Carter's BBQ and Soul Food - Mulberry, Florida

Today, we decided to try a corner eatery in Mulberry - Carter's BBQ and Soul Food...not realizing it had actually been around 24 years.

Founded in 2001 by father and son, Johnny B Carter Jr and Johnny Carter III, they have graduated up to their current location, located across the street from the future home of Mulberry City Hall, complete with newly opened indoor dining.

The "Do Not Enter" sign leads to the unique drive thru located between the kitchen itself and the dining area.

Today, we tried the chopped pork and chopped beef sandwiches, along with a generous side of fries and beans - but forgot to take a picture. Their sauces have been award recipients many times throughout the years.

Next time we visit, we will be trying the soul food.

Find their website, complete with menu HERE.

To be continued...

Green Meadows Petting Farm, Kissimmee, Florida

Green Meadows Farm, Kissimmee, originally opened in 1988 and operated for 30 years before losing their lease in 2018.

Seven years later, April 1, 2025, they re-opened in the City of Kissimmee’s Lancaster Ranch Park - a new 150-acre city park, which is scheduled to open in phases through about 2030.Located less than 5 miles from their prior location, there were plenty of animals ready for some petting and plenty of humans ready to pet them.The pigs were friendly...There were plenty of bunnies...And some newly hatched chicks too.The goats, and most of the animals, are eager to eat the heads of lettuce available for puchase - plan on a weekday visit and buy lettuce for $3 - $6 on the weekend.Since we were close to Easter, the farm has multiple dates with Candy Hunts - treating all kids fairly and allowing each to collect their own candy.The Easter Bunny supervises the activities.The cattle were all standing like statues...but this one was prepared for a little loving.Adults will enjoy the duck races as much as the kids will.It was a nice morning out with old friends.Green Meadows Petting Farm - affordable family fun in Central  Florida.

To be continued...