Florida Spring Break: Day 3

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Project 11:11 β€” There are ice cream boats?

We were hanging out on Anna Maria Beach around 5:30p today and saw a boat coming close to shore playing that unmistakable ice cream truck music. It had two flags in the back and we wondered “Is that an ice cream boat?” It was indeed an ice cream boat. AN ICE CREAM BOAT! How awesome is that.

The boat was a bit down the shore from us but how can you pass up getting ice cream from the very first ice cream boat we’ve ever seen. We made our way over to the boat. As we got closer I saw that not only was this an Ice Cream Boat, but it was also raising money for vets. All of the proceeds from these ice creams were going to support vets. We made a couple donations and got a couple of ice creams, and I asked for more information about this organization.

The organization is Project 11:11 started by Erin Gallivan from Bradenton. They have a bunch of profiles on various sites to check out, as well as a GoFundMe to help raise money.

What a great thing to do to bring smiles to people on the beach and do good for veterans. Way to go! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

Colorful red, white and blue Ice Cream boat reading Charity for Vets beached in shallow Gulf waves with beachgoers nearby under overcast skies.Two people standing in shallow surf watching a red patriotic speedboat labeled Ice Cream and Charity for Vets approach the shore on a cloudy day.

Sand feet. 🦢

Bare feet buried under white sand on a beach, with small shells pressed into the sand beside the toes.

Yes I’m on vacation β€” but I’m still updating my bits.

Finished 2.21 mile walk in 59.9 minutes (27.1 min/mile). Majority walking along the beach in loose sand enjoying the scenery and sounds. Started at Airbnb and finished for lunch on other side of the island. Saw dolphins off the top of Anna Maria Island. πŸ–οΈπŸ¬

GPS route map of a 2.21 mile beach walk around the tip of Anna Maria Island Florida shown as a yellow-green heat trail on satellite imagery

Seven custom made donuts from the Donut Experiment this morning.

Florida Spring Break: Day 2

  • Tammy and Mazie go for a morning run.
  • Breakfast at Madamosielle Paris.
  • Rent beach gear for next three days from Fun & More.
  • Beach time! πŸ–οΈ
  • Early dinner at The Porch β€” delicious food!
  • Tammy, Mazie, and Tyler go on bike ride.
  • Back to the beach for sunset!
  • Tammy, Mazie, and Tyler go on evening walk up the beach and finish in the dark.
  • Turn in for the night.

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Prepared for an evening of shark fishing.

Two anglers stand at the ocean's edge at sunset surrounded by multiple fishing rods stuck in the sand, beach chairs, a cooler cart, and gear bags.

Sunset on the Gulf.

Sun setting at the horizon over calm Gulf waves rolling onto a sandy beach, sky glowing orange and peach.

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