The Wandering Disciple

A patrol car from the Tampa Police Department sits in front of Tampa Police headquarters in downtown Tampa.  Founded in 1855, the Tampa Police Department protects and serves the 175 square mile city and its 375,000 residents.  (Photo: July 27, 2013)

A mother Great Horned Owl watches over her nest of baby owls along the hiking trail at Stump Pass Beach State Park on the south end of Manasota Key in Englewood.  The nesting pair of owls had two baby owls during the early part of 2013.  (Photo: March 5, 2013)

A Delta flight passes over Airport Lakes Park as it arrives at Orlando International Airport, welcome a plane full of passengers to the Sunshine State.  Orlando International is the gateway to Central Florida, connecting passengers from around the world to Florida.  Airport Lakes Park, located just outside the airport, is a great place to relax and watch the arrivals to the airport and enjoy the wildlife found around the lake.  (Photo: February 12, 2013)

During the planning of the Florida project, Walt Disney envisioned a new type of city in which cutting edge technology would advance us into the future.  Originally dubbed the Experimental Prototype City of Tomorrow, this concept was unlike anything the world had ever seen.  Following the passing of Walt, the imagineers turned this concept into a theme park called Epcot.  Today Walt's vision can be seen in elements throughout Future World and the dedication plaque at the entrance helps keep Walt Disney's vision alive.  (Photo: February 12, 2013)

Mining for gold was a prosperous expedition and to help transport the gold from the mines in Tumbleweed, the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad was built.  But little did the miners know, their mine was over a sacred Native American site and pretty soon the land would be cursed and flash flood would turn the mine into a ghost town.  However, the railroad still exists giving riders the "Wildest Ride in the Wilderness".  That is the story behind Walt Disney Worlds's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, an exciting rollercoaster that has been a park favorite since opening in 1980.  (Photo: February 11, 2013)

Through these gates a wild world awaits at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The newest theme park to Walt Disney World opened in 1998 and the clever folks at Disney went though great lengths to make sure guests realized the theme park was not just a zoo. But it is anything but a zoo as they mixed wild animals, wild rides and great shows for a one of a kind experience that meets Walt Disney World's high expectations. (Photo: February 11, 2013)

Sarasota, Florida: The home team came out swinging as the GCL Orioles defeated the GCL Rays 9-0 on Friday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles broke the scoreless tie in the third inning. A two run double by Carlos Baez gave them a 2-0 lead. The Orioles extended their lead an inning later with a five run fourth inning. Two runs came on an RBI single by Robbie Thorburn and three more came via a double by Willy Yahn to extend the lead to 7-0. The Orioles picked up another pair of runs in the sixth inning. An RBI single by JC Escarra and an RBI single by Yahn gave the Orioles the 9-0 win. Click on the photo above to view my Orioles/Rays photo gallery .