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Episode 301: Burrowing Owls

April 14, 2026 • Chadd Scott • Season 7 • Episode 301

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BIG NEWS!

"Welcome to Florida" is hosting our first ever in-person events along with Jason Garcia from "Seeking Rents!"

Thursday, May 7, from 7:00-8:30 PM at Tombolo Books in St. Pete.

Saturday, May 9, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Austin's Coffee in Winter Park.

PLEASE come out and say "hi" if you're in the area.

MORE BIG NEWS!

Chadd Scott is running for State House in District 15. Chadd Scott is a name he's used on radio for 30-plus years; he'll be running under his legal name: Chadd Charland.

This episode begins with good news out of the state legislature, then we head down to southeast Florida to learn about the tiny burrowing owl with Kelly Heffernan and Dr. Brian Mealey from Project Perch.