Life on Florida’s West Coast

Backyard Living

For some reason, the angle of our screened in back porch does not catch the breeze the way the rest of our yard seems to. So, although sitting on the porch is usually pleasant, if I step out onto the patio I get a much more delightful breeze, even in the hear t of summer.

Since flying insects will soon be an issue here, the screened in porch is an important feature of outdoor recreation in Florida. I’ve considered getting one of those yard tents for the patio so we can roll up the canvas flaps and catch the breeze from all four sides of the structure. That way, I can just use the outdoor furniture I already have on the back porch and we can enjoy a better backyard experience for just the price of the tent.

I’m not sure I am using the right word, though. As I have been searching online for the product I want, I’m coming across more of the huge party tents one would rent for a wedding. I am looking for a canopy or gazebo type structure that goes up and down easily, but with screened sides.

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