Podcasts about wakulla springs

On tonight's program: As lawmakers debate renaming the Gulf of Mexico, some are asking, what's in a name?; Florida's state bird is the mockingbird, but should it be? A group of students is asking lawmakers to consider the flamingo or the Florida scrub-jay instead; Florida officials say the American public has lost confidence in higher education. They're working to change that in the Sunshine State; The first forecasts for Florida's upcoming hurricane season are in, but experts say regardless of the predictions, it's important to remember that one hurricane is enough to change a person's life; Homeowners are still struggling with recovery after last year's busy hurricane season; And after years of advocating, a plan to help protect Wakulla Springs and its underwater cave system is moving forward.

Joyce and Robby Mainz of San Antonio, avid readers of the Wilson County News, celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary on April 10 by taking a road trip and stopping at the Charleston Tea Garden in South Carolina with their Wilson County News. The weeklong trip took them 2,944 miles through Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina with stops at Wakulla Springs, Hilton Head Island, and Hunting Island State Park. They are the winners of a WCN prize. Take your photo with the Wilson County News at a famous landmark or location. Email it, along with names, information,...Article Link

Dr. Robert Knight is the founder of the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to supporting science and education necessary for restoration and wise management of Florida's artesian springs. Dr. Knight is an environmental scientist with more than 40 years of professional experience, including detailed ecological studies at many of Florida's large artesian springs. He is former adjunct professor at the University of Florida Dept. of Environmental Engineering and Sciences where he taught graduate level classes on the ecology of Florida's springs. As Director of the Florida Springs Institute, Dr. Knight is active on research and restoration efforts at the Santa Fe River Springs, Kings Bay/Crystal River springs, Ichetucknee Springs, Rainbow Springs, Wakulla Springs, Homosassa Springs, Glen Springs, springs of the Suwannee River, Wekiva River springs, Volusia Blue Spring, and Silver Springs. Dr. Knight is also an advisor to springs advocacy groups throughout north Florida that help to educate local governmental officials about improved groundwater management and springs protection. Dr. Knight is author of Silenced Springs – Moving from Tragedy to Hope.

This week the Madcaps discuss the fascinating state park.  Wakulla Springs!  The spring, trails, boat tours, and elegant lodge were all discussed.  Check out the park website:https://www.floridastateparks.org/WakullaSpringsPlease subscribe! Shares and reviews are much appreciated!Get your FREE sticker from the Florida Springs Council at https://www.floridaspringscouncil.org/madcapsQuestions and comments can be emailed at thefloridamadcaps@gmail.comRyan can be found on Instagram at: the_fl_excursionistChris and Chelsey can be found at https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateseekers/?hl=en

A decision on whether to allow a gas station above an underground river that feeds Wakulla Springs was postponed and there may be a Plan B.

What is "environmental racism?" It goes on all over Florida (BIG SUGAR). Craig Pittman explains.Jack Rudloe has been observing marine life on the Gulf of Mexico around Panacea, FL since the 1950s. He's an author. An environmental activist. And founder of the Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory. We mention Jack's abuse at the hands of law enforcement; here's more information regarding local efforts to protect Wakulla Springs from development.Thank you PATRONS! For as little as $5 per month you can personally support our production of "Welcome to Florida" and receive regular bonus episodes. Visit patreon.com/welcometoflorida."Welcome to Florida" is presented by WindstormProducts.com, protecting your home from hurricane wind damage.

In this special episode, we present Ricou Browning: a Celebration of Life, recorded and streamed live on March 4, 2023 as part of the WE ARE THE MONSTERS series: moderated by Ian Bates of @Universalstudiosmonsters. Guest hosts include Jim Towns of the Borgo Pass, as well as Austin T. Hill of @Universalmonstersuniverse. Ricou Browning was born in 1930. While working as an underwater actor and marine entertainer in 1953, he was hired to escort the makers of the upcoming Creature from the Black Lagoon to a possible filming location in Wakulla Springs, Florida. After witnessing his impressive abilities as a swimmer and cave diver, the 23-year old was hired to portray the Gill-Man in underwater photography for all three films of the Creature trilogy: Creature from the Black Lagoon, Revenge of the Creature, and The Creature Walks Among us. For these roles, the actor would sometimes stay submerged for hours at a time, breathing through an air hose between takes.Browning parlayed this chance opportunity into a lifelong career that saw him become an underwater stunt coordinator, director and writer. His credits included the James Bond film Thunderball, Hello Down There, Caddyshack and more. He was also the co-creator and underwater director for the beloved television series "Flipper".Uncredited in his role as the Creature, Browning would eventually become a beloved figure in the horror community, and his physical portrayal of the character became a touchstone for any underwater creature performer--most notably influencing Doug Jones' amphibian man in Guillermo Del Toro's The Shape of Water. At the time of his death on February 27, 2023 at age 93, Ricou Browning was the last living actor to have portrayed a Classic Universal Monster.

On tonight's program: Florida's supervisors of elections are more than a little upset with new laws telling them how to do their jobs; The association that represents Florida attorneys is also concerned about a new state supreme court rule that could restrict diversity when it comes to required continuing education courses; Governor Ron DeSantis prepares to send Florida law officers to Arizona and Texas to help with border patrol; After years of murkiness, the waters in Florida's magnificent Wakulla Springs, the world's largest and deepest, are once again running clear; And it's the “case of the vanishing lake.” Tallahassee's Lake Jackson has disappeared through a sink hole into the Floridan Aquifer. But experts say that's a good thing.

On this special holiday edition of the Seven Ages Audio Journal, after the team recaps some of the top archaeological stories of 2020, we are then joined by guests Andy Hemmings and Jim Dunbar, for a discussion of archaeological work being conducted along Florida's waterways.  Andy Hemmings grew up in Minnesota around the Twin Cities. In 1991 he graduated from the University of Arizona with a BA in Anthropology, and after doing contract archaeology for a time, he worked in the Navajo Nation Historic Preservation Department before heading to graduate school at the University of Florida. Hemmings received his Anthropology Masters in 1999, and Ph.D. in 2004 from the University of Florida, followed by a Post-doctoral Fellowship with the Gault Project at the University of Texas. Jim Dunbar is an archaeologist with a research focus on Paleoindian (and pre-Clovis) populations, primarily in Florida. He was an employee with the Bureau of Archaeological Research and is now engaged full-time in archaeological research. He has an extensive publication record and completed his Ph.D. in Anthropology in 2012. His research includes the excavations at Wakulla Springs (funded by National Geographic), as well as the Norden site, Page-Ladson on the Aucilla River, and dozens of other sites. And, as we have heard, he has probably seen more Paleoindian sites than anyone in Florida. Follow the Seven Ages Research Associates online:  Twitter     Instagram     Facebook Below are links to stories covered on this edition of the podcast:  NEWS: The Top 10 Archaeological discoveries 2020 JUDITH JESCH ONLINE: University of Nottingham Bio Page

The brand new Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios has finally opened this week, and then we discuss some of Florida's State Parks to visit during the hot Florida summer. This show includes: New Toy Story Land finally opens up Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios An overnight visit to Wakulla Springs State Park and the (haunted?) Lodge at Wakulla Springs. Great Florida State Parks for Summertime  Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Blackwater River State Park Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park John D. MacArthur Beach State Park Cayo Costa State park Caladesi Island State Park Egmont Key State Park Sebastian Inlet State Park Honeymoon Island State Park Contact us! Twitter: @FloridaPodcast  Follow us on Facebook Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com

We are once again joined by one of our past guests to get a update from her.  You guessed it, we have the Fashionista joining the show again.  Before getting an update from Deb we talk about what make a new motorcycle model.What makes a new new motorcycle model:Harley released the Road King Special model, which we covered in past episodes and we cover a little more detail to setup the conversation.Indian released the Indian Roadmaster Classic Model.  Indian removed the hard bags off the roadmaster and replaced them leather bags and a few other tweaks.Between the two models - we think Harley did a better jobWe relate these new models to what car companies would call a trim level.Fashionista Update:Visited Motorcycles of Charlotte on way back from Barber.  Deb will be going back to dealership in late spring test ride some BMW bikes.2 weeks ago Deb rode to Florida to do an article for April 2017 BMW Motorcycle Owners of America News Magazine.  Deb finds places off the beaten path places to visit and thing that might have been forgot or lesser known.  This trip was to Old Florida.Started out in Wakulla Springs, FL - 14 miles south of Tallahassee, FL. Is one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs.Next stop was Cedar Keys, FL - highly recommend as a place to go and relaxing.  Hugest claming since the 90's. Next stop on the trip was Crystal River, FL and was able to rub the belly of a manatee.  Which was on her bucket list.Last stop on trip was Mount Dora, FL - Cool little town, motorcycle friendly and a lot to do.Total trip miles about 1200 miles.Heading back to Florida for the first week of Daytona bike week.  Will be attending the super cross racing.Cold weather riding -BMW Under layer suiteOlympia Expedition all season suitePlace hand warmers in all pockets to help keep warmNew Boots - Sidi Gavia Gore-Tex Boots - Great boot as feet never got coldPacking for Long Trips:Saddle BagsDry Sacks 35 liters with Rok StrapsHave a bottle of wine, glass, and opener with her.Nice tent, which has a living area and an area to allow you to wrench redverz Atacama TentWill not be at Barber as she will be doing 50CC ride during late September - early October.Deb also started writing for Modern Moto Magazine. Check it out!Katie Fox ownerMagazine is geared towards fashionable gearFirst article about how to pack and keep your fashion sense on road7 + 1 Segment:We are starting a new segment thanks to Mike, who is part of the Riders of Loud Pipes group.  In our off-line social chat, Mike asked if money was no object what 7 bikes, cars, boats, etc would you have in your garage.  Then one project to work on.  We require at least 4 bikes on the list.  Here we go! Jon:F3-S Daytona 500WRX (have)2007 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4x42017 Harley Freewheeler2017 Yamaha R32017 BMW R1200 RT2017 Triumph BobberProject: 1972 VW Super BeetleRich:HD CVO Pro Street BreakoutMotus MST-RBMW S1000RRHD Road Glide Ultra (CVO - if available)KTM 450Tesla Model S P100D2017 GMC 1500 Denali w/6.2 literProject: HD 1943 WLCRico:HD CVO Pro Street BreakoutMotus MST-RYamaha R1Indian Roadmaster (Have)MGX-21Dodge DemonTesla Model S P100DProject: Indian/HD Rat BikeDeb:BMW R1200RTBMW G310RYamaha YZ250Suzuki SV650Ural With side-carZero DZ ZFLexux RC-F CoupeBMW R1100 RSEVENTS:American Flat Track Race - Charlotte, NC April 1, 2017Moto Vlogger Spring Mountain Ride - April 7, 2017 - Going to be staying in Pigeon Forge, TN.Barber Vintage Festival - October 6th-8th, 2017 - Leeds, AlabamaSupport the show and receive rewards for your contribution by visiting loudpipes.net/donate.  Patreon is our focus and is an ongoing support model.  There is also a link for one time donations and support of any size is greatly appreciated.Running time:  1 hour 16 minutesQuestions or comments: feedback@rdubstudios.com or the Feedback page

For this special episode of STEM-Talk, IHMC Research Scientist and STEM-Talk Host Dawn Kernagis sits on the other side of the microphone. This summer, Dawn was one of six divers selected for NASA’s NEEMO (NASA Extreme Environment Mission Operations) 21 mission, and we were able to talk to her live from the Aquarius Reef Base, located 62 feet below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. During the 16-day mission, Dawn and her colleagues performed field research designed to test operations and equipment for future space exploration. In particular, the international crew of aquanauts performed research both inside and outside the habitat. During simulated spacewalks carried out underwater, they evaluated tools and mission operation techniques that could be used in future space missions. Inside the habitat, the crew's objectives include testing a DNA sequencer, a medical telemetry device, and HoloLens operational performance for human spaceflight cargo transfer. In many ways, the NEEMO mission crystalizes Dawn’s career. Her research expertise has been focused on human performance, risk mitigation and resilience in extreme environments—namely undersea and in space. In addition to her accomplishments as a scientist, Dawn is also a long-standing diver, and this year was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame. Conducting the interview is IHMC Senior Research Scientist and former NASA astronaut Tom Jones. Dawn shares aspects of her daily life in the undersea habitat, from eating freeze dried food to watching thousands of fish from the galley window every night before bed. She also delves into the research that she conducted, which included testing a mini DNA sequencer and deep water dives to collect samples of several coral species and weighted walks on the ocean floor to simulate space walks. STEM-Talk’s Billy Howell and Jason Conrad, key players in the production of each episode, also join the impromptu conversation with “fanboy” questions for Dawn. Dawn kept a blog about her experience, which you can read at: http://www.ihmc.us/blog/neemo 2:00: Dawn discussed her experience as manager for the world record-breaking diving exploration project Wakulla Springs. 2:24: On her induction, last April, into the Women Divers Hall of Fame, she said, “It was cool to be sitting with women I have looked up to since I was a little girl.” 3:23: Dawn described certain challenges faced by people working in extreme environments such as Navy divers, deep sea divers and astronauts: decompression sickness, oxygen toxicity and nitrogen narcosis. 5:02: Ken Ford read a 5-star iTunes review (which are piling up): “The best podcast. It is as if the double secret selection committee has hacked my Google search. Keep up the great work, team.” 5:37: Tom Jones explained that the NEEMO mission, now in its 15th year, is an analog to deep space expedition. 6:09: Dawn said her voice sounded high because of the increase in air density in her undersea habitat. 7:14: Dawn explained that for the in-water work, they gear up and jump out of the habitat in hard hat diving supplies. “There is constant communication with the habitat,” she says. 9:30: “It makes such a difference to have a great team.” 9:50: “The nice thing is we have support divers who bring supplies up and down on a daily basis. It is not as isolated as space expeditions.” 10:50: Dawn described some of the physiological effects of being at a pressure of 3 atmospheres and 62 feet deep: “I can’t whistle; I have a high voice; we can feel swells pick up overhead—the pressure changes, so our ears are constantly popping. We’re hungry all the time.” 12:12: They performed simulated space walks to identify different species of coral for the Florida International University marine sciences team. 13:25: They used geology sample tools and water-resistant iPads. 14:20: They tested medical telemetry equipment (like min...

Andy Duncan joins me in the Truman booth at Frostburg's Princess Restaurant, where we discuss the profound influence of Richard Pryor on his writing, why he loves playing with real-world historical characters and events in his stories, what it was like to collaborate with Ellen Klages on their award-winning novella "Wakulla Springs," what, if anything, writing teachers can teach, and much more.

Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) is the best of the second generation of Universal Studios classic movie monsters. The underwater scenes shot at Wakulla Springs, Florida are amazing. This black and white classic holds up well and is always enjoyable to watch.   We would love to get your feedback! Email HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! If you liked this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review and subscribe! Ways to subscribe to Classic Movie Reviews with Snark Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS You can also subscribe via Stitcher Read more at snarkymoviereviews.com

Learn about Florida's coastal islands as Annie interviews author and naturalist Sue Cerulean. Sue's newest book, COMING TO PASS, both inspires and informs readers about Florida's coast. In this episode, Annie and Sue discuss what makes this region of the country unique and where to go adventuring (including Birdsong Nature Center, Leon Sinks, Wakulla Springs, St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and the Ochlocknee River State Park), plus Sue shares some her favorite writers and books, like Janisse Ray's ECOLOGY OF A CRACKER CHILDHOOD. 

A little late due to technical issues, but here is Episode 155 of The Coode Street Podcast. This week we asked master storytellers Andy Duncan and Ellen Klages to join us in the Gershwin Room to discuss the writing life, short fiction, collaboration and their forthcoming Tor.com novella "Wakulla Springs". As always, our sincere thanks to Andy and Ellen for taking the time to talk to us. We hope you enjoy the episode!