Sarasota News and Books

Some days my creative juices abandon me and I can’t think of a thing to say. Other days I am so overflowing with things to say I hardly know where to start. Since today is one of those ‘overflowing’ days I decided it would be better to let my photos from the past week tell the story for me, so here goes – enjoy!

Deeeee-licious chocolate desert from the cafe in Sarasota News and Books

One day earlier this week I decided to veg out at a wonderful little bookstore – Sarasota News and Books – downtown on Main Street. Not only do they have a great selection of books, they also have a delightful cafe with cute little tables and cushy sofas where you can enjoy a decadent dessert and a Cappuccino while you get lost in a novel. The delectable little dessert below had a hard chocolate outer shell and was filled with layers of creme custard and chocolate mousse. I know I shouldn’t have, but I just couldn’t resist!

Several days this past week I’ve done walking tours of the Rosemary District, which is just north of downtown (where I live), as well as Gillespie Park, just east of Rosemary, snapping photos all the way:

One of the many sidewalk cafes on Main Street, downtown Sarasota

Main Street facades are adorned with lively colors.

A beautiful old building on Main Street that has been totally restored

I've always loved taking photos of old doors - I found these in the Rosemary District

Another old door in the Rosemary District

I found this intriguing door knocker on an interior design shop just down the street from my apartment. I shot it with deliberately low contrast....

....then used Photoshop to posterize the image. I love Photoshop!

More tomorrow…..

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