This Week in Florida
A weekly take on the (mostly) positive, through the lens of someone living in South Florida.

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Jun
07
Hurricane Season is here-- Week ending June 6

Hurricane Season is here-- Week ending June 6

By Philip Cardella June 6, 2025 Introduction Hurricane season is here so we're off to Asheville where there
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May
31
At least I've got that going for me. Week ending May 30.

At least I've got that going for me. Week ending May 30.

By Philip Cardella May 31, 2025 Introduction Mary Anna Mancuso, one of the editorial board at the Miami Herald wrote
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May
28
Rant on the Press: The Atlantic Agenda

Rant on the Press: The Atlantic Agenda

Going in my weekly newsletter this week is the following: "Jonathan Chait, the guy who wrote a piece called,
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May
26
Special Coverage: Town Hall with David Jolly

Special Coverage: Town Hall with David Jolly

May 26, 2025 By Philip Cardella Coral Gables, Florida "The next time you see me in Miami, I will
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May
24
It's been a month this week ending May 23

It's been a month this week ending May 23

Introduction What I had hoped to say in the introduction this week was, "Too much history. Bear the History
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May
20
Eulogy for Fil Cardella June 3, 1948-May 20, 2024

Eulogy for Fil Cardella June 3, 1948-May 20, 2024

Good afternoon. On behalf of my family, thank you so much for coming here to honor and celebrate the life
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May
17
South Florida Town Halls and Meetings: Week ending May 16, 2025

South Florida Town Halls and Meetings: Week ending May 16, 2025

Introduction No ducks this week, but there are magic mushrooms, assertions that Florida is the birthplace of the 20th Century
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May
15
Rant: The press driving me nuts. Again.

Rant: The press driving me nuts. Again.

It drives me mad when the press fails to do its job and instead chooses to chase something shiny. That&
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May
13
Special Coverage: Immigration Discussion with the ACLU of Florida

Special Coverage: Immigration Discussion with the ACLU of Florida

May 13, 2025 Miami Dade County– "Florida is coming for America...We can't lose sight of the
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May
13
The 2024 Democratic Campaign for the White House is back in the news. Oh joy.

The 2024 Democratic Campaign for the White House is back in the news. Oh joy.

David Plouffe has written a self-serving book to justify why his assistance to Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for
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