreement with Orioles …understanding between the county and the Baltimore Orioles . The Orioles will spend spring training at Ed Smith Stadium ……facilities is expected to be $31.2 million. The Orioles will pay all operating and maintenance costs for … Last Modified 12/30/2009 9:25:14 PM
11. Baltimore Orioles Family Fanfest Saturday …SARASOTA - Sarasota welcomes the Baltimore Orioles this weekend with a big celebration at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles Family Fanfest is on Saturday. ……with face painters and clowns, free Orioles giveaways, games and photos with the … Last Modified 11/23/2009 2:42:16 PM
12. Press Release from Baltimore Orioles …IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 22, 2009 ORIOLES REACH AGREEMENT TO MOVE SPRING TRAINING ……partnership includes establishment of Orioles youth initiatives and Ripken Youth Baseball Academy at Twin Lakes Park The Orioles today announced that they have reached … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:52:17 AM
13. Sarasota reaches out to Baltimore Orioles again …making one last pitch to the Baltimore Orioles - the only team still out there looking ……Sarasota's last hope: the Baltimore Orioles . "You know, we're standing ……Souza has first-hand knowledge that the Orioles are still in the game, with a possible … Last Modified 3/17/2009 11:33:21 PM
14. Orioles deal clears city hurdle, county currently discussing …The decision to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota now lies in the hands of Sarasota ……county said that without the approval, the Orioles would walk. The two dissenting ……future development might take place by the Orioles ," says Sarasota city commissioner Kelly … Last Modified 7/23/2009 9:43:10 AM
15. Large funding gap an obstacle for bring Orioles to Sarasota …funding gap will likely keep the Baltimore Orioles from moving spring training to Sarasota. In a letter from Orioles attorney Alan Rifkin to county administrator ……little more than $31 million, while the Orioles feel it will cost $42 million to get … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:03 PM
16. Sarasota moves closer to deal with Orioles …talks, a deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Ed Smith stadium may be close. ……create a new and improved stadium for the Orioles to use for spring training games. ……county commissioners will take up the Orioles issue separately on Wednesday. Bullock … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:43 PM
17. Spring training deal with Orioles could happen next week …to Sarasota. A deal with the Baltimore Orioles has heated up in the past few days ……Lay THursday, he told ABC 7 that the Orioles hope to have a deal to present to county ……they have come to an agreement with the Orioles on major significant issues, such as … Last Modified 7/20/2009 2:38:11 PM
18. Sarasota County done negotiating with the Orioles …resources to work on bringing the Baltimore Orioles to town for spring training. But that ……million. The county also wants the Orioles to exclusively negotiate with them. Currently ……drop dead date of last Friday, but the Orioles response did not give an answer. … Last Modified 6/2/2009 5:51:00 PM
19. Potential Orioles spring training deal faces huge setback SARASOTA - The deal to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota has hit another roadblock; One that may kill ……that they could transfer the grant. The deal with the Orioles was near completion at just over $31 million, but may be … Last Modified 7/6/2009 12:48:33 PM
20. Orioles welcomed at fanfest
21. Orioles representatives speaking to local officials …departing Reds? Representatives for the Baltimore Orioles are in Sarasota, and they've been speaking ……training. One team that has been knocking is the Orioles . For two days, the Baltimore Orioles representatives have met with city and county … Last Modified 11/12/2008 10:26:10 PM
22. Study shows Orioles would have big economic effect …SARASOTA - The efforts to bring the Baltimore Orioles to Sarasota for spring training got a boost ……for an economic impact study on what the Orioles would bring to the area. That study shows while the Orioles alone would not have the impact of the … Last Modified 12/12/2008 5:45:05 PM
23. Orioles sweeten the deal for possible move to Sarasota …is now hoping to bring in the Baltimore Orioles to town for Spring Training. Tuesday ……Staub says it may be worth it because the Orioles are offering up to $7 million in marketing ……improvements to Ed Smith Stadium for the Orioles . That's roughly half what the Boston …Last Modified 11/18/2008 6:21:38 PM
24. Commissioners: Orioles plan too expensive …commissioners say a plan to build the Baltimore Orioles a new spring training facility in Sarasota ……of $65 million is too much. The Orioles would like a new stadium and training ……Commissioners say for now they'd like the Orioles to re-evaluate the offer. Last Modified 12/2/2008 6:14:27 PM
25. Deal for Orioles is made, time for more questions …October. Then it will be time for the Orioles , says the team's attorney Alan Rifkin ……will re-brand the facility and put the Orioles logos on it and make it look like it ……name. With the new arrangement, the Orioles get the naming rights. That doesn … Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:41 PM
26. Sarasota County reaches tentative agreement with Baltimore Orioles … Sarasota County and the Baltimore Orioles have reached a tentative agreement for ……changes will come at Twin Lakes Park -- the Orioles ' minor league base. That will also ……opening the door for a deal with the Orioles . Now the county commission has to approve …Last Modified 7/29/2009 1:21:42 PM
27. County commissioners discussing possible Orioles deal …the latest response from the Baltimore Orioles and the team's demands for improvements ……28-31 million in renovations. The Orioles want something in the area of $42 million ……negotiating contract with the county, but the Orioles failed to meet Friday's deadline. …Last Modified 5/26/2009 9:15:21 PM
28. County revisits talks with Orioles …open negotiations with the Baltimore Orioles one last time. The move comes after the ……officials early Wednesday afternoon to say the Orioles are still interested in coming to Sarasota ……a preliminary agreement done with the Orioles and the City of Sarasota, which owns … Last Modified 5/22/2009 9:17:09 AM
29. Sarasota commissioners vote to go ahead with stadium plan SARASOTA - The Baltimore Orioles are still coming to Sarasota next spring ……increase in property land values...the Orioles and stadium are an indispensable part ……county went through negotiations with the Orioles . Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM
30. Orioles stadium tax money voted down by commissioners …the tourist tax and build the Baltimore Orioles a new stadium and training complex. The Orioles were looking for a $58 million deal that ……donations, the city of Sarasota and the Orioles . Commissioners did offer a less expensive … Last Modified 12/17/2008 11:19:00 PM
31. Sarasota shifts attention from Red Sox to Orioles …training in Ft. Myers, but the Baltimore Orioles may be considering playing ball in ……they've heard about is the Baltimore Orioles . And while commissioners say no negotiations have been made with the Orioles yet, the door is open for discussions … Last Modified 11/3/2008 7:00:54 PM
32. Sarasota talks to Baltimore Orioles…to the Boston Red Sox, the Baltimore Orioles could be considering moving to the Suncoast ……administrators received a call from the Baltimore Orioles representative Thursday. They wouldn ……also said that the owner of the Baltimore Orioles was in town recently and privately met … Last Modified 10/16/2008 6:43:47 PM
33. Sarasota Reds wrap up final season in town …out, he's glad Sarasota scored the Baltimore Orioles . "Thank God we are getting a team. And the ……Wolfert. A representative with the Baltimore Orioles says that right now, the Orioles have no immediate plans for a Florida State League … Last Modified 9/9/2009 10:41:52 AM
34. Commissioners to hear more about ground under Ed Smith Stadium …how much it'll mean financially to the city to bring the Orioles here. "What we found was not only was there not a ……the clean up might cost the city before they sign with the orioles . The chamber says this is an old issue. The landfill … Last Modified 11/11/2009 10:43:55 AM
35. Ed Smith Stadium the subject of recent environmental concerns …Smith Stadium. Earlier this year, Sarasota County signed a multi-year spring training contract with the Baltimore Orioles . That contract required the Sarasota City Commission to turn over rights to Ed Smith Stadium while maintaining financial … Last Modified 11/2/2009 12:20:39 PM
36. Timeline of Sarasota's recent spring training projects …Attention soon turns towards the Baltimore Orioles , who are looking to leave Ft. Lauderdale ……Florida. November 12, 2008 Orioles representatives spend 2 days talking to Sarasota officials. The Orioles also look into possibly moving to Ft … Last Modified 7/22/2009 10:54:10 PM
37. Major League Baseball teams grab local players in draft … As the draft continued Wednesday, Lakewood Ranch catcher Michael Ohlman was drafted in the 11th round by the Baltimore Orioles . Ohlman batted .397 with the Mustangs this season. Saraota High School shortsop Scooter Gennett went in the 16th round … Last Modified 6/10/2009 6:51:51 PM
38. Group wants to lease Ed Smith Stadium for fantasy camp …at Ed Smith. The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The plan could also include the Baltimore Orioles during spring training. Baseline has also had negotiations to do something similar in Tucson, Arizona. You … Last Modified 6/24/2009 5:17:19 PM
39. Deadline to sign an exclusive negotiation agreement for baseball in Sarasota … The company wants to lease Ed Smith with an option to buy it. The county is still negotiating with the Baltimore Orioles to come to Sarasota for spring training, which should wrap up next month. You can read more on this story in the latest …Last Modified 6/24/2009 6:49:14 PM
40. Group aims to keep spring training out of Sarasota …courting of two baseball teams for spring training in Sarasota. County commissioners have contacted both the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago Cubs to consider Sarasota as a possible spring training location. The group says the future of spring training … Last Modified 4/2/2009 5:31:58 PM
41. Cincinnati Reds play final spring training game in Sarasota …Efforts to find a new team to train in Sarasota have so far failed. There remains a window of opportunity to lure the Baltimore Orioles or even the Chicago Cubs, although many consider the Cubs a long shot at best. Still to be determined: the future …Last Modified 4/2/2009 11:10:26 PM
42. Crist, Hall of Famers Palmer and Jackson promote Florida baseball …former catcher Rick Dempsey and Baltimore Orioles vice president John Angelos on Wednesday ……assured Crist that at least the Yankees and Orioles won't be deserting Florida for the Arizona ……his entire major league career with the Orioles . Major league teams have been … Last Modified 3/26/2008 3:25:42 PM
43. Discussions with Red Sox end in Sarasota …team to try and lure them to our area for the past couple of months. There has been discussion about trying to lure the Baltimore Orioles into town, but the team is also being wooed by several other Florida communities. Last Modified 11/3/2008 9:17:02 AM
44. What's next for baseball in Sarasota? …The first is the Milwaukee Brewers who currently train in Arizona. The 2 nd is a team with Suncoast ties, the Baltimore Orioles . They've had a rookie league team that has played in Sarasota off and on since 1991. The team has until June …Last Modified 4/8/2008 5:25:19 PM
45. Cal Ripken, Jr. on Suncoast to promote new team …value of the contract these days..." Now that Ripken is somewhat of a company man with the Rays, and even though Orioles memorabilia was out in full force, he likes the Rays organization from top to bottom, and thinks the big league Rays have …Last Modified 8/27/2008 9:14:18 PM
46. Arizona city secures funding to attract Reds …have been here since 1998. Before that, the Chicago White Sox were here. Calhoon told us, maybe just maybe, the Baltimore Orioles might consider coming here next. The Reds are contracted to play in Sarasota through the end of next year. Last Modified 3/12/2008 11:01:29 PM
20100216 Recent articles on the Orioles on WWSB ABC 7
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Florida executes wildlife officer's killer
Florida executes man condemned for killing Pinellas wildlife officer
Florida has executed a 45-year-old man condemned for the murder of a young wildlife officer in Pinellas County 25 years ago.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Children celebrate in the fountain in Celebration, Florida
Friday, February 27, 2009 Kevin Dayhoff
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Friday, February 20, 2009
My Dinner with Crayons a tartar
Thursday, February 19, 2009
My dinner this evening took on a life of its own. I had lobster, garnished with delightful delicate lettuce leaves with a hint of colorful crayons tartar; all served on a china plate drawn on the paper tablecloth.
Helping me with my meal is Mrs. Owl and Krisztina.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Entrance to the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
February 19, 2009
The entrance to the “Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.”
Selby History
Retrieved February 18, 2009
Marie Selby was born Mariah Minshall in Wood County, West Virginia, on August 9, 1885. When Marie was still a young girl, the Minshall family moved to Marietta, Ohio where her father studied geology at Marietta College and invented parts for oil drilling equipment. The Minshall family frequently went on camping and hiking trips along the Ohio River; perhaps it was this early introduction to nature that spawned in Marie her love of the out-of-doors.
Marie was an accomplished pianist, and attended a music seminary in Illinois. Shortly after completing her musical studies she met William (Bill) Selby, a partner with his father in the Selby Oil and Gas Company. William and Marie were married on January 31, 1908, in the First Presbyterian Church of Marietta.
Early in their marriage the young couple was intrigued by the country's first cross-country automobile race. They decided to travel the same course, and outfitted their touring car with spare parts and camping equipment. As a result of the Selby's enthusiasm and determination, Marie Selby became the first woman to cross the country by car.
Bill Selby had visited Sarasota before his marriage and was drawn into the area by the excellent fishing waters and the astounding beauty of the west coast of Florida. He brought his young wife to Sarasota in hopes that she would share his enthusiasm. She did, and they bought seven acres of land bordering on Sarasota Bay and Hudson Bayou. Little did they dream, at that moment, of the exquisite Sarasota landmark their property would become in the not-so-distant future.
In the early 1920s the Selbys built a Spanish-style, 2-story house among the laurel and banyan trees. Landscaping of the Selby home site was planned by Marie. Borders of flowers bloomed along the roadway which led to the tip of the peninsula. A large rose garden figured prominently in the overall design - a garden Marie was always reluctant to leave behind during summers spent at the Selby ranch in Montana.
Despite their enormous wealth (vast holdings in the oil and mining industries had made Bill Selby a multimillionaire long before he settled in Sarasota); the Selbys lived a quiet and unostentatious life. Their home was modest, they entertained on a small scale, and they were not a part of the Sarasota social scene. Both Marie and Bill Selby dressed plainly, for their interests lay in outdoor activities. You would often find her in cotton dresses and sneakers.
They owned a ranch where they raised purebred Angus cattle and rode horses; often they could be seen around town in their dusty riding clothes.
Boating was another favorite activity at the Sarasota Yacht Club. In 1928, a reception was held at the Selby home for local members and visiting members of other yacht clubs participating in the annual Regatta. That year, Marie Selby won the "Express Cruiser Race" and the Sarasota Yacht Club won overall, retaining the trophy won in 1927.
Yet one guesses that Marie's love of nature and of gardening was her most consuming passion. She was a charter member of Sarasota's first garden club, the Founder's Circle. She had a great desire to keep Sarasota a beautiful and green place and was disturbed later in life by the proliferation of high-rise construction. The row of bamboo on the bay side of the property was planted by Marie to block her view of the offending condominiums.
The Selby Legacy
In 1955, William Selby had established the William and Marie Selby Foundation. The impact of Selby Foundation in the Sarasota community has been, and continues to be, enormous - on education, the arts, youth and children, libraries, health services, and programs in support of the aged.
William Selby died on December 4, 1956 and Marie continued to live quietly in the home she loved until her death on June 9, 1971. The contents of Marie Selby's will revealed her wish to leave her property to the community as a botanical garden "for the enjoyment of the general public."
A board of directors was appointed and after consultation with the New York Botanical Garden and the University of Florida, it was decided that the garden should specialize in epiphytic plants, thereby making it unique among the more than 200 botanical gardens in the country.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens was officially opened to the public on July 7, 1975. Marie Selby's final wish was fulfilled, and the Selby legacy was in full bloom.
In November 2001, William and Marie Selby were reinterred in front of their beloved home on the grounds of Selby Gardens. A triangular-shaped fountain pays tribute to this pioneering couple whose generosity has touched generations of Sarasotans. A plaque on the Selby House honors Marie as a Great Floridian, so named by the Florida Legislature in 2000 for her significant contributions to the history and culture of the state.
Selby Gardens Today
Since the Gardens opened, the property has expanded from seven acres to nearly 13 acres. The elegant Mansion on adjoining property was purchased in 1973 and now houses the Gardens' Museum. The Gardens maintains a plant collection numbering more than 20,000 greenhouse plants, plus thousands more in the outdoor gardens. Eight greenhouses include the stunning Tropical Display House where unusual flora can be seen year round. The Center for Tropical Plant Science and Conservation provides headquarters for The Bromeliad Identification Center, the Orchid Identification Center and the Selby Gardens' Herbarium.
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has, in short, become a respected center for research and education, as well as a famous showplace that delights more than 180,000 visitors each year.
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Crane’s Cove and Gulf of Mexico in Longboat Key Florida
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Palm Tree at the Sarasota Florida Airport
February 16, 2009
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
20080222 “Those crazy Keys” by Blair Lee Gazette
Those crazy Keys by Blair Lee Gazette
I always enjoy Blair Lee’s approach to commentary, however, after having only recently returned from a week in
Read on and enjoy:
My
Life begins when the kids leave home and the dog dies. Or, in my case, when my wife and I leave the dog with the kids and spend a few mid-winter weeks in the
Here’s the best way to describe the Keys to Marylanders: Make the Delmarva barrier islands from Rehoboth to
Fishing, drinking and sun worshiping are the chief local pastimes. There are more marinas than car dealerships and more bait and tackle shops than 7-Elevens. The local paper has a daily ‘‘catch of the day” photo and the Walgreens sells frozen chum (bait) and hard liquor.
During the winter months, the Keys are the warmest spot in continental
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20070214 Greetings (to Mike Schuh) from Key West
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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Long Boat Key
February 20, 2008
The Long Boat Key Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
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Sunday, February 17, 2008
20080217 Long Boat Key sunrise
February 17, 2008
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
20080211 “Quintessential Key West Rooster” February 11, 2008 Photo by Mrs. Owl
“Quintessential
February 11, 2008
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Sunday, February 10, 2008
Friday, August 10, 2007
20070810 what does YOUR fridge say about YOU?
Thank Goodness it’s Friday, August 10, 2007
I was amused when I noticed this video (see below) on YouTube.
My relationship with my refrigerator is special.
Posted above is a picture of my refrigerator when I was in
Here is a picture of me worshiping the refrigerator a number of years ago in Nags Head, the Outer Banks in
So what is in your refrigerator?
Carrie Ann Knauer, the Rachael Ray of
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
20070721 Happy Birthday Ernest Hemingway
July 21, 1899
Ernest (Miller) Hemingway
Hemingway posing for a dust jacket photo by Lloyd Arnold for "For Whom the Bell Tolls", at the Sun Valley Lodge, Idaho, late 1939. Born: July 21, 1899 Oak Park, Illinois Died: July 2, 1961 (aged 61) Ketchum, Idaho
According to Biography.com, Ernest Hemingway was a “Writer, born in
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The story is a quick read at 11,188 words. It can found on the net here: The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber
Friday, July 20, 2007
20070720 Quote of the day Ernest Hemingway on the price of time
Friday, July 20th, 2007
“There are some things which cannot be learned quickly, and time, which is all we have, must be paid heavily for their acquiring.”
Ernest Hemingway Death In The Afternoon
Photo above: Ernest Hemingway’s desk and typewriter in his studio office in