Show Notes
Dr. Jack E. Davis, University of Florida professor and Pulitzer Prize Winner for his book “The Gulf: The Making of an American Sea,” joins the Speaker to discuss the history and impact of the Gulf of Mexico on Florida’s environment and economy. They talk about their shared optimism for Florida’s future thanks to the State Legislature’s efforts toward coastline restoration and resiliency. Dr. Davis also previews his newest book, “The Bald Eagle,” which tells the story of the heroic repopulation of bald eagles in the Southern United States in the 1980s and Florida's unique role in that effort.
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