Women's prison - Lowell, Florida

Penachos Mexican Grill in Deland, Florida

This photo is from our archives.

Pigs making hogs of themselves in south Florida

An Irish pub in Deland, Florida

A train rumbles through the central Florida countryside

Cracker Weekend at Rainbow Springs State Park

Full disclosure: This photo was taken a year ago! Another Cracker Weekend is in the works, set for Feb. 22 & 23. Read all about it here.

Lost and forgotten in south Florida

One of the new plazas along the Florida Turnpike

The Florida Turnpike runs from the south of Miami up past Orlando about 50 miles where it merges with I-75. Over the past couple of years, the state has constructed new plazas about every 45 miles. I was surprised to find they were so attractive. The Ft. Drum plaza's building reminds me of an airline terminal - it is huge with lots of glass and high ceilings; lots of restaurants and places to sit and relax; and the restrooms are very nice.

This photo is of the entrance to the Canoe Creek plaza.

Hanging around in an antique shop in Micanopy, Florida

South Florida swimming pool on a cloudy December day

Gator column...

...holding up the 2nd floor of Macy's, Gainesville, Florida.

Goat lookin' good, no butts about it!

Cracker Barrel - Vero Beach, Florida

Kayaking at Rainbow Springs State Park

The first photo shows where one can put a kayak in the Rainbow River and the second shot shows kayaks for rent at the park.

On Sale in Mt. Dora

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Antique shops - Micanopy, Florida

Island Grove Sub-station of the Cross Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Island Grove, Florida

A home, church or school?

Lobby and bar - the Waterside Marriott, Tampa Bay

On August 20, we posted a photo of the Waterside Marriott hotel in Tampa Bay. Today's photos show the lobby area and the lobby bar.