Local Places – Page 22

Big Holiday Weekend in Old Homosassa

December 21, 2015 by KTgreen

It’s been HOT here. Yeah, we’ve been running the AC. Up until this Friday when Winter suddenly made an appearance. Just briefly, but long enough to make it feel a bit Christmasy and to flip over to the heat setting on the heat pump. The chilly weather was perfect for all the holiday festivities. And I got to pull out my Christmas sweatshirt!

The fun all started with the Homosassa Civic Club’ Annual Christmas Party on Friday night. Turkey, ham, and potluck sidedishes. Yum.

The golf cart Christmas parade made a special stop to say hi. Didn’t get any snaps but I did get some fun shots of the gift exchange.

Big Holiday Weekend in Old Homosassa — Terry was emcee

Saturday afternoon the Homosassa Civic Club hosted the Children’s Christmas Outreach.

Special Guest, Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Santa and his wife were the main event but there were also hot dogs, lots of cookies and cupcakes, and crafts.

Then we moved on to Watsons Art Gallery Christmas party.

Next party….

The boat parade. Took lots of snaps but was using my iPhone. What was I thinking?

We had one more holiday event on Sunday but I’ll tell you about that tomorrow!

Dining Local — Wild Sassa

December 15, 2015 by KTgreen

Continuing in my series through December of local places that you should visit in Old Homosassa, I would suggest you stop at Wild Sassa, our newest dining place. It’s actually a very cool trailer with yummy food.

The menu is posted on the wall.

Here’s Darcy, proprietor and chef.

There is a picnic table for dining. Or you can take out. But it’s a lot more fun to sit at the table and visit with other diners.

I had the shrimp tacos.

Terry and Jes had the dueling crab rolls.

Yum.

Next visit I want to try the Stone Crab Chowda.

Wild Sassa is open from Friday through Sunday. It’s right by Shelley’s Seafood. 5380 S. Blvd Drive in Old Homosassa.

Check it out!

Shopping Local — Pepper Creek Pottery

December 10, 2015 by KTgreen

All this partying for my birthday has thrown my posting schedule way off! I planned on posting about our many local places twice a week. But, everyday is a party this month and it’s hard to keep up!

Anyhow, let me tell you about Pepper Creek Pottery. The shop is located in Old Homosassa on Yulee Drive right before the Homosassa Elementary School. It’s the place with the homey front porch. You will find lovely items from five local Homosassa artists. Angela Davis–Pottery and Jewelry, Martha Ann Brunsink–Pottery and Jewelry, Alicia Lowe–Pottery, Skip Staab–Pottery and Rustic Furniture, and Lee Partin–Pottery.

Angela Davis and Martha Ann Brunsink were in the shop the day we stopped by. They are both incredibly friendly and eager to talk about their wares.

Pepper Creek Pottery donated a mug and a yarn bowl to raffle packages at the Homosassa Arts, Crafts, and Seafood Festival this year. The Festival Committee was thrilled to be able to include these art objects.

There are many beautiful pieces in all price ranges that would make lovely Christmas gifts. I have my eye on the olive oil dipping bowls as a gift for a special person and these manatee items are adorable!

Stop by and visit Pepper Creek Pottery, talk to the artists, and check out their supply for unique gift items.