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But his most daring venture awaited in Miami Beach, where he sought to craft a utopian getaway. Join host Bill Monty as he unveils the remarkable journey of a man whose boundless imagination knew no bounds.

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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.