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In this episode of *Tales From South Florida*, we explore one of the deadliest natural disasters in American history — the devastating 1928 Lake Okeechobee Hurricane.

Discover what South Florida was like during the Florida land boom of the 1920s, how farming communities around Lake Okeechobee grew rapidly, and how a catastrophic hurricane changed the region forever.

This episode is a powerful look at resilience, remembrance, and one of the most important events in Florida history. 

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Bill Monty, an entertainment veteran with over 30 years of experience in stage, commercial/film voice overs, radio broadcasting, and host of the podcasts Bill Monty's Guide for Getting Older and Tales from South Florida, brings his diverse background to a fun and informative look at the aging experience as well as the place he has called home for 60 years.