Did you know?

“Florida” means “flowery” in Spanish.

Florida is the world’s top travel destination with 90 million visitors every year.

Daytona Beach has been dubbed the “World’s Most Famous Beach.”

Everywhere in Florida is within 60 miles of the ocean.

Actors Faye Dunaway, Burt Reynolds, and Sidney Poitier are Floridians. So are Tiger Woods, Flo Rida, and Gloria Estefan.

The 4th most populous state in the U.S., Florida has population of almost 20 million people.

Each day, an average of 210 pairs of sunglasses are turned in to Disney’s lost and found.

The Florida Everglades is the only place on the planet where crocodiles and alligators live together.

The highest point in Florida is only 345 feet above sea level: Britton Hill in the Florida panhandle.

Florida is the only state that has 2 rivers both with the same name: Withlacoochee.

Florida has one of the densest concentrations of nesting bald eagles in the lower 48 states, with an estimated 1,500 nesting pairs.

Gatorade was named for the University of Florida Gators, where the drink was first developed.

Saint Augustine is the oldest European settlement in North America.

There are six Seminole Indian Tribe reservations in Florida.

Key West has a healthy population of chickens that roam free on the island.

Florida has nearly 1,300 native species of fish and wildlife.

Islamorada is billed as the “Sports fishing Capital of the World” and Key Largo as the “Dive Capital of the World.”

The Voice of Florida!

Finding Florida – Episode 8b: Finding the Fancy in Fort Lauderdale

Jaime and Glenn head to Jaime’s old stomping ground of Fort Lauderdale to get their fancy on! People still often think of Fort Lauderdale as one thing: a party town for spring breakers; but, Jaime and Glenn are here to show you the fancy side. They’ll get spa treatments (yes, even Glenn), take a riverboat to a private island, visit historic properties, taste fabulous food from award winning chefs, and be entertained by mermaids! Fort Lauderdale has been undergoing a major revitalization, and this episode gives you an inside look at the fancy fun you can have in one of south Florida’s most famous beach towns. Listen in…

Special thanks to Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com for arranging our hotel hop and to Ivonne MacMillan from Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau for helping us with the rest!
Finding Florida – Episode 8a: Finding the Fancy in Fort Lauderdale Preview

On this episode, Jaime and Glenn preview their road trip to find the some of the fancier fun attractions in Fort Lauderdale. They discuss the revitalization and re-imaging of the area with Ari Glassman from MyFortLauderdaleBeach.com. And, then they’ll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including Florida Foods & Feel Goods, Critters of Florida, the much beloved Flori-DUH segment, and the all-new Community Clipboard. Listen in…
Directory Dial-Up 05: Glenn the Geek of Finding Florida and the Horse Radio Network

Jaime introduces you to Glenn the Geek of Ocala, FL, who has 4 shows in our Directory: The Driving Radio Show, Finding Florida Podcast, Horses in the Morning, and Stable Scoop Radio Show! Glenn is not only the founder of the Horse Radio Network and Jaime’s co-host for Finding Florida, but he is also now the Chief Fun Officer for the Florida Podcast Network! Listen in…
Finding Florida – Episode 7c: BONUS – Big Cat Rescue

On this bonus episode, Jaime and Glenn stop on their way to Tampa Bay to take a tour of Big Cat Rescue–an animal rescue on 67 acres in Tampa. Big Cat Rescue is one of the biggest accredited sanctuaries dedicated to big cats, including tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, linx, bobcats, and so much more. Special thanks to Susan Bass from Big Cat Rescue for giving us such a special tour. Listen in, and if you love big cats, text “CATS” to 52886 and help make a difference!
Directory Dial-Up 04: Jeanette and Alex Ruiz of Planted in Miami

Jaime introduces you to Jeanette and Alex Ruiz of Miami, FL. Their show, Planted in Miami is a podcast about conscious living in the Magic City, and we are so happy to have it in our Directory! Jeanette and Alex interview locals who are moving Miami forward through social awareness and community engagement. Listen in…
Finding Florida – Episode 7b: 10-in-1 Riverwalking Tampa Bay

On this episode, Jaime and Glenn find hidden treasures along the Tampa Bay Riverwalk, discovering everything from ocean creatures and a pirate ship to podcasting friends and some cool cocktails. Tampa Bay certainly packs a lot of fun and history into 2.4 miles; so, come along with them on this adventure… Treasure Awaits! Listen in…

Special thanks to Kevin Wiatrowski from Visit Tampa Bay for helping to organize everything for us and to Le Meridien Tampa for putting them up!

Fall in Love with Florida!

"What I love most about living in Florida is the work life culture; it’s so much easier to get the work/life balance that I want... and I love both equally!"

Supna, FPN Insider Palm Harbor
"It may be cliche, but my favorite thing about Florida is definitely Disney World (followed closely by Universal Studios)."

Danielle, FPN Insider Bradenton
"Born and raised in Miami and my favorite thing about Florida is the culture, food, and landscape."

Vicky, FPN Insider Miami
"I'm from New Jersey! Do I really need to tell you what I love about the Sunshine State?!"

Zack, FPN Insider Florida
"I have just settled in Florida in October--hopefully for a long time! So far, I love Florida winters!"

Stephanie, FPN Insider Homosassa
"Every show makes me want to go on all these adventures!"

Kimberly on Finding Florida Orange, California
"I love when you play the Florida jingle from the 70's."

Rhonda, FPN Insider on Finding Florida Whitby, Ontario, Canada
"I'm from Wakulla and finishing grad school in St. Pete. Both places are pretty awesome--Wakulla for its natural awesomeness, and St. Pete for its "hipster cool." St. Pete is great for bars, restaurants, and the arts."

Alan, FPN Insider Wakulla County
"I especially love the northern gulf coast, from Cedar Key through Port St. Joe - so much natural Florida that has not been yet developed that people need to see to believe."

Rachel, FPN Insider Wakulla County
"I love that I can wear flip flops year-round in Florida. Even on cold days like today!"

Howard, FPN Insider Orlando
"Super fun and entertaining to listen to! I’m learning so much about my favorite state! Thanks guys!"

Courtney on Finding Florida Florida
"I truly luv these podcasts...great memories for me!"

Ellen on Finding Florida Manhattan
"I love these two! Glenn and Jaime have put together an amazing show all about having fun in Florida. But they also are huge champions of the art of podcasting and helping the rest of us be the best we can at whatever we do. Thank you both!"

Desmond on Finding Florida Jupiter
"So many laughs and insights shared by Jaime and her interesting guests, i love listening to the podcasts on my commute."

Nixy on Curve the Cube West Palm Beach
"This is a little lift that we've needed to get our podcast out there to the masses."

Nancy on The Florida Podcast Directory Host, Nail the Sale