Making of The Waterboy in Florida

Despite taking place in Louisiana, The Waterboy was filmed throughout Florida in Claremont, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Orlando, St Cloud and DeLand. Stetson University’s Spec…

Montreux Jazz Festival Miami

On the shores of Lake Geneva the Montreux Jazz Festival takes place for two weeks every summer in Switzerland since 1967. Past festivals have generated…

Elm Street Cemetary – Braintree, MA

The Elm Street Cemetery, located opposite the First Congregational Church in Braintree, MA, has a rich history dating back to the early 1700s, making it…

Sign of the Month for FEB 2024

Key West can be a territorial place.  The roosters defend their perches like the residents fend off intruders from parking in their spots or walking…

The Granite Store – Sullivan, ME

The Granite Store in Sullivan, Maine, is a historically significant commercial building located on United States Route 1. It stands out as an unusual example…

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