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. Twice each month, Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli joins Cathy for premium episodes available to subscribers focused exclusively on the Keys.

  1. Episode 180: Cryptids, Crazy, Florida!, and Skunk Ape Genitalia

    4 DAYS AGO

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

    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 MentionedCrazy, Florida! S1E1 on YouTubeCrazy, Florida! YouTube ChannelFast Channels include RokuTV, Pluto, and RVTV.Animals once thought to be cryptidsSupport the showSupport the podcast! For $5/month, you ...

    42 min
  2. Episode 179: How To Do Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs Run

    NOV 13

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

    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 MentionedWekiwa Springs State ParkWekiva IslandWekiva River: a Wild & Scenic RiverFriends of Wekiva RiverLower Wekiva River Preserve State ParkEmerald CutRock Springs RunKelly Park/Rock Springs RunKatie's LandingKing's LandingSeminole State ForestAlong the Wekiva by Bill Belleville and Jim RobisonLittle Wekiva RiverSuppo...

    29 min
  3. Episode 178: DeLeon Springs: Reclaiming Enslaved People's History, Waterskiing Elephants, and Pancakes

    NOV 7

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

    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 spring, including, of course, waterskiing elephants and make-your-own pancakes.Links We MentionedDe Leon Springs State ParkOld Florida's Finest: DeLe...

    35 min
  4. Episode 177: The Insider's Guide to Orlando with The Bungalower

    OCT 31

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

    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 ExperiencesWinter Park Boat TourDickson Azalea ParkGiant PigeonsOrange Hill CemeterySerpentariumLinks We MentionedWhiskey Lou'sNile Ethiopian DistrictPacking Di...

    1h 5m
  5. Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 22: Ghost Stories of the Florida Keys

    OCT 31

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

    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 MentionedHaunted Key WestKey West TheaterRobert the DollUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSupport the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cath...

    37 min
  6. Episode 176: Creepy Florida Road Trips

    OCT 23

    Episode 176: Creepy Florida Road Trips

    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 MuseumHall of Presidents in Clermont, what's in the gift shop, and a blog post from RickThe Sandman MotelCasa MarinaJungle AdventureBarberville ProduceUntethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts ...

    40 min
  7. Episode 175: Finding the Best Art Across Florida

    OCT 16

    Episode 175: Finding the Best Art Across Florida

    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 BaselGasparilla Festival of the ArtsSarasota ModernHighwaymen Art WeekendPurvis YoungRobert RauschenbergAppleton MuseumNorton Museum of ArtVickers Collection at UFRollins College Museum of ArtThe AlfondThe Morse MuseumMannello Museum of American ArtSidewalk Art Festival in Winter ParkChihuly Collection at Morean Arts Cen...

    46 min

  8. OCT 8

    🔒 Florida Keys Spectacular Episode 21: Florida Keys Hurricane History

    Subscriber-only episodeSend 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.Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45A travel podcast for women over 45 who want to explore this big beautiful world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Sub...

    30 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. Twice each month, Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli joins Cathy for premium episodes available to subscribers focused exclusively on the Keys.

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  • Creator
    Cathy Salustri
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    205
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Dreams Float LLC
  • Show Website
    Florida Spectacular

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