A song honoring that big, steel barn with lousy acoustics, a leaky roof and our youthful memories all in one place; The Hollywood Sportatorium.

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Written by Bill Monty with vocals and music by SUNO.

2.14.26

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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.

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Talked about in this episode: Henry Flagler and the Train That Built Florida

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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 Tales from South Florida: the time when Key West just said, "To heck with it. We're out of here!", becoming the first government of any kind to break from the United States since the Civil War. And then suing the U.S. for $1,000,000,000 in aid.

And they didn't stop there.

Join me as I Take a TALK Down Memory Lane and recall the day that Key West Seceded from the Union and all that followed.

2.23.24

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