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A family dynasty of swamp buggy racing

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By Janine Zeitlin Verified
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For over 75 years... The Swamp Buggy Race has been an annual tradition in Naples. Originally designed to help navigate through the hardened terrain and murky bogs... The Swamp Buggy has evolved into a thrilling competition. As a preview to the upcoming WGCU documentary "Swamp Buggy Fever"... Janine Zeitlin introduces us to one family who has spent generations capturing the checkered flag. WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida.
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The generational joy of the swamp buggy

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By Janine Zeitlin Verified
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The old style of Florida living is one that is hard to give up. Many who saw generations survive in the boggy wilderness grew up as part of the swamp buggy community. These vehicles would traverse the wild Everglades and have since become a bigger part of Southwest Florida’s lineage. On Jan. 22, "Swamp Buggy Fever" will premiere on WGCU TV at 8:30 p.m. WGCU’s Janine Zeitlin shared a feature about one family who ensures the legacy of the Swamp Buggy will live on for generations.
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Swamp buggy traditions -- Naples family continues a generation's memories with Mr. Pogo and Growlin’ Gertie

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By Janine Zeitlin Verified
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Editor's note: Watch WGCU's local documentary Swamp Buggy Fever! airing on Jan. 22 at 8:30 p.m. on WGCU TV and wgcu.org. The swamp buggy that Ray Carroll continues to drive was crafted into fruition in 1953, the year before the Naples resident was born. “I'm still using it, and will until one of us breaks,” said Ray Carroll, with a laugh. His grandfather, Ernie Carroll, created the buggy and called it, Mr. Pogo.
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