Florida Spectacular
Cathy Salustri
Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Florida Spectacular episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Florida Spectacular for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Florida Spectacular episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Episode 179: How To Do Wekiwa Springs and Rock Springs Run
Florida Spectacular
11/13/24 • 29 min
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Rick and Cathy talk about what to do at Wekiwa Springs, along the Wekiva River, at Rock Springs Run, and the surrounding waterways.
Links We Mentioned
Wekiva River: a Wild & Scenic River
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park
Along the Wekiva by Bill Belleville and Jim Robison
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 163: Florida Crackers, Moonshine, and Florida Cattle Ranching Today
Florida Spectacular
07/24/24 • 36 min
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Rick and Cathy look at Florida crackers: Cracker culture, Florida cowboys, and cracker villages.
Links We Mentioned
The Secret History of the Word Cracker
Florida Wildlife Corridor and Wild Space Gallery
Lake Kissimmee State Park Cow Camp
Florida Cracker entry at FL Memory
Rick's post about Kissimmee/Osceola Co cattle history
Dade City's FL Pioneer Village
Barberville Pioneer Settlement
Cracker Country at the State Fairgrounds
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 73: Tevas, Travel and Florida
Florida Spectacular
08/10/22 • 40 min
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This week, Cathy and Jon talk about a pair of water shoes Cathy's worn for 21 years as she paddled, snorkeled, waded, swam, and hiked through Florida. (Her Teva protons have seen more of Florida than most Floridians.) They also talk about other essential Florida gear, places they use them, and read a letter from a fan.
Links we mention
Gator "harassing" paddler at Silver Springs
Cathy's post about her Teva Protons
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
Follow Jon's road trip adventures at Don't Make Me Turn This Van Around.
Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at [email protected].
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 81: Florida - Find Your Beach
Florida Spectacular
11/23/22 • 63 min
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This week Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby talk about their favorite beaches (and why they love them) and what makes Florida beaches unique.
Among their favorite beaches mentioned were:
Little Talbot Island State Park
Egmont Key State Park
Fort De Soto Park
St. George Island
Have a favorite Florida beach? Let 'em know!
Also mentioned were:
Cathy's favorite waterfront restaurant
Rick's favorite waterfront restaurant
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? L
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 7: Author Nikesha Elise Williams
Florida Spectacular
01/25/21 • 40 min
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Today, Florida writer Nikesha Williams joins us to talk about how her fiction writing career morphed into a full-time publishing career. Her press focuses on "publishing great writers who weave compelling narratives that intrigue, foster great conversation and debate, and urge people to action" much like Nikesha's first book, Four Women, did.
At the end of the podcast, we talk about American Beach and what it means for the Black community – and Florida's history.
Links we mentioned:
Four Women: newreadspub.com/books/four-women
Nikesha's website: newwrites.com
Nikesha's publishing website: newreadspub.com
The Spirits of American Beach: bittersoutherner.com/2020/the-spirits-of-american-beach-florida
Beans and Rice: bittersoutherner.com/southern-perspective/2020/beans-and-rice-more-than-a-poor-mans-meal
Ax Handle Saturday: bittersoutherner.com/southern-perspective/2020/ax-handle-saturday-60th-anniversary-jacksonville-florida-civil-rights
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 84: Christmas Celebrations in Florida
Florida Spectacular
12/14/22 • 52 min
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Christmas in Florida hits different, but that doesn't mean you can't find a spectacular winter event. Cathy and Rick talk about some only-in-Florida Christmas and holiday experiences.
Links we mentioned
About Christmas, Florida (an Orange County park)
Fred the Tree
Earnest Saves Christmas
Find Rick on Twitter @OldFLA and online at RickKilby.com.
Interviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Special Episode: "Sinkhole", Gen X in Florida, and Davida Breier
Florida Spectacular
10/12/22 • 28 min
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This week Cathy sits down with Davida Breier and talks about her novel, "Sinkhole," growing up as a GenX in Florida, and how she came to write this particular delicious book.
Reader's Guide for Sinkholereaders-guide.pdf
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at [email protected].
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 76: You Have to Go North to Get South - Florida's Panhandle
Florida Spectacular
08/31/22 • 45 min
Send us your Florida questions!
Today Jon and Cathy talk about hurricanes in the panhandle, UFOs in the Florida panhandle, and hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail through Eglin Air Force Base.
Carnivorous pitcher plants at Apalachicola National Forest
Wewa RV Park
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
Follow Jon's road trip adventures at Don't Make Me Turn This Van Around.
Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at [email protected].
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 75: Lake Louisa, Clermont, and a Presidents Hall of Fame
Florida Spectacular
08/24/22 • 42 min
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This week Cathy and Jon talk about the Clermont area of Florida, including Lake Louisa State Park, Citrus Tower, and a few other places of note in the area, including the Presidents Hall of Fame.
Links we mentioned
Presidents Hall of Fame at Atlas Obscura or on Facebook, or on Florida Traveler
Clermont Brewing Company
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
Follow Jon's road trip adventures at Don't Make Me Turn This Van Around.
Have a Florida question or comment? Love the show? Hate it? Let us know – email us at [email protected].
Sights N Sounds with Allen KigerInterviewing music and racing royalty.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
Episode 33: Naturally Florida podcast
Florida Spectacular
08/30/21 • 45 min
Send us your Florida questions!
This week The Florida Spectacular welcomes Lara Milligan and Shannon Carnevale, and Cathy chats with them about their podcast, Naturally Florida, which delves into natural Florida and the things that live here. They also talk about Cuban tree frogs and other exotic invasives, fireflies (yes, we have them here!) and green anoles (you may call them geckos, but you'd be wrong.
Lara's the Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County; she focuses on wildlife, water, and general environmental education. Shannon leads the Natural Resources and Conservation Extension program in Polk County, addressing issues related to watershed ecology & restoration, invasive plant management, and wildlife ecology. Lara helped author a field guide called "This or That: A Beginner's Field Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida"
Don't miss their YouTube channel, as well as Lara's blog.
Want more Florida? Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com.
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 her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri
Question or comment? Email: [email protected].
Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.
Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).
Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...
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FAQ
How many episodes does Florida Spectacular have?
Florida Spectacular currently has 210 episodes available.
What topics does Florida Spectacular cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, History, Road Trip, Author, Podcasts and Florida.
What is the most popular episode on Florida Spectacular?
The episode title 'Episode 81: Florida - Find Your Beach' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Florida Spectacular?
The average episode length on Florida Spectacular is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Florida Spectacular released?
Episodes of Florida Spectacular are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Florida Spectacular?
The first episode of Florida Spectacular was released on Dec 2, 2020.
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