Welcome to Florida

Episode 5: Classic roadside attractions (Weeki Wachee and Skunk Ape Research Center)

July 22, 2020 Chadd Scott Season 1 Episode 5
Welcome to Florida
Episode 5: Classic roadside attractions (Weeki Wachee and Skunk Ape Research Center)
Show Notes

Craig and Chadd begin this week's episode discussing the collapse of the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery which is likely to prevent the harvesting of any oysters there for the next five years.

This week's featured guest is Cathy Salustri, author of "Backroads of Paradise," a book detailing her 5,000 mile road trip across Florida highlighting the strange, kitschy and wonderful roadside attractions throughout Florida including Weeki Wachee Springs and the Skunk Ape Research Center.

The episode concludes with an update on Chance the Snapper at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm