Episode 203: Ocala Caverns, Colonial Mall, and Joffrey's Coffee

Send us your Florida questions! 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 Support the show Question or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy"s travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com. Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee). NEW: Florida landscape questions — Send us your Florida plant questions and we"ll have an expert answer them on the show! Use this link!