Soaps by the Slice in Spanish Springs

Both Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing conduct open markets in the area surrounding their town squares on a regular basis. Vendors set up stalls and offer a wide variety of goods. This particular "store" in Spanish Springs caught our attention. Soaps by the Slice has a wonderful assortment of soaps in many different colors and shapes which you can buy by the slice. They smell good, too.

Photo by Lois Anne.

Lake Sumter in the morning

Taken with a Nikon F100, Fuji Reala 100 film.

Over a barrel in Spanish Springs

Methodist Church between Spanish Springs & Lake Sumter Landing

Photos by Lois Anne.

Furniture sold here

Actually, I think the second level of this attractive building is empty. The building is, however, part of that huge furniture store that seems to cover several blocks. Furniture is sold on the main level.

It 'tis an interesting structure, though. Located directly across from Market Square in Lake Sumter Landing.

Photo taken with a Nikon F100, 100 Fuji Reala film.

The Square at Spanish Springs

Photo by Lois Anne.

The stage on the square - Lake Sumter Landing

It seemed strange to find Market Square at Lake Sumter Landing empty of people and the stage silent of song. This was taken late morning recently. Everyone must have been playing golf!

Nikon F100, Fuji Reala 100 film.

Down to the boardwalk - Lake Sumter Landing

As you can see, this part of Lake Sumter Landing's boardwalk consists of concrete blocks...but it only lasts for a little while...the great majority is wood. It is a wonderful thing to walk down these steps on a balmy evening and meander about with nothing better to do that snap a few photographs.

Bell tower, Lake Sumter Landing

It's not a church but just one of the buildings near the square in Lake Sumter Landing. It's a very nice bell tower. I've never heard it ring, though.

If you see Denise...

If you see Denise, tell her we found her boat floating in Lake Sumter, The Villages!

Church on the Square at sunset - Spanish Springs

Lights 'neath a hot tin roof

These lights, arrayed in such a nice configuration, are on the side of the building that houses the radio station in Lake Sumter Landing.

Nikon D300, f/22, l/30 sec, ISO 200, -0.3 step.

Wall of vines - Spanish Springs

Nikon D300, f/7.1, 1/200, ISO 200.

Keeping things in check

It appears that these gentlemen are checking the scene at the Spanish Springs square -- you know, in case any of the old folks get too rowdy.

Ringside seat

These folks found a ringside seat to watch the festivities in the town square at Spanish Springs.

Nikon D300, f/4, 1/60 sec, ISO 200.