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

Podcast by Bill Monty

English

History & religion

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

Tales From South Florida is a storytelling podcast exploring South Florida history, old Florida landmarks, forgotten towns, and the people who shaped Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and beyond.Take a Talk Down Memory Lane as we uncover the stories that time almost forgot…The Hollywood Sportatorium, Pirates World, Rascal House, Pioneer City, and Sunrise Musical Theater. The Coral Castle. If these names spark fun-filled memories, well, you are in the right place.Buy Me a Coffee to SUPPORT the Show.https://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0bThank you!Don't miss out on the adventure – be sure to LIKE, COMMENT, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE to immerse yourself in the stories that make our corner of the Sunshine State truly unique.Join the FUN at our website, https://www.talesfromsouthflorida.com Comments or questions write to us at talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or call at 754-800-3170.

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69 episodes

episode The Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928 artwork

The Lake Okeechobee Hurricane of 1928

In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history — the devastating 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane. Discover what South Florida was like during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, how farming communities around Lake Okeechobee grew rapidly, and how a catastrophic hurricane changed the region forever. This episode is a powerful look at resilience, remembrance, and one of the most important events in Florida history.  Please like, follow, subscribe, and share the podcast.   Want to further support Tales From South Florida? Well, thank you. It's easy and appreciated. Just click on Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0b] and you'll be helping to keep the podcast growing.   South Florida history, Florida hurricanes, Lake Okeechobee disaster, Herbert Hoover Dike, Belle Glade history, Pahokee history, Florida storm history, Florida land boom, historic hurricanes, Everglades history, Palm Beach hurricane 1928, Florida nostalgia podcast #SouthFlorida, #FloridaHistory, #LakeOkeechobee, #1928Hurricane, #FloridaPodcast, #OldFlorida, #PalmBeachHistory, #FloridaStories, #HistoryPodcast, #SouthFloridaHistory Send Me a Message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/support] Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE! Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFlorida [https://www.speakpipe.com/TalesFromSouthFlorida] Visit our website at Tales From South Florida [https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/]  Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search [https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=Want+to+be+a+guest+on+Tales+From+South+Florida%3F+Send+William+Montgomery+a+message+on+PodMatch%2C+here%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podmatch.com%2Fhostdetailpreview%2F17520056164340322cfae84a5&cvid=7a751b46faa04301b8154d99d1952a22&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMxMzhqMGoxqAIIsAIB&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS]  Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

21 May 2026 - 13 min
episode The Malls of South Florida artwork

The Malls of South Florida

Buy Me a Coffee [http://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0b] to help support the show. Thank you. Anyone remember Burdines? Richards? Jordan Marsh? The Orange Bowl? Chess King? Spec's Music and Tapes?   Today, I discuss the places where we went to meet friends, get jobs, and simply hangout. The Dadeland Mall, The 163rd Street Shopping Center, The Hollywood Fashion Center and The Hollywood Mall.  They defined our teen years and for a brief while, our culture. We thought those days would last forever...until one dark day in July 1981. And after that we never looked at malls the same way again. Join me for another TALK Down Memory Lane with another of these Tales from South Florida. How to Support the Show: If you enjoy reliving memories from the past and exploring the cultural significance of bygone eras, consider subscribing to Tales from South Florida on your favorite podcast platform. Don't forget to leave a rating and review and share the podcast with friends and family who might enjoy a trip down memory lane. Connect with Us: Follow tales From South Florida on Facebook and YouTube for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more nostalgic fun. Episode Length: Approximately 15 minutes. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host, Bill Monty, and include his personal memories of growing up in South Florida at a specific time. Additional research has been done for background purposes. Listener discretion is advised. 5.8.24 Send Me a Message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/support] Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE! Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFlorida [https://www.speakpipe.com/TalesFromSouthFlorida] Visit our website at Tales From South Florida [https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/]  Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search [https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=Want+to+be+a+guest+on+Tales+From+South+Florida%3F+Send+William+Montgomery+a+message+on+PodMatch%2C+here%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podmatch.com%2Fhostdetailpreview%2F17520056164340322cfae84a5&cvid=7a751b46faa04301b8154d99d1952a22&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMxMzhqMGoxqAIIsAIB&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS]  Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

17 May 2026 - 15 min
episode Ode to the Hollywood Sportatorium artwork

Ode to the Hollywood Sportatorium

A song honoring that big, steel barn with lousy acoustics, a leaky roof and our youthful memories all in one place; The Hollywood Sportatorium. Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0b] and help support the show. Thank you! Written by Bill Monty with vocals and music by SUNO. 2.14.26 Send Me a Message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/support] Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE! Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFlorida [https://www.speakpipe.com/TalesFromSouthFlorida] Visit our website at Tales From South Florida [https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/]  Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search [https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=Want+to+be+a+guest+on+Tales+From+South+Florida%3F+Send+William+Montgomery+a+message+on+PodMatch%2C+here%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podmatch.com%2Fhostdetailpreview%2F17520056164340322cfae84a5&cvid=7a751b46faa04301b8154d99d1952a22&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMxMzhqMGoxqAIIsAIB&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS]  Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

5 May 2026 - 3 min
episode Julia Tuttle and Eddie Rickenbacker: Pioneers of South Florida artwork

Julia Tuttle and Eddie Rickenbacker: Pioneers of South Florida

Buy Me a Coffee [https://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0b] and help support the show. Thank you! Who were Julia Tuttle and Eddie Rickenbacker? In this episode of Tales From South Florida, Bill Monty takes a closer look at two often-overlooked figures who helped shape modern Miami in very different ways. You may have driven across the Julia Tuttle Causeway on your way to Miami Beach or crossed the Rickenbacker Causeway heading toward Key Biscayne—but do you know the fascinating stories behind the names? Press that PLAY icon and I'll tell you their stories so that you can share them with others. Plus, stay until the end for a surprising South Florida Fun Fact about Julia Tuttle that many lifelong Floridians don’t know. Visit TalesFromSouthFlorida.com for more episodes, South Florida history content, the Spotify playlist, links to YouTube channels, and more. Don’t forget to Subscribe, Like, Share, and Comment to help more people discover stories from Florida’s fascinating past. #TalesFromSouthFlorida #MiamiHistory #SouthFloridaHistory #JuliaTuttle #EddieRickenbacker #HistoryPodcast #FloridaHistory #MiamiFlorida #OldFlorida #KeyBiscayne #MiamiStories #FloridaPodcast #HiddenHistory #HistoricMiami #FloridaTravel #MiamiLandmarks #SouthFlorida #VintageMiami #LearnHistory  #FloridaFunFacts   Talked about in this episode: Henry Flagler and the Train That Built Florida [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/15554912-henry-flagler-and-the-train-that-built-florida]   Send Me a Message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/support] Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE! Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFlorida [https://www.speakpipe.com/TalesFromSouthFlorida] Visit our website at Tales From South Florida [https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/]  Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search [https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=Want+to+be+a+guest+on+Tales+From+South+Florida%3F+Send+William+Montgomery+a+message+on+PodMatch%2C+here%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podmatch.com%2Fhostdetailpreview%2F17520056164340322cfae84a5&cvid=7a751b46faa04301b8154d99d1952a22&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMxMzhqMGoxqAIIsAIB&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS]  Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

29 Apr 2026 - 13 min
episode South Florida's Wild Kingdom artwork

South Florida's Wild Kingdom

Buy Me a Coffee [http://buymeacoffee.com/billmonty0b] to help support the show. Thank you. Explore the fascinating world of animal species found only in Florida. From the elusive Florida panther to the tiny Key deer and rare Miami blue butterfly, this episode of Tales From South Florida takes you on a nostalgic journey through the wild side of the Sunshine State. PLUS: stay tuned to the end for the first of our FLORIDA FUN FACTS  #FloridaWildlife #SouthFlorida #Everglades #FloridaKeys #NaturePodcast #WildFlorida #FloridaPanther #KeyDeer #TakeATalkDownMemoryLane #TalesFromSouthFlorida #FloridaNature #OldFlorida #PodcastLife #Ecosystem Send Me a Message [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/fan_mail/new] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/support] Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE! Share your Memories here: Send a voice message to TalesFromSouthFlorida [https://www.speakpipe.com/TalesFromSouthFlorida] Visit our website at Tales From South Florida [https://talesfromsouthflorida.com/]  Want to be a guest on Tales From South Florida? Send Bill Monty a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17520056164340322cfae84a5 - Search [https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=299&q=Want+to+be+a+guest+on+Tales+From+South+Florida%3F+Send+William+Montgomery+a+message+on+PodMatch%2C+here%3A+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.podmatch.com%2Fhostdetailpreview%2F17520056164340322cfae84a5&cvid=7a751b46faa04301b8154d99d1952a22&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDkyBggAEEUYOdIBCDMxMzhqMGoxqAIIsAIB&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=LCTS]  Share your South Florida memories with us at Talesfromsouthflorida@gmail.com or leave us a voice mail at 754-800-3170. Be sure to tell us your name and the best way to contact you as well as the story you'd like to tell.

15 Apr 2026 - 14 min
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