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Episode 191: Floridiana, Taxidermied Gators, and Florida Collectibles

Cathy Salustri Season 5 Episode 191

Send us your Florida questions!

Ken Breslauer joins the podcast to talk about collectible Florida ephemera, his annual Floridiana show, and his favorite roadside attractions.

Links We Mentioned

Floridiana Fest (Sarasota, April 11-12)

Florida Attractions History

Atomic Tunnel

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

Bongo Land

Pinecrest Gardens

Sunken Gardens

Silver Springs

Ken's Feb. 19, 2025 talk in Winter Park about Florida souvenirs


Image by Ken Breslauer

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