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Back in Arkansas

It’s as red as Florida, but not near as crowded.

Note: This was originally written in April, when we got back to Arkansas and I have been too lazy and down in the dumps to edit it. There’s been a new chapter since this, which I am writing.

We’ve been spending our winters in Florida since 2022, but I think we’ve had enough, at least for a while. We put our Sarasota place up for sale, and it appears to be sold if the seller qualifies. The 55-Plus trailer park (they call it a resort) we lived in demands not only that one have the money, but the tenants have to win approval to live in the community. They do a background check and if you have questionable credit, or have been arrested, or are a kid under 55 years old, etc., it’s a no go. So we not only have to find a buyer, but one that meets all the rules for membership.

So, we are hoping our potential buyer gets the go-ahead!

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Sarasota, Florida, our winter home, and our once year-around home, is one of the most beautiful places in the country, if not the world. It has white sand that looks and feels like powdered sugar. It has three barrier islands accessible from the mainland. It has blue…