Rich and Laurie in South Florida: Recent Episodes
Richard Erschik
This Podcast also has accompanying YouTube and Rumble channels with the same name "Rich and Laurie in South Florida." Narrated by Rich and Laurie, this program introduces visitors and local residents to interesting places to GO, and fun things to DO, in South Florida. Be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel for notification of new episodes. Affordable ($500/yr) sponsorships are available for our personal mention of your place of business. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/richard-erschik0/support
The subject of Alligators often enters into casual conversations about Florida. In this episode of the Rich and Laurie in South Florida podcast, they take you on a tour of Gatorama (in Palmdale, FL) where hundreds of Alligators live year round to entertain visitors.
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Pontoon boating on the Caloosahatchee river. Join us as we rented a pontoon boat and took in the sites along this famous river. A half day trip gave us the taste of an adventure to be continued.
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LaBelle, FL is right next to us in Alva, FL. We frequently visit throughout the year to enjoy their restaurant's parks, and local culture. Their small airport is a great place for breakfast or lunch as you watch small private aircraft land and takeoff. Their Swamp Cabbage fest is a hoot as is their annual Blueberry picking event that is covered in this Episode 17 of our Podcast. We also visited with a local artist that showed us around her studio
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Every year La Belle, FL hosts a Swamp Cabbage Festival/Parade. This podcast/YouTube video features all of the parade with some local area merchant videos.
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King Fisher fleet boats depart from Punta Gorda with destinations to local islands. Their boats are immaculate and it's a very comfortable ride. Great outing for visiting family and friends. You are almost assured dolphin sightings along the way.
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Hey... "Take a Hike" with us as we walk casually through the Hickey Creek mitigation park. There are 3 walking paths to choose from. We talk about the RED path in this episode and introduce you to the beauty of nature almost in your own backyard. The entrance is easy to find off of Rte-80, or by simple entry into your GPS. Please SUBSCRIBE to our podcast, SHARE with your friends, and let us know what you think. You can also watch our video channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvcRaJr9jghdQOgsnU2B6Pw and reference our Facebook page for ongoing mention of places to go and things to do in South Florida.
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Named "Horsin Around" because it shares information about local area horse events. Also mentioned is the Arcadia Rodeo and upcoming Lee County Cracker Day rodeo. You'll be amazed about how committed our area young folks are to horse back riding and participation in competitive events right in our own back yard. Come out and join us as we watch them.
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We visited the Ostego Bay Foundation Marine Center and tool their 3-hour tour about the shrimping industry. We documented the visit in this episode and mention the best place to buy shrimp. Also mentioned are 2 new places to eat in the area. We hope you enjoy this episode.
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Episode 11 visits the Cape Coral Farmer's Market. Listeners will hear about some of the many booths that have daily specials on vegetables and household items.
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Episode 10 focuses on local restaurants and introduces listeners to the "Chicago" pizza many have been craving. An unusual 'Gathering Place' is also highlighted.
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Episode 9 is about our recent air-boat ride with 3 other people from our neighborhood. Hear here about our trip along the way. Saw lots of exotic birds and loads of active alligators. On the way back we got caught in the rain, but it was well worth it.
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Episode 8 is about a nearby beach that is worth visiting. There are a lot of beaches in the Lee County area. Bowditch Beach is one we found that offers everything in the immediate area to travelers and residents. Listen and learn about this location and nearby venues for food and activity. Or visit our YouTube channel to watch.
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Episode 7 is devoted to one location named Matlacha, FL. Pronounced Mat-La-Shay this is the audio from our popular YouTube channel with the same name. We take you through some of the small town and great places to visit and eat. This is a great place to spend a half day or full day depending on your stamina for walking and enjoyment. NO complaining allowed LOL.
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Episode 6 is a little different than previous episodes. I.e. In it, we cover just one subject. Our Riverboat ride on the Caloosahatchee River. Available to the public as a recreational event, you can make reservations and board the Riverboat in downtown Fort Myers and take the 4-1/2 hour tour up and down the river. Sightseeing from onboard, passengers get spectacular views and a narration by the captain. Buffet lunch is served with music and dancing on the return trip. It makes a great event for your visitors to the area.
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Episode 5 talks about our move from Homestead, FL to Alva, FL. Our realtors, local restaurants, and some recreation spots are also covered.
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Episode 4 takes you on an audio trip to Key Largo, Florida. You will learn about the NEW Global Positioning System named 'What3Words.' You will hear about the restaurants, things to DO and places to GO. Or, you can watch the informative and fun YouTube channel by searching on YouTube for "Rich and Laurie in Sough Florida."
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Episode 3 takes listeners/watchers into South Florida's Everglades National Park and the Long Pine Key campground. Filmed in the campground, you will learn about the 5-types of palms, the Burmese Pythons that are devouring all the rodents, get to see a spider building it's web in the dark, the Ranger narrated night programs, and much more. Also check out our YouTube video channel with the same name "Rich and Laurie in South Florida."
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Episode 2 introduces listeners/watchers to South Florida's Everglades National Park and its Anhinga and Gumbo Limbo trails. Filmed in the park, you will get to know where the trails got their names, meet park ranger Daniel, see alligators, learn about pesky vultures, hear about an unusual application for Spanish Moss, and much more. Join us and hear/see first-hand why ENP is so popular among international tourists and tropical South Florida's local visitors. Also check out our YouTube channel "Rich and Laurie in South Florida."
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This new podcast has a corresponding YouTube channel with the same name "Rich and Laurie in Sough Florida." This Episode 1 introduces listeners to a few of the many Orchid farms on North Krome Ave in Homestead. Future episodes will introduce listeners to other fun things to DO and places to GO in South Florida. If you would like to sponsor an episode of this podcast or YouTube video, and receive special attention on your place of business, please let us know at 630-642-6500.
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