Florida Stuff

04/21/2024

Not all of these attractions are still available to visit, but some are. It’s so cool that some have been major attractions for so many years! This is an old map from the 50’s!

04/21/2024

Sunshine Skyway in Florida. It is a beautiful drive.

04/20/2024

Meanwhile in Florida. Spotted in Englewood. Watch for climbing gators too. Credit: Belynda Blyth 🐊👀

04/10/2024

Florida Man never disappoints. 📷 Matt Devitt WINK Weather

04/10/2024

Early evening at the St. Marks Lighthouse.

04/06/2024

Unseen Florida :')

04/06/2024

The Destin landscape has undergone significant changes over the past 50-60 years. I miss the quaint fishing harbor of years gone by.
Steve Ortner

04/05/2024

MEANWHILE IN SW FLORIDA...🐊

Check out this gator at Boca Royale in Englewood. Good luck on that putt! 🤣

Credit: Dick Woltman

03/30/2024

The scariest bridge In Florida 😳💀

03/27/2024

- Good News -
Florida Panther Kittens Seen North of the Caloosahatchee River for the First Time in more than 40 years!

03/26/2024

Tampa Bay resident John Weatherby Photography captured a vivid display of the Northern Lights last night in East Iceland. Definitely on my bucket list!

03/26/2024

What a road block in Florida looks like. Spotted along Sanibel Captiva Road. Credit: Susan Turner 🐊

03/18/2024

03/18/2024

A gator eating a Python at Shark Valley today.

03/12/2024

Late winter crescent moon at sunrise on Mashes Sands beach.

03/11/2024

We are showing off today. St.Pete Beach, Florida

03/08/2024

Prehistoric Florida...

03/03/2024

Happy Birthday, Florida! Florida became a state on March 3, 1845.

03/03/2024

You better believe they can climb fences!

02/26/2024

Meanwhile in Big Pine…kitty hanging out in the banana tree. Only in the Florida Keys!

Shared by: Eric Hahn

02/26/2024

FLORIDA SUNSET! ☀️🌴

Sky on fire with vibrant colors across the evening sky from the Belleair Causeway. Have a great weekend everyone!

Credit: Bill Woerner

02/26/2024

HEADS UP! Exactly 2 weeks from today clocks go forward an hour on Sunday, March 10th! ⏰

02/26/2024

FLORIDA FULL MOON! 🌕❄️

The February "Snow Moon" rising above Fort Myers Beach this weekend. What an incredible shot!

Credit: Jorgen Asteberg

02/26/2024

When a group of tourists visited a crocodile farm, the owner of the place launched a daring proposal;
-Whoever dares to jump, swim to shore and survive, I will give 1 million dollars.
Nobody dared to move, suddenly a man jumped into the water and desperately swam towards the shore while he was chased by all the crocodiles.
With great luck he arrived, taking the admiration of everyone in the place, then the owner announced;
-We have a brave winner.
After collecting their reward, the couple returned to the hotel, upon arrival, the manager told him; he was very brave to jump, then the man said;
-I didn't jump, someone pushed me!
His wife smiled ...
Moral: "Behind every successful man, there is a woman who pushes him."

02/25/2024

"Very, very proud of you, Julie Evans Schaferling. Today she met the man that died. At 0300am on a Saturday morning coming home from work, Julie drove up on a car wreck on FM1488 where a single vehicle left the road, struck a pole and partially ejected the driver. She told the 911 dispatcher exactly where the accident was and maintained her calm as she informed them that the male was trapped in the vehicle, sending additional rescue equipment. Magnolia Fire, Montgomery County Sheriff, and MCHD responded. Julie stayed with him until they arrived. Many of the responders recognized her and began treating him based on her assessment. They intubated him through the windshield as the fire department cut the vehicle away from him. She never left his side. When she got home and told the story, I was proud of her for doing what she could on that dark road in the middle of the night, but we both knew from many, many similar calls, that chances were not good at all and we left it at that. The only update she got from the EMS crews in the days that followed was that he lost pulses 3 times during transport. Anyone who has worked in trauma for any length of time will tell you, the chances of survival, much less any meaningful recovery from that condition are next to 0%. He had broken bones in his face, arms and legs, multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a lacerated liver, and major blood loss. Fast forward 2 months, and she gets a friend request on facebook. Today, she got to meet him."

Credit: Jim Schaferling Jr.

02/25/2024

“My dad passed away when I was 16 from cancer. Before he died, he prepaid flowers so I could receive them every year on my birthday. Well, these are my 21st birthday flowers. Miss you so much, Daddy.” 💜

This year's card reads:

‘Bailey,

This is my last love letter to you until we meet again. I do not want you to shed another tear for me my baby girl for I am in a better place. You are and will always be the most precious jewel I was given. It is your 21st birthday and I want you to always respect your momma, and stay true to yourself. Be happy and live life to the fullest. I will still be with you through every milestone, just look around and there I will be. I love you Boo Boo and Happy Birthday!!!!

Daddy.’ (Payitforwardeffect/FB)

02/25/2024

A huge thank you for the person in this car. With this sticker. While some may find it to be insignificant, I sat in my car at a stop light with tears rolling down my face after reading those ten words. While some may find it insignificant, I thanked the universe for the reminder that I am more than my depression. That I am worthy of my existence. My partner told me "you were meant to see that today". And I think that could be truth. Shout out to this person. And to all of the people that helped my partner bring me home safe last night. And a reminder that you matter. You are worthy. Don't let your story end here.
Author Un

02/25/2024

FLORIDA FULL MOON! 🌕❄️

The February "Snow Moon" shining bright across Central Florida between passing clouds offshore. What a shot!

Credit: Jeremy Noyes

02/05/2024

A ‘One-in-a-Million’ Yellow Cardinal Has Been Seen in Florida
The cardinal is one of North America’s most identifiable birds, with its distinctive crest and vivid red plumage on males.
However, one exceptionally unusual cardinal observed lately in Gainesville, Florida has a radically different appearance: he’s brilliant yellow, a “one-in-a-million” occurrence. ❤️