Orlando historian Rachel Williams joins the podcast to talk about Colonial Plaza Mall (now a shadow of its former self and called Colonial Marketplace), and from there the conversation moves to caves in Ocala, coffee roasters we love, and the importance of the shopping mall in Florida culture.
LEARN MORE  Ocala Caverns (and what's the difference between a cave and a cavern, anyway?)  Rachel's article about Colonial Plaza
Florida Historical Society conference in Orlando (May 15-17 in Orlando)
Remembering Ronnie's Restaurant
Rick's post about living on the former Datson Dairy land
Who created the shopping mall?  Secret Mall Apartment
Joffrey's Coffee Barnie's Coffee  Orlando Milk District  Roadhouse movie


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