Snow in Florida?

Since we are in Florida, we rarely get snow. Well, to satiate my need, I came across a way to create my own snowflakes on the site zefrank.com. Very cool! And a fun way to play! Even better, I don't miss the snow at all anymore!

Fresh-Picked: The New Yorker

Fresh-Picked: The New Yorker, a slideshow I just came across in "The New Yorker" magazine covering the 2008 Plant City Strawberry Festival Queen and her court. This photos are borderline campy, but the accompanying article is quite insightful. Access it HERE.

Free "Parking" for All!

The Florida State Parks has announced free entry to all of the parks in the State system on July 13th! I nice way to get outside and enjoy what Florida has to offer.

In Tennessee, Goats Eat the ‘Vine That Ate the South’ - New York Times

In Tennessee, Goats Eat the ‘Vine That Ate the South’ - New York Times: Yes, it's true--it is time to rejoice! Someone has ingeniously figured out that goats eat kudzu. How many will Florida decide to let loose??

Lowry Park Zoo: Penguins SOON!

The Lowry Park Zoo African Penguin Exhibit will be opening in the Summer of '07. How exciting! Although my guess is that they won't be chilly when they arrive! But back to the point of the posting--the zoo is offering a way to support the penguins. Purchase a commemorative paving brick with your choice of wording. The pricing varies between $75 and $250, depending on the size. And you will permanently become a part of the zoo's landscape. Cool! (Literally, for the penguins, that is.)

Gossip Time!

Howard Stern is in town for the big wedding (Bubba the Love Sponge's, that is) at the Don Cesar. Others attending: Steven Tyler from Aerosmith and Hulk Hogan and the fam.

There's an article in the St Pete Times about the couple. Bubba's site also has a song in honor of Howard's visit HERE.

Sarasota International Design Summit 2006

Sarasota International Design Summit 2006 is coming! From October 9th to the 11th, a host of design luminaries will be converging on Sarasota for this conference. It is hosted by the Ringling School of Art & Design and is sure to help you include design elements into your business.