Neighborhoods
What happens in different areas of Central Florida
Winter Springs Wonder
Rare find! Join the sought after Winter Springs Ranchlands community with a custom built 4/3 Cape Cod style home, featuring a ground floor master suite, large second ground floor bedroom (which can also be an office or family room,) beautiful porch and enormous (48 x 36) detached 4-bay garage, complete with an RV bay and…
Brantley Breeze – A Lake Brantley Waterfront Home
As you probably know, Lake Brantley in Longwood is a large, beautiful, ski and fish lake. Bordered by magnificent mansions belonging to some of Orlando’s wealthiest and most famous families, the lake is a haven for those with a desire for classic Florida lakefront living with a convenient location. Still, the lake is probably most well known…
HotDog Heaven
I recently stopped in for a lunch meeting at HotDog Heaven and was reminded why I love the place so much. There is something about simplicity that I find almost magical. When you really understand something, you can break it down to its essential elements, simplifying whatever it is that your understanding centers around. Sometimes,…
James Ashcraft – Realtor For Central Florida Homes
Hello, I am James Ashcraft and I will deliver, for you, the very best results from your real estate efforts, whether buying or selling your Central Florida homes. I am a licensed real estate agent, working with the fantastic folks at Fathom Realty FL LLC, with the knowledge and tools to find you the right home,…
Breakthrough Theatre – RENT
This past Friday night, I had a chance to go see the opening performance of Breakthrough Theatre’s rendition of RENT. For those of you who don’t know of the Breakthrough Theatre (which included me up until last week), it’s a small community theatre located in the heart of Winter Park on Fairbanks just down the…
Fresh Market – Winter Springs Grand Opening
[Note – we are re-running this article, it was first published in February of last year] Today, on my first trip to a Fresh Market, I made two mistakes, I took a hungry, candy-crazed six year old, and I took her three year old sister. Despite telling myself I was only going to see what all…
55th Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
My two art teacher friends and I have been excited about this day for a while: what’s not to love about a nice morning stroll at the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, no kids, no pets, no students in tow, just us and an amazing array of 225 fine artists. The parking, as always, was…
Time to Step Up Your Central Florida Home?
Are you thinking it might be time to step up your Central Florida home? Now may be your best time to make that move, saving yourself 20% or more. Here is why: Orlando is on the move! The real estate market in Central Florida is bustling, prices are up by over 6% from last year. Sales are…
Speakeasy – Poetry and More at Will’s Pub
“Poetry is what you feed your enemies.” Years ago, this quote appeared on the back of one of my composition books. Its grave appraisal of a celebrated art form appealed to my need to feel indignant about everything. I’ve never found the source, and I have come to the conclusion it is something I said…
Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater
I have been to a couple of shows at the Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater at the Altamonte Mall over the years, but this time my two daughters (ages 6 and 3) were invited to a birthday party at the theater, the party included watching a play and having a cake in the party room. Our admission was free as…