The Winter Springs Festival of the Arts turns the upscale Winter Springs Town Center into a mecca of music and  meals Oct. 24 and 25. Make plans to play at this free festival that includes an impressive display of art from 125 fine artists and food tastings from some of the area's finest restaurants. Performing artists round out the display and cultural celebration.

One pass through the event's setting along beautiful Blumberg Boulevard and you'll know why WInter Springs was named to Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" list in 2007. Stately trees frame the welcoming community that peeks out with pristine purpose from the neighboring St. John's River Basin. Winter Springs is Florida living at its finest, and for two days this month we can all enjoy this sweet city, and all the arts it has to offer.