99. Fellsmere Origins: The Rise and Demise of Nelson Fell and The Fellsmere Farms Company

Much of Florida's history has been dominated by land booms followed by subsequent busts. In this week's episode, we dig into the story of Fellsmere namesake and founder, Nelson Fell's overzealous plan to drain 118,000 acres at the headwaters of the St. John's River in the early 1900's. There are many lessons to be learned from this ill-fated and failed endeavor that are as relevant in today's frenetic real estate cycle as they were at the turn of the century.