Finding Florida is the podcast that takes you "from Country to Coast." Join your tour guides (an unlikely pair), City Girl Jaime ("Jemmy") and Country Boy Glenn, as they explore the amazing sights and sounds of the Sunshine State. This podcast is an interactive experience for the listeners as we w…
We have a new show for you on FPN! Enjoy this sizzle reel of Craig and David setting off on their exploration to discover the latest in FL tech and innovation! TECHxploration is your inside look-ahead at Florida's future–everything from emerging trends in leading-edge business to immersive family entertainment! Floridians are both creating and consuming some amazing innovations from shore to shore. This sizzle real features clips from Craig and David's launch guests: Clinton Muntean from Mainline Marketing in Orlando, Women in Tech from New Horizon South Florida, Glenn “the Geek” Hebert from Horse Radio Network in Ocala, and Jason Hill from the Owwll App out of Boca Raton. Catch these intro clips on their innovative tech and then gear up for their full interviews on how their tech and innovations are impacting our Florida communities–all coming soon! Be sure to search for TECHx Podcast in iTunes or any other of your favorite podcast players and subscribe today! Link: Check out TECHxploration! (http://techxplorationpodcast.com/) Hosts: Craig Brooks (CEO) and David Forman (COO) of Clarity Creative Group in Orlando, FL Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Assistant Producer: Amber Amortegui, Lead Content Producer at Flint Stone Media Guests: From Episode 1 (out now): Clinton Muntean from Mainline Marketing in Orlando From Episode 4 (due out 3/15): Jason Hill from the Owwll App out of Boca Raton From Episode 2 (out now): Women in Tech from New Horizon South Florida From Episode 3 (due out 3/15): Glenn “the Geek” Hebert from Horse Radio Network in Ocala Voice Over Artist: Jorge Hernandez Visit the TECHxploration Website: TECHxplorationPodcast.com Follow Craig and David on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Pinterest | YouTube Follow Florida Podcast Network on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube Join the FPN Insiders Communities: Facebook | Clubhouse | Goodpods Additional Support Provided by: Listeners Like You and Flint Stone Media ------------------------------- Production House: Flint Stone Media Copyright of Flint Stone Media LLC 2022. Partner with FPN: Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
FPN Founder, Producer Jaime, welcomes our newest FPN host to the microphone--her brother, Gerard! To say Gerard is a man familiar with the power of words is an understatement. An attorney of over 20 years with a mastery of transactional law, Gerard now heads up GL Esquire Consulting in Miami, Florida. And, as a contributor to his community, Gerard is on the Board of Directors of Guitars Over Guns and various Harvard alumni clubs. He’s also an avid table tennis player, political commentator, writer and satirist. Listen in as Jaime and Gerard laugh through his memories of being a child actor, his true nerdy nature, how he is as much in the books as he is in the South Beach clubs, his roster of amazing friends, and a look into their family life. Welcome to the FPN family, Gerard!! Host: Gerard Legagneur Visit The Fresh Mix Website: FreshMixPodcast.com Follow The Fresh Mix on Social Media: Instagram | Twitter Email the Show: FreshMix@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Production House: Flint Stone Media Executive Producer: Jaime Legagneur Production Assistant: Amber Amortegui Link: Guitars Over Guns Link: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami Additional Support Provided by: Listeners Like You and Flint Stone Media Partner with FPN: Become the voice of YOUR segment of Florida!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! FPN Media Kit We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Have a suggestion for the Network? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Glenn and Jaime discuss the immediate future of the show and how you can continue to contribute to our programming through our Roaming Reporter program. Then, Jaime introduces you to our latest Roaming Reporter--one of her Flint Stone Media team members, Jorge "JDM" DeMoya. He and his buddy, Julian, recently joined Nathan on the Immersion Nation Podcast to discuss their pre-quarantine experience visiting The Void, a virtual reality experience in Disney Springs. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Link: Immersion Nation Podcast with Nathan: "Into the Void" episode with JDM Link: JDM (Jorge) DeMoya Marketing and Social Media Manager at Flint Stone Media Link: The Void, a virtual reality experience in Disney Springs Link: FFP Episode 25: Virtues of the Virtual Vacation with Vicky Sosa from Buddy the Traveling Monkey Link: FFP's Own Virtual Gaming Experience on Episode 10b: Geek vs. Gamer in the Southeast Part 1 of 2 Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Misti Little of the "Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast" joins us to talk about hiking in Florida. We learn all about the Florida Trail, one of the eleven National Scenic Trails in the country. Also, we learn about one big steak and some Iconic Florida Foods. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Misti Little of the Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast Link: Charley's Steakhouse in Orlando Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Glenn shares some more of the latest travel news impacting your vacation and staycation dreams. Then, we speak with popular Disney writer, blogger, and podcaster Mike Scopa of The Mickey Miles & More Vidcast about what Disney will look like if it reopens in a few weeks. And, we end the show by seeing how many fun activities we've tackled on our own adventures and can check off the Florida Travel Bucket List. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Mike Scopa of The Mickey Miles & More Vidcast | Facebook Link: New Interstate Quarantine Guidelines May Impact Your Disney World Visit Link: After Nearly Two Bumpy Decades, The Original Segway Will Be Retired In July Link: Florida’s First Indoor Nerf Gun Arena Is Just As Much Fun As It Sounds Link: The Miami Dolphins Stadium Is Hosting A Massive, Open-Air Drive-In Movie Theater Experience Link: Jaxsons in Dania Beach Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Popular travel blogger Emille Crawford tells us all about her visit to Universal Studios on Opening Day with all the COVID changes. We catch of on some Florida travel news and we play some Florida games. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Emille Crawford of Emille Enchanted and Inside the Magic | Facebook Link: Honest Review: What Can Disney Learn From Universal’s Reopening Mistakes? Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! We are currently boarding shows to build out our network. And, you don’t want to miss ANY of the new hosts and podcasts were have joining us. Search for and subscribe to “Florida Podcast Network” on iTunes and all your favorite podcast players to get more of this and ALL our shows. Become a Patron: Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Glenn covers reopenings from Disney to the Florida Keys. Shane Whaley from the Tourpreneur Show speaks with us about how tour operators think things will go the rest of the year. Then, We present a Florida Trivia Challenge, with Jaime playing a very special surprise guest--Jonathan Oakes out of Jacksonville and from the Trivial Warfare Podcast! Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Shane Whaley from the Tourpreneur Show | Facebook | Twitter Guest: Jonathan Oakes from Trivial Warfare | Facebook | Twitter Link: Disney Recipe: Pot Roast From 50’s Prime Time Cafe Link: The Entire Salvador Dalí Museum In Florida Can Now Be Toured From Your Couch Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Josh Cohen of ESPN West Palm shares his thoughts on how sports will resume in Florida. We give you fair warning to be aware of mating gators when venturing outdoors. Then, we reveal our last episode's Mystery Sound. Plus, we chat about NASA, Publix, face masks, and farmers. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Josh Cohen of ESPN West Palm | His Twitter Guest: Josh Cohen & The HomeTeam | Ep. 89 of Curve The Cube with Josh Cohen Link: Florida Authorities Warn of Road Rage Among Mating Gators (From Gatorland in Orlando) Link: Publix is Buying Excess Milk and produce From Farmers — and Donating it to Food Banks Found Footage Episode: 11c: Small Towns Coast-to-Coast Part 2 of 2 Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Glenn covers updates on key openings and closings in our State. Plus, Kermit himself from Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe joins us to talk about how the community has rallied support around their special Key West shop. Then, for our Community Clipboard, we bring you tips from a local judge on Zoom calls, and the latest links and resources shared by fellow listeners. Finally, we’ll have three fun audio clips to share for you: Found Footage from visiting Kermit’s on OUR Key West adventure two years ago, a Mystery Sound, and an extra special bit of audio for the very end. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast | Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe Guest: Kermit from Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe | His Instagram Video Link: Florida Podcast Network’s Coronavirus Coverage | Hang out with us in FPN Insiders on Facebook Link: Florida Beaches Packed Within Half An Hour Of Reopening Link: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Re-Open Florida Task Force Link: Legoland Operations Update Found Footage Episode: Episode 5b: Cruising into Signature Key West Link: Florida judge urges attorneys to get out of bed, wear clothes for Zoom hearings Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
We chat about what surprising activity Governor DeSantis has deemed an essential business. Then, Justine Griffin from the Tampa Bay Times joins us to talk about coronavirus' impact on Florida--in particular, one of its BIGGEST industries, restaurants like her dad's in New Port Richey. Then, to help us all through this quarantine craziness, she'll share a Florida-inspired drink from a clip from HER podcast, Heels Down Happy Hour on Horse Radio Network. Plus, we'll have new segments for listener favorites, Community Clipboard and Florid-DUH. And, with some Found Footage, we take a quick trip down memory lane that lands us in the middle of current pop fame. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 26:
Glenn catches us up with the latest from some of Florida's biggest attractions. Vicky Sosa from Buddy the Traveling Monkey joins us to share the virtues of the virtual vacation at this time and her ideas for some of the BEST Florida vacations from your living room. Plus, we have brand new segments for Community Clipboard, Flori-DUH, and Florida-or-Not. AND, we also will be sharing a bit of Found Footage from our very FIRST adventure when we met three very inebriated ladies. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 25:
We are starting with some quick coverage from Glenn on the impact of Coronavirus on Florida's #1 industry--travel and tourism--for a Travel Tips segment. Then, we chat with Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com about how their community built on everything BUT social distancing is coping while cooped up and also reconfiguring access to their local restaurants and farmers market during this quarantine shut-in. And, we'll also revisit some listener favorites: Hero of the Month, Florida Foods and Feel-Goods, and Florida or Not. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 24:
With social distancing being our call-to-arms against the Coronavirus, what will the impact be for Florida's top industry--travel and tourism? Glenn and Jaime discuss closed venues, cancelled events, how Jaime is coping with the school closings (eek!), stocking up, and staying safe and healthy. Listen in, and then keep socially connected with your Florida friends through our Facebook group, FPN Insiders... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 23:
We finally make it to Miami--the cultural center of Florida. Jaime shows Glenn the big city with stops in Little Havana, Little Haiti, South Beach, and Gulfstream Park. They experience the tastes of Little Havana at EDUKOS Beer House, try the super fast sport of Jai-Lai, take a tour of Little Haiti, introduce Glenn to Haitian Food with Jaime's brother, Gerard, in South Beach, and take Jaime to her first horse races at Gulfstream Park. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 22:
We are talking about the magic of the holidays in Florida--primarily some fun facts that you can explore yourself over the season, whether you're a snowbird or permanent resident. And then, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including our second annual gift list--"Great Gifts BY Floridians" versus "Goofy Gifts FOR Floridians"--and some found footage from our holiday adventure last year. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 21:
We pay homage to the impact the Ringling Bros Circus and family had on developing Sarasota by bringing you an entire episode all about the circus! We spent half a day at The Ringling (the State Art Museum of Florida), and were treated to tours from several of their curators. Our friend, Izzy Jay from the Reporting Live Podcast joined us with her family for the tour. Together, we learned why John and Mable Ringling made Sarasota their home. And, we visited the Circus Museum, their mansion called the Ca’ d’Zan, and one of the largest art collections in Florida. Jump in your clown car, head for the big top, and take this journey through time with us at the Greatest Show on Earth. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 20c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Intro Voice Over Artist: Erica Mandy of The Newsworthy Stop: The Ringling Museum, 5401 Bayshore Road, Sarasota, FL 34234 Guest: Virginia Harshman, PR Director Stop: Circus Museum with our guide Jennifer Lemmer Posey, Curator of Circus Stop: Ca' d'Zan with our guide Marissa Hershon, Curator Stop: Museum of Art, Sarah Cartwright, Curator of Collections Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media Special Thanks to: Britney Guertin, Communications & Content Manager for Visit Sarasota County Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! The Agenda of Stops for Our 20th Adventure: Let’s find balance in Sarasota and Siesta Key!! Friday, July 19th 10:00 am: Tour of the Ringling Museum 12:45 pm: Lunch at Michael’s On East 3:30 pm: Florida Studio Theatre 7:30 pm: Dinner with friend, Justine Griffin, at Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen Accommodations provided by Siesta Key Bungalows Saturday, July 20th 10:00 am: Trapeze Class at the Circus Arts Conservatory 12:30 pm: Lunch with listeners, Nina Insinna and Katie Jones at Station 400 2:00 pm: Rad Rover E-Bike tour of Siesta Key with Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
We are finding balance in Sarasota--investigating its circus heritage from the ground, the air, and everywhere in-between! Join us as Jaime gets all brave and flies high in a trapeze class. Glenn finally has his long-sought E-Bike tour, climbing a random tree house and hitting one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Add in some mouthwatering food, impromptu theater singalongs, new listeners, and old friends, and you have an amazing trip. And, in Part 2 on episode 20c, we will bring you the Ringling side of the town. Welcome to Sarasota! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 20b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Intro Voice Over Artist: Erica Mandy of The Newsworthy Stop: Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals with owner Derek Wilson Stop: Michael’s On East with guests Eleni Sokos and Chef Jamil Pineda Stop: Florida Studio Theatre with Artistic Director Katherine, Visiting Performer Carol and Children's Show Producer Caroline. Special thanks to Lydia Baxter for helping arrange everything. Stop: Circus Arts Conservatory, Trapeze Class with Andres Leon-Miller, Training Programs Coach. Additional interviews with Greg Sommer and John and Sunny Gaudiano Stop: Siesta Key Bungalows with Owner Gayle Luper Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media Special Thanks to: Britney Guertin, Communications & Content Manager for Visit Sarasota County Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! The Agenda of Stops for Our 20th Adventure: Let’s find balance in Sarasota and Siesta Key!! Friday, July 19th 10:00 am: Tour of the Ringling Museum 12:45 pm: Lunch at Michael’s On East 3:30 pm: Florida Studio Theatre 7:30 pm: Dinner with friend, Justine Griffin, at Bravo Coastal Bar & Kitchen Accommodations provided by Siesta Key Bungalows Saturday, July 20th 10:00 am: Trapeze Class at the Circus Arts Conservatory 12:30 pm: Lunch with listeners, Nina Insinna and Katie Jones at Station 400 2:00 pm: Rad Rover E-Bike tour of Siesta Key with Endless Summer Eco-Tours & Rentals Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
We are talking about Sarasota, which was rooted in the Ringling Brothers Circus! Glenn will give us some history before we chat with Britney Guertin, Communications & Content Manager with Visit Sarasota County. Then, we'll catch up and hear what recently happened to Glenn when he was mowing the lawn. And, as always, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Florida or Not, a Roaming Reporter segment from Izzy Jay of Reporting Live Podcast, Our List Fix, and a Hero of the Month. Plus, Jaime's Palm Beach Podcasters Co-Organizer, Paul Desmond Adams, shares a hilarious story for the latest edition of FML. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 20a:
Let's hit the road in an RV!! Freedom RVing has partnered with us to introduce Florida to their new concept of using the boat club model for RVing. We'll pick up a brand-spanking new RV from Venice on the west coast, head down through Punta Gorda, and end up in Fort Myers Beach. We make several stops to discover Florida's natural landscapes, campgrounds, and other local activities, meeting up with friends and fellow podcasters along the way--including our sister show, Beach Talk Radio! Join us for our first RV adventure... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 19b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Stop: Picking up the RV and taking the training course (so we don't crash it!) at Freedom RVing in Venice. Guest: Randall F. Underwood II, Membership Sales Manager at Freedom RVing Stop: Camping at Myakka River RV Resort Stop: Searching for shark teeth at Venice Beach and interview with Beach-goer Rachel Stop: Lunch and interview with Judy of The Old Salty Dog in Venice, with guest co-host, Dr. Wendy Ying Guest: Jennifer Huber, Public Relations Manager of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Stop: Cracking Crabs with Jen and interview with manager Jerry at Peace River Seafood | Jaime Cracking Crabs Stop: Camping at Red Coconut RV Park Guest: Fellow camper, Shari Stop: Hanging with our friends for an episode of Beach Talk Radio | Check out the Facebook Live video here! Guest: Lisa Wilson, Public Relations Director of the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media Special Thanks to: Jacki Liszak of the Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce, Jackie Parker of the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, and Jennifer Huber of the Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episodes 19b: Thursday, May 16th: Venice Picking up the RV and taking the training course (so we don't crash it!) at Freedom RVing in Venice Searching for shark teeth on the beach Camping at Myakka River RV Resort Friday, May 17th: Punta Gorda Seeing the local sights in Punta Gorda Cracking Crabs at Peace River Seafood Saturday, May 18th: Fort Myers Beach / Fort Myers Hanging with our friends for an episode of Beach Talk Radio Visiting the Mound House Visiting the Edison and Ford Winter Estates Camping at Red Coconut RV Park Sunday, May 19th: Heading back to Venice in the RV Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
We are talking about Freedom RVing (Freedom Boat Club's sister brand), whom we met them at the Miami Boat Show back on episode 16b. And, we'll chat with Randy, their Membership Sales Manager, about the concept of using the boat club model now for RVing. We'll check-in to the Community Clipboard and share a fun Father's Day activity. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, Flori-DUH, Foods and Feel-Goods, and a segment from a brand new Roaming Reporter, Dave Butler from the Florida Beer Blog. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 19a:
We wrap up our tour of festivals galore with Jaime checking out the music, crawfish, and beer at the Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens. There were cooking demos, local celebrities, classic Bourbon Street drinks, amazing cajun music bands, and LOTS of crawfish!! Listen in as Jaime catches up with her third EVER podcast guest, Jay Cashmere of WPTV/WFLX, at his cooking demo. And, she also chats with event MC, Virginia Sinicki of the KVJ Show, on what it takes to put on a good festival in Florida. And, did we mention crawfish??? This is the third part of our adventure full of festivals. So, if you missed episodes 18a and 18b, go back and take a listen to those, first. Glenn flew solo at the Sun 'n' Fun International Fly-in and then joined Jaime for the Hatsume Japanese Fair. And, this episode is dedicated to Ann Knight. She was my costar last October in the indie movie So Much Blood and was a delight to work with. And, even though she was in her late 70s, she really stole the show! The people who put the Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival together were all friends of hers who loved and miss her. So, this episode is dedicated to you, Aunt Ann!! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 18c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Stop: Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens Guest: Rocking Jake of The Rockin Jake Band Guest: Jay Cashmere, News Anchor for WPTV and WFLX Fox 29 Guest: Festival-goers and friends Linh, James, Cindy, and Joe Guest: Jason Pennington of The KVJ Show Guest: Jenny Sardone-Shiner from Via Productions Inc. Guest: Karrah Kelly, Development Coordinator at Little Smiles of Florida Guests: Virginia Sinicki of The KVJ Show This Episode is Dedicated to: Ann Knight from So Much Blood Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episodes 18b & 18c: Let's explore some festivals!! Glenn checks out the fun from the air flying solo at the Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In in Lakeland Glenn and Jaime reunite for some cosplay at the Hatsume Japanese Fair at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach Jaime eats her weight in crawfish at the Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens on April 20th from noon to 9pm. Join her there to cap off this adventure for episode 18c! There will be authentic cajun cuisine, cooking demos, local celebrities, classic Bourbon Street drinks, and even Zydeco music... Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Florida is just FULL of festivals, fairs, and art shows all year 'round. And, in this adventure, we visit three festivals that REALLY couldn't be much more different, and we split up our attack. In Part 1, Glenn flies solo at one of Florida's biggest events--the Sun 'n' Fun International Fly-in in the lovely town of Lakeland. It's the 2nd largest airshow in the world! Then, Glenn drove down to Delray Beach and joined Jaime for the Hatsume Japanese Fair at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, which is the largest Japanese festival in Florida. We were surprised by an old friend from a previous episode, and Glenn got an education in Anime and the sub-culture that goes along with it. Listen in... Then, in Part 2 (Episode 18c), Jaime hits up all the crawfish and beer at the Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens on April 20th. Details are in the show notes, if you want to join her! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 18b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Stop: Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In in Lakeland Stop: Hatsume Japanese Fair at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach Guest: Major Jeff Mullins Guest: Nick Hanks of Hanks Aero Adventures Guest: Bill Blake of Midwest Flyer Magazine Guest: Mathew Quinn of the Great Lakes Drone Company Guest: Cavanaugh Flight Museum Guest: MeduSirena 0f Ronan Taiko Guests: Cosplayers Erica and Roy Guest: Jerome from Bonsai Supply Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes ‘N More For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-18b-festival-fun-part-1/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episodes 18b & 18c: Let's explore some festivals!! Glenn checks out the fun from the air flying solo at the Sun 'n' Fun Fly-In in Lakeland Glenn and Jaime reunite for some cosplay at the Hatsume Japanese Fair at the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach Jaime eats her weight in crawfish at the Cajun Crawfish & Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens on April 20th from noon to 9pm. Join her there to cap off this adventure for episode 18c! There will be authentic cajun cuisine, cooking demos, local celebrities, classic Bourbon Street drinks, and even Zydeco music... Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
We are talking about festivals in Florida--and there are SO many different kinds all year 'round. And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, FML, and Flori-DUH. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 18a:
As a special bonus episode, we decided to explore how travelers turn their business trips into vacations, or "workations." We were privileged to be the opening Key Note Speakers at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando--mecca for both conventions AND vacations. So, while we were there, we decided to ask some of our fellow podcasters about how they were turning THEIR Podfest business trips into a workation--visiting Disney and other surrounding attractions with family and friends along. And, we turned Podfest into a workation of our very own by grabbing a few listeners and checking out the view from 400ft in the air on the ICON Orlando--the tallest observation wheel on the United States east coast! Listen in... Special BONUS Episode 17: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Lou Mongello, Host of WDW Radio Guest: Stefanie Lahart, Social Media for Podfest Multimedia Expo Guests: Tyler and Jill Sheff of the Cash Flow Guys Podcast Guests: Izzy Jerome and her dad, James, of Reporting Live Podcast Guest: Elizabeth Repass Hollida, Communications Webmaster for the City of Lakeland Guests: Gabe, Tyler, Jill, Mark, Ollie, and Kevin at the ICON Orlando 360 Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-17-turning-business-trips-into-workations/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for BONUS Episode 17: Talking to fellow podcasters about turning their business trips into workations at Podfest Multimedia Expo Checking out the view from 400ft in the air on the ICON Orlando 360 Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Floridians are known for their boat fever: small boats, speed boats, fishing, yachting, cruising--you name it! So, this month, we hit the water at the Miami International Boat Show. Jaime and Glenn checked out Florida’s boating industry, including the money, gear, and personalities that come along with it. Though we didn't get onto BoatUS Foundation's On-Water Training Course as planned, their reps plus tons of locals and boaters chatted with us along the way. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 16b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Ted Sensenbrenner, Director of Development of BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water Guest: Brian Davis, Vice President of Seven Marine Guest: Randall Underwood, Sales Manager for Freedom Boat Club Guest: Debora Rosenn, Boat Captain and Instructor with Freedom Boat Club Guest: Squid Head Ramses Morales from Puerto Rico / Tampa Additional Support Provided by: Flint Stone Media For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-16b-sailing-into-the-miami-international-boat-show/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 16b: Let's hit the water!! Learning more about Florida's boating industry at the Miami Boat Show Taking BoatU.S. Magazine's On-Water Training Course Jaime treats Glenn to drinks at Old Key Lime House, Florida's oldest waterfront restaurant Touring Palm Beach by land and by sea with the Diva Duck Amphibious Tours Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Jaime and Glenn are talking about Florida's boating industry, which is just HUGE and (as we found out) FULL OF MONEY!! And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. including FML, Our List Fix, a Mystery Sound, and a special "Glenn's Choice" edition of Florida Or Not. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 16a:
Floridians are known for taking advantage of living on the water--including enjoying and protecting our beloved manatees. So, this month, Glenn and I accepted an invitation from Miles and the staff at Discover Crystal River to spend some time underwater with these gentle giants, hang out at an annual festival in their honor, and eat the amazing food Crystal River has to offer. And, FPN Insider, Steve, took us out on his boat to check out the many waterways. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 15b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Steven Heath (FPN Insider) of Mac1Signs | Carefree Boat Club Guest: Captain Broderick Jenkins from River Ventures and Crystal River Segway Tours Guest: Joyce Palmer, Manager from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge at Three Sisters Springs Guest: Cajun Jimmy Stoltz of Seafood Seller & Café Guest: George Tortorelli from Medicine Wind Music, Vendor at Florida Manatee Festival Guest: Chef Richard Wiggins of Katch Twenty-Two Additional Support Provided by: Discover Crystal River, Podfest Multimedia Expo, Flint Stone Media For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-15b-manatee-madness-in-crystal-river/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 15b: Boating with FPN Insider, Steven Heath, and Carefree Boat Club Dinner at Vintage on 5th Swimming with Manatees Tour, courtesy of River Ventures Checking out the Manatee Festival Refuge Day at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, courtesy of the Three Sisters Springs Center Lunch at Seafood Seller & Café Hanging out at the Florida Manatee Festival Dinner at Katch Twenty-Two Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Today, we are talking about Crystal River, which is a place defined by water and dedicated to the preservation and protection of a single species--the manatee!! We will share our chat from Three Sisters Springs with with Miles Saunders, Media and Content Manager at Discover Crystal River. And then we'll share our latest updates and get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including a Mystery Sound, Florida Travel Tips, and Florida or Not. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 15a:
We are finding the holiday spirit in Florida!! We’ll be revisiting with our friends at the Bonnet House for their holiday celebration and discover some of the most "Florida" of Christmas trees. We get nostalgic at the Delray Beach Playhouse for The 1940's Radio Hour: A Play with Music. We find ourselves with my son, Jordon, in the middle of a 100-ft Christmas tree and experience some adventure fails along the way. And, best of all, I take Glenn to CHOICH!! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 14b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guests: Monica, Richard, Karen, and Peter at the Bonnet House Guest: Randy at the Delray Beach Playhouse Our holiday episodes are dedicated to helping support Little Smiles this holiday season. Little Smiles is a South Florida nonprofit collecting toys and donations now through December 25th. Donate to Little Smiles’ 9th Annual Little Smiles Toy Drive! Visit LittleSmilesFL.org for more information on the Toy Drive, their upcoming Stars Ball event, volunteer opportunities, and how to support Little Smiles and local children in need. For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-14b-holiday-magic-florida-style/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 14b: Revisiting with our friends at the Bonnet House Failing to get into the Serendipity Dessert Restaurant at the Boca Raton Resort & Club Getting nostalgic with the Delray Beach Playhouse for The 1940's Radio Hour: A Play with Music Rocking out at St. Joseph's Episcopal Church's Unplugged Service Climbing into the middle of Delray Beach's 100-ft Christmas Tree Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Get ideas of the kind of fun you can have here in Florida for the holidays--a favorite time of year for so many of us. Just because we are in Florida--the SUNSHINE State--doesn't mean we don't know how to get into the holiday spirit! Jaime and Glenn will talk to representatives from three different visitors bureaus--St. Augustine, Pensacola, and Tampa Bay, about all the activities going on for the season. But, even if you're not from any of THOSE places, check with your local visitors bureau to see what's going on in YOUR town!! Then, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida holiday stuff, introducing you to our first ever double-dose of Our List Fix with "Great Gifts BY Floridians" versus "Goofy Gifts FOR Floridians." It's our Florida Holiday Gift Guide!! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 14a:
On this special episode, Jaime and Glenn will be looking back on our first year of adventure, revisiting with the concept of the show, and reflecting on just how far their travels have taken them--literally and figuratively. Listen in as they try to keep all four tires of this show on the road... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 13c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Ourselves!! Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-13c-a-look-back-at-our-first-year/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 13c: Reflecting on where we've been and all the fun we have had on all our Adventures Sharing some of our favorite bits from the Preview episodes Looking ahead to what's in store for the future! Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Jaime and Glenn are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the show! That’s right… It was one year ago that they first fired up their mics and recorders for their first adventure at Disney. So, come celebrate this milestone with us!! On THIS adventure, Glenn starts the day with a surprise stop for Jaime. Then, they try Beauty and the Beeeef's Epic Burger in Wellington. And, then it's an evening of bratwurst, beer, and lederhosen... oh, my! Jaime and Glenn head to Oktoberfest to party with friends for the show's anniversary. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 13b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Dick Scherf of National Croquet Center Guests: Mario (Owner) and Bruno (Manager) from Beauty and the Beeeef in Wellington Guest: Jennifer, Social Media Marketing at American-German Club of the Palm Beaches and Oktoberfest Guests: Daniella Gruenthal (Miss Oktoberfest), Brie (Miss Oktoberfest 1st Runner Up), Katie (Miss Oktoberfest 2nd Runner Up) Additional Support Provided by: Florida Podcast Network For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-13b-our-1st-anniversary-and-oktoberfest-of-the-palm-beaches/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 13b: Glenn starts the adventure with a surprise stop for Jaime! Trying the Epic Burger (discussed in episode 12a) at Beauty and the Beeeef in Wellington Meeting up with friends at Oktoberfest at the American-German Club of the Palm Beaches Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Join us in ushering in Finding Florida's 1st anniversary! On this episode, Jaime and Glenn share the history of Florida's German culture and Oktoberfest celebrations. Jaime shares a conversation with Doug Fairall, Brand Marketing Manager at Due South Brewing in Boynton Beach about their special Oktoberfest lager and Florida's craft beer scene. And then they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including FML, Florida or Not, our Hero of the Month, and a brand new segment called "Our List Fix." Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 13a:
For this adventure, Glenn and Jaime were invited by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association to cover their annual Florida Restaurant Show, which they held together with the Healthy Food Expo in Orlando. So, they grabbed their press passes and mics and hit the exposition floor--meeting, greeting, and eating their way through the Show. They found all kinds of Florida brands and businesses to highlight in this episode--some of which have been part of Florida's fabric for years, and others that are bringing fresh, new innovations to our local industries. Tune in as Jaime and Glenn introduce you to some of the best personalities in the biz!! Special thanks to the team at the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 12b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Sereatha Berry-Virtanen, Owner/CEO of Harmonies Brew Guest: Jennifer Waxman-Loyd from The Villages Grown Guest: JW Jaeger, Business Development & Xtreme DJ at Mix on Wheels Guest: Bryan Frick, Chapter President of the American Culinary Federation--Central Florida Chapter Guest: The Duck from Oumph! Guests: Students Aquantice Fudge, Jakoria Gist, and Daana Georges from Orange Technical College Guest: Rene Hardwick, Director of Public and Industry Relations at the National Onion Association Guest: Ashley Zalkin, Chief Fun Officer at The Original Jel Shot Company Guest: Jennifer & Phoebe, Founders of The Pizza Girls Additional Support Provided by: The Pizza Girls For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-12b-frlas-restaurant-show/ Partner with FPN: Become the Voice of YOUR Town!! From sponsoring episode segments through creating and growing your own branded show, we have the solution to promote you while we promote Florida! Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 12b: Recharging with Sereatha Berry-Virtanen from Harmonies Brew Going green with Jennifer Waxman-Loyd from The Villages Grown Rocking out with JW Jaeger of Mix on Wheels Gorging on mac-'n'-cheese with Bryan Frick from American Culinary Federation--Central Florida Chapter Eating our veggies with The Duck from Oumph! Hanging out with students Aquantice Fudge, Jakoria Gist, and Daana Georges from Orange Technical College Chatting with Rene Hardwick from the National Onion Association Shooting jellies with Ashley Zalkin from The Original Jel Shot Company Bumping into Jennifer & Phoebe from The Pizza Girls Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this episode, Glenn and Jaime look ahead to their trip around the expo floor of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's Restaurant Show. They'll talk about Florida's restaurant industry, which is a driving force in our economy, and interview Kevin Speidel--VP of Resort Operations at Hilton Grand Vacations and Chairman of the Board for FRLA. And then they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Critters of Florida, Florida Foods & Feel-Goods, Florida or Not, and our Hero of the Month. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 12a:
In the second half of their freestyle coast-to-coast adventure, Glenn and Jaime start day 2 by discovering tasty treats and wine at Webb’s Candy Shop in Davenport. Then, they learn about Florida's aviation history at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland. And, they land on Florida's WEST coast in Riverview (near Gibsonton), get nostalgic at the International Independent Showmen’s Museum, and give us their adventure wrap-up. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 11c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: RJ Webb, Third-Generation Manager of Webb's Candy Shop Guest: Carol Cali, Director of Marketing at the Aerospace Center for Excellence Guest: Doc Rivera, Curator of the International Independent Showmen's Association and Museum Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes ‘N More For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-11c-small-towns-coast-to-coast-part-2-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 11b & 11c: Indialantic / Melbourne on the EAST coast Having breakfast at The Blueberry Muffin Reminiscing at Atlantic Strings St. Cloud Riding in some sidecars at Holopaw Ural Meeting the folks at Forever Florida Playing with dogs and sheet at Linden Hollow Sheep Farm Getting creeped out at Reptile World Serpentarium Davenport Eating our way through Webb's Candy Shop Lakeland Touring high-flying exhibits at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland Riverview / Gibsonton on the WEST coast Reliving our childhoods at the International Independent Showmen's Museum Enjoying local flavors at Ruth's Steakhouse Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Kick off this freestyle coast-to-coast road trip with Glenn and Jaime grabbing breakfast at a classic diner and checking out a violin shop in Melbourne. Then, they ride sidecar on the open road in a Ural motorcycle and play with sheep dogs. And, they end the day with Jaime forcing Glenn to play with snakes at a venom show. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 11b & 11c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guests: Brett and Angelica from Atlantic Strings Guest: Gene Langford from Holopaw Ural Guest: Sherri from Linden Hollow Sheep Farm Guests: Chelsea and Zane at Reptile World Serpentarium Guest: George from Reptile World Serpentarium Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes ‘N More For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-11b-small-towns-coast-to-coast-part-1-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 11b: Indialantic / Melbourne on the EAST coast Having breakfast at The Blueberry Muffin Reminiscing at Atlantic Strings St. Cloud Riding in some sidecars at Holopaw Ural Meeting the folks at Forever Florida Playing with dogs and sheet at Linden Hollow Sheep Farm Getting creeped out at Reptile World Serpentarium Davenport Eating our way through Webb's Candy Shop Lakeland Touring high-flying exhibits at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland Riverview / Gibsonton on the WEST coast Reliving our childhoods at the International Independent Showmen's Museum Enjoying local flavors at Ruth's Steakhouse Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Glenn and Jaime continue their head-to-head Geek vs. Gamer competition from Palm Beach to Dade County. They will flip out over high scores in pinball, try to beat an escape room bomber, and dive into a classic video game venue that serves up craft beer. Conclude our gaming adventure and see who wins: Geek or Gamer!! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 10c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Marcel, Technical Manager from the Silverball Pinball Museum Guests: Dr. Lawrence "Larry" Weinstein (Founder) and Randi D'Alena (Regional Director) of West Palm Beach Escape Rooms Guests: Joey Cammisa, Owner of Tenth Level Tavern Special Thanks to: Jaime's brother, Gerard, for being our scorekeeper Additional Support Provided by: Pizza Girls For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-10c-geek-vs-gamer-in-the-southeast-part-2-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 10b & c: Playing BBall Shootout, Skeeball, Space Invaders, XD Dark Ride, and Bazooka Blast, getting a tour, and downing some milk shakes at Xtreme Action Park Flipping out over pinball games at the Silverball Museum Beating the clock and breaking free at West Palm Beach Escape Rooms Friends & Fans Meetup: Classic video games and cocktails at Tenth Level Tavern Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
It's summer--the season of the greatest of competitions--from the Olympics and the World Cup to Survivor and Big Brother. So, what better way to join in on the fun than with a head-to-head competition of our very own? That's right... Glenn and Jaime are going Geek vs. Gamer in the southeast, and we are starting with shoot-outs, Skeeball, go karts, and more at Xtreme Action Park in Broward! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 10b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Nate Howard, General Manager of Xtreme Action Park Guests: Robby and Anthony of Los Bocados Special Thanks to: Aimee Adler Cooke, Special PR Consultant at Kip Hunter Marketing Special Thanks to: Jaime's brother, Gerard, for being our scorekeeper For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-10b-geek-vs-gamer-in-the-southeast-part-1-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 10b: Playing BBall Shootout, Skeeball, Space Invaders, XD Dark Ride, and Bazooka Blast, getting a tour, and downing some milk shakes at Xtreme Action Park Flipping out over pinball games at the Silverball Museum Beating the clock and breaking free at West Palm Beach Escape Rooms Friends & Fans Meetup: Classic video games and cocktails at Tenth Level Tavern Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this episode, Glenn and Jaime look ahead to their next adventure by getting into some classic game history and chatting with Danny Pena of Gamertag Radio about Florida's gaming scene. Jaime introduces you to Silverback, a local comic author she met at Florida SuperCon. And, they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including the Community Clipboard, Florida Foods and Feel-Goods, Florida or Not, and a Hero of the Month. And, this month, Glenn has a Mystery Sound! Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 10a:
In their first trip to the panhandle, Jaime and Glenn visited our State's Capital of Tallahassee. In part 2, they hop on some Segways, tour a lumber-yard-turned-art-park, taste local brews, share Glenn's highlight, and so much more! Listen in... BIG thanks to Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee for putting together a great tour of their town for us. And, we would also like to thank DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee for our stay! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 9c: Tallahassee Segway Tours, Railroad Square Art Park, and Proof Brewing Company Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Brennan of Tallahassee Segway Tours Guest: Lillian, Manager at Railroad Square Art Park Guest: Julie Goyat of Julie Guyot Studio Guest: Mark Dicksen of Dickson Studios Guest: Harry Smith of Harry Smith Outdoors Guest: Terry Galloway from Mickee Faust Club Guest: Jimmy from Flippin' Great Pinball Guest: Pete from Crum Box Gastgarden Guest: Bryan (Smitty) of Proof Brewing Comany Special Thanks to: Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee Special Thanks to: DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee for our stay For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-9c-americana-in-our-states-capital-part-2-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 9c: Join Tallahassee Segway Tours Guided Tour of Railroad Square Art Park Happy Hour/Tour at Proof Brewing Company Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
In their first trip to the panhandle, Jaime and Glenn visited our State's Capital of Tallahassee. In part 1, they share Jaime's highlight, test their artistic skills, travel back in time, check out a local eatery, and see Tallahassee from the trees! Listen in... BIG thanks to Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee for putting together a great tour of their town for us. And, we would also like to thank DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee for our stay! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 9b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Joel Silver of Live! in Tallahassee, whom we met at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Guest: Emma Chemey, Marketing Specialist at the Tallahassee Museum Guest: Amy Christianson, Volunteer Manager at Mission San Luis Guest: Ann Kozeliski (Art Director) & Nancy Jefferson (Resident Potter and Kiln Tech) at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts Special Thanks to: Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee Special Thanks to: DoubleTree by Hilton Tallahassee for our stay For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-9b-americana-in-our-states-capital-part-1-of-2/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 9b: Tour and Zip-line at the Tallahassee Museum Tour Mission San Luis, a National Historic Landmark Tour & Activity at LeMoyne Center for the Visual Arts Lunch at The Edison Check out what's coming up on our Next Adventure! Want to join us at one of our stops? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. Have a suggestion? Join us in the FPN Insiders group on Facebook and let us know! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
Jaime and Glenn head to Jaime's old stomping ground of Fort Lauderdale to get their fancy on! People still often think of Fort Lauderdale as one thing: a party town for spring breakers; but, Jaime and Glenn are here to show you the fancy side. They'll get spa treatments (yes, even Glenn), take a riverboat to a private island, visit historic properties, taste fabulous food from award winning chefs, and be entertained by mermaids! Fort Lauderdale has been undergoing a major revitalization, and this episode gives you an inside look at the fancy fun you can have in one of south Florida's most famous beach towns. Listen in... Special thanks to Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com for arranging our hotel hop and to Ivonne MacMillan from Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau for helping us with the rest! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 8b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Special Thanks to: Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com Special Thanks to: Ivonne MacMillan from Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-8b-finding-the-fancy-in-fort-lauderdale/ Our Adventure Agenda: Jaime and Glenn head to Jaime's old stomping ground of Fort Lauderdale to get their fancy on! Here was what they got into: Thursday Schedule (05-10-2018): Time | Stop 11:00 a.m. - Heavenly Spa by Westin 12:00 p.m. - Exclusive WET Deck access and lunch at W Fort Lauderdale 1:00 p.m. - Cocktails at the Ritz Carlton's Burlock Coast 6:30 p.m. - Dinner and a Polynesian Island Review Show at the Mai Kai Restaurant Friday Schedule (05-11-2018): Time | Stop 1:15 p.m. - Bonnet House tour 5:00 p.m. - Cruise, dinner, and a show on the Jungle Queen Saturday Schedule (05-12-2018): Time | Stop 8:30 a.m. - Dinner at the Wreck Bar and a show from MeduSirena and the Aquaticats at B Ocean Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their road trip to find the some of the fancier fun attractions in Fort Lauderdale. They discuss the revitalization and re-imaging of the area with Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com. And, then they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Florida Foods & Feel Goods, Critters of Florida, the much beloved Flori-DUH segment, and the all-new Community Clipboard. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 8a: 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: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Visit Tampa Bay Guest: Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com Florida Foods & Feel-Goods: Rangpur Lime Cocktail from Bonnet House Mystery Sound: Thanks again to FPN Insider, Steve Heath, for submitting this video for 7a's Mystery Sound segment! Critters of Florida: I Went to the ER with a Live Roach in My Ear and It Was as Horrifying as You Think Flori-duh Link #1: Video shows deputies draining the swamp of a foul-mouthed Florida man Flori-duh Link #2: Naked man said bomb was about to go off at Daytona Beach airport, deputies say Community Clipboard: 2018 Best Florida Beach Bar Results Special Thanks to: Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com Special Thanks to: Ivonne MacMillan from Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 7b (out TOMORROW, 5/01), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-7a-10-in-1-riverwalking-tampa-bay-preview/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 8b (out TOMORROW, 6/12): Jaime and Glenn head to Jaime's old stomping ground of Fort Lauderdale to get their fancy on! Here was what they got into: Thursday Schedule (05-10-2018): Time | Stop 11:00 a.m. - Heavenly Spa by Westin 12:00 p.m. - Exclusive WET Deck access and lunch at W Fort Lauderdale 1:00 p.m. - Cocktails at the Ritz Carlton's Burlock Coast 6:30 p.m. - Dinner and a Polynesian Island Review Show at the Mai Kai Restaurant Friday Schedule (05-11-2018): Time | Stop 1:15 p.m. - Bonnet House tour 5:00 p.m. - Cruise, dinner, and a show on the Jungle Queen Saturday Schedule (05-12-2018): Time | Stop 8:30 a.m. - Dinner at the Wreck Bar and a show from MeduSirena and the Aquaticats at B Ocean Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this bonus episode, Jaime and Glenn stop on their way to Tampa Bay to take a tour of Big Cat Rescue--an animal rescue on 67 acres in Tampa. Big Cat Rescue is one of the biggest accredited sanctuaries dedicated to big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, linx, bobcats, and so much more. Special thanks to Susan Bass from Big Cat Rescue for giving us such a special tour. Listen in, and if you love big cats, text "CATS" to 52886 and help make a difference! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 7c: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Special Thanks to: Susan Bass, Director of Public Relations at Big Cat Rescue Link: Big Cat Cams For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-7c-big-cat-rescue/ Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Tampa Bay certainly packs a lot of fun and history into 2.4 miles; so, come along with them on this adventure… Treasure Awaits! Listen in... Special thanks to Kevin Wiatrowski from Visit Tampa Bay for helping to organize everything for us and to Le Meridien Tampa for putting them up! Finding Florida Podcast Episode 7b: Tour Guide: Jaime "Jemmy" Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusiasm officer: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Special Thanks to: Kevin Wiatrowski, Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay Special Thanks to: Le Meridien Tampa Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes 'N More For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-7b-10-in-1-riverwalking-tampa-bay/ Our Adventure Agenda: Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Here was what they got into: Saturday Schedule (04-14-2018): Time | Stop 8:30 a.m. - Start day recording at our hotel: Steve, Bell Captain at Le Meridien Tampa - 601 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602 10:00 a.m. - Chaplain Gary Brooks from America Victory Ship 10:45 a.m. - Kaitlyn Fusco and Dr. Ari Fustkajian from The Florida Aquarium 12:00 p.m. - Andrea Nalls from Tampa Bay History Center and lunch at the Columbia Cafe 1:00 p.m. - The Sail Pavallion - with our friends!! 2:00 p.m. - Ellie Whiteman from Tampa Bay Water Bike Company 2:45 p.m. - Kevin Fyfe from eboats Tampa 4:00 p.m. - Susan Carter from the Henry B. Plant Museum 5:30 p.m. - Armature Works 6:20 p.m. - Pirate Water Taxi Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their trip to find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk. They get ready to discover everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to a war ship and water bikes. They learn about the history of Tampa Bay--a cornerstone of Florida's port-related industries, revisit with Kevin Wiatrowski of Visit Tampa Bay, and then get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including a Mystery Sound and segments for FML and Flori-DUH. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 7a: 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: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: Visit Tampa Bay Guest: Kevin Wiatrowski, Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay Link: Visit Tampa Bay Mystery Sound: Email your answer to Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com for a chance at some FFP swag! FML Segment: "Swamp Ass" from That's Inappropriate Flori-duh Link #1: Vero Man Tries to Rob Church Drop Box and Arm Gets Stuck Flori-duh Link #2: Woman Claims Dentist Gave Her a Foot Massage and Infection Flori-duh Link #3: Cocaine in Purse? Woman Blames it on a Windy Day, Police Say Special Thanks to: Kevin Wiatrowski, Public Relations at Visit Tampa Bay Special Thanks to: Le Meridien Tampa Additional Support Provided by: Le’Anns Cheesecakes 'N More For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 7b (out TOMORROW, 5/01), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-7a-10-in-1-riverwalking-tampa-bay-preview/ Our Adventure Agenda for Episode 7b (out TOMORROW, 5/01): Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Here was what they got into: Saturday Schedule (04-14-2018): Time | Stop 8:30 a.m. - Start day recording at our hotel: Le Meridien Tampa - 601 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Florida 33602 10:00 a.m. - America Victory Ship 10:45 a.m. - The Florida Aquarium 12:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay History Center and lunch at the Columbia Cafe 1:00 p.m. - The Sail Pavallion 2:00 p.m. - Tampa Bay Water Bike Company 2:45 p.m. - eboats Tampa 4:00 p.m. - Henry B. Plant Museum 5:30 p.m. - Armature Works 6:20 p.m. - Pirate Water Taxi Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
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: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic Credit: BillieSwamp.com Guest: Raymond Garza, Tribal Council Liaison Link: Florida Seminole Tourism Special Thanks to: Melissa Sherman, Operations Manager at Billie Swamp Safari Special Thanks to: Big Cypress RV Resort & Campground For full show notes and links, head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-6b-billie-swamp-safari-destination/ 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 glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com. 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: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Want to join us at one of our stops on a future adventure? Email glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! 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: Jaime@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com Tour Guide: Glenn the Geek, Co-Host and Chief Fun Officer: Glenn@FloridaPodcastNetwork.com 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 For full show notes and links, including the Agenda for Episode 6b (out TOMORROW, 3/31), head to: http://findingfloridapodcast.com/episodes/episode-6a-billie-swamp-safari-destination-preview/ 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 glenn@floridapodcastnetwork.com! FPN: Check out the other shows on the Florida Podcast Network
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