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Hello. My name is Ty Whitman and I feel absolutely blessed to be living in the Tampa area. Although I have spent some time in the northern part of the state, I’m relatively new the Tampa area. I really can’t wait to begin to explore this amazing area, to learn more about it, to learn its history, and to meet it’s people. I’d like to invite you along on that journey with me. My goal is to do that and share that exploring and learning, as well as my love of the area, with you. I hope you find ...
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We’ve got a lot of ground to cover today! We’re gonna expand on last month’s talk about observation towers in the Tampa area, and answer the question, “were they wrong about their stated heights”. We’re gonna share some absolutely incredible facts about alligators. We’re gonna have a conversation about population growth in the Tampa area with “ever…
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Many people may have heard of the Manatee Viewing Center, but today we are going to talk about The Florida Conservation and Technology Center, a new co-op between Tampa Electric, The Florida Aquarium, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the University of Florida, which includes the Manatee Viewing Center. They are doing a lot…
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Today we are going to have some fun in the St. Petersburg area. We will go hiking and kayaking at Weedon Island Preserve. We will visit Sunken Gardens and compare it with the Florida Botanical Garden. We will investigate some St. Pete Beach history by visiting the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum and the St. Petersburg Museum of History. We will have…
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Today we are bringing Luke Rorech on the show to talk about St. Petersburg. Luke is a realtor who was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area, and whose office is located in St. Petersburg. We’re gonna talk about what makes it such a special place to live, and the best neighborhoods to buy in. We’re gonna talk about some of the best places to stay on…
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The title pretty much says it all. Today we are going to briefly talk about some things going on in my life since the last episode. Then we will discuss adventures at the Brooker Creek Preserve, Florida Botanical Gardens, Heritage Village, and a glorious evening walking down Clearwater Beach. Also included: I think they REALLY mean “no dogs”, the i…
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I’ve lived in the Tampa Bay area for a year now and I think it’s an awesome place. I’m really happy that I moved here. However, just as anywhere does, it has it’s flaws. Although they may not be a deal breaker for me, they definitely could be for someone else. So, in the interest of giving anyone thinking about moving here a well rounded opinion, t…
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The title pretty much says it all. Today we are going to talk about tropical storm Elsa and how the news totally blew it out of proportion, for the most part. We are going to talk about the Tampa Bay Lightning winning back to back Stanley Cups. We are going to talk about Amalie Arena and my first ever trip to Tampa, and along with that we are going…
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In this episode we are going to talk about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Florida Aquarium, two huge visitor attractions in the Tampa area. I’ve got some good news and some bad news related to them. One is a “can’t miss” and the other is a definite “skip it”.Af Exploring Tampa Florida... and Beyond
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Pam is joining me on the show today for a discussion about several things. We discuss our first trip to Busch Gardens, Tampa, an important disk golf update, her move to Florida, drum circles, and a lot of other really fun topics. Also included: Crying while stalking Steven King, Don’t molest the alligators, Don’t tangle with a hyena, Roller coaster…
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Today we are going to take a detailed look at several of the area’s zoos and animal sanctuaries. We are going to review ZooTampa, the Suncoast Primate Sanctuary, and the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary. I’m going to talk about why I was not able to check out either Busch Gardens, or Big Cat Rescue. I’m also going to share a near deadly experience with a …
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Disc golf is an awesome way to get out of the house and spend a fun day in the sun, either with friends or zenning out by yourself, and it’s practically free to play. When I first moved here, I couldn’t help but notice that the Tampa area has A LOT of disc golf courses, so I set out a goal to play them all. Some were really good, and some were real…
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There are six locations for Disney parks around the world: Anaheim, Orlando (Not technically, but generally speaking… We cover that today.), Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Today, I am super excited to bring on Carol, a lifelong friend who has visited every Disneyland Park, and also every Disney theme park around the world. We have an awesom…
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(The above image shows a massive sinkhole which continues to form after being filled in, alongside a major road in Pasco County last month.) In this second part of our series on purchasing real estate in Tampa, we tackle the depressing but very serious subjects of sinkholes, floods and hurricanes. We jump into how sinkholes are formed, why the area…
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are playing the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 55, and the big game is happening right here in Tampa. In this episode we are going to discuss the run up to the Super Bowl, the incredible fan experiences downtown, and all the pre-game excitement that has been buzzing around town this week. The bulk of the fan activities ta…
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For anyone looking to purchase near Tampa or move into the area, this honest, non-selling conversation is a must listen. John and I bring two separate viewpoints to the table, one of a newcomer and one of a seasoned Tampa area vet, and we spend the show discussing the pros and cons of living in a multitude of different areas covering seven counties…
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Today we will talk with previous “Kauai Podcast” guests Connie and Gerson, about their move from Indiana to the Sarasota area, and why they ended up here over Hawaii. We will then spend the bulk of the show discussing several of their favorite places around Sarasota. Also included: Best, little-known beaches in Sarasota, the WHITEST beach, or just …
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Today we are going to have some fun discussing several facts related to the Tampa area. We’ll also discuss some “facts” that aren’t true, and a few others that I wish weren’t. Don’t miss it! This show very possibly could be the best podcast episode in the world! Included in the show: Team names that fit, Possibly the worst team name ever, Pirates a…
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The title says five, but we are going to cover A LOT of parks today. Today we are going to review a whole slew of parks in Pinellas County, and while we do that I will highlight five as “must see” parks for visitors new to the area. Also included: Drive to a tropical island, Is this elevator going down, Gators everywhere, If this is the honeymoon, …
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This episode will wrap up our initial series of “Moving to Florida” episodes. Today I will briefly discuss my move to Florida, and how California tried to kill me to keep me there… like some kind of psycho, jilted lover. Then I will get into my initial impressions of Florida compared with California. Also included: Does anybody know how to drive? M…
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This episode concludes the cross country adventure for Sarah and I. We begin in San Antonio and travel to New Orleans where we spend some time exploring the French Quarter and taking a steamboat down the Mississippi River. We then continue on and complete our cross country journey, ending at Clearwater Beach, Florida. Also included: Houston sucks, …
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The title pretty much says it all. Also discussed, a true divine intervention that may have saved our lives, a torrential downpour in Albuquerque, aliens in Roswell, the UFO Museum, a 750 foot elevator into an amazing, underground world, I CAN drive 85, spirits of the Alamo, wait staff that are forced to wear ratings on their aprons, and the incred…
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In Part Two of our cross-country adventure, Sarah and I travel along Route 66, into The Grand Canyon and onward towards Roswell, New Mexico. Also discussed, the man who should have bought a lottery ticket, how I got lost and couldn’t find the Grand Canyon even though I was only steps away, elusive deer, men who hate Chipotle, men who hate the Grand…
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In Part One of our cross country road trip to Tampa, as we begin our journey, Sarah and I discuss how difficult it can be to make life changing decisions when you are forced to leave those you love behind. We then travel into Las Vegas, share some history and interesting information about the area, visit “Ghost Adventures” creator Zak Bagans’s Haun…
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In this episode, I tell the story of taking my daughter to Florida for the first time, to see if it was a place she might want to live. We walked on heavenly beaches in Clearwater, failed a Forest Gump quiz miserably in Daytona, drove through some neighborhoods that were awesome, and some that were not. We had a surprise meetup in Orlando, went on …
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I just moved from California to the Tampa area about 6 weeks ago, and I LOVE this area. It’s absolutely beautiful. There is so much to do here, and so much to learn. So, I can’t wait to begin to explore it, and I’d like to invite you along on that journey with me. In this first episode, I am going to spend some time making some introductions to mys…
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