An early morning walk along Plant Street is not only more invigorating now that fall is here–but it can reveal things in a different light, quite literally.

Fewer people, a different vibe, and a sense of peace that will alow you to collect your thoughts before the day begins. A change in perspective can help alter perspective.

Schedule a walk alone at dawn and you might be surprised how it clears your mind and sets you up for the day!

From dawn to dusk, the pickelball folk are at it over at the Veteran’s Memorial Park in Winter Garden. Well not right now… the gates have been closed ever since hurricane Helene. It’s been over a week already…what’s a player to do?!

Anyway, if you haven’t tried America’s fastest growing sport, now could be the time, although you’ll be lucky to find a court most of the time due to the throngs of locals who just can’t get enough.

From 7:30 am when the courts open until 10 pm when they close, the courts are full, and even the sole surving tennis court has now become another pickelball court, such is the demand.

But play around noon in the mid-day sun and you’ll find a few free courts… if you can handle it. You know what they say about mad dogs and Englshmen.

Communities like Winter Oaks and Oak Park are perfect home locations for avid pickleball players as they can walk to the courts (or jump the fence) from their own back yards.

See you on the courts!