Episode 3b: The Challenge - Wheels of Daytona Beach

12/20/17 • 52 min

Finding Florida Podcast Has Adventures from Country to Coast

The Wheels of Daytona Beach! A town known to pack a punch, there was no better way for Jaime and Glenn to explore Daytona Beach then by challenging themselves to get on as many wheeled experiences as possible in a single day. Golf carts, bikes, ferris wheels, hot rods–you name it, they aimed to conquer them! Florida is known for is it’s spectacular vacation destinations of all sorts. In this episode, our hosts take you to one town that covers all bases–famous for its boardwalk, speedway, and (of course) its beach... Daytona Beach! Special thanks to the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and our Daytona Beach listeners for all their help in putting this adventure together. Hop in the back of Glenn’s pickup truck and enjoy the ride!

Finding Florida Podcast Episode 3b:

Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: [email protected]

Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: [email protected]

Pic Credit: Jaime & Glenn

Special Thanks: Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-3b-the-challenge-wheels-of-daytona-beach/

Our Adventure Agenda:

You may notice our agenda seems a bit shortened? We can’t imagine why... (Jaime gives Glenn side-eye...):

Tuesday Schedule (11-28-2017):

Time | Event

7:30pm – Daytona International Speedway’s Magic of Lights Holiday Display

Wednesday Schedule (11-29-2017):

Time | Event

8:30am – Driving on the Beach!

10am –Beach Mobility Rentals

11:30am –Hanksters Hot Rods

1:45pm – Daytona International Speedway

Skype – Beach Carts Daytona Golf Cart Rentals

Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email [email protected]!

FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Finding Florida Podcast Episode 3b:

Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: [email protected]

Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: [email protected]

Pic Credit: Jaime & Glenn

Special Thanks: Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau

For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-3b-the-challenge-wheels-of-daytona-beach/

Our Adventure Agenda:

You may notice our agenda seems a bit shortened? We can’t imagine why... (Jaime gives Glenn side-eye...):

Tuesday Schedule (11-28-2017):

Time | Event

7:30pm – Daytona International Speedway’s Magic of Lights Holiday Display

Wednesday Schedule (11-29-2017):

Time | Event

8:30am – Driving on the Beach!

10am –Beach Mobility Rentals

11:30am –Hanksters Hot Rods

1:45pm – Daytona International Speedway

Skype – Beach Carts Daytona Golf Cart Rentals

Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email [email protected]!

FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

Previous Episode

Episode 3a: The Wheels of Daytona Beach Preview

Jaime and Glenn look ahead to their automotive-inspired adventures in Daytona Beach: getting into as much wheeled fun in 1 day as possible! How many wheels can they jump on?? Plus, they introduce you to the history of the town that's home to the "World's Most Famous Beach." And, this month, they also give you a list of the great holiday attractions in our State, Glenn guesses if some crazy news stories happened in "Florida-or-Not," and there is a mystery sound you don't want to miss. Listen in...

Finding Florida Podcast Episode 3a:

Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: [email protected]

Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: [email protected]

Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here

Featured Pic Credit: Daytona Beach Area CVB

Assistance Provided by: Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Vintage Daytona Beach Photos (credit, wikivisually.com):

Florida Holiday Attractions: Magic of Lights at Daytona Speedway, Daytona Beach | Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, Disney | Gingerbread House Extravaganza, Jacksonville | Santa's Enchanted Forest, Miami | Legoland's Christmas Bricktacular, Winter Haven

Legoland Christmas Bricktacular Photo (credit, Flint Stone Media):

Flori-duh Story: Skydiving Santa breaks leg in crash on Gulfport Beach, CBS 10 News in Tampa

Florida-or-Not Stories: YouTube Prankster Cements His Own Head Inside A Microwave For Clicks, Huffington Post | City Employee Arrested For Stealing City Funds To Get Butt Lift, The Daily Wire | Sturgeon leaps from river, knocks teen unconscious, Global News | Delivery Driver For Amazon Caught On Camera Pooping On Man’s Driveway, Huffington Post

Critters of Florida Story: Florida opossum breaks into liquor store, gets drunk as a skunk, Critter Files

Photo (credit, Critter Files):

For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 3b (out TOMORROW, 12/20), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-3a-the-wheels-of-daytona-beach-preview/

Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 3b (out TOMORROW, 12/20):

You may notice our agenda seems a bit shortened? We can't imagine why... (Jaime gives Glenn side-eye...):

Tuesday Schedule (11-28-2017):

Time | Event<...

Next Episode

Episode 4a: Around the State in 1 Day Preview

On this episode, Jaime & Glenn introduce you to Ken Lawson, the President and CEO of Visit Florida--the State's official tourism marketing corporation. They also share fun facts about Florida's travel and tourism industries and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. Listen in...

Finding Florida Podcast Episode 4a:

We are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. So, keep a lookout for details on that!

Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: [email protected]

Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: [email protected]

Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here

Featured Pic Credit: Florida Huddle

Guest: Ken Lawson, President & CEO of VISIT Florida

Florida Hero: Captain of casino boat that caught fire says he’s no hero, by Bill Varian of Tampa Bay Times

Flori-duh Story: Drunk Tampa Man Mistakes Bank Drive-Thru for Taco Bell, WTFFlorida.com

For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 4b (out TOMORROW, 1/31), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-4a-around-the-state-in-1-day-preview/

Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 4b (out TOMORROW, 01/31):

Special thanks all the wonderful representatives who took us on a tour of Florida:

Wednesday Schedule (01-10-2018):

Stop # | Spot

Stop #1 - Punta Gorda - Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau - Jennifer Huber

Stop #2 - Bradenton - Bradenton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau - Kasara Morison

Stop #3 - Tampa Bay - Visit Tampa Bay - Kevin Wiatrowski

Stop #4 - Panama City Beach - Visit Panama City Beach - Jayna Leach

Stop #5 - Tallahassee - with Meagan Dougherty of VISIT Florida

Stop #6 - Seminole Tribe of Florida - Billie Swamp Safari - Melissa Sherman

Stop #7 - Fort Lauderdale - Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau - Ivonne MacMillan

Stop #8 - The Keys - The Florida Keys & Key West - Laura Myers

Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email [email protected]!

FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network

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