Tampa’s Mafia Secrets: Scott Deitche on Cigar City & Ybor’s Dark Past

Send us Fan MailDive into the gritty underworld of Tampa’s past on this episode of the Palm and Pine Podcast! The boys of Old Florida sit down with Scott Deitche, acclaimed author of Cigar City Mafia: A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld, The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr., Garden State Gangland, Cocktail Noir, and more, to uncover the wild history of Ybor City and Tampa’s mafia scene. From bolita rackets to the infamous Era of Blood, Scott shares gripping tales of organized crime and even connects with the hosts’ own ancestor caught in the fray! Plus, learn about Scott’s exclusive Tampa Mafia Tours at tampamafia.com, exploring Ybor’s rumored tunnels and historic mob haunts. Perfect for fans of Florida history, true crime, and Tampa Bay’s hidden stories. Tune in for a deep dive into Cigar City’s shadowy past! Support the showIntroduction by Butch Faulkner.  Music created on SUNO AI. Support the podcast at: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/palmandpineJoin our Patreon Community https://www.patreon.com/c/PalmandPinePodcastVisit our website:  http://palmandpine.net/Purchase one of Prof. Barlow’s books to support the podcast:http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/dbarlow