Eight Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach

Eight Things to Do in Fort Myers Beach

by | Mar 21, 2017 | Florida

For the past five years, I’ve been spending most of the winter months in Fort Myers Beach, FL. During that time, I’ve explored the area and visited most of the popular attractions.  So as a public service to my readers, I figured some may be interested in...
A Lovely Day at Lovers Key State Park

A Lovely Day at Lovers Key State Park

by | Mar 9, 2017 | Florida

I recently spent a lovely spring day down at Lovers Key State Park.  This Florida state park is located about 7 miles south of Fort Myers Beach.  It’s reached by an easy bike ride down Estero Blvd or you can take the beach trolley down to the park.  I visited so...
Working on My Bucket List

Working on My Bucket List

by | Feb 14, 2017 | Uniquely J. Dawg

Bucket List – A list of things to do before you die (i.e.,”kick the bucket”) My bucket list is pretty informal and fluid.  I don’t keep a formal written list of big travel destinations or adventure activities.  There’s no trips to the...
January – Not the Winter of My Discontent

January – Not the Winter of My Discontent

by | Jan 26, 2017 | Florida

I’m making a play on some of William Shakespeare’s words in my title.  The play Richard III starts with the future king speaking the words –  “Now is the winter of our discontent”.  In the Bard’s crafty opening line, Richard is...
Some Fort Myers History from a Curious Snowbird

Some Fort Myers History from a Curious Snowbird

by | Jan 18, 2017 | Florida

“A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin, and culture are like a tree without roots.”  – Marcus Garvey Spending my first week in Fort Myers Beach, I’m quickly reminded how popular this area is. Backed up traffic and densely...
Settling into My Snowbird Lifestyle

Settling into My Snowbird Lifestyle

by | Jan 10, 2017 | Florida, RV Lifestyle

After short stays in Tampa and Siesta Key, we arrived at Fort Myers Beach towards the end of December.  Our home for the next 4 months is San Carlos RV Resort.  The owners have made several improvements (new managers, paving, faster wi-fi, new picnic tables, new boat...