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Finding Florida is the podcast that takes you "from Country to Coast." Join your tour guides (an unlikely pair), City Girl Jaime ("Jemmy") and Country Boy Glenn, as they explore the amazing sights and sounds of the Sunshine State. This podcast is an interactive experience for the listeners as we want your help in planning and joining us on our adventures. Then, go find YOUR Florida adventure! #FindingFL Finding Florida Podcast: Tour Guide: Jaime “Jemmy” Legagneur, Co-Host and Chief Enthusias ...
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We have a new show for you on FPN! Enjoy this sizzle reel of Craig and David setting off on their exploration to discover the latest in FL tech and innovation! TECHxploration is your inside look-ahead at Florida’s future–everything from emerging trends in leading-edge business to immersive family entertainment! Floridians are both creating and cons…
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FPN Founder, Producer Jaime, welcomes our newest FPN host to the microphone--her brother, Gerard! To say Gerard is a man familiar with the power of words is an understatement. An attorney of over 20 years with a mastery of transactional law, Gerard now heads up GL Esquire Consulting in Miami, Florida. And, as a contributor to his community, Gerard …
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Glenn and Jaime discuss the immediate future of the show and how you can continue to contribute to our programming through our Roaming Reporter program. Then, Jaime introduces you to our latest Roaming Reporter--one of her Flint Stone Media team members, Jorge "JDM" DeMoya. He and his buddy, Julian, recently joined Nathan on the Immersion Nation Po…
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Misti Little of the "Orange Blaze: A Florida Trail Podcast" joins us to talk about hiking in Florida. We learn all about the Florida Trail, one of the eleven National Scenic Trails in the country. Also, we learn about one big steak and some Iconic Florida Foods. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Misti Little of the Or…
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Glenn shares some more of the latest travel news impacting your vacation and staycation dreams. Then, we speak with popular Disney writer, blogger, and podcaster Mike Scopa of The Mickey Miles & More Vidcast about what Disney will look like if it reopens in a few weeks. And, we end the show by seeing how many fun activities we've tackled on our own…
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Popular travel blogger Emille Crawford tells us all about her visit to Universal Studios on Opening Day with all the COVID changes. We catch of on some Florida travel news and we play some Florida games. Listen in... Featured Pic Credit: Finding Florida Podcast Guest: Emille Crawford of Emille Enchanted and Inside the Magic | Facebook Link: Honest …
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Glenn covers reopenings from Disney to the Florida Keys. Shane Whaley from the Tourpreneur Show speaks with us about how tour operators think things will go the rest of the year. Then, We present a Florida Trivia Challenge, with Jaime playing a very special surprise guest--Jonathan Oakes out of Jacksonville and from the Trivial Warfare Podcast! Lis…
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Josh Cohen of ESPN West Palm shares his thoughts on how sports will resume in Florida. We give you fair warning to be aware of mating gators when venturing outdoors. Then, we reveal our last episode's Mystery Sound. Plus, we chat about NASA, Publix, face masks, and farmers. Listen in... Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired: Click Here Featured Pic…
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Glenn covers updates on key openings and closings in our State. Plus, Kermit himself from Kermit's Key Lime Shoppe joins us to talk about how the community has rallied support around their special Key West shop. Then, for our Community Clipboard, we bring you tips from a local judge on Zoom calls, and the latest links and resources shared by fellow…
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We chat about what surprising activity Governor DeSantis has deemed an essential business. Then, Justine Griffin from the Tampa Bay Times joins us to talk about coronavirus' impact on Florida--in particular, one of its BIGGEST industries, restaurants like her dad's in New Port Richey. Then, to help us all through this quarantine craziness, she'll s…
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Glenn catches us up with the latest from some of Florida's biggest attractions. Vicky Sosa from Buddy the Traveling Monkey joins us to share the virtues of the virtual vacation at this time and her ideas for some of the BEST Florida vacations from your living room. Plus, we have brand new segments for Community Clipboard, Flori-DUH, and Florida-or-…
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We are starting with some quick coverage from Glenn on the impact of Coronavirus on Florida's #1 industry--travel and tourism--for a Travel Tips segment. Then, we chat with Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com about how their community built on everything BUT social distancing is coping while cooped up and also reconfiguring access to their …
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With social distancing being our call-to-arms against the Coronavirus, what will the impact be for Florida's top industry--travel and tourism? Glenn and Jaime discuss closed venues, cancelled events, how Jaime is coping with the school closings (eek!), stocking up, and staying safe and healthy. Listen in, and then keep socially connected with your …
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We are talking about the magic of the holidays in Florida--primarily some fun facts that you can explore yourself over the season, whether you're a snowbird or permanent resident. And then, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including our second annual gift list--"Great Gifts BY Floridians" versus "Goofy Gifts FOR Floridians"-…
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We pay homage to the impact the Ringling Bros Circus and family had on developing Sarasota by bringing you an entire episode all about the circus! We spent half a day at The Ringling (the State Art Museum of Florida), and were treated to tours from several of their curators. Our friend, Izzy Jay from the Reporting Live Podcast joined us with her fa…
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We are finding balance in Sarasota--investigating its circus heritage from the ground, the air, and everywhere in-between! Join us as Jaime gets all brave and flies high in a trapeze class. Glenn finally has his long-sought E-Bike tour, climbing a random tree house and hitting one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Add in some mouthwaterin…
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We are talking about Sarasota, which was rooted in the Ringling Brothers Circus! Glenn will give us some history before we chat with Britney Guertin, Communications & Content Manager with Visit Sarasota County. Then, we'll catch up and hear what recently happened to Glenn when he was mowing the lawn. And, as always, we'll get into a whole bunch of …
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Let's hit the road in an RV!! Freedom RVing has partnered with us to introduce Florida to their new concept of using the boat club model for RVing. We'll pick up a brand-spanking new RV from Venice on the west coast, head down through Punta Gorda, and end up in Fort Myers Beach. We make several stops to discover Florida's natural landscapes, campgr…
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We are talking about Freedom RVing (Freedom Boat Club's sister brand), whom we met them at the Miami Boat Show back on episode 16b. And, we'll chat with Randy, their Membership Sales Manager, about the concept of using the boat club model now for RVing. We'll check-in to the Community Clipboard and share a fun Father's Day activity. And then we'll …
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We wrap up our tour of festivals galore with Jaime checking out the music, crawfish, and beer at the Cajun Crawfish and Music Festival in Palm Beach Gardens. There were cooking demos, local celebrities, classic Bourbon Street drinks, amazing cajun music bands, and LOTS of crawfish!! Listen in as Jaime catches up with her third EVER podcast guest, J…
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Florida is just FULL of festivals, fairs, and art shows all year 'round. And, in this adventure, we visit three festivals that REALLY couldn't be much more different, and we split up our attack. In Part 1, Glenn flies solo at one of Florida's biggest events--the Sun 'n' Fun International Fly-in in the lovely town of Lakeland. It's the 2nd largest a…
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As a special bonus episode, we decided to explore how travelers turn their business trips into vacations, or "workations." We were privileged to be the opening Key Note Speakers at Podfest Multimedia Expo in Orlando--mecca for both conventions AND vacations. So, while we were there, we decided to ask some of our fellow podcasters about how they wer…
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Floridians are known for their boat fever: small boats, speed boats, fishing, yachting, cruising--you name it! So, this month, we hit the water at the Miami International Boat Show. Jaime and Glenn checked out Florida’s boating industry, including the money, gear, and personalities that come along with it. Though we didn't get onto BoatUS Foundatio…
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Jaime and Glenn are talking about Florida's boating industry, which is just HUGE and (as we found out) FULL OF MONEY!! And then we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff. including FML, Our List Fix, a Mystery Sound, and a special "Glenn's Choice" edition of Florida Or Not. Listen in... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 16a:…
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Floridians are known for taking advantage of living on the water--including enjoying and protecting our beloved manatees. So, this month, Glenn and I accepted an invitation from Miles and the staff at Discover Crystal River to spend some time underwater with these gentle giants, hang out at an annual festival in their honor, and eat the amazing foo…
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Today, we are talking about Crystal River, which is a place defined by water and dedicated to the preservation and protection of a single species--the manatee!! We will share our chat from Three Sisters Springs with with Miles Saunders, Media and Content Manager at Discover Crystal River. And then we'll share our latest updates and get into a whole…
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We are finding the holiday spirit in Florida!! We’ll be revisiting with our friends at the Bonnet House for their holiday celebration and discover some of the most "Florida" of Christmas trees. We get nostalgic at the Delray Beach Playhouse for The 1940's Radio Hour: A Play with Music. We find ourselves with my son, Jordon, in the middle of a 100-f…
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Get ideas of the kind of fun you can have here in Florida for the holidays--a favorite time of year for so many of us. Just because we are in Florida--the SUNSHINE State--doesn't mean we don't know how to get into the holiday spirit! Jaime and Glenn will talk to representatives from three different visitors bureaus--St. Augustine, Pensacola, and Ta…
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On this special episode, Jaime and Glenn will be looking back on our first year of adventure, revisiting with the concept of the show, and reflecting on just how far their travels have taken them--literally and figuratively. Listen in as they try to keep all four tires of this show on the road... Finding Florida Podcast Episode 13c: Tour Guide: Jai…
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Jaime and Glenn are celebrating the 1st anniversary of the show! That’s right… It was one year ago that they first fired up their mics and recorders for their first adventure at Disney. So, come celebrate this milestone with us!! On THIS adventure, Glenn starts the day with a surprise stop for Jaime. Then, they try Beauty and the Beeeef's Epic Burg…
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Join us in ushering in Finding Florida's 1st anniversary! On this episode, Jaime and Glenn share the history of Florida's German culture and Oktoberfest celebrations. Jaime shares a conversation with Doug Fairall, Brand Marketing Manager at Due South Brewing in Boynton Beach about their special Oktoberfest lager and Florida's craft beer scene. And …
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For this adventure, Glenn and Jaime were invited by the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association to cover their annual Florida Restaurant Show, which they held together with the Healthy Food Expo in Orlando. So, they grabbed their press passes and mics and hit the exposition floor--meeting, greeting, and eating their way through the Show. They foun…
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On this episode, Glenn and Jaime look ahead to their trip around the expo floor of Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association's Restaurant Show. They'll talk about Florida's restaurant industry, which is a driving force in our economy, and interview Kevin Speidel--VP of Resort Operations at Hilton Grand Vacations and Chairman of the Board for FRLA.…
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In the second half of their freestyle coast-to-coast adventure, Glenn and Jaime start day 2 by discovering tasty treats and wine at Webb’s Candy Shop in Davenport. Then, they learn about Florida's aviation history at the Aerospace Center for Excellence in Lakeland. And, they land on Florida's WEST coast in Riverview (near Gibsonton), get nostalgic …
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Kick off this freestyle coast-to-coast road trip with Glenn and Jaime grabbing breakfast at a classic diner and checking out a violin shop in Melbourne. Then, they ride sidecar on the open road in a Ural motorcycle and play with sheep dogs. And, they end the day with Jaime forcing Glenn to play with snakes at a venom show. Listen in... Finding Flor…
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Glenn and Jaime continue their head-to-head Geek vs. Gamer competition from Palm Beach to Dade County. They will flip out over high scores in pinball, try to beat an escape room bomber, and dive into a classic video game venue that serves up craft beer. Conclude our gaming adventure and see who wins: Geek or Gamer!! Listen in... Finding Florida Pod…
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It's summer--the season of the greatest of competitions--from the Olympics and the World Cup to Survivor and Big Brother. So, what better way to join in on the fun than with a head-to-head competition of our very own? That's right... Glenn and Jaime are going Geek vs. Gamer in the southeast, and we are starting with shoot-outs, Skeeball, go karts, …
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On this episode, Glenn and Jaime look ahead to their next adventure by getting into some classic game history and chatting with Danny Pena of Gamertag Radio about Florida's gaming scene. Jaime introduces you to Silverback, a local comic author she met at Florida SuperCon. And, they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including the…
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In their first trip to the panhandle, Jaime and Glenn visited our State's Capital of Tallahassee. In part 2, they hop on some Segways, tour a lumber-yard-turned-art-park, taste local brews, share Glenn's highlight, and so much more! Listen in... BIG thanks to Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee for putting together a great tour of th…
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In their first trip to the panhandle, Jaime and Glenn visited our State's Capital of Tallahassee. In part 1, they share Jaime's highlight, test their artistic skills, travel back in time, check out a local eatery, and see Tallahassee from the trees! Listen in... BIG thanks to Rachel Jeter and Gary Stogner at Visit Tallahassee for putting together a…
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Jaime and Glenn head to Jaime's old stomping ground of Fort Lauderdale to get their fancy on! People still often think of Fort Lauderdale as one thing: a party town for spring breakers; but, Jaime and Glenn are here to show you the fancy side. They'll get spa treatments (yes, even Glenn), take a riverboat to a private island, visit historic propert…
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On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their road trip to find the some of the fancier fun attractions in Fort Lauderdale. They discuss the revitalization and re-imaging of the area with Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com. And, then they'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Florida Foods & Feel Goods, Critters …
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On this bonus episode, Jaime and Glenn stop on their way to Tampa Bay to take a tour of Big Cat Rescue--an animal rescue on 67 acres in Tampa. Big Cat Rescue is one of the biggest accredited sanctuaries dedicated to big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, linx, bobcats, and so much more. Special thanks to Susan Bass from Big Cat Rescu…
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On this episode, Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Tampa Bay certainly packs a lot of fun and history into 2.4 miles; so, come along with them on this adventure… Treasure Awaits! Listen in... Special thanks…
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On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their trip to find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk. They get ready to discover everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to a war ship and water bikes. They learn about the history of Tampa Bay--a cornerstone of Florida's port-related industries, revisit with Kevin Wiatrowski of Visit …
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On this episode, Jaime and Glenn check out the wetlands and wildlife of Billie Swamp Safari. They ride airboat rides, take a swamp buggy tour, explore some animal encounters, and more! And, they meet some colorful characters along the way and learn more about Florida's Seminole Indian Tribe's culture and people. It's a wild ride! Listen in... Findi…
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