A collection of wood-carved birds. The unique stylings of racing cars through the generations. An island retreat for newlyweds. We're nearing the end of summer, so it's time to collect some stories from the season that we couldn't fit in before -- and celebrate the museums that tell the tales. 

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Thank you to the folks at the Motorsports Hall of Fame for all their help! Plan your visit right here.

Thank you to Brad Bertelli for all of your help! Visit his museum right here! 

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In the summer of 1998, a perfect storm of environmental conditions led to Florida's ecosystem facing a dire situation. How does a wildfire begin? How do we prevent them? How did the firestorm change the way we think about fire?

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Thank you to Cinnamon Dixon for being the expert in this episode! Read more about Tall Timbers and their work here. 

Thank to Mellisa Procko for her help with the research. Pay a visit to the  History Center!

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All across Florida, from the Keys to the Panhandle, people have been finding their own version of Bigfoot. The Skunk Ape hides in all of our forests and, if the stories presented within are true, some of us have found evidence of them.

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Our beaches are unique, a defining characteristic of our entire ecosystem. What sets them apart? What unites them? For the three year anniversary of Wait Five Minutes, we talk to Dr. Beach about his iconic Top Ten Beaches list, his origins in the field, and humanity's draw to our coasts.

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Read more about red tide from our friends at the Tampa Bay Times.

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At the turn of the 20th century, rich adventurers would roar down the sands of Daytona Beach in motorized vehicles. Over the following several decades, the sport grew, from land speed records to the very first NASCAR race.

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After the massive success of Jaws in 1975, sequels were quickly put into production. Two of the three sequels were partially filmed in Florida and, though they are less than perfect, they can teach us a lot about creating -- and failure.

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Listen to a similar episode, about Homosassa Springs and Hollywood, right here!

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Florida is mostly coastline, and for centuries, our lighthouses guided sailors to safety. Today, they are falling into antiquity. Despite that, an organization of vigilant enthusiasts are trying to keep the lights lit.

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As Prohibition came to the United States, the people of the Florida Keys fought back. With their knowledge of the waters and their proximity to neighboring countries, the Keys became a hub of all sorts of rum running characters -- and dangerous consequences.  

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Thank you to Laura Albritton for her help! Check out more of Laura's work right here.

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When the sun sinks to the edge of the horizon, incredible things are happening. The environment is telling us about itself, and all we have to do is look up and see.

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Thank you to Steve Corfidi for all of his help on this episode! Read more about his studies into sunsets right here!

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In January of 1985, a blizzard struck the city of Buffalo, New York. The mayor had an unusual suggestion on how to get through it. Three Buffalonians made a vow to never spend a winter in the snow again. 

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