Florida Spectacular

Cathy Salustri & Rick Kilby
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Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.  Get more Florida goodness with greatfloridaroadtrip.com and rickkilby.com.

  1. 1 day ago

    Episode 268: How To Kill Someone in Florida, Lucy Burdette, and Things To Do in Key West

    Send us your Florida questions! Cozy mystery author Lucy Burdette joins the podcast to talk about her Key West Food Critic Mysteries, her favorite places in Key West, and yes, how she figures out how and where to kill people.  Don't forget — Orange Blossom podcast members have their members-only t-shirt, created by Rick and printed by Yaint Local in production. We need your size! Links We Mentioned Key West Food Critic Mysteries Golf Lovers Mysteries (Roberta Isleib, aka Lucy Burdette) Advice Column Mysteries (Roberta Isleib, aka Lucy Burdette) More Florida writers at the Florida chapter of Mystery Writers of America Azur restaurant in Key West David Sloan Bum Farto Lucy Burdette's Favorite Things To Do in Key West Lucy's blog post about this very thing! Truman Little White House Latitudes sunset dining on a small island off the coast of Key West (take their boat out to the island ) Cuban sandwiches at Cuban Coffee Queen Books and Books Key West (Judy Blume's bookstore) Key West Island Books Seven Fish Louie's Backyard Hemingway House Robert the Doll DJ's Clam Shack (but, Lucy cautions, only if you want fried conch) [https://www..cityofkeywest-fl.gov/819/Historic-Key-West-City-Cemetery]Key West Cemetery  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!

    Episode 268: How To Kill Someone in Florida, Lucy Burdette, and Things To Do in Key West

  2. 29 Jul

    Episode 267: Turtles, Giraffes, and Things To Do in Indian River, Melbourne, and the Space Coast

    Send us your Florida questions! While Cathy's camping lagoon-side in Brevard County, she and Rick talk about what they love about the Indian River Lagoon area and things to do while you're in town. Links We Mentioned Indian River Lagoon Did Ponce de León land in Melbourne instead of St. Augustine? Ponce de León and other myths Columbus' voyage map Florida Historical Society Kayak with giraffes at the Brevard Zoo Bioluminescence Jonathan Dickinson's God's Protecting Providence Highwaymen Museum Top Five (OK, Top Many) Things To Do Near the Indian River Lagoon Melbourne Melbourne Beach Supermarket Long Point Campground Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Turtles!) Long Doggers (Hot dogs and more — and gluten free buns!) Backwater (Make your own pancakes) Indian River Roadside Citrus Space Coast Dixie Crossroads Siam Orchid I Dream of Jeanne at Lori Wilson Park Black Point Wildlife Drive   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!

    Episode 267: Turtles, Giraffes, and Things To Do in Indian River, Melbourne, and the Space Coast

  3. 22 Jul

    Episode 266: "It's Not The Heat, It's the Humidity," Disney-Adjacent Things to Do, and Hiking in the Heat

    Send us your Florida questions! Stephen Cabebe, of Fit for the Magic, joins the podcast to talk about how to enjoy Florida's natural spaces without withering in the heat — even in the summer months. Stephen's Top Five Disney-Adjacent Things To Do Paddle the canals in Winter Park (Dinky Dock) West Orange Trail (And Cathy's travel article about Oakland Nature Preserve along the trail) Rock Springs at Kelly Park Horizon West Regional Park Poke Hana Mills 50 District (Mills Market) Links We Mentioned Fit2Run Robinson Preserve Fort De Soto Veggie Garden Sampaguita Flatlands Bar & Grill  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!

    Episode 266: "It's Not The Heat, It's the Humidity," Disney-Adjacent Things to Do, and Hiking in the Heat

  4. 15 Jul

    Episode 265: Serge Storms, Doc Ford, and Travis McGee

    Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy talk about Florida mystery writers. Curl up with your next summer read after listening! Links We Mentioned Race of the Gazelles Striptease (also a book; this links to info about the film) Carl Hiaasen (website has links to Striptease, Tourist Season, Squeeze Me, and Stormy Weather) Cathy's 2017 interview with Carl Hiaasen Randy Wayne White (website has link to Dark Light) John D. MacDonald (not John D. MacArthur!) Condominium Tim Dorsey and Serge Storms books Travis McGee movie Lucy Burdette Randy Wayne White's Gulf Coast Cookbook Tara Lush Carol Perry Kristen Arnett podcast episode Tara Lush podcast episode about Florida cozies and another about her haunted mysteries Book cover via Tara Lush; used with permission. 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!

    Episode 265: Serge Storms, Doc Ford, and Travis McGee

  5. 8 Jul

    Episode 264: Keeping Data Centers Out of Florida

    Send us your Florida questions! Chadd Charland fills in for Rick and talks about how Nassau County was able to stop AI data centers — and what every community can do to stop them! Cathy talks about why eliminating single-use plastics makes a difference and why July is the month to try it in your home, office, or school. Links We Mentioned Nassau County's temporary moratorium on AI data centers Florida Native Plant Society Project Tango in Palm Beach County SB44 Plastic-Free July Refill your litter box at Petco Byron Donalds on AI data center James Fishback Chadd Charland's Top Five Things To Do in Fernandina Beach 1. Learn about American Beach at the Abraham Lincoln Lewis Museum 2. Head to Old Town Fernandina Beach for some Spanish history 3. Visit Centre Street 4. Wander through or camp at Fort Clinch State Park 5. Eat! Try: Happy Tomato (for ribs and barbecue), First Love Brewing (for beer and pizza), Drunken Noodle, and Curry Island  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!

  6. 1 Jul

    Episode 263: Florida Journalism, Why It's In Trouble, and How To Save It

    Send us your Florida questions! Rick and Cathy showcase the state of journalism in Florida and talk about hyperlocal papers.  Five of our Favorite Hyperlocal Weekly Newspapers The Community Paper (Orlando area) The Gabber Newspaper (Gulfport and South Pinellas) Winter Park Voice (Winter Park) West Volusia Beacon (West Volusia) The Herald (Gadsden County) Keys Weekly (Florida Keys) Links We Mentioned Donate to The Gabber Newspaper Florida Phoenix  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!

    Episode 263: Florida Journalism, Why It's In Trouble, and How To Save It

  7. 24 Jun

    Episode 262: Alligators, Florida Poetry, and Things To Do in Tampa

    Send us your Florida questions! Florida poet Heather Sellers joins the podcast to talk about why alligators are the best, her latest poetry book about Florida, Women in Tampa Talking About Alligators, and things she thinks everyone should do in Tampa. Links We Mentioned Eureka Springs Heather Sellers Hike Hillsborough Hillsborough Hiking Spree Buy Heather's book! Former guest Mark Barrow's book about alligators Heather's Favorite Five Things To Do in and Near New Tampa Bookends in Ybor Eureka Springs Lettuce Lake Park Hang out at the USF Tampa campus Ride your bike along the Riverwalk (Don't miss Ulele spring!)  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!

    Episode 262: Alligators, Florida Poetry, and Things To Do in Tampa

  8. 17 Jun

    Episode 261: Springs, Seagrass, and Things To Do in Crystal River

    Send us your Florida questions! Lisa Moore, president of Save Crystal River, joins the podcast to talk about their efforts with the Kings Bay Restoration Project. Kings Bay is the second largest spring system in Florida. Links We Mentioned SaveCrystalRiver.com [a 501c(3) organization] Three Sisters Mertailors Lisa's Three Things Must-Do Things in Crystal River Bird watching Manatee tours Scalloping  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!

    Episode 261: Springs, Seagrass, and Things To Do in Crystal River
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Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.  Get more Florida goodness with greatfloridaroadtrip.com and rickkilby.com.

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  • Creator
    Cathy Salustri & Rick Kilby
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    293
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dreams Float LLC
  • Show Website
    Florida Spectacular

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