Florida Fall Colors
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Florida does some things really well… Beach days, winter escapes, and outrageous news stories are two that come to mind. One thing that I wish we could improve on is Fall. Let’s face it, that’s pretty much nonexistent in the Sunshine State. While my friends in the North are sharing leaf-peeping and trips to apple orchards, I’m praying that the thermostat drops below 80. Since we don’t have the same autumn colors in my neck of the woods, here’s the Florida fall colors you can expect…
Green
What we lack in oranges and reds, we make up for with lots of green! It’s the added benefit of our trees never really shedding their leaves. We have beautiful foliage year-round and lots of shady spots to hide from the sun. I never tire of seeing stark green palm trees against a blue, cloudless Florida sky.
Garnet and Gold
Well, at least in my house! Others may say “blue and orange” or “green and gold,” and there’s really no right answer. Most Floridians absolutely love their college football. I’m no exception. Since Florida State isn’t having the best season, I don’t want to get into rankings or anything, but nearly every home will be tuned in to watch their college teams! It’s just another sign that fall has reached Florida.
Pink and Black
October is the official start to Stone Crab season in Florida. You can call it a regional delicacy, with festivals being celebrated from Miami to Clearwater. Growing up, no fall was complete with grabbing a bite to eat at Frenchy’s on Clearwater Beach. The epicenter, though, is definitely Joe’s Stone Crab restaurant on Miami Beach. This 100 plus year-old restaurant is enough for people to visit, alone.
Orange
In an attempt to feel seasonal, some Floridians start decorating for fall as soon as the Labor Day weekend is through. Pumpkins begin to take over our grocery stories and front porch decorations, but there’s one more way orange begins to show. Citrus fruit, which truly put Florida on the map, are starting to come into season and are my favorite ingredient for holiday festivities.
One could argue that Floridians do a lot of things differently. Why would the Fall season be any better? While we may not have the crisp air or season flavors, celebrating the slightly cooler weather is always a treat to look forward to.
Love from Florida,
Katie
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