David Grimes – författare

The definitive collection of Florida's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Florida residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Whether you’re a born-and-raised Floridian, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Florida Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as David Grimes and Tom Becnel take you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sides of the Sunshine State. Discover the state’s smallest police station; its highest point (at a measly 345 feet); and its warmest (and smelliest) mineral spring.Meet a worm-fiddlin’ woman; a chainsaw-wieldin’ man; and some real-life underwater dancing mermaids—sure to make a splash with the little ones!Join the fun at a flip-your-own-pancake restaurant; the Chumuckla Redneck Parade’s lack-of-beauty pageant; or the get-nekked-if-you-dare Butt Hutt.

David Grimes''s humor column runs three times a week in the Sarasota Herald Tribune. David began writing his humor column in 1985 when it became clear that he had no talent for other, more useful jobs at the paper. David has gleaned a lifetime of wisdom from his 25 years as a Florida resident and offers us his sage advice on topics such as these:

Granny sweat boosts healthHow to read a real-estate guideFending off fruit fiendsAnd many more.