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Tales From South Florida: History of the People and Places That Shaped South Florida

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Tales From South Florida: History of the People and Places That Shaped South Florida

The Gilded Age of South Florida: Vizcaya and The Deering Brothers

August 27, 2025 • Bill Monty • Season 2 • Episode 9

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If The Gilded Age ever took a detour to South Florida, Charles and James Deering would be front and center—visionaries whose influence shaped more than just opulent estates. In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore how these two brothers helped preserve Florida’s natural beauty while infusing its landscape with European elegance and cultural sophistication.

🏛️ From the lush grounds of the Deering Estate to the grandeur of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, their architectural masterpieces still whisper stories of ambition, artistry, and environmental stewardship. But their legacy goes far beyond stone and stucco—it's woven into the very fabric of Florida’s identity.

Join me for a TALK Down Memory Lane as we uncover the deeper impact of the Deering brothers and the enduring mark they left on the Sunshine State.

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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/17410989 - Marjory Stoneman Douglas

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/15188294 - George Merrick

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/15104997 - Carl Fisher

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