
Finding Florida - Episode 6a: Billie Swamp Safari Destination Preview
03/30/18 • -1 min
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their trip to check out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. We gear up for their rides and animal encounters by exploring the culture, people, and history of those who run it--Florida's Seminole Indian Tribe!! We also chat with Tribal Council Liaison, Raymond Garza, and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. Listen in...
Finding Florida Podcast Episode 6a: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: BillieSwamp.com
Guest: Raymond Garza, Tribal Council Liaison
Link: Florida Seminole Tourism
Florida Travel Tips Segment: From Visit Florida's March 13th Twitter Chat
Flori-duh Segment #1: Miami Beach Shuts Down South Beach Nightclub After Someone Rode a Horse into Crowd
Flori-duh Segment #2: Men use Spaghetti Sauce to Try to Start Fire After Burglary, Deputies Say
Special Thanks to: Melissa Sherman, Operations Manager at Billie Swamp Safari
Special Thanks to: Big Cypress RV Resort & Campground
Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 6b (out TOMORROW, 3/31):
Jaime and Glenn checked out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. From air boats to animal encounters and a whole lot of tribal culture, we had a wild ride through their attractions. Here was what we got into:
Friday Schedule (03-02-2018):
Time | Stop
7:00 p.m. - Rodeo and casino time!!
Saturday Activities (03-03-2018):
- Swamp Buggy Tour
- Snake Show
- Swamp Water Cafe
- Critter Show
- Airboat Ride
- Exotic Animal Exhibits
- Petting Zoo
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
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their trip to check out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. We gear up for their rides and animal encounters by exploring the culture, people, and history of those who run it--Florida's Seminole Indian Tribe!! We also chat with Tribal Council Liaison, Raymond Garza, and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. Listen in...
Finding Florida Podcast Episode 6a: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: BillieSwamp.com
Guest: Raymond Garza, Tribal Council Liaison
Link: Florida Seminole Tourism
Florida Travel Tips Segment: From Visit Florida's March 13th Twitter Chat
Flori-duh Segment #1: Miami Beach Shuts Down South Beach Nightclub After Someone Rode a Horse into Crowd
Flori-duh Segment #2: Men use Spaghetti Sauce to Try to Start Fire After Burglary, Deputies Say
Special Thanks to: Melissa Sherman, Operations Manager at Billie Swamp Safari
Special Thanks to: Big Cypress RV Resort & Campground
Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 6b (out TOMORROW, 3/31):
Jaime and Glenn checked out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. From air boats to animal encounters and a whole lot of tribal culture, we had a wild ride through their attractions. Here was what we got into:
Friday Schedule (03-02-2018):
Time | Stop
7:00 p.m. - Rodeo and casino time!!
Saturday Activities (03-03-2018):
- Swamp Buggy Tour
- Snake Show
- Swamp Water Cafe
- Critter Show
- Airboat Ride
- Exotic Animal Exhibits
- Petting Zoo
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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Finding Florida - Episode 5b: Cruising into Signature Key West
Giving you two adventures in one, Jaime and Glenn cruise their way into Key West! Join them as they take you on an action-packed adventure on land and sea! Can they do the 10-in-1 challenge with only 6 hours at port in Key West? From jet boats to petty cabs, this is one adventure not to miss! Listen in...
Finding Florida Podcast Episode 5b: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
Pic Credit: Jaime & Glenn
Special Thanks: Laura Myers of The Florida Keys & Key West and the team at Key West Attractions Association
Special Thanks: Michelle Cunningham at MEI-Travel.com
Guests: Georgia at Bahama's Jet Boat
Guest: Terrell at Margaritaville, Nassau
Guest: Dave Gonzalez of the Hemingway Home and Museum
Guest: Rob O'Neal from Rob O'Neal Photography in Key West
Guest: Johnny and his dog Romeo
Our Adventure Agenda:Jaime and Glenn cruised into Key West--sailing into port on Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas. They checked out the "signature side" of Key West--from eats and drinks to activities and a bit of history!!
Thursday Schedule (02-15-2018):
Stop # | Spot
Stop #1 ,11:00 a.m. - Signature History: Meet us after our interview with Curator Dave Gonzalez at Hemingway Home (907 Whitehead St.)!
Stop #2 - Signature Spot: Getting our photo at the Southernmost Point (Whitehead St. & South St.)
Stop #3 - Signature Food: Eating lobster rolls at DJ's Clam Shack (629 Duval Street)
Stop #4 - Signature Local: Meeting Photographer Rob O’Neal (TBD)
Stop #5 - Signature Bar: Sipping some drinks at the ORIGINAL Margaritaville (500 Duval Street)
Stop #6 - Signature Street Performer: Chatting with our random find, Johnny Lamana & his dog, Romeo
Stop #7 - Signature Dessert: Trying key lime pie at Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe (200 Elizabeth St.)
Stop #8 - Signature Drink: Drinking Hemingway Mojitos at Sloppy Joe’s Bar (201 Duval St.)
Stop #9 - Signature Bar: Visiting Old Custom's House Inn (Key West's Smallest Bar, 124 Duval Street)
Stop #10 - Signature Transportation: Riding in a pedicab (rickshaw)
5 p.m.: Heading back to our ship (Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas) for boarding
Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email [email protected].
And, we are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. But, for now, please email us with any of your ideas:
Tour Guide: Jaime “Jemmy” Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer:
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Finding Florida - Episode 6b: Billie Swamp Safari Destination
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn check out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. They ride airboat rides, take a swamp buggy tour, explore some animal encounters, and more! And, they meet some colorful characters along the way and learn more about Florida's Seminole Indian Tribe's culture and people. It's a wild ride! Listen in...
Finding Florida Podcast Episode 6b: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: BillieSwamp.com
Guest: Raymond Garza, Tribal Council Liaison
Link: Florida Seminole Tourism
Florida Travel Tips Segment: From Visit Florida's March 13th Twitter Chat
Flori-duh Segment #1: Miami Beach Shuts Down South Beach Nightclub After Someone Rode a Horse into Crowd
Flori-duh Segment #2: Men use Spaghetti Sauce to Try to Start Fire After Burglary, Deputies Say
Special Thanks to: Melissa Sherman, Operations Manager at Billie Swamp Safari
Special Thanks to: Big Cypress RV Resort & Campground
Our Adventure Agenda:Jaime and Glenn checked out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. From air boats to animal encounters and a whole lot of tribal culture, we had a wild ride through their attractions. Here was what we got into:
Friday Schedule (03-02-2018):
Time | Stop
7:00 p.m. - Rodeo and casino time!!
Saturday Activities (03-03-2018):
- Swamp Buggy Tour
- Snake Show
- Swamp Water Cafe
- Critter Show
- Airboat Ride
- Exotic Animal Exhibits
- Petting Zoo
Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email [email protected].
And, we are excited to be able to start incorporating the voting element for planning these trips soon. But, for now, please email us with any of your ideas:
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]
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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