
Capturing the Moments from Our Journeys
Florida Gulf Coast Chronicles is a place to read about our journeys around Florida in search of nature, food, and fun. We’ll also share some interesting finds and photos from our trips outside of the state. We enjoy food so we’ll report any news on upcoming restaurant openings and even share some of our favorite recipes.

Bok Tower Gardens is a National Historic Landmark located in Lake Wales, Florida. It was built by Edward Bok in the early 1920s. Bok was the editor of Ladies Home Journal, which was a pillar of the magazine industry for well over 100 years. The 250 acre property sits on…

Last week I reported on the release of a group of threatened Florida scrub jays at Wingate Creek State Park. We went to check on the jays but they were nowhere to be found. On the way home, we stopped at another preserve a few miles to the west. This…

About 20 miles east of here is a small state park that is probably unknown to the majority of people who drive past it everyday. But to bird enthusiasts, it is destined to become a hotspot to visit. According to my friend Art Nadelman, the state of Florida recently released…

FLGCC is your connection to Pamela Karis Designs. Pamela creates custom designed, one-of-a-kind home décor pieces for your space based on Japanese inspired Ikebana traditions. She utilizes premium synthetic plant items and unique vases that you won’t find in traditional retail outlets.

FLGCC is home to Gary Walker Photography. Here you’ll find a variety of photo galleries dedicated to scenic Florida, motorsports, and other images from our travels.