About this episode

This episode discusses the proposed property tax break and the historical wrecking industry of Key West.

Our friend Jason Garcia from "Seeking Rents" takes a first look at everything wrong with the legislature and governor's proposed property tax break. Florida Keys historian Brad Bertelli joins us on this episode to talk about the old wrecking industry that made Key West one of the wealthiest cities in America at the turn of the 19th century. "Welcome to Florida" patrons receive exclusive access to our weekly Florida Conservation Newsletter for only $5 per month.

People in this episode

Host: Chadd Scott

Guests: Jason Garcia, Brad Bertelli

Topics covered

• property tax
• Florida Keys
• wrecking industry
• Key West history
• 19th century wealth

Keywords

• property tax break
• Florida Keys
• wrecking industry
• Key West
• 19th century

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seeking Rents

Places: Florida, Key West

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