By T L Stephens ITWPA Member The Market, as we kids called it, has been in existence as long as I can remember. Looking through the eyes of youth, it seemed huge, with lots of sheds and tables and vendors. As I grew into adulthood, I began to realize what an important role the Market played in the lives of so many, especially the farmers who were its mainstays. In the … [Read more...] about The Sumter County Farmers Market: A Visit to the Heart of Florida
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The Goats are Still on the Roof in Coombs
By Peggy Gordon ITWPA Member Everyone who visits Coombs on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, just has to see the market with the famous pygmy goats on the grassy roof. The goats (named Willie, Daniel, Nibbles, and Minion) are still there but other things are ever-changing. The manager, Arthur Uri, says the future of the market depends on its ability to change. The … [Read more...] about The Goats are Still on the Roof in Coombs
Breakfast at the Opera
By Emmanuelle M. Barea ITWPA Member As the sun slowly rises behind the Sydney Harbour Bridge, ferry traffic starts, back and forth, as a well-orchestrated ballet. Soon, Sydneysiders are flooding Circular Quay. The ferry terminal is at its busiest and you’re sitting by the river, sipping your coffee. The Opera Kitchen terrace is the perfect place to watch the show while … [Read more...] about Breakfast at the Opera
Go See the ’Gators
By Laima Rastikis ITWPA Member Need a break from the sun and sand while visiting south Florida? Whether you’re staying in the Naples area or Miami/Fort Lauderdale, you have a vast natural wonder less than an hour’s drive away. The 729,000-acre Big Cypress National Preserve and western everglades are a fascinating ecosystem that’s home to hundreds of animal and plant … [Read more...] about Go See the ’Gators
A New Life for an Old School
By Robert L. Archibald As you climb the 20-some steps leading to the main entrance you almost expect to hear school bells and the sound of children on the playground. Today the historic Ivywild Elementary School, constructed in 1916, is a repurposed building with new life bustling through the halls. The Colorado Springs school district closed Ivywild in 2009 due to … [Read more...] about A New Life for an Old School