The Snowbird Guide

08/13/2024

Who remembers? I would love to hear your stories from this year.

04/27/2024

Avon Park Rotary Blueberry Festival, Saturday only 9-3pm.

01/18/2024

This started today. Keep in mind they will have a Tractor Pull and Lawn Mower races on Saturday. Be there or be square.

12/26/2023

Sums it up.

11/08/2023

November Fall Fuel Up show starts today. Let's all have a good show. Vendors shout out to your customers and let them know where you are and what your selling.

11/04/2023

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11/02/2023

So this a rare phenomenon, but impressive if you can catch it.

FLORIDA GREEN FLASH! ☀️💚

This rare and elusive shot was captured this week from Yankeetown along the Gulf in the Big Bend. Can only be seen for a second or two during perfect conditions!

Credit: Ken Rohling

11/02/2023

Our Next Show:
November 11th approximately 4pm. This will be an exhibition show in conjunction with the Florida Flywheelers show days (November 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th) it will be included with the admission of the Florida Flywheelers show.
Come out from Wednesday through Saturday to see the biggest showing of antique Engines, Tractors, flea market/swap meet, period correct village, tractor pulls, 5 minute model t Ford put together, and some of the greatest food around! Live farm displays, live sawmill displays, operating tractor dealerships, period correct filling stations, machine shop, and repair shops, massive Snow Engine display, and so much more! Go back in time to a place where life was simple and great and see history alive and in motion. Dont miss it!!!
The Following Saturday
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18TH will be our regular full race event.
Check out Florida Flywheelers Antique Engine Club Inc. For more information! Its a really great place for families to explore history, shop, and enjoy the many exciting things the show has to offer.

08/29/2023

And so it begins....

08/29/2023

Ninth Hurricane Tip: Charge up everything, laptops phones, tablets, even old phones you can still call 911 on them. If you haven't already take video of your place and have your homeowners insurance information readily available. Im talking phone number, policy number and login information.

08/28/2023

Eighth Hurricane Tip: Any cleaning of your yards, trees and shrubs, should already be done. Nothing worse than having recently prunned limbs turning into missiles during the storm. This should all be done prior to August 1st.

08/28/2023

Seventh Hurricane Tip: Listen to local meteorologist. I like Denis Phillips, he is on all platforms and he tells you what you need to know without scaring the bejeezes out of you. In my opinion the Weather channel makes everything sound like armageddon.

08/28/2023

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH @ 6:00PM

First Race of the 2023/2024 season!!! Never thought we would be saying this but the time has come! Our Grand Opening Extravaganza is still set for October 14th but this is the first points race of the season and its bound to be a great one! Come out and enjoy some affordable family fun. Nasgrass is back and better than ever!!! Stay tuned for more info. Please share this with everyone so nobody will miss out!

08/28/2023

Sixth Hurricane Tip: Cook in advance, you are probably gonna loose everything in your freezer anyhow. Much easier to heat up leftovers than cook a whole meal.

08/27/2023

Fifth Hurrican Tip: Fuel up your car....all your cars. If can be difficult to get gas after a hurricane either because of disruption in services or simply because there is no electricity to get the pumps working.

08/27/2023

Fourth hurricane tip: Have cash on hand. If electricity goes out, you wont be able to use credit or debit cards. Nothing worse than finally finding a place with gas, but they can only take cash.

08/27/2023

Third Hurricane tip: Clean everything. I got caught with no clean laundry during Charley. No electricity for 7 days and having to put on dirty clothes just added insult to injury.

08/26/2023

Second Hurricane Hint:
If you decided to stay you need to make preperations for yourself, your kids, your pets and possibly your friends and neighbors who need a sound structure to ride out the storm in.

08/26/2023

08/26/2023

Having been thru a dozen or so Hurricanes here are a few helpful hints.

First, decide early on a plan, if you wait till you know what direction the storm is going to take, it is to late. The last thing you want is to be stuck on the road. Been there done that, not fun. Lots of hassle that can be avoided if you make the decision early. If you have the funds, and you have insurance, take this as a sign to go visit some relatives out of state.

08/25/2023

I am really just hoping for "Rain with a Name" next week, but for you newbies, let me introduce you to Jim.

07/13/2023

Florida is a "special" place

Once in a lifetime shot of Floridas wildlife.
📸 Ross Merrigan
https://rossmerrigan.smugmug.com/

04/22/2023

I'm not sure, how I feel about this picture. Mostly in awe, but with a hint of Hitchcock.

04/19/2023

This weekend!!

03/14/2023

Here are some upcoming events. Put on by Rotary, you know they will be good.

03/12/2023

Hold up on seasoning...we are dying.

03/05/2023

I recently had a Snowbird ask me about gators and fences. So here is the truth of it, yes, they can climb chainlink fences and apparently bend aluminum fences too.

02/23/2023

Look what is happening right now. Looks like the weather will be amazing. Come on down!!

02/19/2023

Truth!!

02/02/2023

Happy Groundhog Day!!