‘Goodland Life’ Archives
Catch ‘em and Cook ‘em
GOODLAND LIFE Natalie Strom nstrom81@yahoo.com Goodland is affectionately known as a “Drinking Village with a Fishing Problem.” Most of us here in Goodland are happy to accept this title. After all, we drink all kinds of stuff; lots of water on those hot summer days, a glass of milk to accompany our cookies and occasionally... [...]
Goodland Gardens Galore
GOODLAND LIFE Joanie Fuller joaniefuller@embarqmail.com You’ve heard of many famous gardens, right? The Garden of Eden, Cypress Gardens, maybe Kensington Gardens, and the Rose Garden at the White House – I could go on and on. But do you realize there are gardens galore right here in Goodland? Now, of course, they aren’t [...]
Easter traditions
GOODLAND LIFE Joanie Fuller joaniefuller@embarqmail.com Remember those days when we all wanted a new frock at Easter time? I do. As a teenager it was important to have a new dress, shoes to match, white gloves (absolutely!) and, of course, a bonnet with lots of frills upon it. That tradition has certainly waned, hasn’t it? Wonder [...]
MarGood Harbor Park ribbon cutting ceremony brings mixed emotions
GOODLAND LIFE Natalie Strom nstrom81@yahoo.com The MarGood Harbor Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, held March 15th at 10:00 AM, was much different than I had expected. Mostly because I’ve never been to a ribbon cutting ceremony before. But also because I didn’t realize how emotional it would be, on so many levels, for me and many [...]
Old Florida friendly Marker 8
GOODLAND LIFE Joanie Fuller joaniefuller@embarqmail.com Are you the friendly type? Do you like to meet old timers and hear stories? If so, you definitely need to go to Marker 8 Restaurant and sit at their Friendly Table like I did the other morning. Of course, you feel at home the minute you enter the place. It is like going [...]
Goodland turns 63
Natalie Strom nstrom81@yahoo.com Goodland’s found another reason to celebrate.... it’s our birthday! Join us on March 10th, from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Goodland Boat Park where we are putting on a fabulous party! Where EVERYTHING IS FREE! Just wait until you hear about all the events the Goodland Civic Association has planned [...]
Old Marco Lodge: Past and Present
Goodland Life Joanie Fuller Wanna catch a little history this weekend along with some fun and hold a baby alligator, too? Try the Old Marco Lodge right here in Goodland and you will see what I mean. First the history. The Old Marco Lodge is by far the oldest up and running place in Goodland. The building was actually built in 1869 [...]
Goodland festivities
GOODLAND LIFE Natalie Strom nstrom81@yahoo.com As a former Buzzard Queen at Stan’s annual Mullet Festival, I feel as though it is my duty to inform the uninformed about this one-of-a-kind event. Not to be outdone, the annual Goodland Boat Parade is approaching fast on the Mullet Festival’s heels. Don’t forget about the [...]
Stan’s from the inside out
GOODLAND LIFE Joanie Fuller joaniefuller@embarqmail.com My guess is that many of you’ve been to Stan’s on Sunday afternoon for at least part of the big party that begins with everyone standing for Sandi Patty’s spellbinding rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner”. Then it gets going with food, drinks, jokes and dancing to [...]
An artist’s life for Judy
GOODLAND LIFE Natalie Strom natalie@coastalbreezenews.com The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 brought national attention to the dangers of offshore drilling. Anyone living along the shores of the Gulf of Mexico felt the negative impact of the disaster. As much as the oil spill interrupted the livelihoods of those in the area, it will [...]
