Florida Spectacular

Cathy Salustri
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Florida Spectacular

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. 

  1. Episode 189: Insiders Guide to Ormond Beach

    2 DAYS AGO

    Episode 189: Insiders Guide to Ormond Beach

    Send us your Florida questions!Looking for things to do that most people miss in Ormond Beach? Historian Randy Jaye has a lot for you to explore.Links We MentionedTomoka Mound ComplexLegend of Tomokie (and that ridiculous statue Rick loves)Old Kings RoadThree ChimneysDummett PlantationThe Loop Scenic DriveMcRae Plantation and Addison BlockhouseThe Ormond HotelFortunato ParkBirthplace of SpeedAnderson-Price Memorial BuildingThe CasementsThe Casemente AnnexThe Dix HouseThe Lippincott Mansion (a...

    48 min
  2. Episode 188: Orlando Murder Mystery, a Florida mystery writer, and Why Is It Snowing?

    JAN 22

    Episode 188: Orlando Murder Mystery, a Florida mystery writer, and Why Is It Snowing?

    Send us your Florida questions!Joy Wallace Dickinson, author of the old Florida murder mystery, Secrets of the Flamingo Café, joins the podcast to talk about her book, the history in which she grounded it, and her writing process. There's a rare snowfall in North Florida as we taped this podcast and of course Cathy has some big feelings about that.Links We MentionedAbout Joy Wallace DickinsonSecrets of the Flamingo Café: An Old Florida MysteryJohn D. MacDonaldSupport the showSubscribe to The ...

    47 min
  3. Episode 187: Florida's Lost Springs

    JAN 15

    Episode 187: Florida's Lost Springs

    Send us your Florida questions!Ever heard of a zero-magnitude spring? It's a spring that has "historic flow" — meaning it doesn't have any water anymore (usually — some get water during times of heavy rain). Rick and Cathy talk about some of Florida's lost springs.Links We MentionedMosaic Peace ParkWakulla Springs State ParkDaytona's Atomic TunnelWhite Sulphur SpringsHampton SpringsNewport SpringsSuwannee SpringsWorthington SpringsBenjamin Dimmitt: An Unflinching LookAround Enterprise, F...

    54 min
  4. Episode 186: City and County Florida Parks You Need To Visit

    JAN 8

    Episode 186: City and County Florida Parks You Need To Visit

    Send us your Florida questions!Cathy and Rick talk about their favorite parks that aren't state parks.City and County Florida Parks You Need To VisitFort De Soto (St. Petersburg)Greenwood Cemetery (map showing GAR) (Orland)Mead Botanical Gardens (Winter Park)Boyd Hill (St. Petersburg)Moss Park (Orlando)Shingle Creek (Kissimmee)Princess Place Preserve (Flagler County)Brooker Creek Preserve (North Pinellas County)Weedon Island (St. Petersburg)Clam Bayou (Gulfport)Juan Ponce de Leon Landing (Mel...

    43 min
  5. Episode 185: Florida Bucket List, a Kayak Tour, and Florida Plans for the New Year

    12/28/2024

    Episode 185: Florida Bucket List, a Kayak Tour, and Florida Plans for the New Year

    Send us your Florida questions!Rick and Cathy talk about Florida adventures for the new year and talk about kayaking. They also look ahead to 2025 and some possible new benefits for podcast subscribers. Links We MentionedEarth Kinship bioluminescence kayak toursFlorida State Parks camping reservationsHarvest HostsFlorida Bucket List scratch-off adventures Keaton BeachSupport the showSubscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroad...

    50 min
  6. Episode 184: Marineland, Gators, and Top Three Places to Kayak near St. Johns

    12/18/2024

    Episode 184: Marineland, Gators, and Top Three Places to Kayak near St. Johns

    Send us your Florida questions!AyoLane Halusky talks about possible changes at Marineland, why you shouldn't be afraid of alligators, and favorite paddles in St. Johns area.MarinelandUnusual gator behavior in Big CypressMy Life as a TurkeyEarth Kinship Kayak Tours & Nature EducationGeotripperLocal LoraxTop Kayaking Spots in the St. Johns Area Deep CreekWelaka (Dunn's Creek to Murphy Island or Mud Springs)Guana Lake at the dam (bioluminescence tour)Mantanzas InletDurbin CreekHon...

    1h 11m
  7. Episode 183: Florida Is Not For Sissies, Beautiful Danger, and Loving Florida

    12/11/2024

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

    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 MentionedFlorida is Not for SissiesFlorida Is Not for Sissies merchandiseFlorida Is Not For Sissies on FacebookSupport the showSubscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or commen...

    55 min
  8. Episode 182: Springs, Florida Studies, and Water Politics

    12/04/2024

    Episode 182: Springs, Florida Studies, and Water Politics

    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 water.Go see him at the Sulfur Springs Museum in Tampa: Jan. 12, 2 p.m.Links We MentionedFlorida Geological Survey: Florida SpringsWater's Journey: The...

    45 min
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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. 

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  • Creator
    Cathy Salustri
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    214
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Dreams Float LLC
  • Show Website
    Florida Spectacular

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