Episode 119: Key Lime Pie!

How do land developers almost always get what they want in Florida even if state law or local residents don't support them? Bribes. Our guest this episode is David Sloan, Key Lime pie researcher, author, baker and founder of the Key Lime festival in Key West. David's newest Key Lime book, "Key Lime Pie: An Intriguing History of Key West's Native Desert," was released this summer. We discuss the pie's origins, it's controversies - meringue or whipped cream - and where to find the best Key Lime pie in Key West.This week's episode is sponsored by Windstorm Products. Homeowners, business owners, contractors, municipalities – if you are responsible for protecting a structure from hurricane wind damage, you’re going to want to visit windstormproducts.com and see what they have to offer. Windstorm Products is a family-owned Florida company that has grown to become the world's largest online retailer of hurricane hardware. Fall in Florida is BEACH SEASON for the locals with crowds and temperatures down. Find your favorite among the many wonderful beaches in Sarasota. Thanks to Visit Sarasota for its continued support of "Welcome to Florida."