Florida Spectacular Cathy Salustri

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...

Send us your Florida questions!Ryan Smart, Executive Director of the Florida Springs Council, joins Cathy and Rick on the podcast to answer a listener's questions about Florida springs.Q: If the springs naturally come to the surface, why would the bottled water companies need permits to pump out? A: We answer this more in-depth in the podcast, but it's because they don't scoop the water out of the springhead — they tap the spring with a well, and they need permission for that. Q:&nb...

Subscriber-only episodeSend us your Florida questions!If you've driven past it and not stopped, you don't know what you're missing. Sure, you can do tourist things like feed a tarpon and have a frozen drink... but they also have a fantastic fish sandwich, knowledgeable fishing guides, and one particularly amazing Florida Keys historian (and some other stuff, too.) Learn what Brad and Cathy both love Robbie's — and the family who owns it.Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Flori...