Author Archives: Kartik Krishnaiyer
Osceola Pioneer Village – The General Store
Here is a video of the General Store at Osceola Pioneer Village.
Florida and the first Thanksgiving
Did you know the first Thanksgiving was actually in Florida? La Florida, the new book by Kevin Kokomoor, represents a comprehensive look at Colonial Florida including shattering myths which were developed years after fact. The work focuses on the central role Florida played in the origin of the United States including Thanksgiving. The book proves […]
Allegiant relaunching Orlando Int’l in May – what does it mean for Sanford?
Allegiant who is pretty much the only operator at Sanford Airport (SFB), where it has a major base is relaunching service to Orlando International (MCO) in May 2024 with flights to Knoxville, Asheville and Allentown. All three destinations are served from Sanford as well. In terms of Sanford, they will get a new flight to […]
Fort Barrancas
In the next few days we’re going to take a trip around Pensacola and its historic fortifications since the United States took over Florida (in 1821) on the Florida History Podcast. We start with Fort Barrancas. 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 […]
TFS’ platforms differing tone and directions – The Twitter feed, YouTube, podcast and the website
As many of you have no doubt noticed our four primary channels at The Florida Squeeze have gone in different directions lately. Our Twitter feed reacts to the most recent events in Florida government and politics with a certain tone and style perhaps not found on this website. Our YouTube channel has gone in a […]
Big Cypress National Preserve – north of Alligator Alley
The landscape and vegetation of Big Cypress National Preserve, which is administered by the National Parks Service changes north of I-75. Several good hiking trails are accessible from rest and recreation areas on the highway’s Alligator Alley portion in Collier County. Here is a look around them.
The wooded trails of Lake Louisa State Park
Lake Louisa State Park in Lake County has miles and miles of wooded trails.
Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge- Prairie Areas
These prairie areas are where the Panthers who are endangered roam.
Albion Florida book project update
Following up on my two recent releases, Florida and the British before the American Revolution and Florida and the American Revolution, we will reconcile both texts with additional information and completely fresh material from the 1784-1825 time period in Albion Florida. I hope to have the manuscript complete by December so the book can be […]
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