News of Freedom Plaza

By Peggy Burgess

According to its residents, one of the best things about living at Freedom Plaza is getting away from it! They are referring, of course, to excursions or group trips. These include jaunts of only a few hours to weekslong cruises. Some of the most popular excursions are the oneday or one-evening outings to theaters, restaurants, concerts and, especially to museums. The Tampa Bay area abounds with these citadels of art and culture and one Freedom Plaza resident favorite is the James Museum of Western Art and Wildlife.

A group of our residents enjoying a recent visit there included some first-time visitors who (as anticipated) were totally and delightfully surprised. They were duly impressed with the scope and quality of its paintings in a wide range of styles, mediums and sizes, plus the stunning exhibit of native American jewelry. It was, however, the numerous, free-standing bronze sculptures, ranging from small, intricate figurines to gargantuansized pieces that kept them in perpetual awe.

If you have not yet availed yourself of this enriching opportunity to expand your appreciation of our American West and its art, consider doing so. Meanwhile the residents of Freedom Plaza are looking forward to the coming year filled with more enjoyable excursions to fascinating attractions in the Tampa Bay area, the place we are all fortunate to call “home”.