Open Florida 24/7

It’s Monday and it is the perfect time to add yet another post to my Florida adventure blog. WARNING: This entry is going to be picture heavy. So all you folks still sporting 28k or 56k dial up, with Windows 95, and AOL 3.0 (my dear ‘ole Grandma in Staten Island is one of these beautiful people), bear with me. Your patience is much appreciated.

The sudden fluctuation in image weight that has occurred in this particular entry is mostly due to the fact that I acquired a new toy on November 23, 2007—the day commonly known to consumers as Black Friday. This beautiful piece of machinery is the Canon Rebel XTi (or the 400D if you are overseas). I got bit by the shutter bug on our trip to Amelia Island and had to invest in a SLR of my own.

This weekend I decided to venture throughout my neighborhood and a fifty mile radius to search for interesting photo subjects. My journey started in Bradenton, then out to Ybor, and I wrapped it in Sarasota last night. Shall we begin? I agree, I think we definitely should.

This is a picture of water flowing ever so freely out of my faucet into my kitchen sink in Bradenton. I don’t know why I enjoy watching water falling from faucet but I do. Don’t judge me.

This is Petey and he resides in Ybor City. Petey was teething during this time and this is him taking a break from biting through my socks to my toes with his tiny baby teeth. If I ever owned a dog, I’d want him to be fun like this little pup. Shout out to J. Artis for being a good sport by letting me practice my photography with her and lil’ Petey Petey.

A few weeks ago I was driving past Marina Jack in Sarasota and I saw the most amazing sculptures. From that point, it was a goal of mine to return and check it out. I know it’s a pretty small goal but I accomplished it. Not only did I accomplish it but I also took pictures to share with you. Call it a little early Christmas present from me to you. No need for thanks, though. Just pay it forward.

I like this piece so much I took a picture with it!

Last night, for the first time in my entire life, I got a chance to taste a bit of Peruvian cuisine with a good friend of mine at the El Patio Latino off Tuttle in Sarasota. We had the Cebiche De Pescado and Chicharrones De Pescado then topped it off with a slice of Pie De Limon. I’d say, judging by the way we savored each dish, we probably will be back in the very near future. I didn’t get any pictures of the food but I did get a picture of the sign.

There was also a celebration going on next door for the Third Anniversary of The Latin Brothers Market. So after the meal we stayed for the festivities!

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Till Next Time

Amon Focus