Florida Spectacular Cathy Salustri

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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. And caimans? They're here, too — but they're not the same animal, and they're considered invasive.Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Fl...

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, starting at $5/month.Warm Mineral and Little Salt SpringsWarm Mineral Springs (City of Northport)More about Warm Mineral Springs (Visit Sarasota)"Re...

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 MentionedHurricanes.govOranges and Alligators: Sketches of South Florida Life by Iza Duffy HardyStormy Weather by Carl HiaasenHurricane prep suggestions: Turn off your TV and check hurricanes.gov, the least weather-terroristy source for real news. Instead of bottled water, buy five gallon reusable jugs (we suggest glass, but you can...

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find...

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 MentionedSelling Vero Beach: Settler Myths in the Land of the Aís and SeminoleFlorida's disastrous plan for a reservoirMcKee and Sexton: A Perfect MatchWhere's Waldo?Oh, and Cathy's breakfast? Muhammarra dip on gluten-free sourdough toast, with broccoli sproutsSupport the Show.Support ...

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 MentionedThe Belleview InnWatch Joey's former tour of the BiltmoreAerial view of Belleview Biltmore demolition [VIDEO]Lost: Belleview Biltmore hotelBuy a piece of the Belleview Biltmore at Schiller's SalvageGiant Steps: The History of Morton F. Plant Hospit...