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Day: November 24, 2014

Bob Roth’s New River Groves, Davie FL

REVIEW

If you haven’t spent much time in non-Disney Florida since the 1960s, you wouldn’t recognize it. Old, kitschy Florida has almost completely disappeared. Even now, the last vestiges are rapidly being replaced by the brand new. It’s no longer the state of glass bottom boats, the Weeki Wachee mermaids, and Jackie Gleason (although, except for Jackie Gleason, those still exist, if barely). For a sense of what’s been happening, see John Sayles’ film Sunshine State. Continue reading

LAF in the A.M. November 24th, 2014

A Morning Menu of Stories We Think You’ll Find Interesting

Fralinger’s Salt Water Taffy Escaping the Boardwalk

Zachary Levi Visits Cafe du Monde for The Getaway

Shooting, Robbery at Kevin’s Hamburger Heaven in Chicago

An Interview with Tony Luke Jr.

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