Roadside Wonders

click to enlarge Big Tree Park Longwood, Florida submitted by UrbanDragon (Scott) originally posted March 18, 2010 updated January 16, 2011 update: Scott shares this very sad news from Big Tree Park. The Senator was destroyed by fire this morning. The Senator Catches Fire, Collapses at Big Tree Park Scott says: Driving on 17-92 you’ll see a sign pointing to Big Tree Park, “Home of The Senator”....

Giant Sandals The Kai-Kai Sandals Shop 910 Duval Street Key West, Florida submitted by: submitted by “Froggi” (Donna) & Stu Donna says: Key West is known for warm weather, water, and flip-flops. Check out this giant flip-flop outside the Kai-Kai Sandals shop in Key West, Florida! wendyvee says: These might be just the thing for Hugh Mongus on his birthday (although as giant as they are … they might...

Castle Otttis Intersection of Hwy A1A and 3rd Street Vilano Beach, Florida submitted by “SkyKing96” (Ray) Ray says: While scouting possible bonus locations for a motorcycle endurance rally, I found this castle in Vilano Beach, Florida, near St Augustine. It is at the intersection of Hwy A1A and 3rd St. It gets your attention sticking up above the trees! Apparently it was built as a home, but is also used...

Fancy Shrimp Statue Amelia Island, Florida submitted by “Scubapiggy” (Helen) Helen says: Here is another interesting statue.  I saw several of these scattered around Amelia Island, Florida – the self-proclaimed “Shrimp Capital of the World”.  This one is bejewelled. wendyvee says: These shrimp statues have been installed in the Fernandina Beach & Amelia Island areas. It appears...