The Renaming of A1A to the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway

On a sunny day in Florida, cruising down A1A has always been a quintessential experience. This iconic stretch of road, running parallel to the Atlantic Ocean, now carries a new name that resonates deeply with both Floridians and fans worldwide: the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway. This renaming honors the legacy of a man whose music, … Continue reading The Renaming of A1A to the Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway

Growing Pineapples in Florida

Growing pineapples in Florida is as easy as sticking the top of your eaten pineapple in the ground! We have about ten pineapple plants all around our yard and have had several produce pineapples in the last few years. Florida’s tropical and subtropical climate makes it an ideal environment for growing pineapples. These sun-loving plants … Continue reading Growing Pineapples in Florida

Hurricane Helene Causes a Mess in Atlantic Beach, but No Major Damage

Hurricane Helene crashed into the Florida panhandle this week as a massive category 4 hurricane and made its effects felt all the way to our coast in Atlantic Beach. It got really loud and windy around midnight. Things kept banging into the house and waking me up. Then all the power went out, and the … Continue reading Hurricane Helene Causes a Mess in Atlantic Beach, but No Major Damage

What Are These Small Bananas on My Florida Banana Tree?

After trying a fresh banana off the banana trees in our Florida yard, I wondered why it looked and tasted different than the grocery store bananas. It had seeds! And instead of being long, slender, and rounded, it was short and chunky, almost squared off hard edges. And when it ripened to yellow, they all … Continue reading What Are These Small Bananas on My Florida Banana Tree?

Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents

Did you know Atlantic Beach, FL residents can apply for two free trees for their front yard? Thanks to an update on the Chapter 23 (commonly known as the tree code) code of ordinances, the city has expanded the use of tree-conservation funds to plants trees in font yards on private property. Funds to plant … Continue reading Apply for Free Trees for Atlantic Beach Residents