Author: Ankita Poddar

Upon arriving in Englewood, Florida, situated along the coast of Lemon Bay off the Gulf of Mexico, my initial reaction was simply to exclaim “wow,” while I wiped the sweat from my face.  The coastal scenery surrounding me was breathtakingly beautiful, but the weather was undeniably hot; I would estimate it to be around 70…

After a chaotic day, you close the main door, dim the lights of the house, and head to the bedroom with hopes of peaceful sleep. However, just as you’re about to lie down, you hear three gunshots followed by the piercing scream of a child! Now, I wonder how peaceful your night will be! This…

I opened my sleepy eyes upon hearing the phone ring at 4:30 am. It was my best friend Annie calling. I picked up to hear her worried voice asking, “Where can I propose to Marcel in Florida so that he says ‘YES’?” God! Our conversation continued for half an hour, and I realized that it was not just…

Absolutely! It’s crucial to understand the distinction between Florida and the Florida Panhandle. The northwest part, where cities grace the Gulf of Mexico, is specifically known as the Florida Panhandle. Now, when you find yourself in this beautiful region, you get to immerse yourself in a coastal lifestyle right along the beach – a scene…

What does come to your mind when someone says – “the most liberal cities”? For me, places where people are living co-independently without any judgmental eyes rather than welcoming smiles with open arms. Living in Florida for the past 21 years, I can tell you that Florida is very welcoming and has a progressive political culture…