Tag Archives: Florida

The Greatest Show on Earth

Posted on January 21, 2017 by marigold

In another life I spent lots of time in Sarasota, FL as my first husband’s family lived there. Fast forward to a recent trip to Longboat Key visiting good friends from Canada. Blessed with spectacular weather, we took a little … Continue reading →

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Captivated

Posted on January 29, 2014 by marigold

Think  of a January Florida escape and what comes to mind? Swaying palms and white sand underfoot, right?  Well, yes but also temperatures in the 60s. A friend invited me to Captiva and while the climate wasn’t exactly tropical, it … Continue reading →

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911 Turtle

Posted on February 15, 2012 by marigold

  When a sea turtle in southern Florida is reported sick, the call usually goes to the Turtle Hospital in Marathon Key. Some ailing turtles are so enormous that the turtle ambulance is summoned along with hospital staff to hoist … Continue reading →

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