We're having breakfast at one of our favorite spots this morning — The Seahorse in Pass-a-Grille, St. Pete Beach. Great diner food. The tables have postcards, news clippings, and other items under a layer of epoxy. I noticed this gem, which was right in front of me, after reading an article about Gene Shalit getting hit by a car down the street...in 1994.

The Aquatarium was an aquarium and performance center that literally occupied the ground on which our condo stands now. I went there as a kid with my grandparents.

Gene Shalit was ok, btw. Broken leg.

Here's the Aquatarium sticker with the Gene Shalit article for reference. And Renee's hand and phone.

Pass-a-Grille – Laid back since way back.

I'm torn, honestly.

I love Florida. I always have. I've visited regularly since I was probably four. St. Pete Beach is a second home (literally and figuratively) for me. I love the beach and the ocean, the sunsets, the food and shopping. Even the baseball. I love the whole vibe.

But I hate the politics. The DeSantis culture war is nothing short of insanity. But, sadly, it seems to be sticking a bit, which makes me worry that the sarcasm of this shirt will soon be unnecessary.

For now, I'll say it sarcastically, in the spirit of this shirt.

Florida sucks; stay away.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.

Sunset photo taken with the Raspberry Pi.