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Florida UncutAuthor: Mason Gravley
Get ready to dive into Florida's vibrant conservation community with Florida Uncut. Each episode is a conversation with the people doing the work to protect and connect wild Florida. Whether you're a seasoned environmentalist or simply love the state of Florida, this podcast is here to inspire you with captivating stories and firsthand experiences from the often unsung heroes dedicated to safeguarding Florida's breathtaking natural areas and species, ensuring the real Florida remains forever 'uncut'. New episodes every month...or so. Podcast artwork by the extremely talented @oldfloridavibes Language: en-us Genres: Nature, Science, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Matt Caldwell: Florida State Parks Foundation President
Thursday, 9 April, 2026
In this episode we sit down with Matt Caldwell, a 7th-generation Floridian whose life and career are deeply rooted in the state’s land, history, and future. From his early days as a real estate appraiser to serving in the Florida House of Representatives and now as Lee County Property Appraiser, Caldwell brings a unique perspective on growth, property rights, and conservation. He also serves as President of the Florida State Parks Foundation Board of Directors, where he helps lead efforts to preserve, protect, and expand Florida’s award-winning and record-holding state park system.Caldwell reflects on his time in public office, including his work on natural resources, extensive travel through the state's backroads and small towns, involvement in the 2015 Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition, as well as his run for Florida Commissioner of Agriculture. The conversation dives into the real-world tension between growth and conservation in Florida and how land is valued, what gets protected, and what’s at stake for future generations. Grounded in both professional and personal experience, this episode offers an inside look at the decisions shaping Florida’s landscape and the role institutions like the Florida State Parks Foundation play in safeguarding it.If you’re interested in learning more about Matt and the Florida State Parks Foundation please visit https://floridastateparksfoundation.org/Join the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation at the launch of our next Expedition on April 21st in Thomasville, GA here: Longleaf to Lighthouse Expedition Launch & Community Cycle Tickets, Tuesday, Apr 21 from 7:30 am to 8:30 am and follow the journey on Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation's socials!
