The Experts
A big part of producing How to Do Florida is selecting our Experts who will be featured in each segment. They are an interesting bunch, full of passion and conviction for protecting our state’s natural resources. We highly recommend their products and services so feel free to reach out and ask the experts.
Season 3
Josh Jorgensen – Shark Fishing
561-727-9531
info@blacktipchallenge.com
Sam Cole and Sherry Green – Tubing Expert/Park Rangers
386-497-1148
Linda Soride – Tubing rental place
386-433-6051
Jim Wyatt – Cave Diving
352-363-0013
jim@cavediveflorida.com
Miriam Deckert – Visit Gainesville – got us hotel comps
352-374-5260
mdeckert@alachuacounty.us
Gus Muench – Crabbing
813-645-6578
baychopgus@verizon.net
Matt Duda – Horseback Camping organizer
407-433-5567
MDuda@FloridaEcoSafaris.com
Bill Bassett – Tarpon Fishing
305-522-4762
Andy Newman – Keys
305-461-3300
andy@newmanpr.com
Marc Virgillio – Island Camping
321-953-5008
marc.virgilio@dep.state.fl.us
Capt. Jim Roberts – Gyotaku
941-780-8992
fishsara@comcast.net
Capt. Steve Jones – Shark Tooth Dive
941-483-3483
dive@megalodoncharters.com
Sandra Allen and Coy Shiver – Oystering
850-653-2622
info@bookmeacharter.com
Anita Grove – Apalachicola CofC
850-653-9419
anita@apalachicolabay.org
Malcom Jones – Hang Gliding
863-424-0070
fly@wallaby.com
Andy and BB McNerney – Houseboating
386-295-4661
bbmcnern@yahoo.com
Glen Abbot – Coast to Coast motorcycle
407-346-3700
newshog1@gmail.com
Carol McQueen – Levy County CVB – Cedar Key hotel
352-486-3396
carol@visitnaturecoast.com
Gary Ellis – Fly Fishing
305-664-7882
gary@redbone.org
Chris Levins – Paddleboarding
941-320-4017
chris@watermansports.com
Al Clements – Kayak Fishing
352-575-8156
alclements1@cox.net
Byron Kerns – Wilderness Survival
652-350-4450
bykerns7@aol.com
George Shattuck -Jet Pack
305-743-0145
n4523d@yahoo.com
Wendell Hannum – Canoe Camping
386-397-1309
americancanoe@wildblue.net
Jorge Pino – FWC Boating Expert
561-723-1417
Brian Rehwinkel – FWC Boating and Waterways Outreach
850-488-5600
brian.rehwinkel@myfwc.com
Dominic Addario – Treasure Hunting
561-339-6822
jupitercoins@bellsouth.net
Ken Nedimyer – Coral Restoration Dive
305-942-3250
sealifefl@bellsouth.net
Mackenzie Anderson – PR Specialist – organized Swim w/ dolphins
404-581-4230
manderson@georgiaaquarium.org
Season 2
Somethings Fishy Charters – Capt. Bob Erdman
Waterman Sports – Chris Levins
Jupiter Coins – Capt. Dominic Addario
Byron Kerns Survival – Byron Kerns
River Adventures – Andy McNerney
Mosquito Lagoon Guides – Capt. Mark Wright
Crabby Adventures – Gus Muench
Jeff’s Guide Service – Capt. Jeff Winkleman
Captain Slate – Capt. Spencer Slate
Alligator Farm – Jim Darlington
Sanding Ovations – Meredith Corson
Ocala Mountain Bike Association – Tim Mulhall
Robbie’s Marina – Captain Brian McCadie
Lanier’s Tupelo Honey – Ben Lanier
Dive Key West – Bob Holston
Florida Hikes – Sandra Friend
Bud & Mary’s – Bill Bassett
Cooper Town Airboats – Jesse Kennon
American Canoe Adventures – Charlie Shaw
Season 1
Robbies Marina – Mark Poetz
Erie Surfboards – Erie Peeples
The Scuba Club, Inc. – Wayne Shoemake
The Boarding School – Shaun Murray
Bud N’ Mary’s Marina – Capt. Richard C Stanczyk, Capt. Scott Stanczyk, First Mate Hunter Barron
Florida Fossil Hunters – Jimmy Waldron & Russell Brown
Miami Kiteboarding – J.P. Lurkin
The Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum – José H. Leal & Kathleen Hoover
The Rudder Club – Kim Brew
Ocala National Forest – Carrie Sekerak
Internet Shrimpers and Anglers Association – Bob “Boomer” McConnell
Florida Surf Casters Club – Noel Kuhn
Calusa Blueway – Betsy Clayton
Marine Discovery Center – Marilyn Sullivan
Fish Warrior Charters – Captain Sean Davis
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