Florida Spectacular
Take a weekly trip across Florida with authors Cathy Salustri and Rick Kilby and discover a side of Florida you never knew existed. From the scallops in Panhandle bays to the Hemingway cats in Key West, every week's a Florida adventure.
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Florida Spectacular
Episode 184: Marineland, Gators, and Top Three Places to Kayak near St. Johns
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AyoLane Halusky talks about possible changes at Marineland, why you shouldn't be afraid of alligators, and favorite paddles in St. Johns area.
Unusual gator behavior in Big Cypress
Earth Kinship Kayak Tours & Nature Education
Top Kayaking Spots in the St. Johns Area
Welaka (Dunn's Creek to Murphy Island or Mud Springs)
Guana Lake at the dam (bioluminescence tour)
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