by Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House | May 3, 2020
Alea’s interview is incredibly close to my heart. I know her as the owner of All Fired Up, a paint your own pottery studio in my Winter Park neighborhood, but I also know her as a loving mom. Her daughters attend the preschool where I teach, and Alea has always gone...
by Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House | May 3, 2020
I had the honor of eating at Hungry Pants before the COVID-19 crisis hit our town. Joey and his husband Alex have worked so hard to create a fun, plant-based experience for their guests. Right away I was amazed at the cheery atmosphere, the playful whimsy in the...
by Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House | April 8, 2020
Passover, or pesach (פֶּסַח), has always been one of my favorite Jewish holidays. It signifies a time when the Jewish people overcame incredible adversity and struggle, with astounding perseverance and determination. The celebration of the victory and triumph of the...
by Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House | April 8, 2020
I have been involved in politics for as long as I can remember. The key influence in my involvement has always been the community I have always belonged to, the one that has shaped my values and ignited my passion for social action: The Jewish community. I have...
by Anna V. Eskamani for Florida House | March 29, 2020
I came to college looking for a community and a career path. I was undecided about my major, not having found my true passion yet, and trying to find a place to call my own in this new city and campus. Although high school classmates were attending UCF alongside me, I...
