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Philip Cardella

Philip Cardella

Miami, FL
Wanna be historian and photographer. Father to two kids, a dog and two cats. Partner to the best person on Earth.
Apr
30
History Week of April 23-29, 2023

History Week of April 23-29, 2023

On April 27, 1980, storms hit the Florida Keys relentlessly sinking between ten and fifteen boats full of Cuban refugees
3 min read
Apr
27
Members of 2506 Brigade march in a Cuban prision camp guarded by armed men.

History Week of April 16-22

This week in Florida marks one of the most consequential moments in American history.
3 min read
Apr
27
See bottom of page for the alt text--ghost won't let me put a long enough one here

History Week of April 9-15

The first train arrived in Miami on April 15.
4 min read
Apr
27
A painting of Ponce De Leon and his men looking for the fountain of youth

History Week of April 2-April 8

Ponce De Leon: He never did much of anything here except get himself killed.
1 min read
Apr
08
Thoughts on books and bookstores

Thoughts on books and bookstores

Why I provide the book seller links I provide and how I evaluate the merits of a non-fiction book
7 min read
Apr
08
A bird stands on a fishing wharf looking out onto a placid Atlantic Ocean. A sail boat passes in the background.

What is This Week in Florida?

So often, people ask us what it is like living in Florida right now or even something more benign, such
3 min read
Apr
08
A picture of a black and brown dog staring at the camera.

Coming soon

This is This Week in Florida, a brand new site by Philip Cardella that's just getting started. Things