The South's Version of Ground Hog Day

Have you recently walked up to your car an thought to yourself "When did my car get painted yellow?" As many of you know, and I'm guessing probably is the reason why so many come to SW Florida during the winter, our "winter" season here is very short. An 'Ol Florida Cracker told me once that the sure fire way of telling winter is gone is when the whole world down here gets a dusting of yellow. He called Pine tree pixie dust!

Spring time in Naples is accentuated by the blossoming of all the yellow and pink tabebuia trees, the days are filled with white puffy clouds, blue skies and everything is covered in Pine pollen. Believe it or not, back when I was a kid, pre Naples building bonanza, it was worse.  Yet, unlike the annual ground hog day where we are waiting for Punxsutawney Phil to tell us if winter is over, when the pollen shows...up there's no uncertainty.

So start putting away your winter coats and your cozy night time socks, pop an Allegra allergy pill and get ready for some out of this world great weather. Oh, and don't forget to come on out and play some great golf while your at it!

Tony, your car is dirty