3 Exaggerations about Florida
“I recently did a Google tour of some websites and blog postings that were downright mean about the Sunshine State and the titles were obviously designed as click bait. I don’t think that’s fair.”
The Florida State Bird
Yes, it seems odd to have a bird called the “northern” mockingbird as the state bird of Florida, considering we are the southern-most continental state in the country.
The Flying Fishermen: Osprey of Florida
“I was so impressed with the couple’s excitement, I decided to go out a grab a few shots. They nest along the causeways and inlets near where we were sitting, so I knew just where to go.”
The Invaders of Florida, Part 1
This lacy, graceful tree was brought to Florida for lumber, as a wind and storm break, and to help with beach erosion. It didn’t do any of these particularly well.
Eating the Mighty Mullet
“I love mullet. If I’m going to eat a fish, I want it to taste like a fish, not chicken. If fish is “too fishy,” you shouldn’t order fish. “
My Breakfast with the Manatees
“I ended up having breakfast and a wonderful free show, courtesy of about six manatees swimming in the bay – all together – a few yards from me.”
The Mangroves of Florida
“If there are no mangroves on the shore, then there is little to interest you at the sandy beach. One might as well buy a sandbox and put it in the backyard in summertime and pretend.”
Do You Live on an Island or Live in a Town, for Pete’s Sake?
Florida islanders say they are living in the island, not on it – or on the city and not in it – or in the beach and not at it.
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