Carl Hiaasen graduated from the University of Florida's School of Journalism in 1974. He joined the Miami Herald in 1976, and wrote for the city desk, Sunday magazine and investigative team before becoming a columnist. He retired from the Herald in 2021. Hiaasen has written more than 25 books, including "Tourist Season," "Double Whammy," "Strip Tease, "Bad Monkey," and several books for younger readers. "Strip Tease" was the basis for the 1996 film Striptease (1996). "Hoot," his first novel for kids, was made into the feature film Hoot (2006) starring Brie Larson, Logan Lerman and Luke Wilson. Hiaasen co-wrote the lyrics of three songs with Warren Zevon: "Rottweiler Blues," "Seminole Bingo," and "Basket Case." He co-wrote "Fish Porn" on Jimmy Buffett's final album with Buffett and Mac McAnally.