The Morse Museum
Recently we spent an afternoon in Winter Park at the Morse Museum. This museum does not disappoint. The Morse houses a comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s works, including the artist and designer’s jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass lamps, and windows, plus Tiffany’s Chapel is on display. For decades, many of the chapel elements […]
The Florida Heat
I always equate July and August in Florida to January and February in NJ. Lee and I lay low in the Florida heat, just as we did in the NJ cold, but still, I think I would rather live with the heat instead of the cold. In the summer, we swim in the pools in […]
Freshen Up Your Look With Houseplants
Houseplants are good for lots of reasons. They embellish your interior spaces by adding beauty to your home, but that is not all they do. Plants remove toxins from the air, making the interior air in your home better for you to breathe. I just read a study commissioned by researchers at Kansas State University […]
Audrey's Salivating Solivita Turkey Burgers
We trust everyone had a Happy 4th of July. The fireworks were great again this year, and I hope you came out and enjoyed the fun. Thank you to all those that helped make Independence Day 2018 a great one. I enjoyed the additional bonus of a day off! In addition to enjoying the fireworks, […]
Interesting Facts about one of our Neighbors, the Alligator
Alligators are nesting, and we are at the end of alligator mating season. Alligator courtship begins in early April, and mating occurs in May or June. You might have heard some sounds you are unfamiliar with, and it could have been the alligators mating, as they are noisy. Males are the showiest of the species […]
Central Florida Has Beautiful Lakes, Enjoy the Ride!
June is the perfect time to take a boat ride on the Chain of Lakes. Bring your hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and your spirit of adventure. Living Waters offers fun tours of the Chain of Lakes. We enjoyed a great day and best of all the Chain of Lakes is only a short drive from Solivita. […]
Flag Day Celebration
A salute goes out to all veterans plus a special thank you to the Solivita Veterans who have erected the American Flag on our lawns in celebration of the great country we live in. Flag Day is a day to commemorate the adoption of the US flag in 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental […]
Make a Big Impact with a Small Investment
Want to freshen up the look of a room, but don’t want to spend lots of cash? Add texture and style to your Central Florida home by adding a few beautiful pillows to your den, living room or lanai. If you have a solid sofa or solid chairs, add a delightful flower print with tassels. […]
Summer Time Is Soup Time; Chilled That Is.
Chilled Mango Chipotle Soup Easy, Delicious and High in Antioxidants. 2 Mangoes, peeled and cubed 1 Lime, juiced ½ Tsp Ginger Powder Salt and Pepper to taste 1 Tsp. Chipotle Powder 2 Cups Vegetable broth Puree all ingredients together in a blender until smooth. More spices can be added to taste. Serve Chilled and Enjoy.
Enjoying a Solivita Summer
Summer weather is upon us. A bit hot, a bit sticky, but still a great time to kick back and enjoy all that Florida has to offer. Florida fresh watermelon is in season. Watermelon is the perfect fruit for cooling off – it makes a delicious smoothie in the morning with yogurt, a refreshing salad […]