If The Gilded Age ever took a detour to South Florida, Charles and James Deering would be front and center—visionaries whose influence shaped more than just opulent estates. In this episode of Tales From South Florida, we explore how these two brothers helped preserve Florida’s natural beauty while infusing its landscape with European elegance and cultural sophistication.
🏛️ From the lush grounds of the Deering Estate to the grandeur of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, their architectural masterpieces still whisper stories of ambition, artistry, and environmental stewardship. But their legacy goes far beyond stone and stucco—it's woven into the very fabric of Florida’s identity.
Join me for a TALK Down Memory Lane as we uncover the deeper impact of the Deering brothers and the enduring mark they left on the Sunshine State.
Click below to listen to the episodes mentioned:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/17410989 - Marjory Stoneman Douglas
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/15188294 - George Merrick
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260646/episodes/15104997 - Carl Fisher
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