Cold (colder, not cold,) Florida sunsets Lunch at Disney Springs with Debra and friends One Friday, me and Debra headed to Orlando for the afternoon for lunch at Disney Springs with her Disney cruise friends Julie and Shawn. It was great to meet them - it was a lovely afternoon strolling around that new (ish) area... looking at signage and window shopping. Well, more than window shopping - check out my new cute purse! Missing Millie Mil! :( Me and Cat bought a Dragonfruit ...

Everyday Florida weather continues to amaze and baffle me. #exploring #sunsets #sarasota

Playing catch up with the blog again! I feel like although I've only been here a short amount of time, this place really feels like home. Everyone I have met have been so friendly, inviting and generous - it's been lovely to be welcomed into the Bella Grove family so warmly. Since my last post you'll be pleased to know my bug bites actually cleared up! Last week I hung out with Sohmer and her nieces and nephews, who are visiting from northern Florida for two weeks. We've been

I can't believe it's been another week! Time goes by so quickly. Last week was my first real exploring around Sarasota and surrounding areas. I have totally fallen in love with this place. Last Monday I took a walk around The Ringling, which is the stately home and gardens of prominent Sarasota figure, art collector and circus owner John Ringling. the venetian style buildings and rose gardens are stunning. Last tuesday was July 4th, and so we had an all day barbecue/ cookout