207. Battle In The Pines: The Fight For Florida At Olustee
Release Date: 02/25/2026
210. Forging Florida's Future Leaders: A Look At The Wedgworth Leadership Institute For Agriculture And Natural Resources; with Christy Chiarelli
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The Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources strives to develop new skills and refine the capabilities of leaders throughout our state's agriculture and natural resources sectors. As Florida continues to face rapid environmental and demographic changes, it's more important than ever to equip our ag leaders with the means to effectively share our story and WLI is one way that goal is being met. Tune in to this week's episode to learn more about the program and find out how you can nominate worthy candidates for the next class!
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209. Cow Hunting On Florida's Peace River Frontier (Live From The Clewiston Museum)
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On this week's show, we're offering a live recording of Brad's April 2nd presentation "Cow Hunting On Florida's Peace River Frontier" to an audience at The Clewiston Museum. Starting off we revisit the most basic cow culture history and origins before examining why the 19th century along the Peace River Frontier was such a pivotal period in our cattle heritage but in Florida's overall success. Brad offers an in depth look at the importance of the Cow Cavalry and the Cuban cattle trade in propelling our state forward into the 20th century and beyond.
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208. The Boys In The Bunkhouse: A Conversation With Seminole Artisan, Cattleman, and Marine Corps Veteran Paul Bowers Sr.
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Mr. Paul Bowers Sr. is readily recognizable in any crowd not only for his trademark red scarf but also for his quiet, self-assured demeanor and warm smile. You'll usually spot him nearby a couple of endeavors he's remained committed to throughout his life - working at creating and selling his wood carvings that are beautifully hand crafted in the traditional Seminole way or you'll find him near a rodeo arena. When we caught up with him it was at the bunkhouse by his horse barn which made for the perfect place for him to share stories and insights about his childhood, his tour of...
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207. Battle In The Pines: The Fight For Florida At Olustee
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Florida was the third state to secede from the Union and played a key role in supplying not only beef, but also other subsistence supplies, to the Confederate States Army. What turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles during the War Between The States occurred on February 20, 1864 in the pine flat woods near Ocean Pond east of Lake City. The Battle of Olustee was the largest battle fought in Florida and resulted in a Confederate victory when Union Forces under General Truman Seymour faced off against Confederate troops led by General Joseph Finegan. In this episode, we review a Florida...
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206. The Cracker Theme Song: Discussing Our New Podcast Music, Legislative Session, And Some Old Florida History; with Travis Thompson of All Florida
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Thanks to our daughter we've just discovered epic new theme music for the show. It's called "Watch Florida Grow (The Cracker Theme Song) and was recorded by the South Ocean String Band. This song speaks to the heart and soul of anyone who truly cares about Florida so we debut it in this episode and discuss the backstory behind it. We then go on a rambling discussion about conservation in general, the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026, and some general cow culture history before diving into the 2026 Florida legislative session and some of the pending bills that are being misconstrued and highly...
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205. Early Cowmen, Cattle Drives, and Life in the Wilds of Florida
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Leading up to the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026, we're looking back at some of Florida's earliest settlers, the cattle drives they made, how they registered cattle ear marks and brands at the county courthouse, and some of the battles they fought for survival in Florida's unforgiving wild places. From the early 1800's through to the 1940's, we take you on a journey through time as seen through the eyes of those who lived it every day.
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204. Transitions: A Look At A New Year and Life's Changes Through The Lens Of Cowboy Poetry
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Welcome to Season 7 of Between The Beaches Podcast! To kick off the New Year, we're sharing some cowboy poetry focused on transitions of various types that we all face in our journey through this life. Our hope is that these sentiments bring you some reflections and clarity to propel you forward in a positive direction in 2026. Thanks to our sponsors and you, our dedicated listeners, for your continued support!
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203. What's In A Name: A Look At Florida's 67 Counties; with Sam Phares
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In this episode, we cover some fun history by taking a look at the name origins for Florida's 67 counties. The names come from many sources including famous public figures, historic languages, prominent landmarks, and more. There are surprises here even for the seasoned Florida native so be sure to tune in and share it with your friends and family. Note: We had multiple undiagnosed technical difficulties recording this episode. After a second recording attempt of the second half that partially failed again, we salvaged one audio line to complete the episode. With that said,...
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[SPECIAL REBROADCAST] 138. Perpetuating Florida's Cattle Industry and Heritage Through The Florida Cattlemen's Foundation; with Jim Handley, Executive VP Florida Cattlemen's Association
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NOTE: This week in honor of Giving Tuesday we're re-airing our episode describing all the wonderful work done by our partners at the Florida Cattlemen's Foundation. If you're considerig year-end giving and want to know that your contribution will used wisely, please visit and select the tab for the Foundation where you'll be able to donate. Alternatively, you can contact the FCA office to discuss alternative ways to give. Jim Handley has since retired and passed the torch to Dusty Holley as the FCA executive VP, and the same great work for Florida's cattle business...
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202. Out Of The Saddle And Behind The Mic: A Conversation with Mary-Margaret Hardee and Gina Tran
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This week we're collaborating with the hosts from Herding Her Story. For those listeners who've never tuned into this podcast, their goal is to showcase women from across the agriculture industry to highlight their accomplishments, success stories, and unique perspectives. In this conversation, we dive into their individual background stories, how they came together to produce the podcast, and then we flip the script and have the hosts answering the questions rather than asking them. You'll learn a lot about these two vibrant ladies and how they're sharing the story of Florida agriculture in a...
info_outlineFlorida was the third state to secede from the Union and played a key role in supplying not only beef, but also other subsistence supplies, to the Confederate States Army. What turned out to be one of the bloodiest battles during the War Between The States occurred on February 20, 1864 in the pine flat woods near Ocean Pond east of Lake City. The Battle of Olustee was the largest battle fought in Florida and resulted in a Confederate victory when Union Forces under General Truman Seymour faced off against Confederate troops led by General Joseph Finegan. In this episode, we review a Florida Historical Society Quarterly article that considers what led General Seymour to proceed against orders with this ill-fated engagement.