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Wait Five Minutes: The Floridian Podcast is about the curious stories and cultural changes sweeping through the Sunshine State. Join us every Monday for an informative and charming look into an issue on America’s infamous peninsula.

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Florida’s Patriot War Jul 25, 2022

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In 1812, as a different war was waged, "Patriots" marched through Florida, claiming land from Spain in the name of America. They led the way to one of the first great migrations to the Sunshine State.

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Orlando’s Weirdest Parade Jul 18, 2022

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For nearly a decade from 1986 to 1994, a parade celebrating Orlando's weirdness took over downtown. Meet the man who created the parade and gathered all the strangeness into one uniquely Floridian event.

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Read more about Bob Morris in a profile from the Orlando Weekly!

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BONUS: Walk on a Sanibel Beach Jul 16, 2022

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Let's go for a walk on Sanibel Island as the sun sets and waves roll in.

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Camping in the Kissimmee Prairie Jul 11, 2022

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Fireflies, birds, rivers, stars and a bright full moon. That's what we encountered out in the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park a few months ago, as summer began and the heat crept in. Let's go back to that camping trip, and experience the night together.

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BONUS: Black Mangrove Honey Jul 09, 2022

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In this bonus episode, we taste test some black mangrove honey, see how it tastes and learn where it comes from!

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Can Mangroves Save The World? Jul 05, 2022

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This week, we continue our discussion about mangroves along Florida's coasts! Dr. Loraé Simpson teaches us about the value of mangroves against hurricanes, and the amazing ways we can track their growth through the generations!

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BONUS: A Ghost Story and A Correction Jul 02, 2022

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On this week's bonus episode, we correct an error and tell a ghost story that connects to our first episode of the season, about Florida's first pool.

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What is a Mangrove? Jun 27, 2022

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This week, in the first of two episodes discussing the mangroves along Florida's coasts, with the help of Dr. Loraé Simpson, we learn about what exactly a mangrove is, how they grow, and what types of ecosystems they thrive in!

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Florida’s First Swimming Pool Jun 20, 2022

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There is much debate about which of Florida's historic swimming pools was actually the first. This week, we go diving (pun intended) into Florida's backwoods to find locations that very well may hold the title.

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Pay a visit to DeBary Hall in Volusia County!

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Welcome to Summer 2022! Jun 13, 2022

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A prologue to our summer season, and an introduction to all the adventures ahead!
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