Best Cathy Salustri Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 183: Florida Is Not For Sissies, Beautiful Danger, and Loving Florida 55:26

6d ago55:26

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Send us your Florida questions! Kimball Love makes an appearance on the podcast to talk about her new book, Florida Is Not For Sissies. Links We Mentioned Florida is Not for Sissies Florida Is Not for Sissies merchandise Florida Is Not For Sissies on Facebook Support the show Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history a…

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Episode 182: Springs, Florida Studies, and Water Politics 45:28

13d ago45:28

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Send us your Florida questions! Chris Meindl, associate professor or geography and the director of the Florida Studies Program at USF-St. Pete, joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Florida Springs: From Geography to Politics and Restoration. Cathy, Rick, and Chris talk about the springs, the Florida Studies Program, and the politics of wat…

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Episode 181: Florida Gratitude, How To Kill Someone, and Florida Adventures 55:57

20d ago55:57

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Send us your Florida questions! What started as an episode on gratitude for Florida things meandered as much as the Kissimmee River in the 1920s. Rick and Cathy talk about what they're grateful for in Florida, and — naturally — that turns to talk of finding dead bodies and how to kill someone. It's the most nontraditional Thanksgiving episode ever.…

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Episode 180: Cryptids, Crazy, Florida!, and Skunk Ape Genitalia 41:40

27d ago41:40

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Send us your Florida questions! Chris Beachum and Rich Robinson created a TV series, Crazy, Florida! — and the first episode is live now. Rich and Chris join Rick and Cathy to talk about the inspiration for Crazy, Florida!, what makes it special, and what's next for the docuseries. Links We Mentioned Crazy, Florida! S1E1 on YouTube Crazy, Florida! …

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Episode 179: How To Do Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs Run 28:40

1M ago28:40

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy talk about what to do at Wekiwa Springs, along the Wekiva River, at Rock Springs Run, and the surrounding waterways. Links We Mentioned Wekiwa Springs State Park Wekiva Island Wekiva River: a Wild & Scenic River Friends of Wekiva River Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park Emerald Cut Rock Springs Run…

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Episode 178: DeLeon Springs: Reclaiming Enslaved People's History, Waterskiing Elephants, and Pancakes 34:08

1M ago34:08

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Send us your Florida questions! This week, Florida Spectacular takes a deep dive into DeLeon Springs. Rick and Cathy talk about the first people who lived in the area, EuroAmerican settlers, and the history of the sugar mill and plantation that formed around the spring. They end the podcast talking about the more "roadside Florida" aspects of the s…

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Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 22: Ghost Stories of the Florida Keys 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Send us your Florida questions! Robert the Doll isn't the only ghost in the Florida Keys. Hear a few more tales from Brad and Cathy. Links We Mentioned Haunted Key West Key West Theater Robert the Doll Support the show Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri. Subs…

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Episode 177: The Insider's Guide to Orlando with The Bungalower 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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Send us your Florida questions! Brendan O'Connor, of Bungalower and Orlando Magazine, joins the podcast to talk about his intense knowledge of Orlando neighborhoods and hidden Orlando. He's the author of 100 Things To Do In Orlando Before You Die and, as we mentioned, a bit like an onion: He has layers. Brendan's Top Five Hidden Orlando Experiences…

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Episode 176: Creepy Florida Road Trips 39:51

2M ago39:51

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Send us your Florida questions! With scary season in full swing, Cathy and Rick talk about some of the creepiest — and most fun — places they've visited along the roadside. Potter's Wax Museum Hall of Presidents in Clermont, what's in the gift shop, and a blog post from Rick The Sandman Motel Casa Marina Jungle Adventure Barberville Produce Support…

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Episode 175: Finding the Best Art Across Florida 45:46

2M ago45:46

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Send us your Florida questions! "Art is not for everyone, but it can be for anyone," so says today's guest, freelance arts writer and Fernandina Beach resident Chadd Scott. Art Basel Gasparilla Festival of the Arts Sarasota Modern Highwaymen Art Weekend Purvis Young Robert Rauschenberg Appleton Museum Norton Museum of Art Vickers Collection at UF R…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 21: Florida Keys Hurricane History 30:00

2M ago30:00

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! With Hurricane Milton approaching Florida, Brad and Cathy talk about historic hurricanes in the Florida Keys, including Labor Day 1935 and Irma. Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri. Subscribe to The Flori…

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Episode 174: Milton, Helene, and Florida Hurricanes 54:34

2M ago54:34

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Send us your Florida questions! In the path of Hurricane Milton, Rick and Cathy talk about the history of hurricanes, what Milton could mean for Florida — and Gulfport, and the value of the National Hurricane Center. Links We Mentioned New experimental cone Support the show Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and…

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Episode 173: Hurricane Helene, Gulfport, and What To Do Next 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

Send us your Florida questions! In wake — the literal one — of storm surge from Hurricane Helene, Cathy and Rick talk about what Gulfport looks like, what's next for the 25% of Gulfport residents who no longer have a home, and who's been helping. Links We Mentioned The Gabber Newspaper's Helene coverage Gulfport web cameras World Central Kitchen Sh…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 20: Are Skunk Apes Real? 32:05

3M ago32:05

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad wrote a (mostly) fictional book, The Florida Keys Skunk Ape Files. While many of the narratives in the book came from the depths of his imagination, not all of them are false. Brad and Cathy talk about real stories of people who believe they saw a skunk ape. They also talk about why they …

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Episode 172: What To Do in Sanford (Folk Art Version) 42:22

3M ago42:22

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Send us your Florida questions! Florida has a treasure trove of Folk, or Self-Taught, Artists. Bailey Wright, with Jeanine Taylor Folk Art in Sanford, joins the podcast to talk about Florida Folk art and the gallery's upcoming exhibit (featuring Rick!), Florida Gothic. While the show runs a limited time, there's no shortage of arts, food, and cultu…

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Episode 171: Tara Lush, Haunted Cookie Jars, and Florida Mysteries 28:18

3M ago28:18

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Send us your Florida questions! Just in time for the start of the scary season, Florida cozy author Tara Lush joins the podcast to talk about her three mystery series — all set in Florida. One has a haunted cookie jar, one has a decades-old disappearance, and one has a gator. Well, technically, they're all set in Florida, so there are probably gato…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 19: Pirates, Patriots, and Painters 34:31

3M ago34:31

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad and Cathy talk about the origins of Key West — and the chapter in Cathy's new book about how Key West came to be the place we know today. Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri. Subscribe to The Florida…

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Episode 170: Woodpeckers, Withlacoochee, and Why the Land Swap? 38:59

3M ago38:59

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Send us your Florida questions! Florida conservation biologist Gene Kelly joins the podcast to talk about the proposed Withlacoochee land swap. We talk about some of the best things about the area (Red-cockaded woodpeckers! Wilderness! Sand hill habitat!) as well as why the area's significant and deserves continued protection. The notes from this e…

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Episode 169: Floridasplaining, Decolonized Florida History, and Spectacular Florida 41:13

3M ago41:13

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy talk about what went into researching Cathy's new book, Florida Spectacular. They also talk about how to approach Florida history that challenges traditional interpretations of historic events, what Cathy learned from the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and why the ideas of "Florida Man" and "Real Florida" …

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 18: Take a Key Lime Pie Side Quest 35:19

4M ago35:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Key lime pie: The myth, the truth, and the best place to get it in the Florida Keys. They also talk about Key lime pie on a stick, Key lime ice cream, and Key lime margarita floats. Dig in! Links We Mentioned The End of an Era: The Key Lime Tree Brad's Pick for Key lime pie: Key Lime Pie Lady …

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Episode 168: Florida's Lost State Park, a Powerful Florida Woman, and State Park Updates 44:27

4M ago44:27

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Send us your Florida questions! Leslie Kemp Poole joins the podcast to talk about Florida's true first state park, the one forgotten and ignored by the Florida state parks system — but prized by the National Park Service (and part of Everglades National Park). The trio also talks about the powerhouse of a woman instrumental in the park's creation: …

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Episode 167: Florida State Parks at Risk: Keep Your Paws Off Our Parks! 43:37

4M ago43:37

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Send us your Florida questions! This podcast was supposed to be about Ryan Worthington's quest to visit all 175 Florida State Parks, but then FDEP announced plans to build giant hotels and golf courses in the state parks. Ryan, Cathy, and Rick talk about the plans and what action people can take if they don't want to see the parks get paved. Florid…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 17: Florida Keys Dive Bars: Meet Me at the O.V. 37:19

4M ago37:19

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad and Cathy talk about the best dive bars in the Florida Keys. Links We Mentioned A Local's Guide to Bloodline Florida Keys Dive Bars (show notes with links and history) Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salu…

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Episode 166: Tin Can Tourists, Lance Campers, and Florida State Parks 35:42

4M ago35:42

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Send us your Florida questions! Campers, listen up! From Tin Can Tourist to air conditioned cabins, Florida's a camper's paradise. Rick and Cathy talk about the origins of Tin Can tourists in Tampa, which state parks have the best camping, and how to camp in comfort at them. Links We Mentioned Lance Campers (2565) Lazy Days RVs Desoto Park in Tampa…

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Episode 165: Hurricanes, Fossils, and an Elephant Graveyard 41:52

4M ago41:52

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Send us your Florida questions! Along the Suwannee River, there's a treasure trove of fossilized rhinos and elephants. Stephenie Livingston, a science journalist, joins the podcast this week to talk about the Montbrook fossil site, what we can learn about climate change from it, and why it matters. Links We Mentioned National Wildlife article about…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 16: Sharks vs. Dolphins 33:23

5M ago33:23

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad and Cathy take a look at the state of shark populations in the Keys, explain that the shark's reputation as man-easting beast is undeserved, and why they're a lot better — and nicer — than dolphin. Links We Mentioned Brad's post on Facebook about shark finning Meet the sharks of the Flori…

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Episode 164: Dive bars, Lucky Cole, and Mullet Tosses 37:09

5M ago37:09

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Send us your Florida questions! Who loves a good dive bar? Rick and Cathy do. This week they chat about their favorites — send them yours! Whiskey Lou's in Orlando's Milk District The Emerald in downtown St. Pete Tony's Liquors in Winter Garden Wally's on Mill in Orlando Joannie's Blue Crab in Ochopee Last Chance Saloon in Florida City Mahuffer's o…

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Episode 163: Florida Crackers, Moonshine, and Florida Cattle Ranching Today 36:28

5M ago36:28

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy look at Florida crackers: Cracker culture, Florida cowboys, and cracker villages. Links We Mentioned The Secret History of the Word Cracker Florida Wildlife Corridor and Wild Space Gallery Florida Cracker Horse Florida Cattle History Lake Kissimmee State Park Cow Camp Florida Cracker entry at FL Memory…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 15: Florida Lobster: Poached, Poachers, and... Lobster Sex? 33:59

5M ago33:59

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Cathy and Brad talk about Florida lobster. Lobster season runs Aug. 6- Mar. 31, but there's more to this tasty crustacean than meets the antenna! Hear why Brad (and many other Keys residents) thinks the mini-season has gotten out of hand, why spiny lobsters are actually crayfish, and how they …

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Episode 162: The Gadsden Flag, Florida History, and No Step on Snek 34:25

5M ago34:25

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Send us your Florida questions! A look at the history of Florida's role in the American revolution, the history of the Gadsden flag, and why Floridians hated everything for which it stood when it was a symbol of the American Revolution. Links We Mentioned & Further Reading: Don't Tread on Me post about the license plate and Florida history Florida …

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Episode 161: Democracy in Florida, Reconstruction, and Gainesville 29:37

5M ago29:37

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Send us your Florida questions! Willett Hancock Museum Assistant at the Matheson Museum joins the podcast to talk about a new exhibit at the Matheson Museum in Gainseville: Voices and Votes. Rick, Cathy, and Willett talk about democracy in Florida, and the historical struggle to make sure everyone can participate in it. Links We Mentioned Voices an…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 14: There be (almost no) pirates: Black Caesar, The Princess Bride, and Pirate Taxes 39:55

6M ago39:55

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Were there pirates in the Florida Keys? Who was Black Caesar? What does Black Caesar have in common with The Princess Bride? Brad Bertelli explains it all. Links We Mentioned Elliot Key in Biscayne National Park Florida Keys History with Brad Bertelli, Volume II Mostly Fake Black Caesar Histor…

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Episode 160: Dinner and Show: How To Do Kissimmee (And Not Look Like a Tourist) 32:46

6M ago32:46

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Send us your Florida questions! This week, the best parts of Kissimmee, from roadside ephemera to the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Stay Legacy Vacation Resorts, Cathy found it to be a great home base for exploring the less touristy areas of the area. Disclaimer: Legacy hosted most of her stay, but she chose to mention them because of the B…

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Episode 159: The Best Bike Trails in Florida 36:44

6M ago36:44

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Send us your Florida questions! This week Rick and Cathy talk about some of their favorite bike trails in Florida. Orange County Bike Trails West Orange Trail Bikes and Blades at Killarney Station Northeast Orlando Trail Map Cady Way Trail Post: Biking the Orlando Urban Trail Post: West Orange Trail Oakland Nature Preserve Downtown Winter Garden Pl…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 13: Stock Island: Old Key West, Dead Bodies, and... Cows? 33:56

6M ago33:56

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! If it's Old Key West you want, stop short of Key West on your drive down US 1 and explore Stock Island. Brad and Cathy talk about the island's cow-centric and crime-adjacent history, what's worth doing now, and where you can meet an ostrich. Links We Mentioned Bone Island Mambo by Tom Corcoran…

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Episode 158: Hidden Key West, Judy Blume, and Writers at Mile Zero 26:36

6M ago26:36

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Send us your Florida questions! This week the "Florida Spectacular" welcomes Carey Winfrey, the editor of Key West Sketches: Writers at Mile Zero. Carey and Cathy talk about the writers who contributed to the anthology, Judy Blume's Key West bookstore, and what Carey says he wishes people would see instead of Duval Street. Links We Mentioned Elizab…

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Episode 157: Lower Your Power Bill, Stop Flooding, and Protect Florida's Beaches 24:53

6M ago24:53

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Send us your Florida questions! Lower insurance and power bills? Stop flooding in your neighborhood? Protecting Florida's beaches without spending billions on beach renourishment? This might sound too good to be true, but this week's podcast has ways you can help do all those things. Dawn Shirreffs, the Florida Director of the Environmental Defense…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 12: Hidden (and not-so-hidden) Railroad History in the Florida Keys 38:25

6M ago38:25

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Some Florida Keys history is hidden in plain sight — and that's especially true when it comes to Henry Flagler's railroad from Homestead to Key West. Brad and Cathy give listeners insight to some ways to experience railroad history while enjoying the natural beauty of the Florida Keys. Links W…

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Episode 156: Florida's Wild and Scenic River: Myakka in Sarasota 38:37

7M ago38:37

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Send us your Florida questions! Jono Miller, author of "The Palmetto Book: Histories and Mysteries of the Cabbage Palm," joins the podcast to talk about the Myakka River. We're loving the Myakka River — and the park — a little too hard, but there are ways to experience the park without impacting the natural environment. Jono talks about ways such a…

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Episode 155: Ginnie Springs, Responsible Spring Use, and Secret Paddles 33:33

7M ago33:33

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Send us your Florida questions! Merrillee Jipson, owner of Rum 138 in the High Springs area, joins the podcast to talk about the tragedy at Ginnie Springs last weekend, how to enjoy the springs responsibly, and some of the best places to paddle the springs. Links We Mentioned Silver Glen New River Santa Fe River Preserve Guide from Alachua Conserva…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 11: Gators and Crocs and Caimans, Oh My! 28:13

7M ago28:13

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Think crocodiles are only for Australia? Think again, because you can find them alive and well in the Florida Keys. Brad and Cathy talk about where in the keys you can find crocodiles and alligators, and also talk about why Florida crocodiles aren't as energetic as their Australian cousins. An…

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Episode 154: Shark's Teeth, Dog Beaches, and Healing Waters: Venice and Warm Mineral Springs 34:18

7M ago34:18

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy take a (metaphorical) dive into Warm Mineral Springs and the Venice/Nokomis area. They give you a guide of things to do and places to eat along the Venice/Nokomis coast. Don't forget to subscribe to Florida Keys Spectacular — premium content about the Florida Keys! Support all things Spectacular, start…

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Episode 153: Hurricanes: The Good, the Bad, and the Windy 43:35

7M ago43:35

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Send us your Florida questions! Cathy and Rick talk about Florida hurricane prep, the history of hurricanes, and how to prepare without freaking out. Links We Mentioned Hurricanes.gov Oranges and Alligators: Sketches of South Florida Life by Iza Duffy Hardy Stormy Weather by Carl Hiaasen Hurricane prep suggestions: Turn off your TV and check hurric…

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 10: How To Do Bahia Honda 26:40

7M ago26:40

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Brad and Cathy talk about Bahia Honda State Park. Brad shares the little-known history of Bahia Honda's pre-park days, and Cathy talks about which parts are best for camping and water activities. Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad …

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Episode 152: Vero Beach, Florida Indians, and Old Florida 35:18

7M ago35:18

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Send us your Florida questions! Kristalyn Shefveland joins the podcast to talk about her book, Selling Vero Beach. They talk about Vero's history, its first people, and why the past matters to newcomers. Links We Mentioned Selling Vero Beach: Settler Myths in the Land of the Aís and Seminole Florida's disastrous plan for a reservoir McKee and Sexto…

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Episode 151: The Belleview Biltmore: Schrödinger's Hotel 46:29

8M ago46:29

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Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy welcome Florida historian Joey Vars on the podcast to talk about Henry Plant's Belleview Biltmore hotel. Joey's the former staff historian for the hotel, now called the Belleview. Links We Mentioned The Belleview Inn Watch Joey's former tour of the Biltmore Aerial view of Belleview Biltmore demolition …

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 9: Robbie's Marina: So much more than a tourist joint 24:52

8M ago24:52

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! If you've driven past it and not stopped, you don't know what you're missing. Sure, you can do tourist things like feed a tarpon and have a frozen drink... but they also have a fantastic fish sandwich, knowledgeable fishing guides, and one particularly amazing Florida Keys historian (and some …

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Episode 150: Florida Springs: How Anyone Can Help 42:33

8M ago42:33

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Send us your Florida questions! Ryan Smart, Executive Director of the Florida Springs Council, joins Cathy and Rick on the podcast to answer a listener's questions about Florida springs. Q: If the springs naturally come to the surface, why would the bottled water companies need permits to pump out? A: We answer this more in-depth in the podcast, bu…

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Episode 149: Top Tiki Bars and Experiences in Florida 36:43

8M ago36:43

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Send us your Florida questions! Cathy and Rick talk about their favorite Tiki bars and events in Florida. Links We Mentioned The Donn of Tiki film Tiki hotels in Daytona Beach Tiki Bars Bahi Hut in Sarasota The Wreck Bar in Fort Lauderdale (Rick's post) Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale (Rick's post) Don the Beachcomber in Madeira Beach Suffering Bastard …

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🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 8: Please Don't Feed the Deer: Everything You Want To Know About Key Deer 28:39

8M ago28:39

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Subscriber-only episode Send us your Florida questions! Florida Key Deer are the smallest of the white-tailed deer subspecies, and you can only find them in the Florida Keys. Brad and Cathy talk about the oft-debated origins of these tiny creatures, the legend of the cryptid key deer (aka Conch Republic Border Guards), and how and where to see — an…

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