Cindy Swirko

A nice guy who is always at W. University and 6th hoping to get a few bucks from passersby put the flag that’s usually on his bike at this sign left from Saturday’s #NoKings protest because he thought it was a nice fit.

Puppet Trump at Gainesville’s #NoKings protest. Big turnout Saturday morning.

Yeah, and don’t get me started on people who don’t bag their dog’s poop at the beach.

I ride a Litespeed titanium road bike made in Tennessee. Terrific bikes with terrific craftsmanship.

This City’s Sewer System Is Full of Alligators, but It’s Not New York (Gift Article) Researchers found crocodilians, bats, raccoons and other creatures prowling a Florida town’s storm drains, “like something out of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,’” one said.

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Life in Gainesville’s sewers
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Shenigans is a chonker at 14.1 pounds and is a sweet senior cat. He’s up for adoption at the Humane Society of North Central Florida.

Kitten season seems to never end in Florida. These two cuties are at the Humane Society of North Central Florida, where I volunteer. #cats #amimalrescue #spay/neuter

I’ve been there many times. Lots of history for such a small town, some really neat old buildings and the state park. Great area for cycling, hiking and paddling.

My favorite place for a post-surf meal is Ragga Surf Cafe in Marineland. Great food and view, but Flagler County has said it will not renew Ragga’s permit. If you’ve been there or simply want to support a small, independent business please sign a petition at #saveraggasurfcaf0e on Instagram. Thanks

Thankful for a beautiful day at the beach and some little waves for surfing before the wind beat them down.

Every bit as good as Hope Solo on the field and a much more considerate and gracious person off it.

To trade suggestions for spending a wonderful Thanksgiving outdoors in Florida.

I figured I’d keep this in a drawer until things started going south after the inauguration and then wear it as an “I told you so.” But things are going south so early with the cabinet picks I brought it out early.

Listening to my neighbor @bb711.bsky.social sing jazz and enjoying a porter on a cold night at Cypress and Grove.

Post-election sign added to the “Handmaid’s Tale” flamingos that flew into the neighborhood during the campaign.