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137. From The Auld Country To Amelia Island And Beyond; with Rob and Robbie Sistrunk

Between The Beaches Podcast

English - July 19, 2023 04:05 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB
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Previous Episode: 136. Ranch and Grove: The Parlier Family Legacy of Growing Gators and Cattle in Florida; with Terry Parlier, Kurt Parlier, and Keith Parlier
Next Episode: 138. Perpetuating Florida's Cattle Industry and Heritage Through The Florida Cattlemen's Foundation; with Jim Handley, Executive VP Florida Cattlemen's Association

There is little doubt by now that America's story is one of immigrants finding opportunities and a fresh start, and the Florida frontier was a microcosm of that bold experiment. Our journey this week begins during the Second Spanish Occupation of Florida as we hear the exploits of Rob and Robbie Sistrunk's ancestors as they first arrive at present day Amelia Island from Scotland and then journey west to present day Levy County. Listen in and find out how our families intertwined in the North Florida backcountry during the early 1800's and then became interwoven again a couple hundred years later. Florida is growing fast, but the old families are still holding on and remain connected. Join us for a glimpse into that enthralling past and a current look at agriculture in Levy County today that you're sure to enjoy.