Can you guess where this majestic house is located? Nope, it’s not Morocco, although there are Moorish influences in the architecture. And it’s not a Venetian palace, either, although the original owners intended it to look just like one. It’s the Ca d’Zan Mansion and it’s in Sarasota, FL. John Ringling and his wife Mable […]

Miami may be Florida’s first city of art, hosting the famous show Art Basel Miami Beach. But Sarasota isn’t far behind. Not only is there the Ringling Museum of Art, which I’m going to visit soon, but there is top-rate outdoor art thanks to the Sarasota Season of Sculpture. Right now, “Unconditional Surrender” by J. […]

Here I am on one of the best beaches in Florida — and possibly the world — and the birds are having more fun than I am. Actually, they don't even look like they're having that great a time, as they're all standing seriously in formation and facing forward (except for the ones who are […]

(photo by View of the World) Whether the Steelers or the Cardinals win the Super Bowl remains to be seen. But it's clear who the big losers are: Tampa hotels and businesses hoping to rake it in this weekend. USA Today reported today that the mood in Tampa is subdued and the streets are basically […]