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Episode 201: The Rise and Fall of Jai-Alai in Florida
We begin this week's episode remembering former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham who passed away recently.
Our guest is Marty Fleischman who worked in the Jai-Alai industry across Florida for more than 40 years. He explains how the sport came to Florida, its rise to incredible popularity in Miami and Tampa, and the factors which have rendered it largely forgotten today.
A podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family Travelers
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We begin this week's episode remembering former Florida governor and U.S. Senator Bob Graham who passed away recently.
Our guest is Marty Fleischman who worked in the Jai-Alai industry across Florida for more than 40 years. He explains how the sport came to Florida, its rise to incredible popularity in Miami and Tampa, and the factors which have rendered it largely forgotten today.
A podcast where we elevate the voices of Black & Brown Family Travelers
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify