The SCCC Doubles Invitational, a United States Croquet Association Sanctioned Tournament, will be held December 4- 6, 2009 at the Sarasota County Croquet Club, Venice, FL. For more information contact Jackie Jones at 941-484-3206.
The USCA Florida Regional Championship, a United States Croquet Association Sanctioned Tournament, will be held December 3- 6, 2009 at the National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach, FL. For more information contact Erica Sherman at 561-478-0760.
The USCA National Golf Championship, a United States Croquet Association Sanctioned Tournament, will be held November 30 - December 2, 2009 at the National Croquet Center, West Palm Beach, FL. For more information contact Erica Sherman at 561-478-0760.
American Craft Endeavors, Florida’s Largest Producer of First Class Craft Fairs, Presents the Coconut Point Fall Art Fair (Bonita Springs/Estero) Showcasing Local and Nationally Recognized Artists and Crafters
Estero, Florida (August 14, 2009) – Howard Alan Events, producer of the country’s most popular high end festivals, returns to Coconut Point with a new show this fall on the heels of a very successful winter show in February. The Coconut Point Fall Art Fair (Bonita Springs/Estero) will debut on November 14 and 15, 2009, transforming this charming area into an outdoor art gallery with $15 million in original artwork for sale. Admission is free and open to the public.
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First-Class Art Event Returns To Downtown Venice
Venice, Florida – Downtown Venice comes alive as this charming historic area is transformed into an outdoor art gallery for the 22nd Annual Downtown Venice Art Festival on Saturday,November 7, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 8, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm 2009 at West Venice Avenue in Downtown Venice, 219 W. Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 Admission is free and open to the public.
Despite its humble beginnings 22 years ago, with just 30 artists and 30 crafters, the festival has grown with the community’s support into a highly
By Gary J. Arzt An e-mail inviting me to lunch, to discuss business, gave the name and address of Decadencia Bistro & Café. While I knew the neighborhood - a stretch of Coral Way between the Brickell financial district and Coral Gables - I never noticed the restaurant. Situated in a contemporary building on the corner of Coral Way and 14th Avenue, Decadencia has a nice terrace in front, where you can dine, and a totally windowed façade which makes the interior very pleasantly, naturally, lighted. Read the rest of this entry »
Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year for all Americans. But in Florida where the weather is a little warmer we are able enjoy Thanksgiving in a different way… and at same time we still keep up the traditions of Thanksgiving.
We’re going to start of Thanksgiving in Florida with:
Some Thanksgiving traditions for the locals of Florida
Since many Floridians are transplants from other states, they’ve had to make their own Thanksgiving traditions. That’s because not all families can get together during the holidays since everyone is spread out in various states within the United States. Thus, many Floridians spend holidays, such as Thanksgiving, with friends and neighbors via a potluck, backyard BBQ, or progressive dinner. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you’ll be traveling to Grandma’s house for Thanksgiving dinner or packing the family up for a fall vacation, here are some ideas for spending the holiday in Florida.
Fairbanks House B&B, Amelia Island has three- and four-night Thanksgiving Holiday Packages that include a daily gourmet breakfast, bedtime sweets and more. This will put you in town as the Centre Street Merchants kick off the holiday shopping season.
The Gaylord Palms Resort near Orlando is offering a Best of Florida Christmas Package that includes two nights of accommodations, two adult tickets to ICE!, one ICE! photo, family memories event, holiday bedtime stories and character tuck-ins for the kids, and shuttle to Walt Disney World theme parks and SeaWorld. Read the rest of this entry »
American Craft Endeavors, Florida’s Largest Producer of First Class Craft Fairs, Presents
The 8th Annual Holiday Craft Festival on the Ocean, Juno Beach Showcasing Local and Nationally Recognized Artists and Crafters
Juno Beach, Florida (August 14, 2009) – The 8th Annual Holiday Craft Festival on the Ocean transforms this beautiful stretch of Juno Beach along AIA into an outdoor craft showcase with a unique blend of contemporary original works at affordable prices on November 14-15, 2009. Admission is free and open to the public.