Florida Spectacular
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Florida Spectacular
Episode 267: Turtles, Giraffes, and Things To Do in Indian River, Melbourne, and the Space Coast
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While Cathy's camping lagoon-side in Brevard County, she and Rick talk about what they love about the Indian River Lagoon area and things to do while you're in town.
Links We Mentioned
Did Ponce de León land in Melbourne instead of St. Augustine?
Kayak with giraffes at the Brevard Zoo
Jonathan Dickinson's God's Protecting Providence
Top Five (OK, Top Many) Things To Do Near the Indian River Lagoon
Melbourne
Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge (Turtles!)
Long Doggers (Hot dogs and more — and gluten free buns!)
Backwater (Make your own pancakes)
Space Coast
I Dream of Jeanne at Lori Wilson Park
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