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Bill Monty

Tales From South Florida

A weekly History podcast
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Tales From South Florida

Bill Monty

Tales From South Florida

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Tales From South Florida

Bill Monty

Tales From South Florida

A weekly History podcast
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Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Let's Take a TALK Down Memory Lane. In the second episode of "The Men Who Built South Florida" we delve into the life and legacy of George Edgar Merrick, a man whose vision shaped the very landscape of
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Step into the riveting saga of Carl Fisher, a visionary from Indiana whose passion for bicycles blossomed into an unparalleled legacy. From pioneering the Indianapolis Speedway to constructing the nati
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.First up, how about the new theme song? I like it a lot and hope that you do too.Anyone remember Burdines? Richards? Jordan Marsh? The Orange Bowl? Chess King? Spec's Music and Tapes? Today, I discuss
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.You can use many words when describing the Florida Keys but conventional isn't one of them. In honor of the Keys Independence Day coming up on April 23, on this episode i talk about one of my favorite
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Do you remember when:Hotel row was the place to take visitors so they could see The Castaways, the original Diplomat, the Eden Roc and more?Saturdays were for spending the day riding your bicycle with
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.When Joseph Young named his local parcel of land Hollywood, he was hoping to mirror in South Florida the burgeoning film industry of its Californian namesake. While the aspiration seemed lofty, South F
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Step into the glamorous world of Hemingway's, nestled in a historic building in downtown Hollywood, Florida. A haven for the famous and infamous alike, Hemingway's was more than just a restaurant; it w
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Who was Zev Buffman and why should we celebrate him?Well...he was the architect of the modern Broadway touring business, brought the Coconut Grove Playhouse to life again in the early-1960's, renovated
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Step into the bustling streets of South Florida, where the aroma of freshly baked bagels. Once upon a time, Corky's, Wolfie's, Pumpernik's, and Rascal House stood as icons of the region, where locals a
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.It was a time like no other in recent memory. By the time it ended hundreds of thousands of college students were coming to Fort Lauderdale to spend their spring Break in the surf and the sun and livin
Text me your favorite South Florida memory. From WQAM in the 60's to WSHE's album rock in the 70's to the new sounds of Country music in the 80's and the advent of great talk radio which would dominate South Florida radio in the 90's, we're tak
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.Step into the wild and untamed west of Broward County, where history echoes through the dusty streets of Pioneer City. Once a bustling replica of Dodge City, Kansas, with its own train, shoot-outs, and
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.In this special episode of Tales from South Florida, and in honor of Black History Month, we pay tribute to three remarkable African-American artists who have left an indelible mark on South Florida's
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.At one time it was listed as the 4th largest amusement park in the United Staes. Opened in 1967 and using service and entertainment concepts found at Disnleyland, but pre-Disney World, Pirates World wa
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.It used to be that there was only one way to get from Southwest Florida to Southeast Florida, and it took forever. In 1968 a new road opened that allowed for high-speed travel coast-to-coast. You just
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.He became the face and voice for Florida good times and made the Florida Keys THE place to be.  When he passed on September 2, 2023, he left a gap in the hearts of  Parrotheads everywhere and while Bil
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.You are invited to take a TALK down memory lane as we explore all of the Tales From South FloridaSupport the Show.Click the Leave A Message link above to text Bill Monty...FREE!Share your South Florida
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.If you attended a concert in South Florida between 1971 and 1988 it is more than likely that you were at the Hollywood Sportatorium.  Going there meant waiting in traffic, trying to stay dry inside whe
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.in 1972 the Miami Dolphins accomplished something that no football team has done before or since; an undefeated season, with no tie scores, resulting in victory in Super Bowl VII. It was a season that
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.In this special episode, we explore a couple of haunted Tales from South Florida for you.First up, The Biltmore Hotel where a mischievous mobster murdered in 1929 likes playing elevator man with the la
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.It's the premiere episode of Tales From South Florida. Host Bill Monty lets you know what the show is all about, how you can be an active participant, and then we dive straight into one our first...Tal
Text me your favorite South Florida memory.If you grew up in South Florida, or live here now, then you know there's a story around every corner. From Al Capone to Meyer Lansky, the Fort Lauderdale strip to strippin' it off at Haulover Beach, Fl
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