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American Viva

American Viva

By Philip Cardella October 24, 2026 Miami, FL Last week my youngest performed in the America Viva production at Miami's Arsht Center. Telling the story of Hispanic culture in the Americas, each year's production centers on a sensational dance spectacular from multiple troops and vocal performances

The West Coast (of the United States, not Florida)

The West Coast (of the United States, not Florida)

By Philip Cardella 21 July 2026 California, Washington (and Florida) National Parks Believe it or not, South Florida, South Florida isn't the only place with National Parks. Wild and unexpected, I know. The craziest thing is that the entrances to the two parks I visited are thousands of

Reflecting on the Abomination Part 1

Reflecting on the Abomination Part 1

By Philip Cardella July 7, 2026 US 41 near Mile Marker 48 in Florida Almost a year ago the State of Florida gleefully announced it was using emergency powers to seize a little used runway west of Miami to create the South Florida Detention Center, aka the Soft Sided Detention

Photos, signs of protest, a bridge too far?

Photos, signs of protest, a bridge too far?

By Philip Cardella 10-April-2026 Miami, FL (or is it Sacramento, CA?) It's been a minute since I was able to continue my work here. As I posted previously, I was in California for a couple of weeks tending to family matters in my beloved hometown. I

Early March in Everglades National Park

Early March in Everglades National Park

By Philip Cardella (all photos and text) March 3 and March 7, 2026 Everglades National Park I was fortunate enough to get into the Everglades National Park twice this week, once on my own, once with my kid and an Audubon Field Trip. All of the photos are for sale–

The Everglades--where I go for hope

The Everglades--where I go for hope

By Philip Cardella February 26, 2026 Marsh Trail, Collier County, Florida I had the good fortune to get out to the Greater Everglades with one of my kids this week and due to the severe drought we're experiencing here, got to see a lot of wildlife along the

Mardi Gras Sunday? Make it make sense!

Mardi Gras Sunday? Make it make sense!

By Philip Cardella February 20, 2026 Coral Gables, Florida Most religions based out of the Northern Hemisphere have a time of fast that is preceded by a feast sometime in February. Historically, this was probably a time to enjoy the remaining stocks from the previous fall's harvest as