Florida photographer Drew Brass recently set up at Renningers, right down the road from Tangerine. He lives in Apopka, Florida. Drew is known for his creative nautical photography and stenciled frames. His work is available at Artemis Gallery.
A Song for Jeff
Bill Down recorded a song I’m sure is for Jeff. It’s peaceful and brings healing to hear. Jeff, you’re very much on our minds and are loved. We struggle to understand man’s inhumanity to man and send prayers and blessed thoughts to your family.
Adjectives Market in Altamonte: A Destination for Sure
Adjectives Market is a true destination for vintage shopping. The service is second to none. The merchandise is Renningers quality but is available 7 days a week in a Pottery Barn meets Country Living Antique Show experience located right in the center of Altamonte Springs.
Lake Ola Lakefront Homeowners HOA Picnic a Success
A little improvisation along the way added to the fun. Rick was drilling the umbrella stand in place on the “stage” as the band played. Steve kept them so “hydrated” that they said they wanted to take him on their next world tour. That is to the “Dam Smoker” in Eustis next week.
Quick, Somebody Lend the Seminole County School Board a Calculator!
In an unsettling display of ignorance of basic math, the Seminole County School Board publically struggled to perform basic calculations during the impasse hearing for employee pay. Adding to the antics, the board “found” 2 million dollars to be applied to a one-time employee bonus. According to WFTV News: Teachers in Seminole County found out Tuesday [...]
Bend Over Floridians, A New PIP Law is Coming
On March 9, 2012, a major Personal Injury Protection law was changed due to rampant fraud in the Tampa and Miami areas. “This law shifts the burden of accidents to the victims, limits consumer choices and leaves insurance companies with more ways to avoid paying legitimate claims,” according to Bill Newton, the executive director of the Consumer Action Network.
DEA Press Release: Zellwood Cocaine Dealer Sentenced to Federal Prison
May 04 – (Orlando, FL) – Mark R. Trouville, Special Agent in Charge, Drug Enforcement Administration, Miami Field Division, and Robert E. O’Neill, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, announced that U.S. District Judge Anne C. Conway sentenced Brandon Denard Smith, 27, of Zellwood, to 123 months in federal prison for possession of firearms by a convicted felon, distribution of cocaine, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. Smith pled guilty on February 2, 2012.
Six Weeks Out From The Trial
We’re about six weeks out from the trial of Thomas Lafoe for the murder of Jeff Norton. It appears the wheels of justice are starting to slowly turn. Someone is working late tonight as the last entry shown regarding witness subpoenas being returned was made around 8 pm.
Day Trip to the Fancy Flea
Twice a year downtown Lakeland, Florida is transformed into “one of the top 10 small flea markets of America according to the readers of Romantic Homes Magazine.” Lakeland is an ideal shopping day trip and this event is held for one day only in the spring and in the fall. This year the spring show fell on the last Saturday of April.
The small town atmosphere of Lakeland is pretty non-commercial compared to Mount Dora. There were fewer eateries in the downtown area but the show worked out quite well. Many shoppers dined at restaurants located near the 1-4 on-ramp. Access to the show from the Tangerine / Mount Dora area is excellent. Simply take the 429 to I-4. We used a GPS to get to Kentucky Avenue in the heart of downtown.
