Because “bar” doesn’t always have to mean alcohol, but having the option of a delicious coffee drink or a celebratory glass of wine or beer just opens up our world. Some of us are cutting back on alcohol, while others of us have quit it entirely: I am so proud of them. Obviously that’s not me, but at my age...
Call them Listicles if you will, but aren’t we all drawn to Top 20, Top 100, and Best-of lists? Three highly trusted media giants publish their Best-Of lists every year, and as we watch 2022 slip by into our rear view mirrors, we avidly scan their choices of the top recommendations. For you, we’ve rounded up how Florida ranked in...
Life gets crazy for everyone; crazy good, and sometimes sadly more often, crazy hard. Overwhelming. Frantic. Our lives can get so busy we miss out on some of the most important, simple pleasures. We’ve been thinking about this a lot lately – while our own lives brim with crazy good, and crazy hard – and here is what we suggest...
What is it about a fusty old camper? An ancient Airstream that makes you think if only these curved aluminum walls could talk? A lackluster VW Bus from your granddad’s days that could use a good dose of elbow grease (a granddad word!) to bring back its luster? There is something – almost inexplicable – because bygone equals intriguing. The...
While 86% of our nation’s gift givers are busy ordering the latest trendy frigid-weather presents – Portable campfires? Baby alpaca throw blankets? (Do those baby alpacas enjoy being shorn??) we who live with summer in our souls – or summer still streaming through our windows – remain in a sunshine state of mind when it comes to giving gifts. This...
Events, pop-ups, shopping opportunities, and yes, absolutely – weddings – are still happening all around Florida, with social distancing practices and high standards for cleaning and safety set in place. Many of us still want to shop independently, in person, many of us are still planning small, celebratory get-togethers and need a bartender. We still want access to fresh local...
There are fish camps and there are fish camps; you know that, right? Some of us (me) just want to sit down and be waited upon, a steaming plate of fresh fish set down before us, drink at hand, and take in all the funky fish camp decor, the kitschy signs, and taxidermied mammals, while others (me as well, just...
All over the country small, tired motor court motels, instead of being torn down for mammoth development, are being wrangled back to life by large hotel groups and small business owners, and in some cases just a husband and wife team with ingenuity and plenty of exuberance. We’ve all seen the nostalgic postcards: a smiling family in front of their...
We’re still allowed to boat, right? As of publication the answer is yes (and in fact, oh hell yes!) How simple it is to social distance on your boat? Take the your partner-in-Covid. Everyone you’re sheltering with, come aboard, let’s boat on up for carry-out! We’ve combed the internet and even made old-school contact by phone (so painful! I hate...
Ever heard of a Truckpreneur? Boutique on wheels? Caravan kiosk? Maybe you haven’t heard them described as such but I bet you’ve seen them at local art fests, First Fridays, farmer’s markets: attention-grabbing vehicles from back in the day all fixed up and offering you an experience beyond the ordinary. There are so many cool businesses in Florida run from...
