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Author: AJ Shear
Tony Bennett famously sings the lyrics, “I left my heart in San Francisco!” If AJ Shear wrote that song, he would most certainly change the lyrics to “I left my heart in the Finger Lakes!” AJ is a former resident of Ontario County and used to sing the praises of the Finger Lakes every day as Communications Manager for Finger Lakes Visitors Connection. Although he left for new opportunities in nearby Rochester, he returns to the Finger Lakes as much as possible and now gets to see the area through the eyes of a visitor! AJ is passionate about exploring Finger Lakes music, food, wine, beer and spirits. In his spare time, he’s likely pickin’ a new bluegrass song on mandolin and drinking a Finger Lakes craft beer. If he gets to do that while sitting beside Canandaigua Lake, then there’s nothing better in the world!
My Finger Lakes New Year's Resolutions
Tuesday, December 30, 2014 9:32 AM by AJ Shear
Holiday shopping on Small Business Saturday in the Finger Lakes
Wednesday, November 26, 2014 12:56 PM by AJ Shear
Small Business Saturday falls on Nov. 29th. It’s a great opportunity to get holiday shopping done while supporting your local community and the businesses that need each and every one of us to flourish. In this weekend’s Pick Six blog, we share the Finger Lakes Insiders tips on where to shop for Small Business Saturday.
Finger Lakes Visitors Connection Weekend Pick Six!
Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:15 PM by AJ Shear
Celebrate National Sandwich Day in the Finger Lakes!
Monday, October 27, 2014 12:00 PM by AJ Shear
I have nothing against the Subway restaurants and their famous “Sandwich Artists” who make 100s of sandwiches day in and day out. But, I will say, I think Ontario County restaurants are home to the real sandwich artists! In honor of Nov. 3, National Sandwich Day, I’m going to give you a few Insider Tips on some of my favorite sandwiches!
March is Maple Madness in the Finger Lakes
Friday, March 21, 2014 9:53 AM by AJ Shear

A #FLXsnowday
Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:56 PM by AJ Shear
The Finger Lakes Visitors Connection team worked from home during Winter Storm Vulcan (a storm that
The 12 Days Before a Finger Lakes Christmas
Friday, December 13, 2013 4:08 PM by AJ Shear
A celebration of Finger Lakes theater
Thursday, August 29, 2013 2:01 PM by AJ Shear
The sweet, sweet business of grape pies in the Finger Lakes
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:42 PM by AJ Shear
The Finger Lakes are home to many small, close-knit communities, the fabric of which is made from