Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Sorry elites. Florida proved again it is Trump Country.
Florida’s 2018 Election confirmed one thing – a closely polarized state it remains, but that Donald Trump can rally the GOP base and carry Republicans through close elections better than any member of his party in this era. Trump, a part-time resident of the state is more popular and connected in this state than any […]
United Airlines adding flights to Denver from four Florida cities to stimulate spring travel
United Airlines announced it will begin spring seasonal service between Denver and Fort Walton Beach/Destin, West Palm Beach, Pensacola and Sarasota, Florida, . With this new service, United offers more nonstop service between Denver and Florida than any other airline. United already serves Denver nonstop year round to/from Orlando, Tampa/St Petersburg , Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville while offering seasonal service to/from Miami and Fort […]
If people really hate Spirit, why do they keep growing? Because they provide a legitimate public service for Florida.
Spirit Airlines is the only major carrier based in the spiritual home of US air travel – Florida. The airline has an established reputation as being “trashy” but in fact service levels have improved and those who criticize Spirit probably wouldn’t fly them anyway. It’s important to note those who do fly Spirit in many […]
Florida’s image has taken a beating. Ron DeSantis walks into a minefield to try and fix it.
Editors note: Kartik Krishnaiyer has apologized for the original belligerent tone of this piece and for his attacks on the GOP while trying to make a larger point about Florida’s image and historical problems the state has faced. The offensive content has been removed and this piece reworked and cleared with our attorney. Thank you […]
Hidden Florida: A hilly waterfall…in Florida?
The idea of a 73 foot waterfall from one of the highest points in the state seems completely foreign in Florida. Once a hideout for Seminole Indians hiding from Andrew Jackson in the days when Spanish authority had dissipated over the state, Falling Waters in Washington County only a few miles south of I-10 (Exit […]
Virgin Trains USA to launch in Florida
Richard Branson is at it again. Undaunted by the failure of Virgin America (where he was a minority investor but attached the airline to the world famous Virgin brand) and the need to cede operational control of Virgin Atlantic Airlines to Atlanta-based Delta to save the airline (Delta owns the largest percentage of shares in […]
Orlando City signs partnership with leading German football club
Orlando City SC are making more moves to try and elevate the level of both its men’s and women’s teams. OCSC has missed the MLS Playoffs four successive seasons while the women’s team, the Orlando Pride slipped in 2018 to a disappointing 7th place finish in NWSL. The club has partnered with German club VfL […]
The Democrats lawsuits have benefited the Republicans also
Lawyers representing Florida’s aggrieved Democratic candidates for US Senator, Governor and State Representative filed a flurry of lawsuits in the past week. These lawsuits, attacked by the GOP and partisan corners of the media have already begun benefiting Republicans, as they might into the future as well. It can be argued what the Democrats have […]
Tampa Bay to host USL showcase
The 2019 USL Experience will be hosted by the Tampa Bay Rowdies and held in the league’s home market. “We’re looking forward to bringing the USL Experience to the Tampa Bay region in 2019,” Rowdies Chief Operating Officer Lee Cohen said. “The level of youth soccer around Tampa Bay and throughout the country continues to rise […]
Florida Democrats – Participation medals and every person for themselves
WRITERS NOTE: WHEN I REFER TO “FLORIDA DEMOCRATS” OR “DEMOCRATS IN FLORIDA,” OR “THE PARTY” IN THIS ARTICLE I AM NOT REFERRING TO THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY, WHICH AS A STANDALONE ENTITY IS NOT ITSELF THE OVERRIDING PROBLEM IN THIS STATE. I REFER TO A GROUP OF ELITES, MANY OF WHOM DO NOT HAVE ANY […]
The Florida Squeeze 