Geocaching in Paradise

Geocaching in Paradise

What is Geocaching? The word geocache comes from two words, geo and cache. The word geo refers to the Earth, and cache refers to a secret storage location. In the case of geocaching the item can be anything! The game is to find the stashed object, usually hidden in plain sight in a public place. […]

Treasure Island Kite Festival and Sport Kite Competition

Treasure Island Kite Festival and Sport Kite Competition

Beach Kite Festival The Treasure Island Kite Festival and Sport Kite Competition flew over the Florida Gulf Coast again this January, lighting up the daytime sky with bright colors. The day started with mild breezes, not the kind you want for a kite competition, or for flying the giant sized kites. Fortune was on the […]

It Is All Greek to Florida

It Is All Greek to Florida

Tarpon Springs, Florida Tarpon Springs is a fun and unique tourist town on the Florida Gulf Coast. It is well known for its dining, and its sponge diving industry. The main road through the tourist district is one lane in each direction, with slow traffic that allows tourists to have a fairly free rein of […]

No Roads Found to Caladesi Island

No Roads Found to Caladesi Island

Reaching Caladesi Island Caladesi Island State Park is a favorite destination for tourism, but how do visitors arrive to a location devoid of bridges and roads? Because of the remote location, arriving at the state park is an event even for locals. Caladesi Island was named when the barrier island stood alone, detached from other […]

Clearwater Color Run Strikes Again

Clearwater Color Run Strikes Again

Clearwater Color Run The Color Run arrived in Clearwater, Florida again this December, turning the runners and the pavement a variety of bright shades. The 5k race, touted as the Happiest 5k on the Planet is a variation of the standard foot race in that the course has color stations. Each station holds a different […]