Florida Spectacular

Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.

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Podcasting since 2020 • 305 episodes

Florida Spectacular

Latest Episodes

Episode 280: Best Places To Hike in Florida, Hiking Safety, and Alpha-gal

Sandra Friend and Chris Stevens, authors of Hiker's Guide to the Sunshine State, join the podcast to talk about their favorite Florida hikes, the best places to hike in Florida, and a nasty l...

October 28, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 280 • 43:55

Episode 279: Why You Should Vote No on Amendment Three

Jason Garcia joins the podcast to talk about the real cost of Amendment Three passing.Links We MentionedSeeking Rents

October 21, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 279 • 51:00

Episode 278: Alligator Alcatraz history, Gators, and Mini-Lights

Mark Barrow joins the podcast to talk about his new book, Gator!, available now. Links We Mentioned

October 14, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 278 • 40:47

Episode 277: Men Painted Gold, Tom Petty, and Florida College Football

Inspired by the cooler weather — well, cooler for Florida! — Rick and Cathy talk about Florida's passionate college football scene. Links We Mentioned

October 07, 2026 • Season 6 • Episode 277 • 57:41

Episode 276: Voles, Bats, and Florida Adventures

Steve Barlow, a former US Fish and Wildlife Services wildlife biologist pilot and co-host Palm and Pine podcast, joins the podcast to talk about one of the least-known Florida critters.

September 30, 2026 • 50:53