Florida Spectacular

Send us your Florida questions! Clearwater born and bred author L.B. Phillips joins the podcast to talk about his latest book, The Long Way, what it was like to eat pizza with Tim Dorsey, and why preserving random bits of Florida matter. L.B. Phillips' Top Five Places Roadside Experiences in Florida 1. Sunsets at Mallory Square 2. Honeymoon Island sunsets 3. Doak Campbell Stadium 4. Boiled peanuts from a roadside stand 5. No Name Pub Support the show Question or comment? Email us at cat...

Send us your Florida questions! Chelsea Folmar, Director of Land Protection, with Conservation Florida, joins the podcast to talk about monarch butterflies. Links We Mentioned Atala butterflies Florida Spectacular episode about milkweed for monarchs Source for native milkweed More about the coontie palm Florida Mycological Society Chelsea's Top Five Places To See Butterflies in Florida Amelia Island (fall/winter for monarchs) Jonathan Dickinson State Park (summertime/winter) St. Georg...

Send us your Florida questions! Sandra Friend and Chris Stevens, authors of Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State, join the podcast to talk about their favorite Florida hikes, the best places to hike in Florida, and a nasty little tick wreaking havoc on hikers. Links We Mentioned Florida Hikes Green Mountain near Apopka Florida Madcaps Podcast Alpha-gal Sandra's Substack post about Alpha-gal How to protect your hiking clothes with permetherin Chris and Sandra's Best Hikes Best place...

Send us your Florida questions! Jason Garcia joins the podcast to talk about the real cost of Amendment Three passing. Links We Mentioned Seeking Rents Support the show Question or comment? Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com. Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and eve...

Send us your Florida questions! Mark Barrow joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Gator!, available now. Links We Mentioned Urban Legend of the Mini-Lights Mark's Substack: Wild History Alligator and Alligator Alcatraz Mark's Places To Gator-Watch Safely Myakka River State Park (drive to the bridge) Payne's Prairie State Preserve State Park Support the show Question or comment? Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and k...