Back at the beach

After a long cool spell (I won't say cold in respect to those up north!) I got back to the beach Sunday.  I was far from the only one, this beach is never as crowded as big city or resort beach's, but the parking lots where jammed and people where parking anyplace they could find to get to the beach.

It was still a bit cool but obviously people had been hold up inside long enough and had to get out and enjoy the sun.

Crop Walk

Crop Walk took place this last Sunday afternoon here in Venice.  It is neighbors walking together to take a stand against hunger in our world. Walking for those who have to walk to get water and food.  Crop Walk raises awareness and funds for international relief and development, as well as fighting hunger locally.

Seeing the Beauty of Green

 

With the light behind it, I was sure how this photo would turn out, but the trees diffused the light very well.  Besides being one of the older homes in Venice FL, the trees are what caught my attention here.  In my opinion trees are essential to making anyplace livable.  I'm sure there are a lot of environmental experts who would agree with me.  

But just from a simply aesthetic viewpoint the trees, flower box's, and other plants make this an absolutely beautiful home, without them I don't think I would care for it much at all.

Alley Cats

 

Getting a good look over by a couple cats wondering why I'm taking their picture.

Burgundy Square

Many times I have been by Burgundy Square on Miami Ave. in Venice Florida but I hadn't noticed it in the morning light from this angle before.  I thought it looked very inviting over the knoll and through the trees. 

Wall Flower

 

This medallion is on the wall of the historic Granada Apartments in Venice Florida, I don't know if the lady it may have been modeled after was herself a wall flower or not.  Regardless, as she is on a wall and wearing a flower I could not resist the pun!

From the Jetty

 

It's a cooler day here but sunny so I thought it was time for a view from the south jetty.  This is at the far northern end of Venice Island looking south.  There is no beach at this park, but there are great views all around.  This to the south, west to the Gulf of Mexico, north to the north jetty and a much larger park with beaches on Casey Key,  and east into Roberts and Donna Bays with a lot of boats.

Watching the boats go by is a popular past time here as is fishing from the jetty.  There is also a snack shop, restrooms, benches and picnic tables.