Gulfport, Florida – Gone are the day when we prioritized travel over school. When the twins were younger, I had no qualms about taking them out of school on a whim, whether for a Covid precaution or a canceled flight.…
Wild Florida
Fort Myers, Florida – A Florida vacation conjures up visions of theme parks and beaches. Yet the state’s diverse ecosystems are rife with opportunities to explore and observe the resident wildlife. I had a blast on a recent press trip…
Another snow storm
Sarasota, Florida – I just want to point out that we were supposed to fly home–from Sarasota to Boston–last Friday. But we didn’t. Why not, you ask? (As do the administrators at the twins’ school…) Because our flight was canceled…
Pickleball
Sarasota, Florida – You have probably heard that pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. I think it’s fair to ask: who doesn’t play pickleball these days? I don’t know… but not us! We always play a little bit…
Detwiler’s Farm Market
Sarasota, Florida – For years, we have been coming to Sarasota to visit the grandparents, but this is the first time that I learned about the Amish and Mennonite communities that live here. I first learned about the Mennonites years…
Busch Gardens
Tampa, Florida – Now that the twins are amusement park fiends–and they are big enough to ride most rides–we decided it was about time to return to Busch Gardens. (My memories of our first visit are, um, watery.) I thought…
Sarasota Festival of the Arts
Sarasota, Florida – It’s the third week in February, which means it’s time to visit the grandparents in Florida. It is unfortunate that Daddio’s vacation does not overlap with the twins’ vacation, so he does not usually get to come…
The Best Hotels in Port Saint Lucie
Port Saint Lucie, Florida – You made it to the Sunshine State, America’s favorite destination for sunny skies and sandy beaches. The top accommodations in Port Saint Lucie are the perfect base for you to experience all that and more. Whether…
Sox vs O’s
Sarasota, Florida – Last year we went to JetBlue Stadium in Fort Meyer to see the Red Sox beat the Twins on their first day of spring training. This year, the boys came to us and we watched the Sox…
Return to the Ringling
Sarasota, Florida – It has been several years since we visited the local circus museum, so this year we decided to return to the Ringling. The last time I wrote about this fantastic outing, the twins were four years old.…