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If you’ve been to all the usual attractions and you would like to go somewhere a little different, why not visit the Lakeridge Winery, located on US27 just 6 miles north of Clermont.

The winery offers complimentary tours and wine tasting, video presentation, viewing deck, picnic area and gift shop.  A good opportunity to go off the beaten track and try out some real Florida wines.  Depending on the time of the year, you can also attend special events and entertainments. Check out the winery at:  www.lakeridgewinery.com

Celebration City Center

This small market provides a variety of vegetables in addition to a small changing assortment of art, crafts, and plants on Sunday mornings.  The market is open year-round from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM.

Take time to enjoy the ambiance of Celebration as well, and experience what makes it so special. 

Loggerhead Egg Clutch

It’s that time of year again.  Loggerheads, Greens, and a few Leatherbacks have the run of the beaches in Brevard and Indian River Counties. Nesting  has been taking place since early June and the season is producing a good number of hatchlings emerging in high numbers so far this year.

The eggs pictured here have a 45-50 day incubation period due to the warmer temperatures in the environment currently.  Weighing in at  just 40 grams or so, delicate is the operative word in this research.

Always intriguing to see what  a beachcomber will come across on Florida’s beaches as the day begins.

 Peach Tree

Bearing fruit currently, this local back yard peach tree serves as an example of a fruit many do not associate with Central Florida. Yet, this species can be grown quite easily with a little effort.

When installing new landscaping, consider fruit bearing trees.  They are both good for the environment and individual health as well.

A Florida Favorite

Just a reminder this time of year is mating season and a lot of gators are on the move.  It’s prudent to watch where you walk early in the morning around Florida’s water front properties, as well as conservation home sites on Florida’s marsh lands. 

There are always a few surprises this time of year for some home owners.

- Photo by Johannes Buergin: St. Johns River, April 2011 -

Wills Wing 2011

Have an interest in flying quietly?  This is the weekend to give it a try. 

Wills Wing, one of the largest manufactures of hang gliders is in town for what is known as ‘Demo Days.’  Drop in for a discovery flight.  As you can see, their day starts early.

QUIET & SERENE

One of many nice small locations away from the rush and hustle of a fast paced world that can be found throughout Central Florida.

Watch as Central Florida goes green…

OSCEOLA COUNTY FAIR

In town from today through February 20, the annual fair provides an opportunity to go out and have some old fashion fun.  Lot of rides, lots of games, and some real good exhibits. 

The fair grounds are located just east of the center of the city of Kissimmee on US #192 in Heritage Park.  Operating  hours are from noon to 10:00 PM; Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  5 PM to 9 PM, Monday – Thursday.

Go out and enjoy it…