Florida Spectacular Cathy Salustri

Subscriber-only episodeSend 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 We MentionedAlabama Jacks (not along the original railroad route)How to see the Original 4APigeon KeyBahia HondaLong KeyWindley KeyPhoto courtesy (Stat...

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 as canoeing to the Upper Myakka, exploring the dry prairie, and stopping at the park bridge. And don't miss the CCC cabins made from cabbage pal...

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 MentionedSilver GlenNew RiverSanta Fe River Preserve Guide from Alachua Conservation TrustGilchrist Blue SpringsIchetucknee SpringsSupport the Show.Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel t...

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...