En iyi Central Florida Foundation podcastleri (2024)

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12. Increasing your impact on Giving Tuesday 34:18

13h ago34:18

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Send us a text Join Central Florida Foundation's Laurie and Sandi as they talk about a variety of ways to increase your impact of Giving Tuesday! In this episode, you'll learn about: Sandi's role with the Foundation The Thrive Framework 3 Ways to increase your impact on Giving Tuesday and get a refresher on the Giving Map. (Watch a quick video on i…

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11. After Aging Out: Ryan Hatcher 27:09

15d ago27:09

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Send us a text Aligning with Episode 10. Understanding the Foster Care System, this episode explores the perspective of the child who goes through "the system." Ryan Hatcher, a graduate student at the University of Central Florida, sits down with Laurie to share his foster care story, which began as an infant and is still evolving today. We were ab…

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10. Understanding the Foster Care System: Lead Agencies, Aging Out and a History Lesson 42:38

22d ago42:38

42:38

Send us a text The Foster Care System is complex and nuanced, loaded with stories of terrible struggle and unsung heroes. This episode aims to unpack the system as a whole, starting from the national stage and slowly zooming into Central Florida. Learn about our state’s lead agency system, take a deep dive into what it means to “age out” of the sys…

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9. Bonus Episode: The New Law, Potential Consequences, and the NIMBY Mindset 9:45

1M ago9:45

9:45

Send us a text Jump into a bonus episode that aligns with Episode 7: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Part Two. Hear more from Mark and Sandi's conversation on HB 1365 and the Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) mentality, then move over to an extended version of our conversation with Martha Are, CEO of Homeless Services Network of Central Florida and t…

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8. Happy birthday, First You Talk! 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Send us a text First You Talk turns one, and Laurie and Nicole from Central Florida Foundation take a walk down memory lane. How and why did the podcast come to fruition and where is it going? What were the other names and approaches considered? Sit down with Team CFF for a half hour of exploring the power of conversation - and all the laughs we ha…

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7. How is solving homelessness so hard? Part 2 49:10

2M ago49:10

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Send us a text Why are we talking about homelessness again? It's simple. The conversation isn't over. With our homeless population seemingly on the rise and a new law in Florida, there's lots to unpack and untangle. If you haven't listened to Episode 1 yet (Part 1 of this conversation) we strongly recommend you do! Episode 1 provides a great overvi…

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30th Anniversary Episode: 30 Questions with our President and CEO, Mark Brewer 40:10

4M ago40:10

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Send us a text Get to know Central Florida Foundation's President/CEO, Mark Brewer, better and hear him weigh in on topics such as career highs and lows, book recommendations, pop culture references (yes, we go there!), and more. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Foundation's Inst…

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Episode 175: Big Brothers Big Sisters 25:56

4M ago25:56

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On today's episode, we speak to Sarah McCarty, Polk Partnership Manager & Big Sister at Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay. Sarah shares what it takes to be a "Big," the impact that this program has on "littles," the need for "Bigs" and much more.

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Episode 174: Chamber Chats 20:23

4M ago20:23

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On today's episode, our host shares an update on all things Winter Haven Chamber! Listen in to hear all about the Chamber team, a WhistleStop recap, upcoming events and more.

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Bonus Episode: Fear of Failure and Gen Z Giving 9:24

4M ago9:24

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Send us a text In this bonus episode that aligns with Episode 6: Are you a philanthropist? Nicole Donelson and Mark Brewer continue their conversation. You'll also hear from a mini community member, Laurie's son, Liam. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Foundation's Instagram. As o…

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Episode 173: GiveWell Community Foundation 31:30

5M ago31:30

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On today's episode, we speak to Callie Neslund, President & CEO of the GiveWell Community Foundation. Callie shares about the giving opportunities at GiveWell, the United Community Needs Assessment and much more.

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Episode 172: Heartland for Children 44:25

5M ago44:25

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On today's episode, we speak with Kim Daugherty, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland for Children. Kim shares about the services that Heartland for Children offers, the need for foster families, Rudolph Roundup and much more.

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Episode 171: Building More than Homes 52:27

5M ago52:27

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On today's episode, we speak to Mark Ferreria, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County. Marks shares how Habitat for Humanity began, how our community can support their efforts and more.

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#6: Are you a philanthropist? 46:23

6M ago46:23

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Send us a text What makes someone a philanthropist? We dive into this topic, breaking down obstacles, misconceptions, trends and more. Learn about the giving continuum, the giving circle model, and how perceptions have evolved over time. Hear from: Mark Brewer | President/CEO, Central Florida Foundation Nicole Donelson | VP of Philanthropic Strateg…

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Episode 170: Achievement Academy - Polk County's Best Kept Secret 1:05:34

6M ago1:05:34

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On today’s episode, we speak to Kristin Aiken, President & CEO of the Achievement Academy. Kristin shares about the programming offered at the Achievement Academy, some inspiring success stories and much more.

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Episode 169 - Madalyn Vida: Keeping Young Professionals in Polk County 32:36

6M ago32:36

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On today’s episode, we speak to Madalyn Vida, our Winter Haven Concierge at the Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce. Madalyn shares about her time with Polk Vision working on their Youth Leadership Program, her time at Harrison School for the Arts, why she plans on staying in Polk County and more.

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Episode 168 - Brian Reeves: From the Big Apple to Small Town 35:24

6M ago35:24

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On today's episode, we speak to Brian Reeves with Watson Realty Corp. and who is currently serving at our Chamber Board Chair. Brian shares how he came to Winter Haven from New York, the experience he has had with our collaborative community and more.

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Episode 167 - Sam Killebrew's Podcast Debut 1:09:10

7M ago1:09:10

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On today's episode, we speak to Representative Sam Killebrew. Sam Killebrew shares about his time as a state representative, Mission of Mercy, his work in Tallahassee for our furry friends and much more. Chamber Chats: -City of WH team -Adlers -Golf Committee -Country Club of Winter Haven -Whitehead Construction -Pathway Counseling -Veterinary Heal…

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#5: What do we want out of our educational system? 45:16

7M ago45:16

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Send us a text Troubleshooting issues within our educational system feels overwhelming. A spotlight is often on crisis points, such as kindergarten readiness, third grade reading scores, and graduation rates; but, what if we zoomed out and flew over the entire system at 30,000 feet? What if we thought about the big picture, and determined what exac…

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Episode 166 - All Things Main Street Winter Haven 52:16

7M ago52:16

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On this episode, we speak with the Executive Director of Main Street Winter Haven, Anita Strang, as well as Meghan Mackie, their Membership & Marketing Director. Anita and Meghan share about new and upcoming events for the year, Monster Month kicking off in the summer, CityWorks Xpo and much more. Chamber Chats Member Highlights: Mediterranean Fres…

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Episode 165 - David Price & Erica Smith: The Whimsical Bok Tower Gardens 51:16

8M ago51:16

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On this episode, David & Erica share the scoop on new events coming to the gardens, what you can expect from a visit and what makes Bok Tower Gardens a special place to make timeless memories with family.

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Episode 164 - Altoniece Reynolds - Peppa Pig Theme Park: Fun for the Entire Family 37:26

8M ago37:26

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On Episode 164, we speak to the Head of Guest Experiences for LEGOLAND Florida Resort and Peppa Pig Theme Park, Altoniece Reynolds. Altoniece shares all about the Peppa Pig experience, new things coming to LEGOLAND and why it's so special to be the location of the first-ever Peppa Pig Theme Park.

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#4: Is innovation an ingredient we need for a better Central Florida? 30:30

8M ago30:30

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Send us a text We hear this buzzword a lot: innovation. But what does it mean and is it a part of our community? Furthermore, is innovation a must-have in order to improve our region? Episode 4 digs into all of these questions with some of the best and the brightest in this space - and helps us to unpack this amorphous term and use it in a more mea…

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Episode 163 - Briann Hemp: Putting Community in Community Theatre 26:31

9M ago26:31

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On today's episode, we speak to the Box Office Manager of Theatre Winter Haven, Briann Hemp. Briann shares more about upcoming shows at the theatre, how the entire family can get involved and how they put community in community theatre.

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Episode 162 - Julie Adams: Green Spaces & Playful Places 46:03

9M ago46:03

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On this episode of the podcast, we speak to the Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture for the City of Winter Haven. Julie shares more about the new things coming for Parks, Recreation & Culture, the importance of our trail town designation and much more.

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Episode 161 - Michael Ducat: The Incredibowl Experience 32:06

9M ago32:06

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On Episode 161, we speak to Michael Ducat, Owner of Incredibowl. Michael shares the story of the transition from Cypress Lanes to Incredibowl, the many offerings they have for families and much more.

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Episode 160 - Dr. Rich - From Canvas to Community: Inside the Polk Museum of Art 49:33

9M ago49:33

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On Episode 160, we speak to Dr. Rich, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. Dr. Rich shares about the amazing resources offered at the museum, the perks of becoming a member, and why it's a perfect destination for the entire family.

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Episode 159 - Frank Idris: What's New at LEGOLAND Florida Resort? 32:29

10M ago32:29

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On Episode 159, we speak to the President of LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Frank Idris. Frank shares the scoop on SEA LIFE, coming to LEGOLAND, as well as Ferrari Build & Race. He also shares why LEGOLAND is the perfect destination for families.

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Episode 158: 10 Years of CommunityFest Winter Haven 19:43

10M ago19:43

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On Episode 158, we are taking a deep dive into CommunityFest! We are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years of this FREE family festival. March 2nd will be here before we know it, so we want to make sure you have all of the information you need to sponsor, become a vendor or volunteer! We would like to thank LEGOLAND Florida Resort for being the Prese…

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Episode 157 - Gene Conrad: Polk County's Aviation Industry Takes Flight 53:14

10M ago53:14

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On Episode 157, we speak to Gene Conrad, President & CEO of the Aerospace Center for Excellence. Gene shares about the incredible programming ACE offers, the details of the 50th fly-in at Sun 'n Fun coming this April and the economic impact of the aviation industry in Polk County.

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Episode 156 - Kerry Falwell: Fostering Fun & Family at the Florida Children's Museum 56:12

10M ago56:12

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On Episode 156, Fostering Fun & Family at the Florida Children's Museum, we speak to Kerry Falwell, the CEO of the Florida Children's Museum. Kerry shares about the transition to Bonnet Springs Park, the importance of playful learning and why this is such an asset to the families in Polk County.

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Episode 155: Year in Review & 2024 Kick Off 40:01

11M ago40:01

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On Episode 155, the Chamber team gets together to talk about the highlights of 2023, all of the amazing things coming in 2024 and a wink towards Season 8 of the podcast which is all about Winter Haven being a premier family destination.

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Bonus Episode: Creating a Reliable Mental Health Workforce 5:40

11M ago5:40

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Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 3: Why should we care about our community's mental health? Hear Mark and Sandi talk about strategies on creating a reliable and sustainable mental health workforce. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central Florida Founda…

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#3: Why should we care about our community's mental health? 31:27

12M ago31:27

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Send us a text In today's day and age, caring about your mental health has been woven into our daily conversations; but, what about our community's mental health? What does it mean to care about our region's mental health at large? In this episode, we dive into this topic with subject-matter experts that bring thought-provoking perspectives to the …

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Bonus Episode: Understanding the Role of Policy in the Housing Crisis 6:02

1y ago6:02

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Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about obstacles to having more attainable housing and how policy can shape solutions. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Central…

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#2: How are we going to solve our housing crisis? 34:07

1y ago34:07

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Send us a text Central Florida is known for its world-class tourist attractions and top-tier restaurants and nightlife. It's all magic and pixie dust here, right? Not if you're one of the thousands of workforce residents slowly being priced out of housing. This episode of the First You Talk podcast dives into Central Florida's housing crisis. Learn…

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Bonus Episode: Understanding the Different Types of Homelessness 6:52

1y ago6:52

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Send us a text This is a deeper-dive bonus episode that aligns with Episode 1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? Hear an uncut version of Mark and Sandi talk about two types of homelessness - episodic and chronic - and why understanding the two matters. Visit the First You Talk website. Visit the First You Talk Podcast on Instagram. Visit Centra…

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#1: Why is solving homelessness so hard? 38:01

1y ago38:01

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Send us a text Ever wonder why we can't just solve the problem of homelessness? Join us on a journey to discover the story of this complex issue, hear from people experiencing homelessness now, and learn what the City of Orlando is doing to try to alleviate this growing problem in the region. Thank you to our guests: Mayor Buddy Dyer, City of Orlan…

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Episode 154 - Ashley Tucker: Flying High in Winter Haven 50:19

1+ y ago50:19

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On today's episode, we speak to Ashley Tucker, VP of Sales and Marketing at Blue Line Aviation. We chat about Blue Line's unquote training program, their experience doing business in Winter Haven and much more.

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Episode 153 - Dr. Mitsie Vargas: The Pet Healer 41:41

1+ y ago41:41

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On Episode 153: The Pet Healer, we speak to Dr. Mitsie Vargas, Founder of Orchid Springs Animal Hospital. She shares about her love for Winter Haven, her long career in veterinary medicine, using acupuncture at the clinic and much more.

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Episode 152 - Hunter Smith: Musical Roots in Winter Haven 1:12:49

1+ y ago1:12:49

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On Episode 152: Musical Roots in Winter Haven, we speak to Hunter Smith, singer, songwriter and commercial insurance agent with Mulling Insurance. We talk about his experience growing up in Winter Haven, falling into singing and songwriting, his musical inspirations and more.

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Episode 151 - Keisha Pyzynski: Sparking Creativity in Winter Haven 41:54

1+ y ago41:54

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On Episode 151 we speak to Keisha Pyzynski, Founder, Creative Director, Designer at Key Design & Media. Keisha shares about her journey to Winter Haven, her experience as an entrepreneur in the digital marketing and video industry and the upcoming projects she's most looking forward to.

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Episode 150 - Alex Santiago: From Undercover to Winter Haven's Favorite Coach 58:49

1+ y ago58:49

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On Episode 150: From Undercover to Winter Haven's Favorite Coach, we are joined by Alex Santiago. We talk about his journey to Winter Haven, his time with the police force in New York City, his community involvement, and everything in between!

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Episode 149 - Tresa Warner: Designing Opportunities for All 1:04:07

1+ y ago1:04:07

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On Episode 149: Designing Opportunities for All, we are joined by Tresa Warner, Director of IMAG Academy at Lake Region High School. We talk about her experience getting started with teaching, founding the IMAG program, her involvement with the National Urea Cycle Disorders Foundation, and much more!…

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Episode 148 - T. Michael Stavres: Managing for the Future 54:56

1+ y ago54:56

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On Episode 148: Managing for the Future, we are joined by the City of Winter Haven's City Manager, T. Michael Stavres. We chat about his storied career at the City of Winter Haven, the transition from Deputy City Manager to City Manager, his side hustle as a musician with the duo, Coastal Acoustic Barefoot Music, and more! This podcast is made poss…

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Episode 147 - Bonnie Parker: Putting Your Money Where Your Passion Is 51:04

1+ y ago51:04

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On Episode 147: Putting Your Money Where Your Passion Is, we talk with Bonnie Parker about her long career in banking, her passion for the arts and traveling, what she loves most about Winter Haven, and more! This podcast is made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and A…

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Episode 146 - Hap Hazelwood: Winter Haven's Hap-piest Volunteer 25:21

1+ y ago25:21

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On Episode 146: Winter Haven's Hap-piest Volunteer, we talk with Hap Hazelwood about his life in Winter Haven, how he’s handled adversity throughout his career, giving back to the community, and much more! This podcast is made possible through sponsorships from Citizens Bank & Trust, Mahalak Auto Group/Winter Haven Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram, and Adve…

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Episode 145 - Sally & Nando Del Castillo: Outfitting Winter Haven with Winter Haven Apparel 58:43

1+ y ago58:43

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On Episode 145: Outfitting Winter Haven with Winter Haven Apparel, we talk to Sally and Nando Del Castillo, founders of the local apparel brand, Winter Haven Apparel. Sally and Nando share about their journeys to Winter Haven, the story behind Winter Haven Apparel, and everything in between. Stay tuned through the end to hear the amazing story abou…

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Episode 144 - Bob Gernert: Getting To Know Mr. Winter Haven 1:01:30

1+ y ago1:01:30

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On Episode 144: Getting to Know Mr. Winter Haven, we talk to Volunteer Curator at the Museum of Winter Haven History and Mr. Winter Haven Himself, Bob Gernert. Bob shares all about his time as the Executive Director of the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce, the founding of the Museum of Winter Haven History, and much more! This podcast is ma…

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Episode 143: Best Of 58:40

1+ y ago58:40

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On Episode 143 we take a trip down memory lane with some of our favorite episodes from past seasons! On this Best Of episode, you will hear from former Professional Wakeboarder, Zane Schwenk, Public Works Director for the City of Winter Haven, MJ Carnevale, and the team with Adler's.

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