The Sunshine Sabbatical (A Florida Travel Blog)

Renniger’s flea market is massive but just half the story. The nearby antique store is like stepping into a giant time capsule of a world that used to exist, managed and maintained by a delightful assortment of vendors offering centuries of items and relics of the past.

One of the largest flea markets in all of Florida is a giant adventure through the different corners of Americana, where pretty much anything you can think of is likely for sale here.

I write about an awesome Mills 50 bar representing a lesser-known spirit with an elongated history of banishment, and how absinthe’s history is repeated with the current controversies surrounding marijuana.

The best new restaurant from 2025 is a Hawaiian diner that perfectly blends quality traditional flavors with great diverse platters that stretches beyond the Pacific Ocean

The Tides Seafood Market features my favorite meal of 2025. But places like this are constantly threatened by greedy people willing to sacrifice Florida’s environment to make a few bucks.

Epcot’s success can be tied to its international festival events. But what if we can elevate the party to include the rest of the park and include even more countries?

Tarpon Springs is yet another gem within the beautiful borders of Tampa Bay. This is my quick little guide on how to spend a simple but perfect day there.

National Strike. Abolish ICE. We Deserve Better. But also, here are some examples of businesses that we need more of in this fractured country.

Montreal is one of my favorite places to visit, and this is a small itinerary that represents the beauty and culture of a world-class city.

Florida is going through a repulsive real estate saga that threatens the fragile ecosystem of a beautiful state that is very dependent on the people living in it. Otto’s High Dive is what happens when you develop with a plan and a willingness to maintain the natural beauty of the Sunshine State.

Juno Beach is one of those cozy quiet Florida beach towns full of beautiful sights, even if shuts down early when compared to the likes of Tampa Bay and the Miami Zone. Here is my recommendation on how to spend a full day there.

The Monroe is a wonderful venue of great food and drinks, but potentially suffering from the ongoing lack of activity within the empty and aesthetically lifeless Creative Village

One of my favorite experiences in the diverse and energetic Downtown Toronto is a multi-story gastropub with such an engaging personality, its impossible to leave the venue without a smile.

Clermont’s Citrus Tower is a delightful old-school Floridian attraction that has relaxed vibes, good coffee, and a vantage point of the Sunshine State that clearly displays its past, present, and future—-the good and the bad.

Spent a day and a half in one of Florida’s crown jewels of the West Coast. Sarasota is a fun mix of great food, great vibes, top-notch beaches, and beautiful scenery that can warm the coldest of hearts.

Located in the middle of a busy but beautiful Brooklyn neighborhood is an absolute gem——a gem that is also impossible to duplicate in other regions of the United States that lacks the foresight and desire of building walkable communities.

I once insulted Hainan chicken, which took me on a journey towards a small eatery in a small market serving some of the biggest flavors in all the Sunshine State.

I spent 30 hours in the beautiful, historic, and delightful Downtown St. Augustine and here are all the places I visited and ultimately recommend.

Sunnyside (Flower) Cafe every week has an uphill battle for economic success despite its quality. I argue it doesn’t have to be this way.

Bucee’s stores are becoming so big that they need to be built out of town because of the space needed. To me, that’s a problem, regardless of how good those brisket sandwiches can be.