The GOP Horse Race (Animated Infographic) The lab masters over at Slate.com have taken the horse race for the GOP presidential nomination to a whole new level.  Makes you wonder how many horses will still be in the race come late January. [Slate]

The GOP Horse Race (Animated Infographic)

The lab masters over at Slate.com have taken the horse race for the GOP presidential nomination to a whole new level.  Makes you wonder how many horses will still be in the race come late January.

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New York - Las Vegas

New York - Las Vegas

Vintage Surf Culture at Lemongrass Fernandina Beach, FL - There’s a little slice of Southern California in Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown.  A boutique called Lemongrass opened in the former Last Flight Out location in late 2010 and has been hanging 10 ever since with its clever take on vintage surf culture.  A lot of items for surfer girls here along with a nice selection of leather handbags and flip flops.  For the guys, they stock a variety of Sanuks and Oakley sunglasses.  It’s cool to go in and check out the always evolving interior, including a number of old surfboards carefully placed on the ceiling beams.  Lemongrass is located at 114 Center Street next door to the Christmas shop.  It’s operated by the same people who own Driftwood Surf Shop on A1A.  For more information on Lemongrass, visit their website.

Vintage Surf Culture at Lemongrass

Fernandina Beach, FL - There’s a little slice of Southern California in Fernandina Beach’s historic downtown.  A boutique called Lemongrass opened in the former Last Flight Out location in late 2010 and has been hanging 10 ever since with its clever take on vintage surf culture.  A lot of items for surfer girls here along with a nice selection of leather handbags and flip flops.  For the guys, they stock a variety of Sanuks and Oakley sunglasses.  It’s cool to go in and check out the always evolving interior, including a number of old surfboards carefully placed on the ceiling beams. 

Lemongrass is located at 114 Center Street next door to the Christmas shop.  It’s operated by the same people who own Driftwood Surf Shop on A1A.  For more information on Lemongrass, visit their website.

Beachside Candy Company New Smyrna Beach, FL - My oh my!  It’s hard to get to the beach when you have the Beachside Candy Company just a few blocks from the ocean.  So many options, so many flavors.  Everything from ten different flavors of homemade fudge to 30 different varieties of gourmet truffles and fine chocolates.  Need something that won’t melt in the hot Florida sun?  The Beachside Candy Company has over 50 different types of bulk candies to choose from.  (I stocked up on Red Hats and Filled Gummy Bears.)  They’ve also got a nice selection of fine licorice, saltwater taffy and hard candy. Keep this place in mind for your next trip to the beach or your next event!  (They do bulk orders for weddings, parties, baby & bridal showers, etc.) The Beachside Candy Company is located at 221 Flagler Avenue.  Visit their website for more information.

Beachside Candy Company

New Smyrna Beach, FL - My oh my!  It’s hard to get to the beach when you have the Beachside Candy Company just a few blocks from the ocean.  So many options, so many flavors.  Everything from ten different flavors of homemade fudge to 30 different varieties of gourmet truffles and fine chocolates.  Need something that won’t melt in the hot Florida sun?  The Beachside Candy Company has over 50 different types of bulk candies to choose from.  (I stocked up on Red Hats and Filled Gummy Bears.)  They’ve also got a nice selection of fine licorice, saltwater taffy and hard candy. Keep this place in mind for your next trip to the beach or your next event!  (They do bulk orders for weddings, parties, baby & bridal showers, etc.)

The Beachside Candy Company is located at 221 Flagler Avenue.  Visit their website for more information.

Ernest Hemingway Painting Key West, FL - A much younger Hemingway keeps watch over the dining room at his home in Key West.  Be sure to pay a visit the next time you’re at the southernmost point.  Entertaining and enthusiastic tour guides provide interesting insight into the famous author. Click here to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum website.

Ernest Hemingway Painting

Key West, FL - A much younger Hemingway keeps watch over the dining room at his home in Key West.  Be sure to pay a visit the next time you’re at the southernmost point.  Entertaining and enthusiastic tour guides provide interesting insight into the famous author.

Click here to visit the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum website.

Florida’s Best Kept Secret?

The Villages, FL - Try this the next time you have a free weekend.  Drive up to The Villages and spend some time exploring.  Then walk into work on Monday and tell your colleagues how you spent your weekend.  I guarantee they’ll be surprised. 

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A Slice of NYC in Central Florida

Eustis, FL - For those who lament a lack of authentic New York style pizza in Central Florida, you might want to make a trip to Eustis and give the Great Pizza Company a try.  Owner Sandy Johnson opened the restaurant in 2008 and has been racking up accolades for her tasty pies ever since.

Johnson’s pizzas are the complete opposite of the greasy pies the chains serve.  Each one is made with dough and water imported directly from the Big Apple.  Johnson says that’s what gives her pies the edge. 

Customers will immediately notice the thin crust, which is always baked to perfection.  Toppings range from pepperoni and sausage to pineapple and chicken.  There’s also a number of specialty pizzas to choose from.  If you’re in the mood for something spicy, you might want to go with the Mongolian beef or chipotle chicken.  They’re guaranteed to give your mouth a little kick.  Other specialty pizzas include BBQ pulled pork, Thai basil chicken and Paradise Cheeseburger.

The Great Pizza Company is also a great place to grab a sandwich, pasta or some fresh chicken wings.  Every item is cooked to order and can be delivered to your doorstep within 15 miles of the restaurant.

The Great Pizza Company is located at 23 East Magnolia Avenue in the Eustis historic district.  For more information, visit their website.

The Good Spot Revamp Underway Regular followers of The Good Spot might have noticed a lack of posts over the past few days.  That’s because we’re in the process of revamping the site’s primary focus.  Starting next week, The Good Spot will be devoted to documenting life in the Sunshine State through original features, videos and photos.  For those of you into lomography, Hipstamatics and iPhone photography, visit our sister website/blog, GoodSnapz.com.

The Good Spot Revamp Underway

Regular followers of The Good Spot might have noticed a lack of posts over the past few days.  That’s because we’re in the process of revamping the site’s primary focus.  Starting next week, The Good Spot will be devoted to documenting life in the Sunshine State through original features, videos and photos.  For those of you into lomography, Hipstamatics and iPhone photography, visit our sister website/blog, GoodSnapz.com.