The Shields Painting Difference: Perfection with Every Brush Stroke
Many painting companies in Florida rely on flashy marketing and big promises to try and attract new clients. But when it comes time to work, they fall short of their promises. This is often due to a lack of experience, qualified painters, and a drive to overachieve. At Shields Painting, we do things a little differently than other painting companies in Citrus County. We believe that a professional paint job should be as close to perfect as possible. Our goal is to leave you 100% satisfied, whether we're touching up an old residential paint job or performing a complex commercial project. It might sound simple, but we achieve that goal through honesty, hard work, beautiful results, and reasonable pricing.
As a family-owned and operated painting company in Spring Lake, FL, we strive to provide personalized, professional, and friendly service. Shields Painting has been in business since 1968 for a good reason. Whenever possible, we go the extra mile to make sure our customers are happy. Unlike some of our competition, we want to know all about your house or business painting project: your vision, your preferences, your challenges, and your goals. When we understand your needs, we can present you with a fantastic final product - one that you're proud to show off to friends and neighbors.
At Shields Painting, we combine our extensive experience with time-tested, meticulous painting processes, resulting in the highest quality painting results around. As a painting contractor in Citrus County, we can take on a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial projects in Florida.
A few of our most popular painting services include:
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Residential Painting
- Commercial Painting
- Cabinet Painting
- Ceiling Painting
- Fence Painting
- Sign Painting
- MUCH More!
Our commercial, industrial, and residential painting contractors take the proper steps to protect your property and belongings while we work. Our team will clean up after ourselves, so your property is left clean and free of debris when we're done. After all, we think there's only one way to do a job, and that's the right way.
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Your Go-To House Painting Company in Spring Lake, FL
Your home is a haven of relaxation and solitude. It is uniquely you - a place where you can express who you are through style and design. Whether you need interior touch-ups for your crown molding or a new exterior coat of paint, hiring a reliable painting contractor is the best way to get quality results.
At Shields Painting, we know how important it is to have a home that highlights your tastes and personality. That's why we offer an extensive array of residential painting services in Citrus County. As tempting as it might be to try a DIY paint job, without the proper skills and experience, there is a good chance that the results will turn out less than satisfactory.
High-quality painting requires skill, experience, and patience. If you're a homeowner who needs residential painting services but doesn't have the time, patience, or skills to handle the job, look no further than Shields Painting. We offer accuracy, precision, and longevity with each paint job we perform. Our customers choose Shields Painting for their home because they receive:
- Free Quotes with Detailed Project Breakdowns
- Affordable Pricing
- Expert Painting Contractors
- High-Quality Paint Products
- Combo of Traditional and Modern Techniques
- Well-Maintained Tools
- Unmatched Craftsmanship
- Friendly, Personalized Service
- Good Old-Fashioned Hard Work!
The majority of our house painting services come in two forms: interior and exterior.
Interior Residential Painting
As an interior painting contractor with decades of experience, our expert technicians have developed an interior painting process that maximizes quality and emphasizes customer satisfaction. We understand that interior painting goes beyond aesthetics. It protects your ceilings and walls and helps you sustain a healthier place to live for your family. When only the finest craftsmanship will do inside your home, Shields Painting is here for you.
Our seasoned team of painting experts and craftsmen is dedicated to respecting your space and providing you with the look and feel you're craving inside your home. Whether you bought a new house and want to make it your own or need minor touch-ups but have no time, Shields Painting is ready to tackle the job, no matter how small or large.
Unlike some painting companies, our interior house painters take the time to get the details right, every time. For instance, color is only one aspect of your interior paint job. The paint sheen or finish is just as important. Certain finishes are better for living rooms and bedrooms than in kitchens and bathrooms. We'll help you find the right finish and paint colors for your home, so you don't have to worry about touch-ups or repainting.
Some of our most popular interior house painting services include:
- Ceiling Painting
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Living Room Painting
- Bathroom Painting
- Basement Painting
- Color Consultations
- More
Cabinet Painting
Citrus County cabinet painting deserves its own section on this page because it requires more time, skill, and quality paint than most sections of your home. If your home's cabinets are built into its woodwork, replacing them can be obnoxiously expensive. Compared to the cost of installing new cabinets, painting your kitchen cabinets is much more affordable.
At Shields Painting, we specialize in transforming old cabinets into new, gorgeous features that are just as usable as they are beautiful. Each step of our cabinet painting process is meticulous and thorough. And we'll take care of the entire job, from cleaning, prep, and sanding to priming, painting, and reassembly. This unique service lets you enjoy a brand-new look in your kitchen without having to go into debt by replacing your cabinets.
Whether your cabinets are new, but you want to change their color or you'd like to transition wood cabinets to a painted finish, Shields Painting has the expertise and experience to give you a new look you'll love.
Exterior Residential Painting
Your home - it's a place that not only keeps your belongings safe. It protects your family and loved ones, too. It's one of your largest investments, and like anything else of value, it should be protected. However, Florida weather can take a toll on your home's structure and paint, lowering your home's value and even putting your family at risk.
While it's true that a beautiful exterior affects your house's value, it shouldn't take thousands of remodeling dollars to make a positive change to your home. There's a fine line between reasonable pricing and top-quality painting, and that sweet spot is what Shields Painting aims for. If you want to transform how your friends and neighbors see your home, never underestimate the power of a professional paint job.
Our exterior residential painting services are designed to boost curb appeal, give your home a fresh look, and help it stand up to Florida's unique weather. But we provide more than that. When you hire Shields Painting for your outdoor painting project, you will enjoy peace of mind in knowing that your home is in truly capable hands. Our goal is to exceed your expectations and help bring out the best in your property, whether you need to re-stain your deck or remove old, peeling paint from your siding.
If you're on the hunt for the very best exterior painting contractor in Spring Lake, FL, look no further than Shields Painting.
Some of our most popular exterior house painting services include:
- Vinyl Siding Painting
- Deck Painting and Staining
- Stucco Exterior Painting
- Wood Exterior Painting
- Porch Painting and Staining
- Soffit Painting
- Fascia Painting
- Window Painting
- Front Door Painting
- Thorough Painting Prep
- More
The Premier Commercial Painting Company in Spring Lake, FL
When it comes to first impressions, your businesses' appearance plays an important role. Your commercial property's paint job factors into its overall aesthetics. A great-looking, well-maintained paint job can mean the difference between a customer walking in your storefront and passing by. Conversely, an old, worn-out commercial paint job can send the wrong message to prospective customers. If you can't take the time to keep up your property's appearance, why would a customer spend their hard-earned money on your products?
The same goes for your businesses' interior paint. Would you want to do business with a company that has peeling paint or unsightly crown molding? At Shield's Painting, our goal is to create a beautiful environment that your customers and employees will love inside and out. When you work with our business painters, you can rest easy knowing we treat your business like it were our own. We always clean up after ourselves and know that operations cannot come to a halt just because we're painting. As such, we'll work with your busy schedule to ensure the job gets done right the first time without disrupting your day-to-day commitments.
With decades of commercial painting experience, we know the demands of a commercial painting project necessitate a disciplined and focused approach from the start. Our team of business painters is committed to delivering quality, on-time results on every project, every time - no excuses
We offer professional business painting services to a variety of building types, including:
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Industrial Painting
A high level of care and finesse are required to effectively paint an industrial property. At Shields Painting, we know that industrial paint jobs involve much more than aesthetics. That's why our industrial services are customized to your specifications, using industrial-grade materials that stand up to heavy-duty operations.
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Retail Store Painting
Our commercial painters apply effective, yet appealing interior and exterior paint that stand up to the daily rigors of busy retail environments.
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Small Business Painting
Do you own a restaurant franchise? Have a small "mom and pop" location that needs a fresh coat of paint? Shields Painting has the resources and reliability to efficiently get the job done the first time. That way, you can focus on serving your customers, not having your business repainted.
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Healthcare Location Painting
From walk-in clinics to long-term care facilities, Shields Painting is sensitive to your patients' needs. We know you must protect your patient's privacy while maintaining productivity. Our approach to healthcare location painting centers around your schedule to avoid disruptions in care.
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Apartment Complex Painting
Erase signs of wear and make your apartment complex or multi-family building a more desirable place to live with a stunning, professional paint job.
Florida's Most Trusted Painting Contractor
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
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TAKE PRECAUTIONS WHILE ENJOYING WATER ACTIVITIES DURING SPRING BREAK
floridahealth.govhttps://orange.floridahealth.gov/newsroom/2023/02/Naegleria-Fowleri.html
Contact:Kent DonahueKent.Donahue@flhealth.gov407-858-1418ORLANDO, FL – Soon local schools will take time off for spring break and swimming activities will be on everyone’s checklist. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages everyone to take a role in preventing injuries, drownings, and illnesses caused by germs in the water.Tips for Healthy Swimming:Before getting in:Once you are...
Contact:Kent DonahueKent.Donahue@flhealth.gov407-858-1418
ORLANDO, FL – Soon local schools will take time off for spring break and swimming activities will be on everyone’s checklist. The Florida Department of Health in Orange County encourages everyone to take a role in preventing injuries, drownings, and illnesses caused by germs in the water.
Tips for Healthy Swimming:
Before getting in:
Once you are in:
Naegleria fowleri
Take precautions when enjoying fresh water activities locally or when traveling abroad, especially swimming in warm freshwater lakes, hot springs, rivers, creeks and ponds to avoid Naegleria fowleri. It’s a naturally occurring amoeba that can be found in any body of fresh water and in poorly maintained swimming pools and hot tubs. The amoeba is not found in salt water.
The amoeba can cause an infection known as primary amebic meningoencephalitis (PAM). Almost always fatal, the amoeba travels up the nose to the brain and spinal cord.
This generally happens during activities such as swimming, diving, waterskiing or wakeboarding.
Infections usually occur when it is hot for prolonged periods of time, which results in higher water temperatures and lower water levels.
Although infections are rare, most prove to be fatal. Seek medical care immediately if you develop a sudden onset of fever, headache, stiff neck, and vomiting especially if you have been in warm fresh water within the previous 2 weeks.
People should always assume there is a low level of risk for infection whenever entering warm fresh water.
Below are some tips to help reduce your risk of infection.
For information on the Naegleria fowleri amoeba, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site: https://www.cdc.gov/parasites/naegleria/index.html.
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Krab Kingz brings Southern-style seafood boils to Spring Lake; Winston-Salem spot planned
Jacob Puccihttps://www.fayobserver.com/story/lifestyle/2021/05/08/krab-kingz-southern-style-food-seafood-boils-spring-lake-plans-expansion/4971975001/
Krab Kingz opened its doors in Spring Lake only a week ago, but franchise co-owner Jahmane Bess already has big plans in mind."We can definitely be the next Red Lobster," he said.The restaurant opened on April 30 at 400 S. Main St. inside a former Hardee's. Krab Kingz is a rapidly growing chain of fast-casual seafood restaurants and food trucks across the Southeast and Midwest, specializing in fried seafood and Cajun-style seafood boils.After serving eight years in the Marines, Bess has spent the past four year...
Krab Kingz opened its doors in Spring Lake only a week ago, but franchise co-owner Jahmane Bess already has big plans in mind.
"We can definitely be the next Red Lobster," he said.
The restaurant opened on April 30 at 400 S. Main St. inside a former Hardee's. Krab Kingz is a rapidly growing chain of fast-casual seafood restaurants and food trucks across the Southeast and Midwest, specializing in fried seafood and Cajun-style seafood boils.
After serving eight years in the Marines, Bess has spent the past four years traveling across the country helping open new Krab Kingz locations in Texas, Kansas, Florida, Tennessee and other states. His friend, Brandon Martin, opened the first Krab Kingz restaurant in Killeen, Texas in 2015.
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This is the first franchise he's owned, but he has plenty of help. The restaurant is a family affair: his brother, Elijah, is a co-owner, while another brother, Adeyemi, is the chef. Younger sister Shekinah Tong is the general manager. Sister-in-law Alexandra Bess is also a manager.
Diners can choose between boiled and fried offerings, including snow crab, king crab, shrimp, streamed or fried lobster, crawfish, fried calamari and fried fish. The seafood boils, most of which come with red-skinned potatoes, sausage, corn-on-the-cob and boiled eggs, are served with a choice of seven different butters, available in flavors such as Cajun, island jerk and honey garlic.
Bess said his favorite is a combination of the spicy and lemon pepper butters. He's also partial to the fried lobster tail and fried shrimp pasta.
The community has been quick to embrace the new establishment. Spring Lake Mayor Larry Dobbins cut the ceremonial ribbon at the restaurant's grand opening and Bess said business has been brisk.
"They're seafood crazy in Fayetteville and Spring Lake," he said with a laugh.
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Bess said he plans on adding beer, wine and live entertainment soon.
Those hungry diners from Fayetteville may soon have another option closer to home. Bess said he's eyeing future Krab Kingz locations in Fayetteville, including a spot on Skibo Road.
Bess is also opening a Krab Kingz in Winston-Salem. The restaurant at 3800 Reynolda Drive is expected to open at the end of May.
With several mobile Krab Kingz operations already serving the Piedmont, Triangle, Sandhills and coastal regions of the state, Bess said the Krab Kingz name will soon be familiar to even more North Carolinians.
"We can easily be a powerhouse," he said. "I definitely want to get at that level."
The restaurant is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Jacob Pucci writes on food, restaurants and business. Contact him by email at jpucci@gannett.com or follow him on Twitter at @jacobpucci or on Facebook. Like talking food? Join our Fayetteville Foodies Facebook group.
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New assisted-living home in Spring Lake offers as much home as assistance
Tampa Bay Timeshttps://www.tampabay.com/hernando/new-assisted-living-home-in-spring-lake-offers-as-much-home-as-assistance-20190617/
BROOKSVILLE — As an assisted-living facility, Country Acres more resembles a high-end rustic lodge hosting a vacation gathering of friendly aunts, uncles and grandparents.So say the half-dozen elders who've taken up residency since the facility's January opening in rural Spring Lake.Ashley and Jared Snow, 32 and 34 respectively, converted the nine-bedroom former foster home into a seniors' respite when her parents, Bill and Sherry Leslie, retired as caregivers there."I grew up in care-giving since age 7,"...
BROOKSVILLE — As an assisted-living facility, Country Acres more resembles a high-end rustic lodge hosting a vacation gathering of friendly aunts, uncles and grandparents.
So say the half-dozen elders who've taken up residency since the facility's January opening in rural Spring Lake.
Ashley and Jared Snow, 32 and 34 respectively, converted the nine-bedroom former foster home into a seniors' respite when her parents, Bill and Sherry Leslie, retired as caregivers there.
"I grew up in care-giving since age 7," Ashley Snow said. "I was accustomed to it. It was my family."
Her husband came to safekeeping of others from another angle. He'd served 13 years as a deputy with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
The couple's priority is providing a family-like atmosphere at the two-level lodge, which features private rooms, two common sitting areas, a game solarium and two kitchens with adjacent dining spaces. Open-air decks reach out on all sides, while a broad front porch looks out on a shaded landscape.
April Herlihy, 40, a former certified nursing assistant, is a live-in caretaker. The Snows, who live less than a mile away, are on the premises daily.
Herlihy and Ashley Snow prepare meals, family-style lunch and dinner. If someone isn't a fan of the day's homemade lasagna, an alternative is quickly readied. Residents are welcome to cook with supervision.
"We're not into taking away their independence," Ashley Snow emphasized.
"People don't stay in their rooms," she pointed out during a tour. "We have people who want to be in the common areas. They want to be where everyone else is."
Activities entice residents out of their rooms. Mostly home-based, join-in attractions suit the residents, aged 63 to 94.
Some residents tend a small vegetable garden. They helped to plant it, water it and snip its herbs for dinner.
"It's something they can handle that's not overwhelming, but gives them responsibility," Ashley said.
An associated outing has elicited enthusiastic endorsement: a minutes-long trip to nearby Beasley Farms, where they buy mixed vegetables that they'll help prepare for the week's dining.
Bingo, trivia, jigsaw puzzles and storytelling are always on tap.
"It's like being at home, on vacation," said guest-resident Susan Sharp, 63. "They give you the structure, but it's freedom to be yourself."
Liz Nelson of Melbourne came to stay in January after breaking an ankle.
"It's a very nice place to go if you need help," said the 86-year-old. She noted its handicapped accessibility, exercise opportunities and family lifestyle as she recuperates.
The Snows aim to keep the resident roster at about six to maintain "a different level of compassion and care" compared to larger facilities.
"I think we have a positive environment. We always promote forward-moving." Ashley Snow said.
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Residency is monthly. Rates depend on the level of care required. Tours of Country Acres Assisted Living Facility at 4063 Baseball Pond Road in Brooksville are available by calling (352) 754-2804.
Contact the writer at graybethn@earthlink.net.
Historic Spring Lake mansion to move, become bed and breakfast
Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.comhttps://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2019/08/historic-spring-lake-mansion-to-move-become-bed-and-breakfast.html
SPRING LAKE, MI – A historic Spring Lake mansion will soon make a slow trek through town to its new home where it will become a bed and breakfast.The Lilley Mansion Bed and Breakfast is expected to open in spring 2020.It’s part of developer Kim VanKampen’s extensive plans to make the village a year-round destination rather than a thoroughfare between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.The Francis Lilley Mansion is already...
SPRING LAKE, MI – A historic Spring Lake mansion will soon make a slow trek through town to its new home where it will become a bed and breakfast.
The Lilley Mansion Bed and Breakfast is expected to open in spring 2020.
It’s part of developer Kim VanKampen’s extensive plans to make the village a year-round destination rather than a thoroughfare between Grand Rapids and Grand Haven.
The Francis Lilley Mansion is already lifted and ready to move from 326 Rachels Way to the corner of Division and Exchange streets near the two-block downtown area. Roads will close on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, for the slow march down Savidge Street/M-104, according to village government.
The mansion will be placed next to the historic Isabel House, which houses a therapy center. On the other side of Isabel is the former Bilz Pool and Spa building, 304 W. Savidge St., that VanKampen owns. She plans to open an antique interior design store there called Windermere House.
Lilley will be “fully restored” with the help of the Tri-Cities Historical Museum after the move, according to a news release from the Lilley Mansion. It has stood for about 150 years after being erected by a pioneer family of the village. It still has its original front doors, fireplace and woodwork.
“Division Street is going to become kind of an antique row," VanKampen told MLive/Muskegon Chronicle. "It will be a pretty street to emphasized Spring Lake’s history."
VanKampen spends her summers in Spring Lake and winters in Florida. A pair of her Florida friends, Patrick Roggenbau and Robert Lopez, are coming to Spring Lake to run the bed and breakfast. They are “artists and culinary specialists and gardeners – they're just amazingly talented,” she said.
For those of you who have written asking who the hosts will be here you go. The Lilley Mansion Hosts are Patrick...
Posted by The Lilley Mansion Bed and Breakfast on Monday, July 29, 2019
VanKampen is also behind the $6 million, mixed-used development dubbed the Epicurean Village in downtown Spring Lake. Construction on the new three-story building began in July after demolition in June. It is expected to yield 12 apartments, three retail spaces, two restaurants and office space. She also owns the vacant Citgo gas station, 411 W. Savidge St., and the Haight Professional Building, 109 S. Jackson St..
Downtown Spring Lake on the cusp of transformation
For the Lilley Mansion move, Savidge from Prospect to Division streets will be closed from 7:30 p.m. to about 9 p.m. on Tuesday, according to village officials. All traffic will be rerouted to Exchange. About 1,200 vehicles per hour are expected to be traveling through the village during the closures; to ease traffic flow there will be no parking on Exchange and Savidge.
Lilley will move at a walking pace with electrical and tree-trimming crews clearing the way, according to the village. Those who plan to watch are asked to do so from behind the sidewalk for safety.
There is a small chance that the house could spend the night on Division before being placed on Division and Exchange in the morning if there are delays in the move, according to village officials. If everything goes as planned, all streets will open at dusk.
In preparation for the Lilley Mansion relocation, trees will be trimmed along Savidge on Monday, August 5, 2019. There...
Posted by Spring Lake Village - Government on Monday, July 29, 2019
The Savidge tree canopy will be “conservatively” trimmed on Monday, Aug. 5, in preparation for the move, according to village officials. Lane closures on Savidge will begin at 9 a.m. Monday. Additional trimming is expected during the move. An arborist will be on site on Monday and Tuesday.
“The Village Tree Board has reviewed the tree trimming plan however, these trees are in the MDOT right-of-way,” according to a Facebook post by the village. “Staff and the tree board have done as much as possible to ensure the crews know the importance of our tree canopy but at the end of the day it is MDOT’s call as to what is trimmed and what is removed.”
One tree on Savidge is slated for removal, according to the post. The tree’s health is in question and officials do not believe it would survive a trimming.
In the event of rain, the move would be rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 7.
8 Best Things to Do in DeFuniak Springs
Breanna Ramoshttps://authenticflorida.com/things-to-do-in-defuniak-springs/
DeFuniak Springs is a Walton County city in the heart of Northwest Florida with plenty of fun things to do!The city is located on the Florida Panhandle. It is approximately 45 miles northeast of Destin and 55 miles northwest of Panama City Beach.DeFuniak Springs is known for Lake DeFuniak. Lake DeFuniak is one of only two spring-fed lakes in the world that is nearly perfectly round.These are some of the t...
DeFuniak Springs is a Walton County city in the heart of Northwest Florida with plenty of fun things to do!
The city is located on the Florida Panhandle. It is approximately 45 miles northeast of Destin and 55 miles northwest of Panama City Beach.
DeFuniak Springs is known for Lake DeFuniak. Lake DeFuniak is one of only two spring-fed lakes in the world that is nearly perfectly round.
These are some of the top things to do in DeFuniak Springs. This beautiful city features parks, lakes, historic buildings, and so much more.
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Here are eight of the best things to do in DeFuniak Springs
Walton County Heritage Museum is a museum located in a former train depot in DeFuniak Springs. Focused on preserving the history and heritage of Walton County, the museum has exhibits covering local businesses, agriculture, education, fashion, and more.
Check out the museum gift shop for local books, postcards, stickers, and artwork.
Walton County Heritage Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.
For more information, visit the official Walton County Heritage website.
Visit Chipley Park, a 260-acre park that is home to Lake DeFuniak, a nearly perfectly round spring-fed lake. There are plenty of things to do in the park, including swimming (seasonally), fishing, and boating.
Birdwatching is popular because the park is designated on the Florida Birding Trail. There is a playground and lakeside walking paths to enjoy as well.
Chipley Park is open daily.
For more information, visit the official Chipley Lake website.
Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery specializes in growing Muscadine grape varieties, which are native to the state of Florida and naturally sweet.
Visit the winery for complimentary tastings that are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. This is the perfect place to sample wine with a knowledgeable tasting attendant.
You can also purchase wine by the glasses, try their wine flights, or shop by the bottle. There is a gift shop and an outdoor area with picnic tables to enjoy your selections on the property.
Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Wine tastings are complimentary and available to visitors 21 years of age and older. Juice is available to anyone under 21 years old or teetotalers.
For more information, visit the official Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery website.
Main Street DeFuniak Springs is a nonprofit organization based in the city of DeFuniak Springs. They work to preserve and protect the historic downtown area and the economic vitality of the downtown business district.
The organization hosts special events on Baldwin Avenue. These include Food Truck Friday on the second Friday of the month and a weekly farmer’s market on Saturday mornings.
Main Street DeFuniak Springs is open daily.
For more information, visit the official Main Street DeFuniak Springs website.
Walton-DeFuniak Library is located on Circle Drive in the historic district of DeFuniak Springs. It was established in 1886, making it the second oldest library in Florida.
It is also the oldest continuously operated library in the Sunshine State. Check out the library, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, during your visit. It is conveniently located in Chipley Park by Lake DeFuniak.
Walton-DeFuniak Library is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. It is open Tuesdays from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm.
For more information, visit the official Walton DeFuniak Library website.
When you are in DeFuniak Springs, make sure to visit Lakewood Park, home to the highest point in Florida.
Britton Hill, located within the park, stands 345 feet tall. It is the highest point in Florida and the lowest of high points in the 50 states. Reaching the top is a great experience! The park also has a walking trail, picnic area, pavilions, and restrooms.
Lakewood Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.
For more information, visit the official Lakewood Park website.
Café Nola is an authentic New Orleans-style restaurant located next door to the restored Hotel DeFuniak. The menu includes some of the following. It has classic, hot beignets topped with powdered sugar. It also has sandwiches, po-boys, seafood platters, pasta, and Cajun-inspired specials.
The Bourbon Street Lounge has a drink menu that includes premium beers, wine, and specialty drinks.
Café Nola is open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. It is also open Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
For more information, visit the official Cafe Nola website.
Other recommendations for Places to Eat in DeFuniak Springs:
H & M Hot Dogs
(Florida’s oldest Hot Dog stand): 43 9th St, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Perla Baking Company
Perla Baking Company Address: 766 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
Bogey’s Bar & Restaurant
Bogey’s Bar & Restaurant Address: 660 Baldwin Ave, Defuniak Springs, FL 32435
If you’re looking for a place to stay in DeFuniak Springs, check out the DeFuniak Springs Hotel.
DeFuniak Springs Hotel is considered to be “One of Florida’s Top Ten Bed & Breakfast Inns.” This hotel has been transformed into the romantic jewel of the Winter Chautauqua.
Victorian Village is located in the heart of the City of DeFuniak Springs historic district. You will feel like you’ve been transported back in time with all the modern-day conveniences.
Although rumor has it this hotel is haunted, we hear the ghosts are very friendly.
For more information, visit the official Hotel Defuniak website.
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