Apalachicola has always been a place where men go down to the sea..or at least down to the great bay … More
Author: FreeGNV
A windy, cloudy day in paradise
So it’s day three of our Forgotten Coast Tour. The day we do a 43-mile out and back from Apalachicola … More
A blustery day in paradise
Day 2 of our 5 day tour of the Forgotten Coast was not without its flaws. For one thing, it … More
The once and future Mexico Beach
Back when I was director of Bike Florida, my all-time favorite tour was along the Forgotten Coast….from Port St. Joe … More
Rhapsody in gray
On my way to breakfast with the guys early Saturday morning I was cycling through campus. But than I saw … More
Carpetbaggers, bank robbers and demon rum: A history of the Gainesville Sun
Listen, there’s been a lot of chatter lately about the future of The Gainesville Sun. Before we get elbow-deep into … More
Is this a great town or what?
Took myself to the Matheson on Sunday to hear Gary Mormino, author of “Dreams In The New Century: Instant Cities, … More
I found my life in a book and that has made all the difference
“From the time I learned to read I wanted to write.” Web Miller. In the summer of my 15th year … More
Sid Homan made the Voice Of The People the stuff of drama, comedy and show biz
Sidney Homan was a renown Shakespearian scholar at the University of Florida. He was also, for some years, the creative … More
Final deep thoughts before the train wreck we’ll call the 2022 midterms
Being an optimist by nature, I like to look on the bright side. Listen, if Gov. Anti-Ron were still a … More
