Monday, March 12, 2012

HISTORIC GULFPORT FLORIDA A LITTLE BIT OF PARADISE

FAB Fiber is the little shop "that could".  We opened November of 2013 in the "Art Village" of Historic Gulfport Florida.  Later we purchased a Gulfport bungalow and turned it into our shop.

Gulfport is a step back in time - a place where people love their dogs and their bicycles, a place where the children run free and neighbors stop to chat.  Twice a month Gulfport hosts an evening Art Walk and every Tuesday it is home to a vibrant street market.

Wouldn't you like to escape the rigors of winter and spend some time in this charming out of the way Florida town?  This blog is designed to show you the charms of Gulfport as well as it's proximity to big city life and you don't even need to rent a car to enjoy all there is to offer.

First, Tampa Airport is one of the most convenient in the world and is a mere twenty minute ride from Gulfport and downtown St. Petersburg.  There are world class hotels in the area and Gulfport is connected by public transportation with bustling downtown St. Pete.  Let's start with Gulfport itself

  

The Seabreeze manor is just a few blocks away from FAB Fiber.  In between are several nice places to eat.
If you will let us know of particular interests as well as time frame we will put together sojourns featuring weaving, spinning, knitting, crocheting etc.  Think abut getting you knitting group together for a winter retreat.  Please check back with this blog and FABFiberGulfport.com for up to the minute update on activities between now and BRRRRR next winter.  FABFiber is also on facebook.

DALE CHIHULY ART GLASS COLLECTION

CHIHULY COLLECTION

 The CHIHULY COLLECTION is located at 720 Central Ave.  It is a stunning, permanent collection of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly’s unique artwork in a magnificent 10,000 square foot setting in a building specifically designed to house the collection.




https://www.visitstpeteclearwater.com/360-video/chihuly-collection



Sunday, March 11, 2012

DON CESAR HOTEL PASS-A-GRILLE



Don Cesar at St. Pete Beach

This gorgeous hotel gives you the flavor of the area.  It is twenty minutes from downtown St. Petersburg. 

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SUNKEN GARDENS


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SUNKEN GARDENS IN FEBRUARY



 Wander the paths or sit and knit on a bench.



PARADISE

 

BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN SAINT PETERSBURG FLORIDA

Lower right is Vinoy Hotel in the center is Museum of Fine Arts 

Far left is Saint Petersburg Yacht Club and the World Famous Dali Museum St. Pete Beach is on the far horizon.


 

CROSS BRIDGE AND YOU ARE IN SARASOTA

 

SUNSHINE SKY WAY BRIDGE CROSSES TAMPA BAY


 

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