On January 2, 2026, on the southwest coast of Florida, the sunset skies were amazing. Matt Dewitt Wink Weatherman shared multiple photos from viewers around Fort Myers on Facebook. It was a Fire in Heaven evening. Enjoy!
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A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
I don’t know about you, but the words “a beautiful day in the neighborhood” make me think of Mr. Rogers. I miss that kind man on TV. Anyway, a few days ago I went for a walk and looked at the beautiful blue sky, the flowers, and trees I saw. We’ll start with the small vinca flowers in two colors.
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Wednesday in The Condo Grounds
Our dry season here in Central Florida is coming to an end. We’d not had rain for a while until a nice wet front moved in from the west. It had originally come from Texas across the Gulf coast to Florida. We had rain late Friday, some again on Saturday, and finally on Sunday. Everything green is smiling.
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Azaleas in Bloom in Lakeland, Florida
Azaleas are native to Asia, Europe, and North America and are flowering shrubs within the Rhododendron genus. They are known for their vibrant blooms in spring and some varieties reblooming in fall. They come in both evergreen and deciduous forms. They generally thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Some varieties are even cold-hardy enough to survive in zone 4. However, the ideal growing conditions include well-draining soil, partial shade, and a slightly acidic pH.
The weather here in central Florida can change overnight. We had beautiful, warm days at the beginning of the month with highs in the 90’s for several days. Then a front moved in from the north with cooler temperatures and rain.
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June Afternoon Sky
One day the clouds were so beautiful that I had to stop what I was doing and take photos. Sometimes the sky seems to reach all the way up to heaven.
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It’s a Beautiful Morning to be Alive
On Monday morning, I came down to my car and was happy to see a deep blue sky. It was a beautiful morning to be alive. I know that every morning I should be thankful for life, but some days are just extra special with the beauty of nature. I grabbed my phone and took several photos.
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March Arrives With Warmer Days
Here in central Florida the days have warmed up and blue skies continue. When I drive around Lakeland, I always enjoy seeing the lake views. Here are a couple.
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Lakeland’s Blue Skies
Weather here in central Florida is still cooler than I like, but the skies are beautiful. Blue skies with white clouds make a perfect day despite the temperature. (I know folks up north won’t think it’s cool.)
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