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Swamp Buggy Fever!

Mr. Pogo and Growlin’ Gertie keep a Naples family’s swamp buggy memories rolling

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The old style of Florida living is one that is hard to give up.

For many who saw generations survive in the boggy wilderness, they 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.

01/20/2026

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Swamp Buggy Fever! is a local public television program presented by WGCU-PBS

Swamp Buggy Fever! - :55sec Promo

Swamp Buggy Fever! - :55sec Promo

Preview | 54s | In Naples, Florida, swamp buggy racing isn’t just a sport — it’s a living tradition. (54s)

Roger and Scotty McCandless reflect on the 'Rat On' swamp buggy racing tradition

Roger and Scotty McCandless reflect on the 'Rat On' swamp buggy racing tradition

Preview | 1m 50s | For over 75 years, the Swamp Buggy has been an annual tradition in Naples. (1m 50s)

Mr. Pogo and Growlin’ Gertie keep a Naples family’s swamp buggy memories rolling

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Mr. Pogo and Growlin’ Gertie keep a Naples family’s swamp buggy memories rolling

Preview | 3m 31s | The old style of Florida living is one that is hard to give up. (3m 31s)

Meet swamp buggy racers featured in WGCU’s 'Swamp Buggy Fever!'

Meet swamp buggy racers featured in WGCU’s 'Swamp Buggy Fever!'

Preview | 1m | The drivers are what make the swamp buggy races in Naples so exciting. (1m)

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