Swampy's Florida

Join Swampy, the Swamp Ape, in his adventures around Florida! From stops around the state, his cartoon strip fun & Florida collectibles he finds! The comic strip appears every Mon, Wed and Fri! Here's Swampy's site: http://swampysflorida.com/

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Lemon Drop Cookies - Swampy's Florida Saturday Recipes.

This recipe is from the 1950 copy of ‘Florida Fruits and Vegetables in the Family Menu’ by Marry Stennis for the State of Florida Department of Agriculture. You can get your own copy of this collection of recipes and much, much more of Florida agriculture by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3OE92AY This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes…

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With Soupy Sales at the Peanut Butter Festival, @1989, Grosvenor Hotel, Lake Buena Vista - Swampys Florida Travels.

Around 1989 I brought along little Amber Thomas to be part of the the National Peanut Butter Festival at the Grosvenor Hotel in Lake Buena Vista. The “world’s largest peanut butter sandwich” was assembled. Their method was to layout dozens of slices of bread side by side and spread peanut butter to each slice. From a bit of distance the appearance was a monster size sandwich. There were peanut…

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Beef-a-Roni - Swampy's Florida Recipes.

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Jacksonville Zoo - Swampy's Florida Tuesday Ads.

In the past week I’ve referred online, in Messenger and otherwise to the cartooning on this Jacksonville Zoo brochure, circa 1960.  The artwork  is  not signed and it’s likely the artwork is gone to history. So very much of the artwork made for advertising is posted with no signature and the artist involved is never to be known. Worse, rarely is the artwork kept and that, too, is gone. That is…

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Yeehaw Junction Stuckey's in 2004 - Swampy's Florida Travels.

Stuckey’s as it was in 2004 in Yeehaw Junction, the one-time crossroads for cowboys some 125 years ago along, what is now, US 441 and SR 60, just off the Florida Turnpike. After decades pumping gasoline, providing burgers and pecan logs, the spot is no longer a Stuckeys. Though, you can still purchase Stuckey’s Pecan Logs there. The store used to have a massive array of Stuckey’s items. There are…

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Ham, Fish & Grapefruit - Swampy's Florida Saturday Recipes.

This recipe is from the 1950 copy of ‘Florida Fruits and Vegetables in the Family Menu’ by Marry Stennis for the State of Florida Department of Agriculture. You can get your own copy of this collection of recipes and much, much more of Florida agriculture by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3OE92AY This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes…

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Happy International Artist Day!

Happy International Artist Day! Swampy’s Florida focus is just the Florida part of the international scene. So, let’s celebrate with a bit of Florida artwork i did for the silent auction event for Pine Castle Pioneer Days which I’ve been involved with most of 35 years. I titled it ‘Mose Paine Playin’ for the Natives!’ This is of Mose Paine who played music around Pine Castle, in south Orange…

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Short'nin' Bread – Swampy’s Florida Recipes.

Here’s a recipe from ‘Louise’s Florida Cook Book’ by Louise Lamme. Her husband, Bob, illustrates the book from 1968. This is scanned directly from the book. You an purchase your own copy of this book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3ZdLoT8 This book of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes #FloridaRecipes #Bread #meal #FloridaLife #FlordiaLiving…

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Dressing for Tossed Salad - Swampy's Florida Recipes.

Here’s a recipe from “Fruits of the Spirit”, First United Methodist Church, Melbourne, Florida, Centennial 1886-1986′ in Melbourne, Florida. This one submitted by, member, Leah McVickers. This is scanned directly from the book. This cook book is currently not available for sale, as I can find. This book of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes…

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Hurricane Milton Watch Party - Live Drawing - October 9th

Hurricane Milton Watch Party – Live Drawing – October 9th – Swampy’s Florida drawing Florida happy animals and a bit of improv drawing , too! I can tell of what’s happening outside as the eye crosses the state with predictions being eye coming right over m e Thursday morning. Probably talk a little Florida hurricane history. Interested in hearing from you all in chat area on YouTube. On…

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#InkTober #4 - Snowy Egret.

#InkTober #4 – Inked this snowy egret for a series of small illustrations I’m doing that will be available via Fine Art America, EBay and a local antique store in Melbourne. Each critter picture is associated for a local park. This for Ryckman Park in Melbourne, Florida.Now penciled and inked. Next is to watercolor. May do that during a YouTube live as this was inked. . . . . . @Inktober…

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Quick Caramel Cake - Swampy's Florida Recipes.

Here’s a recipe from ‘Famous Florida recipes‘. The book is from 1972. You can purchase your own copy of this recipe book by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3X3i2Sm This booklet of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes #FloridaRecipes #Food #Lunch #Cakes #Desserts #caramel #Desserts

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Cheese Sauce, Sparr in Marion County. - Swampy's Florida Recipes.

Here’s another broccoli recipe from the ‘Sparr United Methodist Church’ recipe book. I’d posted one a couple months ago. Here’s a 2nd from the book submitted by a different person, Margaret Caldwell. The book is from 1993. This cook book is currently not available for sale, as I can find. This book of recipes is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes…

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Live Drawing - September 28th - Swampy's Florida drawing happy animals!

Live Drawing – September 28th – Swampy’s Florida drawing happy animals! 8 – 9-ish pm tonight. On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobSmithJr/featured . . . . . ………………………………………………………….. If you would like to help cover the costs of pens, paper, etc.: http://tinyurl.com/37jymdkj . . . . . . #Art #Cartoon #Cartooning #Illustration #LiveArt #Draw #Cute

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Swampy's Florida Tuesday Ads: Flipper's Sea School, Grassy Key, mid-'70s.

You can see both sides of the advertising card over on the Swampy's Florida website:

Swampy’s Florida Tuesday Ads: Flipper’s Sea School, Grassy Key, mid-’70s.

Here’s an advertising card for ‘Flipper’s Sea School’ that existed from 1972 to 1977. Prior to that the location was known as ‘Santini’s Por

Here's an advertising card for 'Flipper's Sea School' that existed from 1972 to 1977. Prior to that the location was known as 'Santini's Porpoise School' and housed one of the porpoises from the TV series 'Flipper'. After 1977, the location became the 'Dolphin Research Center', which is the name it is today.

Click here to plan your trip to this great place to watch porpoises play, scientifically researched and are therapy for people in need: 

https://dolphins.org/

This advertisement is part of the Swampy's Florida collection.

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#Florida #Flipper #FloridaLife #FloridaLiving #Floridalifestyle #Dolphins #Porpoises #Floridafun #History #FloridaHistory

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Live Drawing - September 22nd - Swampy's Florida drawing happy animals!

Live Drawing – September 22nd – Swampy’s Florida drawing happy animals! 8 – 9-ish pm tonight. On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobSmithJr/featured . . . . . ………………………………………………………….. If you would like to help cover the costs of pens, paper, etc.: http://tinyurl.com/37jymdkj . . . . . . #Art #Cartoon #Cartooning #Illustration #LiveArt #Draw #Cute

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Cinnamon Toast - Swampy's Florida Saturday Recipes.

This recipe is from the 1950 copy of ‘Florida Fruits and Vegetables in the Family Menu’ by Marry Stennis for the State of Florida Department of Agriculture. You can get your own copy of this collection of recipes and much, much more of Florida agriculture by clicking here: https://amzn.to/3OE92AY This book is part of the Swampy’s Florida collection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Florida #Recipes…

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