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The Seven Theme Park Wonders of Florida Dec 30, 2020

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By listener request, today we complete our Trilogy of Florida Wonders. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Theme Park Wonders of Florida.
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The Seven Theme Park Wonders of Florida
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The Seven Manmade Wonders of Florida Dec 15, 2020

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Last week we discussed Floridas Natural Wonders, and now it's time for the sequel. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Manmade Wonders of Florida.
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The Seven Manmade Wonders of Florida
Amazon Purchase of the Week: Midwest Bolster Pet Bed

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The Seven Natural Wonders of Florida Dec 08, 2020

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Florida is a state with a lot of natural beauty and natural wonders. This week we list, discuss, and debate our Seven Natural Wonders of Florida.
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The Seven Natural Wonders of Florida
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Jet Skis & Xmas Trees Dec 01, 2020

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We are back after a bit of a break to tell you about some of the fun stuff we've been up to, and review some of the places we've gone over the last few weekends. Jet Skiing at John's Pass, a Florida Christmas Tree Farm, and a visit to the NEW St. Pete Pier.
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Snowcat Ridge opens in Dade City
- https://snowcatridge.com
We visit and review the new St. Pete Pier
- https://stpetepier.org
Withlacoochee River Park
- https://www.pascocountyfl.net/303/Withlacoochee-River-Park
Visting a Florida Christmas Tree farm
- http://www.ergletrees.com
Jet skiing at John's Pass
- https://www.johnspass.com
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A trip to Cassadaga, the "Psychic Capital of the World" Sep 08, 2020

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This week Shannon took a trip to Cassadaga, the "Psychic Capital of the World", where she visited the Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, took a walk on the Fairy Trail, and even had a session with a psychic medium! We had a really interesting discussion about this unique experience in this unique town.
Also, Sea World offers a great deal for teachers, and Scream-a-geddon returns for Halloween 2020
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SeaWorld offering free season pass for Florida teachers.
Scream-a-geddon, Florida's largest horror attraction, will return with a new haunted house.
Shannon visits Cassadaga and has a reading with a psychic medium.
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Amazon Listener Purchase of the Week: Dance Class Kids Molly Jane Tap Shoes

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Can beer solve Red Tide? (and other pressing questions) Sep 01, 2020

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An invasion of rotten mollusks! Classic mini golf courses! And a promising study that just shows beer is even better that we already knew. This week we get caught up with a few different stories and happenings from around Florida.
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The Florida Historic Mini Golf Trail
- http://floridahistoricgolftrail.com
Mote Marine Lab teams up with Darwin Brewing to find a cure for red tide.
- https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2020/08/31/could-beer-help-florida-raise-a-glass-to-the-end-of-red-tide/
Sea Squirt Invasion
- https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2020/08/28/thousands-of-rotting-sea-squirts-stinking-up-pass-a-grille-beach-
Polynesian Resort Renovation
Theme park season pass deals
Hollywood Studios trip report/Mickey & Minnies Runaway Railway ride review
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What's Disney World like since the reopening? Aug 18, 2020

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After months of unprecedented closures Walt Disney World has reopened, but with a lot of changes. We spent a day at Animal Kingdom and this week we talk all about what we thought of the new rules and the current Disney experience. Also: A kayaking trip to a Florida State Park and a getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Cheap Kayaking at Colt Creek State Park
- https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/colt-creek-state-park
A quick trip to North Georgia
We discuss our recent trip back to Walt Disney World and all of the changes that have been made to deal with COVID-19.
Listener Purchase of the Week: Hill's Science Diet Dry Cat Food

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Unpopular Florida Opinions Jul 08, 2020

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Is there something in Florida that you love, that others dont? Maybe something you think is overrated, and don't get the hype? This week we share some of our own Unpopular Florida Opinions.
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Our Fourth of July weekend at Siesta Key Palms Resort
https://www.siestakeypalmshotel.com
We discuss some of ours and some listeners unpopular Florida opinions.
Listener Purchase of the Week: Altec Lansing Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

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2020 Florida Attractions Update Jun 30, 2020

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The current situation has put the breaks on some highly anticipated new Florida attractions. This week we take a look at where we are now, and when we might expect to see all these new projects finally open.
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2020 Florida attractions status & discussion; Busch Gardens, Sea World, Walt Disney World, and Universal Studios
Island's of Adventure "Velocicoaster" virtual ride
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ba8m8HRSTU
Listener Purchase of the Week: HURR-PRO Universal Hurricane Window Clips

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A Visit to the Reptile Convention Jun 17, 2020

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This weekend we visited Repticon, the Reptile Convention at the Florida State Fairgrounds and even brought home a new family member! Then we headed over to Tarpon Springs to check out a local brewery.
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