Florida

“Margaritaville” is now in the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry!

I’ve been saying it for decades and finally Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden agrees with me. On Wednesday, she included…

3 years ago

The difference between “watch” and “warning,” explained with tacos

Attention newly-arrived Floridians! The weather may be sunny and pleasant right now (today it’s a mix of sun and clouds,…

4 years ago

An idea that we should try in Florida

...and hey, it’s easy to buy buses here in Tampa! Need some context? See this New Yorker article, Why Some…

4 years ago

Black History Month in Florida under DeSantis, captured in a single painting

Last year, I heard about a painting by Jonathan Harris, titled Critical Race Theory, pictured below: It depicts Black people,…

4 years ago

Happy National Florida Day!

There’s plenty more of this at Florida Man Comics’ site! As far as I’m concerned, every day is National Florida…

4 years ago

One of Elvis’ jets is up for auction outside Orlando

The Lockheed Jetstar in question. This 1962 Lockheed JetStar — an aircraft from the beginning of the jet age —…

4 years ago

When Florida grocery and drug stores are open on December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023

For your convenience, here’s a list of when grocery and drug stores in Florida are open on New Year’s Eve…

4 years ago

For sale in Tampa Bay: A gorgeous monster “Eurorack” analog synth setup for $28K

I can’t justify spending $28K on this monster analog synth setup, but maybe you can. If you’re working on a…

4 years ago

In honor of tropical storm and/or hurricane Nicole

Tropical storm and/or hurricane Nicole is coming. Prepare appropriately.

4 years ago