An old, somewhat neglected banyan tree stands alone in a small, somewhat neglected park.
Naples is a wealthy town. It sometimes feels like everything is a bit too perfect. Makes me want to drop a paper coffee cup on the ground. But, neighboring Bonita Springs is down to earth and a bit down at the mouth. I kind of like it. Then I go back to my perfect home in perfect Naples.
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Nice big old Banyan Tree. Yes, there are the seasonal places for the rich and famous...here it's summer homes in the mountains, there it's near the sea and having a boat...or at least a pool. I lived in the poorer sections of Tampa (near USF for one apartment) but my son's family was in Brandon or Riverview...more of the up-and-coming younger set. My son's wife is living in Treasure Island of St. Petersburg...there are lots of condos in that area. But I still like a beach with a few dunes on the spit of land called Fort Desoto State Park.
A neglected banyan tree tends to spread over a wide area. The term "funky" perfectly describes Bonita Springs, a bit neglected, but comfortable.
That is big, I'd like to know how old it is.
First and last time I was in Bonita Springs was circa 1982 or something like that. I liked it. Only words that come to mind are "sponges" and "Portuguese." Is that even close??? Good for them for marking off the tree as special!
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