I’ve posted several images of the removal of old-growth trees, palm trees and landscaping from a corner lot in the … More
Author: FloridaGator80
Celebrate pasta on World Pasta Day each Oct. 25
Every October 25 is World Pasta Day and since today is Oct. 25, 2026, let’s all enjoy some pasta! From … More
Movie review: ‘The Wackiest Ship in the Army’
I certainly enjoy “old” films and I’d say a World War II comedy-drama “The Wackiest Ship in the Army” from … More
Saturday morning and crash in Estero blocks intersection
I was driving in the Villages of Estero area this morning (Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026) when I had to make … More
Ticket to the movies: ‘Cops and Robbers’ from 1973 worth your time
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Mail-in ballot sent and candidates’ advertisements continue to arrive
My mail-in ballot is on its way, but our mailbox keeps receiving campaign material on a daily basis (well, except … More
A blur, a reflection and a sliver of interesting clouds
I didn’t take time to post this last night when I returned to our home here in Naples, Fla., but … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Just One of the Guys’ better than you’d imagine
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Beautiful clouds; ugly crash
It was a nasty crash and beautiful clouds for an afternoon crash near the business hour in North Naples, Fla., … More
It’s Oct. 22! Combine national Nut Day with Make a Dog’s Day!
Each October 22 is both national Make a Dog’s Day and national Nut Day! Frankly, I’m blessed because I totally … More
On the road (again): Hi, Gabe3 … and a triple warning about a student driver
Well, I’m offering a license tag and three stickers today: The former is letting you know his name (GABE3 – … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Local Hero’ isn’t for everyone, but I say it is magnificent
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
A painted bunting also makes the migration to SW Florida each year
The migration to Southwest Florida in the late fall and early winter isn’t confined to just our “seasonal” friends who … More
Interesting! A vintage Fiat 500!
While the parking lot between the Headquarters branch of the Collier County Public Library and North Collier Government Center is … More
A ‘manic’ Monday gets worse when you get stopped by the CCSO
Mondays can be manic (as “The Bangles” once noted — no pun intended) and are difficult enough without you making … More
‘Seasonal’ residents returning; car haulers are the signal!
“Season” is again arriving on car haulers across Southwest Florida. Each fall, our seasonal friends return for their parttime residences. … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘Blockers’ is raunchy comedy (obviously), so … enjoy!
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
Election 2026: Mail-in ballot on its way today
We have received our mail-in ballots for the 2026 general election at our home here in Naples, Fla., and I’ll … More
Sunning itself on a highway led this iguana to be squished under a tire
While I’m not sure this was a green iguana, it was an iguana … with the emphasis on “was.” Earlier … More
Blazing sunrise on Saturday, on Sunday? A spread of clouds!
While this weekend began with a fiery sunrise on Saturday, today’s morning was offering a different view: a wonderful spread … More
Ticket to the Movies: ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ is a dark, dark journey
Welcome back to my blog. Here’s my recommendation of a movie to check out today and hope you punch your … More
A division of sunlight at the HQ branch of the library
I usually post photos of architecture or other visuals at the Headquarters branch of the Collier County Public Library, but … More
A rainbow in the sky; destruction on the ground
I took photos of the tear-down of huge trees and other landscaping vegetation and didn’t notice the rainbow in the … More
You just can’t beat a wonderful Saturday sunrise!
Welcome to the weekend! A glorious sunrise greeted me as I went out on an early errand this morning (Saturday, … More