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Special Guest Raymond Gardner In this episode, Erin interviews the wildly popular Raymond Garner owner of Ray's Ramblings and the upcoming gym in Bradenton, Prosper Bradenton. This episode is a super motivating, fun, and interesting dive into being an entrepreneur. Getting people to show up by showing you care and love them, and together we rise. I have one spot ... Read More

Step right up and experience a different kind of carnival by the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra on Thursday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center. Featuring Hector Berlioz's “Roman Carnival Overture,” the famous trumpet solo the “Carnival of Venice” with guest soloist Brandon Ridenour, and Camille Saint-Saëns' “Carnival of theAnimals," featuring pianists Aza Torshkoeva and Maria Medina, as well as SCF Theatre major William Ashburn as narrator. Take a listen as trumpet soloist Brandon Ridenour tells us about this life's musical work after Juilliard, becoming the youngest member ever of the Canadian Brass, his very unique connection to Sarasota and Bradenton, and why this version of the Carnival of Venice is so special to him.This is one acoustic carnival you won't want to miss! Tickets are available by going to scf.edu/neel or can be purchased at the door 45 minutes prior to the performance.Come along and join the club!• Brandon Ridenour Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Aza Torshkoeva Website & Facebook & Instragram & YouTube & Spotify• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram• SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & InstagramSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

Today's show is with Kibwé Johnson.  Kibwé is the director of track and field at SPIRE Academy, in Geneva, Ohio, and the founder of FORTIUS performance.  Prior to SPIRE, Kibwe coached throws at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for 4 years. In his time as an athlete, Kibwé established himself as one of the USA's best hammer throwers by being ranked first or second for over a decade, and his personal best of 80.31m/263'5” in 2011 the best mark by an American hammer thrower in over ten years.  He also owns the world's all-time best HT/DT/WT combination of distances. Kibwé has personally worked with some of the most well regarded coaches in the US and internationally.  His coach for his final 10 years, Dr. Anatoliy Bondarchuk, greatly influenced the development of Kibwé's own methodologies.  Kibwé's coaching philosophy is built on communication and cites his experiences as a husband and father with learning how to become more effective as a coach. In my time as a coach, I've learned that technique and skill are more than a set of instructions, or a final “model” to shoot for through a series of drills and cues.  Although these instructions can certainly be helpful for lower level performers, once an athlete gets to a more advanced level of performance, drills lose their luster, and we must become more attuned to the actual interaction between the athlete and their environment (implements, the ground, gravity, etc.). On the show today, Kibwé talks about his experiences as an athlete, particularly with Dr. Bondarchuk that helped him develop as a thrower, and in his eventual career as a coach.  He talks about the unique, high velocity and cyclical elements of the hammer that demand a particular relationship to the instrument, and things we can take from this relationship that can transfer to other skills, or life itself.  Finally, Kibwe speaks extensively about drills, vs. holistic skill performance, and the many “subtle” elements, such as awareness, that go into enhancing holistic performance on the highest levels. Today's episode is brought to you by SimpliFaster and Lost Empire Herbs.  For 15% off your Lost Empire Herbs order, head to www.lostempireherbs.com/justfly View more podcast episodes at the podcast homepage. Timestamps and Main Points 6:40 – Kibwé's evolution as an athlete, and what led him to his philosophy of “The Tao of the Hammer” 10:25 – Kibwé's experience in working with Dr. Bondarchuk and how the communication barrier actually helped Kibwé to figure out his throw without the use of words or cues 18:20 – How the hammer throw in track and field is unique in respect to other throwing events due to its unique, very high velocity rotational dynamics 21:10 – Kibwé's take on teaching athlete's fundamental positions vs. letting them figure out skills in a different manner (or on their own), particularly in context of the hammer throw 26:40 – How acquiring the “feeling” of a good throw is helpful to scale to throws of all distances 32:25 – How people tend to want a “list of things” when doing something, and the battle of getting an athlete outside of a list of cues, and to facilitate them figuring things out on their own 34:40 – How to learn, from a “Tao of the Hammer” perspective, and what awareness in a hammer throw means to Kibwé 46:40 – Examples of elite athletes who have had their mechanics “fixed”, as per a “technical model” and had poor seasons or failed to improve 51:25 – How Kibwé would address a “mistake” in an athlete's throwing, and portions of an athlete's technique 56:40 – Where drills fall short in training a complex movement, such as the hammer throw 1:02:40 – Reactivity as needed between the hammer and the athlete, and how to “do less” in the course of a throw from a perspective of actively putting force into the implement “It really came down to trying to find the words to explain how I was feeling when I felt my best; because I w...

The Pittsburgh Pirates got their first taste of Roansy Day as top pitching prospect Roansy Contreras started Thursday night. Alex Stumpf and Jarrod Prugar break down his performance, the performance of Miguel Yajure and what the future could look like for the Pirates. In segment two, Jarrod chats with Bradenton broadcaster Spenser Smith to discuss the Marauders this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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I've really been impressed with the consistency of the pitching at Bradenton. I take a look at what they have and where they might fit in the future for the Pirates. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week we bring on Founder of Wall to Main Josh Plave and dive deep into one of his recent multifamily deals in the Bradenton, Florida. We really unpack the deal and talk about numbers, financing, market, business plan and so much more! To learn more about or connect with Josh, visit walltomain.com We hope you were able to take some value away from todays episode. To learn more or connect with Danté or DJ visit victorycapgroup.com

Craig Warzecha joins the Pulling Tarp Podcast to chat about his most recent trip to Pittsburgh, running the music during home games, songs that are bangers, and of course, some crazy Florida tarp pulls.

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This week on the podcast is the second of a two-part conversation with author/illustrators Sarah Jean Collins – The God Made series, and Lauren Duncan – Made to Create with All My Heart and Soul.  The God Made series Who made the world and all the creatures in it? God did! Author and illustrator Sarah Jean Collins uses winsome rhymes and colorful geometric illustrations to teach children about Creation, tropical rain forests, and sea life while also reminding them that, as much as God loves whales, jellyfish, sloths, and tigers, he loves kids even more. The God Made series includes God Made the World, God Made the Ocean and God Made the Rain Forest. Sarah Jean Collins is an author and illustrator, and graphic designer from Bradenton, Florida. She has a BA in history from Samford University and an AS degree in graphic design from State College of Florida. She enjoys writing and illustrating books that both kids and their parents can equally enjoy. She and her husband, Tim, have been married since 2008 and have two children.  Made to Create with All My Heart and Soul ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist! For girls who like to draw, sketch, imagine, explore, paint, smudge, color, write, and bring ideas to life! You are a wonderful work of art, a unique creation put together by a loving God who has big plans in mind for you! Paint, doodle, and craft your way to a better understanding of who God created you to be! You'll learn art concepts and do fun projects with Lauren, an art teacher who wants to show you how to use your God-given talents to worship Him! Each day, you'll read a Bible verse and a short devotion from Lauren, and then you'll make a work of art that will encourage your creativity and teach you something about your Creator! Lauren Duncan marvels at the big and bold circles God has made in her life. She was born and continues to reside in Auburn, Alabama, the first baby and grandbaby on all sides of the family. She has loved creating from an early age—her parents signed her up for art classes and bought her supplies to keep her busy. Currently, Lauren is an adjunct professor of art at Auburn University, teaches art to small groups, helps run her family store, and spends time in her studio. 

He is a homegrown talent whose path to musical theatre began at Braden River High School, continued at the State College of Florida, ventured to the University of South Florida, and landed him as the choir director and department chair at the Visual and Performing Arts program at Booker High SchoolNow, Alex Zickafoose continues his creative expression outside of Booker VPA by being the musical director at Spotlight Theatre Production and performing community theatre productions at the Manatee Players. Catch him as the lead role in the Manatee Performing Arts Center's production of Stephen Schwartz's Broadway hit Pippin August 12 through August 29.Take a listen as Alex tells us about his love for community theatre, his students' experiences during Covid, and the best gelato place in town!All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club! Come along and Join the Club!• Alex Zickafoose Facebook & Instagram & Twitter• Manatee Performing Arts Center Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube• Rick Kerby Facebook & LinkedIn• Booker VPA Website• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram• Spotlight Theatre Production Website & Facebook• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• Michael's on East Website & Facebook & Instagram• Lido Key Beach Website• St. Armand's Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram• The Columbia Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• Settimi's Gelato Website & Facebook• Kilwins Ice Cream Website• Crunch Gym Website & Facebook & Instagram & Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

This week on the podcast is the first of a two-part conversation with author/illustrators Sarah Jean Collins – The God Made series, and Lauren Duncan – Made to Create with All My Heart and Soul.  The God Made series Who made the world and all the creatures in it? God did! Author and illustrator Sarah Jean Collins uses winsome rhymes and colorful geometric illustrations to teach children about Creation, tropical rain forests, and sea life while also reminding them that, as much as God loves whales, jellyfish, sloths, and tigers, he loves kids even more. The God Made series includes God Made the World, God Made the Ocean and God Made the Rain Forest. Sarah Jean Collins is an author and illustrator, and graphic designer from Bradenton, Florida. She has a BA in history from Samford University and an AS degree in graphic design from State College of Florida. She enjoys writing and illustrating books that both kids and their parents can equally enjoy. She and her husband, Tim, have been married since 2008 and have two children.  Made to Create with All My Heart and Soul ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist! For girls who like to draw, sketch, imagine, explore, paint, smudge, color, write, and bring ideas to life! You are a wonderful work of art, a unique creation put together by a loving God who has big plans in mind for you! Paint, doodle, and craft your way to a better understanding of who God created you to be! You'll learn art concepts and do fun projects with Lauren, an art teacher who wants to show you how to use your God-given talents to worship Him! Each day, you'll read a Bible verse and a short devotion from Lauren, and then you'll make a work of art that will encourage your creativity and teach you something about your Creator! Lauren Duncan marvels at the big and bold circles God has made in her life. She was born and continues to reside in Auburn, Alabama, the first baby and grandbaby on all sides of the family. She has loved creating from an early age—her parents signed her up for art classes and bought her supplies to keep her busy. Currently, Lauren is an adjunct professor of art at Auburn University, teaches art to small groups, helps run her family store, and spends time in her studio. 

He knew from the tender age of five that he was going to be an entertainer and when the opportunity presented itself for Jason Cohen to play Jerry Lee Lewis in the national tour of the Million Dollar Quartet, his life was changed forever. His co-creation of the spin-off Great Balls of Fire has landed him on the Suncoast for an 11-week run at Florida Studio Theatre, and now you get to hear the story of his path to Broadway, his love of Sarasota patrons,  the importance of close-toed shoes in New York City, and just exactly what he would say to Jerry Lee Lewis if he had five minutes with him.  All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast. Come along and join the club!• Jason Cohen Website & Facebook & Instagram• Florida Studio Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Million Dollar Quartet Website & Facebook & Instagram• St. Armand's Circle Website & Facebook & Instagram• Siesta Key Beach Website & Facebook & Instagram• Lido Key Beach Website• Sage Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram • SCF Theatre Program Website & Facebook Page & InstagramSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

Jordan Richmond fills in for Pastor Sam as we continue the series Respectable Sins. This sermon covers the sin of disloyalty. While we like to think of ourselves as loyal, scripture indicates that we are not. If you need cleansing for your conscience, healing for pain, or a perfect example of loyalty, the answer is God Himself.

Many may not know that Louise Harrison, George Harrison's sister, lives in Sarasota and the leader and "George Harrison" of the Beatles tribute band in Branson, Missouri, the Liverpool Legends, befriended Louise many years ago. Marty Scott joins the club today to talk about his life as a tribute band rock star, his close personal relationship with Louise Harrison, hanging out on a couch and talking with Paul McCartney, the plight the pandemic has had on his band and his performances, and just how hard it is to find a left-handed bassist for a Beatles tribute band! All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!• Liverpool Legends Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• Sharky's on the Pier Website & Facebook & Twitter• Selva Grill Website & Facebook & Instagram• The Columbia Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• Anna Maria Island Website & Facebook & InstagramSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a summer series on the sins we tend to tolerate more than others. This sermon covers the sin of anxiety. How is anxiety sin? How can Satan tempt us with anxiety? And how does Jesus help us overcome anxiety?

On this episode: Alex Stumpf and Jarrod Prugar take a look at why the first five picks the Pirates made are so important. Jarrod is joined by Bradenton broadcaster Spenser Smith in the second segment to talk about the Marauders and their prospects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From California to Spain to Florida's Suncoast, from swimmer to skier to flute player, from community music school director to instructor of flute at SCF to principal flutist in the Pops Orchestra, Dr. Jane Hoffman has done it all and even some things in between!Hear her unconventional journey to the world of flute playing and how she uses all her connections and experiences to enrich the musical lives of so many, including obtaining a grant from the Imre and Vera Hecht Foundation to support the annual "Camping with the Pops" summer camp for area student musicians. Come along and join the club!• Dr. Jane Hoffman Facebook & Instagram• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• State College of Florida Music Program Website & Facebook & Instagram• Sarasota Opera Website & Facebook & Instagram• Trader Joe's Website & Instagram & YouTube• Aldi Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• Baker and Wife Restaurant Website & Facebook & Instagram• Lido Key Beach Website• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Historic Spanish Point Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter• Evie's on the Point Website & Facebook• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter &  YouTube• Asolo Repertory Theatre Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTubeSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

When God saves us, we are adopted into His family as His children, giving us all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities that brings. We have a responsibility to act like children of God. We have the privilege of unsurpassed access to God. We have the right to an equal inheritance with Christ.

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. How patriotic should Christians be?

Wooing Dr. Diasti Dear Dr. Diasti, Thank you for coming to our rescue! At first this may all appear quite daunting, but we have some amazing systems in place to monitor our cats' health and our vet has access to all of this from her iPhone and from any computer. I have added you as one with Vet access, so please to not accidentally delete information. Changes you make on the charts appear for all of us on our versions. That is both the beauty of the site, and why we have to be very careful. This is where most of our cats' health records are kept and only 7 of our staff & volunteers and staff have access to this section: The Census is all of our cats, their ages and species. 74 of our 120 cats are over the age of 15 so we are dealing with lots of old age problems. These cats usually only live 10-12 years in zoos. Daily Med Charts are the dozen or so cats who are on meds daily. See the tabs at the bottom of the chart to click to different cats. Our Keepers log their initials to let the vet and our Operations Manager, Gale Ingham, know that the meds were taken. Documents has our USDA Program of Veterinary Care agreement that we have to keep on site for USDA inspections. How To Give Meds are training guides and a 25 minute video on how to use the sedation equipment and load the darts and jab stick. Med Inventory is the running inventory of our medications on site and is kept up to date by one of our Sr. Keepers. She also makes up the baggies for each cat's meds for each day. These are made up a week in advance and kept under lock and key. This is the anesthetic protocol and I think lions and tigers are somewhat different from each other in what works. The bold Record Archive is each of our cats and their medical history. The Record Archive 2 is for cats who have passed on, but kept as a reference. This link is our main Volunteer website where our 100+ volunteers make daily observations about the cats: These pages can only hold 500 entries each, so soon it will be a page ending in -2 Volunteers log the observations, the Operations Manager, Gale, checks them off after she checks on the cat and our vet checks them off after she looks at the cat on her weekly rounds. If this is too much bother for you, we can print the list on paper, and then after you have seen the cats, I will go in and check them off so that our volunteers know the cat has been seen by both the manager and the vet. In the left sidebar is a page called Food & Feces. Jamie Veronica and I do, because the first indication that a cat is sick is often when they leave food, or have some weird feces. The Food Chart link is for those cats who are always poor doers, so we know what goes in them and what comes out. The link at left called Med Charts takes you off this site and to the Secure Vet Log site at (mentioned above) The search feature on both sites is very good, so if you are looking for cats who had hypertension, you can type that key word and find the cat's charts. A lot of our files were handwritten and are on site, but they do not scan with OCR well enough to be included in our searchable charts. I am planning to scan and post them for reference individually though. I emailed Dr. Wynn and said I had found a vet who was willing to help out as a backup vet for when she is out of town, or unavailable, and asked if she would mind showing this person around and sharing her experiences. Since yesterday was her day here to do rounds, I don't think she will be available again before Sunday. We had another volunteer vet here, Dr. Kelly Rice, but she lives in Bradenton so she is having a hard time keeping up her hours as a volunteer. Dr. Wynn was always willing to let Dr. Rice help out on things, but Dr. Rice was only able to come once or twice a month and has said she is just too busy this time of year to come at all. Both women originally just came here to volunteer cleaning cages, but when I found out they were vets I asked them to help with veterinary stuff. Dr. Wynn apprenticed under Dr. Stacie Wadsworth for about 3 years, I think, before Dr. Stacie retired and moved out of state. Dr. Rice has only helped Dr. Wynn with a very few procedures and usually prefers to clean cages when here. (Dr. Wynn in green & Dr. Rice in yellow) The dark haired woman assisting in these, in the navy shirt, is my daughter and our President, Jamie Veronica. She trained with Dr. Stacie in her clinic so that she could assist here way back 15 years or so ago. Jamie is on site 5-6 days a week and assists in all of the vet care as someone who can lure the cats into lockout, net them if they won't and is the kind of person who will hold onto an angry cat well enough that you will never have to worry about being scratched or bitten. She also does all of our rehab work with bobcats. Naturally, I have been doing this for nearly 18 years as well and am almost always available to assist.   I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.

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In segment two Tom discusses getting signed and heading off to the minors for the Braves. It was culture shock for him. First time being away from home and it wasn't college but professional baseball and it was his job. Mark Lemke was his roommate in Bradenton, Florida and it was an eye opener for him being a professional athlete. Lot's of adjustments and huge learning curve. He had to learn new pitching mechanics and how to throw certain pitches. The work load was different in learning all these new things. One big thing was the "grind" as it were being a baseball player in the minors. Had to learn to keep busy between starts as he was not an everyday player. Had to learn focus on his job. As we continue with Tom talking minor leagues he highlights his call up to the Braves on August 17, 1987. He was in Toledo and had lost a game and his manager called him to tell him he was called up by the Braves and headed to Houston to meet up with the team. Great story of how he was getting ready for his first start in the majors. All the emotions he was feeling at the time. As he was with the Braves he had a turning point with manager Russ Nixon. Tom had been struggling a bit and he was called into the office in Wrigley Field by Russ. He told him they believed in him and he was there because there was no one in the minors who take his place, so figure out what you have to do to be successful here in the "Majors". One thing Tom highlights is in the majors you are going to have about 35 starts. 1/3 of time your are going to be on, 1/3 your going to be terrible. 1/3 your in the middle, that is where you have to figure things out and how to win those games.  Tom also, highlights how he and Greg Maddox, Steve Avery, and John Smoltz would talk pitching all the time. How to set guys up. Certain pitches to throw. What is working and not working. One guy early in his career who was great for him was Ted Simmons. He was Tom's catcher and used to talk him about all different things in between innings. It is a great listen into what is going on during a season and games. 

A 45-year-old Palmetto man is facing two counts of felony burglary after he broke into a pair of Bradenton adult video stores, according to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Find everything Tony P at https://www.tonyphenderson.com I hate the news. Like, really hate the news. It's mostly just politics, and death, and scare tactics. So I decided to create my own news show - for people like me who hate the news - with nothing but funny and wacky stories from around the world. I call it Tony P. Oddcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tonypoddcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tonypoddcast/support

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What does it mean that our church is holistically pro-life?

This special episode of the Women Who Travel podcast is presented by Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key. Getting back in the swing of traveling comes with its own learning after over a year of staying close to home. But if you've had a baby in the last two years or are a parent to young child, your vacation prep is on a whole different level. To help navigate the do's and don'ts of summer family travel this year—from the questions to ask your Airbnb host ahead of booking to what destinations make for great family-friendly vacations—we've tapped two supertravelers and new moms, Traveler's Erin Florio and journalist Oneika Raymond, for this week's special Women Who Travel episode, presented by Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key. Read a full transcription of the episode here: https://www.cntraveler.com/story/what-its-like-traveling-with-young-kids-right-now-women-who-travel-podcast Follow Erin: @erin_florio Follow Oneika: @oneikatraveller Follow Meredith: @ohheytheremere Follow Lale: @lalehannah Follow Women Who Travel: @womenwhotravel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What should the church do about the controversy surrounding the LGBTQ community?

247Sports Director of Recruiting Steve Wiltfong galavants across this fine nation seeing the best college football prospects. This past weekend was no different. Wiltfong attended Under Armour's Future 50 gathering at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. Ohioans C.J. Hicks and Gabe Powers were there and showed their stuff. But so did several other potential Buckeyes, including one commitment Wiltfong claims we need to keep a keen eye on. Also tune in to hear the latest on elite safety prospect Zion Branch. We also discussed the weekend ahead, which will feature expected visitors Dallan Hayden - who Wiltfong has Crystal Balled to Ohio State - and Kojo Antwi. How could the latter's visit affect the recruitment of Landon Samson. Wiltfong has the answer(s). Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. What should the church do to further the cause of racial equality?

Black In Sports welcomed its youngest guest to the platform Ms. Gabby Anderson. Gabby the standout basketball phenom at IMG Academy describes her journey on the court, off the court and everywhere in between. The Ohio native described how she got into the game of basketball. The daughter of basketball star Mom and former NFL athlete Dad; described her introduction to sports as family business. Gabby went into depth about the family decision to leave Ohio and enroll at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. (Most recreantly know as the the WNBA wubble) Added to the depth of the 2020 move to Florida, Gabby let the crew know how she dealt with COVID-19 as rising high school star.The athlete/entrepreneur let the fellas in on the start of her business Graffiti by Gabby. Graffiti by Gabby a custom shoe rising mecca went into detail about the start of her business. Though the graffiti designs started out as a hobby for friends, it's blossomed into custom designs for WNBA superstar Sue Bird, Former WNBA star/ South Carolina Head Coach Dawn Stanley and the entire Texas A&M Women's Basketball team. This is a can't miss episode, Tap in!For All things Gabby & Order your own customs: https://www.graffitibygabby.com/ For more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports | YouTube - @blackinsports | Instagram - @blackinsports | Twitter - @blackinsports | Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ | Thank you & we appreciate you!#fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz #BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #art #athletesforart

We are in Bradenton, Florida for a BJJ lifestyle camp and had the wonderful opportunity to meet Jana VanWitbeck from Idaho Falls. She is a Judo black belt, BJJ purple belt, and creator of JudoFit. We get to discuss the parallels between her journey as a judoka and jiujietera all the while developing an innovative and agility-based program. The JudoFit program is easily accessible, fun, fast-paced, but also incorporates a style of "shadow judo" that reflects the repetitive steps and movements incorporated in judo. check out www.judo-fit.com or follow on IG @judofitusa if you want to learn more information on this amazing program! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Our nation is polarized. Many people are at a fever pitch. You can take a stand for truth without giving up on love, kindness, and grace. In this series, Pastor Sam Rainer preaches about hot topic issues that seem to polarize everyone. The debate about capitalism and socialism is strong. How should the church respond?

Well, if your dad was one of the founding trumpet players in the Canadian Brass and your mother is one of the foremost collaborative pianists on the planet, your destiny maybe laid out for you. Oh, while you're at it, why don't you marry this brilliant violin player you went to doctoral school with at the University of Illinois and move to the Suncoast to make beautiful music together all the rest of your days? Want to hear how Suncoast music power couple Dr. Aaron Romm and Dr. Sun-Young Gemma Shin got started in music, eventually met and fell in love, and now are a staple in the music communities of Bradenton and Sarasota? Tune in to Part I of the two part series on the Romm family's musical gifts to our beloved Suncoast. Truly, a family of musical royalty.All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club. Come along and join the club!• Dr. Aaron Romm Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• Aaron Romm Voice Over Website• Sun-Young Gemma Shin Website & Facebook & Instagram & YouTube• Romm Family Trio Website & Facebook• Romm Trumpet Academy Website• Warburton Trumpets Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube• The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota Website & Facebook & Instagram• Sarasota Orchestra Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter &  YouTube• Venice Symphony Website & Facebook & Twitter & YouTube• Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Website & Facebook & YouTube• Jimmy Johns Sandwiches Website & Facebook & Instagram & Twitter & YouTube  • SungSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a three-week series through the book of Titus. This sermon covers the third chapter, which is about how followers of Christ can live a good life. Those who live a good life stop looking for opportunities to argue and start acting on opportunities to be kind. Those who live a good life view others with compassion and not contempt. Those who live a good life set aside all distractions to the gospel.

Pastor Sam Rainer preaches a three-week series through the book of Titus. This sermon covers the second chapter, which is about how the generations in the church work together. A good church looks INTO God's Word for truth and looks FORWARD to Christ's second coming.

ESPN's "144" focuses on the 144 WNBA players who gathered in Bradenton, Florida, to play a shortened season that focused on Black Lives Matter activism. The documentary's co-directors join us. And, writer Jamal Simmons discusses why he thinks so few American institutional leaders are Black and why he thinks "staged integration" is the solution.

Her ancestors came to Manatee County in 1840 and now she works for the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau to support arts and culture in her beloved hometown. Hear Aimee Blenker's story of her life, career, passion for Manatee County, and the many ways she champions the arts people, organizations, and events in her home town (and find out the BEST seafood restaurant in Bradenton!). All that and more on this week's episode of the Suncoast Culture Club podcast.Come along and join the club!Support the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

When was the last time you turned on the television and heard more stories about Black male success than you heard about the low expectations, racial bias, and economic stigma that affect Black boys and men in our country?  With the prevalence of misinformation, racial inequity, and economic bias permeating our society, how will we ensure our boys are not lost to cultural stigma before they have a chance at success? Today on the podcast, I’m speaking with Neil Phillips, co-founder and former CEO of Visible Men Academy. VMA provides boys from low-income families with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. Neil’s work confronts systemic bias and inequity with a deep belief in goodness, love, and the promise of youth as agents of change for our educational systems and our world.  Listen in! About Neil Phillips: Neil Phillips believes that love is the answer to just about everything. If that makes you uncomfortable, that's okay. Discomfort signals an opportunity for growth. Neil has spent his entire career managing his own discomfort and diving deeply into the realm of breaking the bonds of systemic racism and having the uncomfortable yet productive conversations that can radically change organizations and individual lives. Neil also knows what it takes to truly transform and elevate the lives of young people and has discovered that it is love.  On a practical level, it looks a lot like leadership, encouragement, boundaries, expectations, and accountability. But ask any one of the children he has had the privilege of knowing over his decades of work as an educator, coach, and youth advocate, and they will tell you that Neil Phillips loves them and was never afraid to say it or show it. Love has made all the difference. Neil is a Harvard University graduate, and his life is dedicated to the elevation of Black male achievement, fulfillment, and societal contribution. Through an emphasis on what is working for Black boys and men in America, Neil shines a spotlight on what success looks like and shifts the narrative away from the misleading and harmful stereotypes that have plagued and repressed Black male achievement for far too long. He educates audiences around what is working for Black boys and men in America rather than what is failing.  Neil is the co-founder, founding principal, and former CEO of Visible Men Academy, an "A" rated public charter school for K-5th grade located in Bradenton, Florida. It provides boys from low-income families with outstanding academic, character, and social education in a nurturing school environment. Neil is the founder and director of Visible Men Network, a dynamic digital platform that collects and shares stories from accomplished Black men, shapes these stories into success curriculum, and delivers this curriculum to boys across America through schools and community agencies. Neil is an Aspen Institute Education Entrepreneurship Fellow, a member of the inaugural Echoing Green/Open Society Foundation Black Male Achievement Fellowship. He is a multiple-time winner of The Nantucket Project Audience Award for his provocative talk on race in America called “Race to Truth,” for his compelling on-stage conversation with famed television producer Norman Lear and, most recently, for his on-stage conversation with former President George W. Bush. Currently, Neil is the subject of a documentary film project titled Visible Man, highlighting his efforts to elevate Black boys and men in America.  Learn more at Visible Men Network, or follow Neil on Facebook or Instagram. Jump in the Conversation: [2:12] Transcending the systemic racism and brokenness in schools [5:07] Serving marginalized youth through the Visible Men Academy [12:30] Examining the role of love in serving our youth and transforming our schools [16:20] Getting past negative mental models to address systemic racism [19:23] Struggles and roadblocks to elevating the system beyond bias [26:52] Visible Men documentary elevating Black boys and men in America [42:08] Neil’s Magic Wand: Create an unwavering belief in our students’ strength, capacity, and ability to give so that they would know the value of their contribution—to themselves, our families, and our world [45:18] Maureen’s Take-Aways Links and Resources: Visible Men Film Project The Shibumi Strategy The Invisible Man The Feminine Mystique Shannon Rohrer-Phillips’ TEDx Talk EdActive Summit for parents, youth, and educators (June 21-24) The Moth podcast Email Maureen Facebook: Follow Education Evolution Twitter: Follow Education Evolution LinkedIn: Follow Education Evolution Maureen’s book: Creating Micro-Schools for Colorful Mismatched Kids Micro-school feature on Good Morning America The Micro-School Coalition Facebook: The Micro-School Coalition LEADPrep

Welcome back to Locked On Pirates everyone! On today's episode, host Ethan Smith takes a look at all four of the Pirates minor league rosters, from Bradenton to Indianapolis, and gives his thoughts on how the rosters shaped out and which players could make significant jumps through the system as 2021 progresses. Also, how far will top three prospects Quinn Priester and Nick Gonzales jump through the system as the Pirates rely on them to carry the load of a top-10 farm system? Ethan also gives his surprises on some of the player placements and his predictions on some other players in the system who could receive some more praise by season's end. Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. This episode is brought to you by Locker Room. Download the Locker Room app from the IOS app store and find one of our Locked On rooms. Locker Room - Changing the way we talk sports. There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Sign up TODAY at SportsTrade.com and discover the fun, exciting and profitable new world of Sports Trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ohio State has June visits scheduled for elite prospects aplenty. Which prospects will get the reddest of carpets? 247Sports Director of Recruiting breaks down all the expected visitors as the 247Sports recruiting rankings have just been updated.  Also: Wiltfong was an exclusive guest of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for the powerhouse program's first spring practice. He has plenty from the trip. We finish with some quarterback recruiting chatter and why the Class of 2023 could be a challenge for Ohio State.  Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IMG Academy is loaded with some of the top recruits in the country for the 2022 class and beyond! Bud Elliott, Steve Wiltfong, and Andrew Ivins went to Bradenton, Florida, to check out all the big names! They give insight on where some of the top prospects stand with their recruitment and which players stood out to them in the 2022 cycle and future ones as well! Host: Bud Elliott Guest: Steve Wiltfong & Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IMG Academy is loaded with some of the top recruits in the country for the 2022 class and beyond! Bud Elliott, Steve Wiltfong, and Andrew Ivins went to Bradenton, Florida, to check out all the big names! They give insight on where some of the top prospects stand with their recruitment and which players stood out to them in the 2022 cycle and future ones as well! Host: Bud Elliott Guests: Steve Wiltfong & Andrew Ivins Follow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The CFB crew is drafting the best-ever at OL, DL, LB and RB for an epic Oklahoma drill. First, Bud reviews his trip to Bradenton with a scouting report on the team at IMG Academy (2:00) and the Tennessee quarterback battle has gotten more interesting with the expected arrival of former Michigan quarterback Joe Milton (4:45). Then it's on to the Oklahoma Drill Draft, with all four hosts selecting a squad with two offensive linemen, two defense linemen, one running back and one linebacker who could excel at one of the most iconic drills in the sport (14:00). After a first round of personal favorites, a run on defensive line and former Miami stars kicks off Round 2 (28:00). At the conclusion of six rounds we review the squads (51:15) and share the best available from the big board who didn't get selected.  Cover 3 is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Castbox and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  Watch Cover 3 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cover3 Follow our hosts on Twitter: @Chip_Patterson, @TomFornelli, @DannyKanell, @BudElliott3 For more college football coverage from CBS Sports, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this three part series I got the honor of interviewing Boundaries Coach Avrey Royal on how to set meaningful boundaries and why. Avrey Royal is a counselor and coach within the Pastoral Care team at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida. Avrey often teaches on topics such as boundaries and offers mental health counseling to her community at no cost! Avrey is married and has one daughter.  Listen closely and share this episode series with a friend.   Resources mentioned: Bayside Community Church Cares: https://mybayside.church/care/ American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net   Connect with Jeanne @ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeanneterryofficial/ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/id1498626299 spotify https://sptfy.com/91lX Facebook @saysowithJeanne gmail emailjeanneterry@gmail.com  Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/PC:33619 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5r4xUnExP-bLy9aKkDCoQ?view_as=subscriber   Prayer of Salvation- Accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. If you said this prayer- you are justified immediately and made right with God.Living a life to glorify God is a life- long journey! But know that right now you are saved and set free from the bondage of sin (including past, present and future sin). Nothing can separate you from the love of God and living in eternity with Him. Did you receive Christ today? If so, Congratulations! It's the best decision you have ever made!  

In this three part series I got the honor of interviewing Boundaries Coach Avrey Royal on how to set meaningful boundaries and why. Avrey Royal is a counselor and coach within the Pastoral Care team at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida. Avrey often teaches on topics such as boundaries and offers mental health counseling to her community at no cost! Avrey is married and has one daughter.  Listen closely and share this episode series with a friend.   Resources mentioned: Bayside Community Church Cares: https://mybayside.church/care/ American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net   Connect with Jeanne @ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeanneterryofficial/ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/id1498626299 spotify https://sptfy.com/91lX Facebook @saysowithJeanne gmail emailjeanneterry@gmail.com  Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/PC:33619 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5r4xUnExP-bLy9aKkDCoQ?view_as=subscriber   Prayer of Salvation- Accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. If you said this prayer- you are justified immediately and made right with God.Living a life to glorify God is a life- long journey! But know that right now you are saved and set free from the bondage of sin (including past, present and future sin). Nothing can separate you from the love of God and living in eternity with Him. Did you receive Christ today? If so, Congratulations! It's the best decision you have ever made!  

In this three part series I got the honor of interviewing Boundaries Coach Avrey Royal on how to set meaningful boundaries and why. Avrey Royal is a counselor and coach within the Pastoral Care team at Bayside Community Church in Bradenton, Florida. Avrey often teaches on topics such as boundaries and offers mental health counseling to her community at no cost! Avrey is married and has one daughter.  Listen closely and share this episode series with a friend.   Resources mentioned: Bayside Community Church Cares: https://mybayside.church/care/ American Association of Christian Counselors: https://aacc.net Connect with Jeanne @ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jeanneterryofficial/ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/id1498626299 spotify https://sptfy.com/91lX Facebook @saysowithJeanne gmail emailjeanneterry@gmail.com  Pandora https://www.pandora.com/podcast/say-so-with-jeanne/PC:33619 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX5r4xUnExP-bLy9aKkDCoQ?view_as=subscriber   Prayer of Salvation- Accepting Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior Romans 10:9-10 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. If you said this prayer- you are justified immediately and made right with God.Living a life to glorify God is a life- long journey! But know that right now you are saved and set free from the bondage of sin (including past, present and future sin). Nothing can separate you from the love of God and living in eternity with Him. Did you receive Christ today? If so, Congratulations! It's the best decision you have ever made!    

Dr. Victoria Reinhartz PharmD is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at LECOM School of Pharmacy and the Founder & CEO of Mobile Health Consultants, Inc. She also serves as the Consultant Pharmacist for the Manatee County Community Paramedicine Program in Bradenton, FL. Within this role, Dr. Reinhartz and her team resolve medication issues or disease factors which are contributing to frequent 911 use, ER visits, or hospitalization. Dr. Reinhartz's clinical impact has been recognized with a Chief’s Commendation Award and a Congressional EMS Unit Citation Award for exceptional care provision and leadership within EMS. Dr. Reinhartz has also garnered national attention from the United States Public Health Service for collaborative innovation improving community health outcomes. Most recently, she was named the 2020 Next-Generation Pharmacist Civic Leader, for implementing a vision of interprofessional care that spotlights the needs of underserved communities. She is an advocate of Mobile Integrated Health, Community Paramedicine, and interprofessional collaboration with Emergency Medical Services.  What public health means to Dr. Reinhartz is embracing interprofessional skillsets to improve access to care, health outcomes, and quality of life for our communities. Social Media LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriareinhartz/ Links Next Generation Pharmacist Awards 2020https://nextgenpharmacist.com/pharmacy-times-and-parata-systems-announce-the-2020-next-generation-pharmacist-winners/  Collaboration by emergency medicine pharmacists and prehospital services providers - American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Volume 77, Issue 12, 15 June 2020, Pages 918–921 https://academic.oup.com/ajhp/article-abstract/77/12/918/5831519  EMS World Expo Quick Take: How pharmacists improve EMS patient care - A pharmacist can help EMS improve patient outcomes, participate in protocol development, and collaborate on EMS research projects (Nov 2018) - https://www.ems1.com/pharmacology/articles/ems-world-expo-quick-take-how-pharmacists-improve-ems-patient-care-ZcojQQ56JiCN5GfY/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To celebrate its 5th season, the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra brings you Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, Brahm’s Hungarian Dance No. 5, Stamitz’s Clarinet Concerto No. 5 featuring soloist and SCF clarinet instructor Eric Anderson, and Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 5. Join us on Thursday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. SCF students, faculty, and staff can attend live in the Neel Performing Arts Center, while all others can view the performance on the SCF Music Facebook page.• Dr. Robyn L. Bell Website & Facebook & Instagram• Eric Anderson, Clarinet Soloist Website• SCF Music Program Facebook Page Link to watch the concert live• SCF Foundation Donate2Music Link to donate to the SCF Music Program• Text Code to donate to the SCF Music Program: Text "SCFMUSIC" to 41444 • State College of Florida Music Program Website & Instagram• State College of Florida Theatre Program Website & Facebook & Instagram• State College of Florida Foundation Website & Facebook & Instagram & LinkedInSupport the show (https://scf-foundation.org/suncoastcultureclub/)

UConn women's basketball alum and current Chicago Sky forward/center Azurá Stevens joins the UConn Insider Podcast to check in ahead of her fourth season in the league. Stevens, whose standout 2020 season was cut short due to a knee injury, provides an offseason update from Phoenix where she was working with Sky assistant coach Olaf Lange (2:15), reflects back on the WNBA bubble experience (6:40), discusses joining the Sky and being reunited with former UConn teammate Gabby Williams (10:30) and shares her love for making TikToks (14:30). Stevens then delves into the Sky's social justice initiative from last season and the momentum the league has coming off its activism efforts from the Bradenton bubble last summer (18:00). Stevens finishes up by discussing what Chicago's addition of Candace Parker means for the Sky's championship goals and for her specifically, the food truck she started with her dad (31:00) and her lasting UConn ties and Husky pride (39:15).

Originally from Virginia, Zach Hoops has gone all-in with long-distance and ultralight backpacking. After discovering his love for hiking and honing his craft on sections of the AT, he went on to complete the Pacific Crest Trail Southbound in just over one hundred days. In addition to this major accomplishment, he has traversed several other lesser-known trails spanning from Arkansas to the Sierra High Route. He has compiled all of his own research into some very useful trail guides that can be found on his website. Zach also shares what he has learned from embracing the ultralight style and focusing on big mile days. Check out Zach's information-packed website here: https://relishhikes.com/ Zach's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8roAF3r-fi5PxLQaW3ZwWA/featured Also in this week's show, Steve shared news of a Virtual Walk on behalf of Parenting Matters, in Bradenton. You can sign up to be a member of Mighty Blue's Tramily at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Bradenton/10000Stepsfor10000Families Additionally, Steve mentioned a podcast you may wish to share with families you know. You can find that at https://parentingmattersfl.org/podcast/ and anywhere else you listen to podcasts. If you like what we're doing on the Hiking Radio Network, and want to see our shows continue, please consider supporting us with either a one-off or monthly donation. You'll find the donate button on each Hiking Radio Network page at https://www.hikingradionetwork.com Any support is gratefully received.