Mary Settle - Artist

  I have always had a fondness for the birds native to my home state, Florida. Combined with my affinity for painting on fence board and it’s natural ability to absorb my acrylic paints, I thought I would paint a series of birds, in their natural environment to reflect their true beauty and elegance, and reflecting their strength and agility. I hope you enjoy this bird journey with me! Series Together Great Blue Heron WoodStork Roseate Spoonbill Flock of Ibis Ibis Head Shot Black Crowned Night Heron Osprey

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is probably one of my favorite local hangouts. Back in the day it probably shaped my life in the best possible way.  I met my future husband there. And they have a great menu, and the restaurant is right on Clearwater Beach. Plan to be sitting and waiting awhile, this place is always, still, hopping. One of our favorite beach haunts is the Palm Pavilion on Clearwater Beach.  After a ride on the local trolley from home to the beaches with family or friends, we take a nice walk on the sugar sand beach, a swim in the Gulf of Mexico, maybe a t-shirt shop visit, but we always end up on a stool bellied up to the bar and listening to live music. We always meet new friends there....pull up a stool! The Crystal Beach Post Office is another amusing place.  For a small building, it has a stunning mural on the side that reflects how bright this little community is. No hustle-bustle here, they are only open from 10am to noon, and 2pm to 4pm daily. Sounds ab...