Biltmore Hotel. they had a policeman at the gate to keep. outsiders out. it was some place. then through Largo to Gandy Bridge. took two snaps so one bridge about 3 miles filled in and 2 miles concrete bridge. cost 85¢ to cross it. a wonderful drive around the bay to Tampa for miles called Bayside Drive. Saw Tampa Bay Hotel looks the same as it was 20 years ago it is some Hotel. took 2 snaps of it. Had dinner $1.75 stamps Films etc 65. Gas $105 {he means $1.05} oil 25¢ on to Plant City 20 miles bot 2 quarts SBerries 15¢ a quart. they were not much good. 11 miles farther to Lakeside. went to Chamber of Commerce to get Mr Emerys & Mr Jardines address. located their houses but all away out of town for the day. saw quite a bit of the city finding their homes. drove to the Civic center took a couple of snaps. Lakeland seems a nice place. next place at Auburndale. they had a midway going. A Merry Go Round and a few side shows. Bot fluffy candy 20¢ from there to Lake Alfred and on to

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