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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. 

Links We Mentioned

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

Happy Mother's Day to a fierce Florida mom

Roadhouse movie

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