Covering All Things Florida
Every March and November, America reenacts one of its strangest magic tricks: we lose an hour, then months later we find it again behind the couch cushions of November, dusty but intact, like the coins that fell out of our pockets back in the 1980s when people still used cash.
Once upon a time, hurricane season in Florida came with more than just storm preparations—it also heralded the arrival of Publix’s quirky and colorful hurricane‑themed cakes. These confections featured swirls in blue, red, green, and white frosting, mimicking storm radar imagery. Many were emblazoned with tongue‑in‑cheek messages like “Leave Florida Alone”, “Go Away”, or even mock “hurricane checklists”—a humorous nod to the brewing weather outside.
The world-famous drink Gatorade was invented in Florida! It was first created in 1965 by researchers at the University of Florida to help the school’s football team—the Florida Gators—stay hydrated during hot, humid games.
