Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
The convergence between far left and right is becoming downright scary
Recently, I have mused about how opinion leaders on the left like Matt Taibbi and Glenn Greenwald sound more like MAGA right-wingers in their criticisms of the Biden Administration, championing of “free speech,” pushing back on the Me Too movement, attacking vaccines, and cheering on of Russia more than traditional leftists. Additionally, some of the […]
Fort Gadsden
On a recent Florida History Podcast we discussed Fort Gadsden, its location on the Apalachicola River and its importance in the First Seminole War. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you […]
New book project: The American Conquest of Florida
My latest book, the third in the Albion Florida series will be released on March 1, 2024. The final book in the Albion Florida series we cover the period from 1784 to 1825. The Spanish re-assumed control of East Florida in 1784 when the British ceded the colony. West Florida has been under Spanish administration […]
Fort Jefferson and protecting the Florida Keys
On a recent Florida History Podcast, Ryan Ray and Kartik Krishnaiyer discussed the importance of Fort Jefferson in protecting the Florida Keys. You can listen to the Florida History Podcast on Anchor (which hosts our show), Spotify, Google, Apple Podcasts, Radio Public, Breaker, Overcast, Castro or Pocket Casts. Overcast, Castro, Spotify, Radio Public and Breaker have App Store apps for free which enable you to subscribe […]
O’Leno Park Suspension Bridge
A suspension bridge over the Santa Fe River at O’Leno State Park in Columbia County.
Boardwalk at Blackwater River State Park
Blackwater River State Park is in Santa Rosa County and features a boardwalk area through a Cypress Swamp which is fairly typical of the West Florida and the Gulf Coast. It is one of multiple Cypress Swamps in the park.
USL Super League heading to Fort Lauderdale
The USL Super League announced the awarding of a new Super League franchise to Fort Lauderdale in late November. It’s a standalone club for now with no men’s entry. Super League Fort Lauderdale is founded by Tommy Smith. The club has plans for a modernized stadium and on-site training facilities in partnership with Nova Southeastern […]
FSU wins a 4th women’s soccer national title
Florida State beat Stanford 5-1 in Cary, NC in early December to win a championship capping an unbeaten season. It is Florida State’s 4th title in 10 seasons (and I’d argue two of best FSU teams in that run didn’t win the title) and demonstrated once again FSU not the University of North Carolina (which […]
The Tampa Bay area has a new women’s pro team kicking off in 2024
The Tampa Bay Sun will kick off USL Super League play in August of 2024. Childhood friends and local business leaders Darryl Shaw, David Laxer (who co-owned FC Tampa Bay/Tampa Bay Rowdies from 2008-2014), and Jeff Fox serve as owners of the team. Long-term the club plans to play at a purpose-built stadium on the […]
The Florida Squeeze 