BetweenTheBeachesPodcast

The Parlier family has been rooted in Central Florida for many years and they've established a solid reputation within Florida's alligator management system from their early days as nuisance trappers to becoming a vertically integrated farming and processing operation. Most recently, they've expanded their processing facility to include USDA inspected beef processing. Join us for this episode as we look back on their history and where they're headed in the future.

When Florida's citizens and tourists flock to coastal waters this weekend and over Independence Day early next week, they'll unwittingly be exposing themselves to human effluent. It can't be seen or touched, so nobody considers the problem or perils associated with it; however, the pathogenic bacteria, pharmaceuticals, and many other substances originating from septic tanks and other sub-standard wastewater infrastructure are ever-present in Florida's coastal estuaries Numerous independent, peer reviewed research projects utilizing forensic science are all coming into alignment to provide indisputable evidence that human waste pollution is widespread within Florida's waterways and is acting as the primary source, a superfood if you will, for harmful algal blooms (HABs).

Our guest this week, Mr. Terry Gibson, is the Florida Programs Lead for Deploy/US which is a bipartisan network of expertise focused on leadership in climate change policy. Terry walks us through the most recently published study in laymen's terms, discusses the positive political momentum that's building to help bring sustainable changes to Florida's wastewater infrastructure, and much more. This is an extremely insightful conversation that you don't want to miss and one that needs to reach as many ears and minds as possible so we hope you'll be sure to share it widely within your circle of friends and without.

At the height of the Spanish Empire, convoys of tall ships braved the seas hauling resources and treasure on transatlantic trade routes fraught with peril, especially during the summer months when hurricanes could develop without warning. In one of the worst maritime disasters ever recorded, the 1733 Hurricane descended upon part of Spain's West Indies Fleet led by the Capitana El Rubi Segundo ravaging the fleet against the Florida Reef paralleling the Florida Keys. This is her story; one that was lost until 1938 when she was rediscovered by a commercial fisherman.

Anyone who has ever skirted the west side of Miami trekking southward to Everglades National Park or the Florida Keys has undoubtedly heard about the infamous Robert Is Here fruit stand. Since their simple beginnings as a roadside produce stand in 1959, they've grown into a mainstay attraction in southeast Florida for thousands of fans. From locally grown produce and other farm fresh products to their notorious fruit milkshakes and more, they've got something for everyone including serving as a rehab/foster care facility for a variety of animals. If you're a regular customer, you might learn some lesser known facts from this podcast episode, and if you've never visited them before then this is sure to light a fire under your fanny to get by there and see them. On a recent trip home from Key West, I stopped by to visit with Brandon Moehling about his family's history and the future of Robert Is Here. We enjoyed a fast paced, casual conversation so I've gone ahead and added the "explicit" warning for anyone with sensitive ears and/or feelings.

Tucker Wise has taken various elements from his diverse background and combined them with his passion for Florida agriculture in order to use his voice as an instrument carrying the positive message of rural Florida to the metropolitan areas of our state. No pun intended, but Tucker is wise beyond his years and will be a valuable advocate for Old Florida for years to come.  Tune in to hear more of his story.

This week finds me booked with speaking engagements for public school programs, work on commissioned art, and getting our bloodhound puppies ready to leave for their new homes so for now please enjoy this enlightening interview which originally aired back in 2020.

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Mr. J.C. Bass is a Korean War veteran, Silver Star recipient, lifelong cowman, and a true southern gentleman. Join us as he shares all the change he's experienced in 90 years of living in Basinger and surrounding areas of Okeechobee County.

This week finds me booked with speaking engagements for public school programs, work on commissioned art, and getting our bloodhound puppies ready to leave for their new homes so for now please enjoy this enlightening interview which originally aired back in 2020.

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Mr. J.C. Bass is a Korean War veteran, Silver Star recipient, lifelong cowman, and a true southern gentleman. Join us as he shares all the change he's experienced in 90 years of living in Basinger and surrounding areas of Okeechobee County.

Florida's ranching community recently lost a great champion with the passing of Mrs. Imogene Yarborough of Geneva, Florida. She was a lifelong advocate for beef and the preservation of our cow culture heritage so it seemed only fitting to share some cowgirl poetry dedicated to her memory. The poem selections chosen each spoke to her attributes in one way or another so I hope y'all enjoy this episode and if you feel so inclined, please look up the Florida Cattlemen's Foundation online and make a donation/contribution on her behalf.

Frederic Remington went down in history as a masterful artist, historian, and storyteller chronicling the lifestyle of the American cowboy. He is revered and beloved by many but that doesn't mean that he was without fault. In this episode, we examine and dissect his faulty assessment of Florida cowhunters and crackers in general.

Did you know that mechanical ice production first occurred in Florida? It all happened along the Gulf coast back in the mid 1800's thanks in large part to the pesky mosquitos and the diseases they transmit. Listen in to learn all the fascinating details behind this story and the invention of artificial ice.  It's overlooked Florida history that altered not only life in the Sunshine State, but life worldwide as well.

 

Music Credits:  "Southern Land" by Trent Willmon