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From special election drama to JEA rate hikes, the author and government expert offers analysis of the latest state and local political headlines.

How can real estate agents effectively use social media to build their brand and attract clients without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Sara Gentry, a dynamic real estate agent with a background in social media management. With over a decade of experience in digital marketing and nearly three years of real estate success, Sara shares invaluable insights on how agents can harness the power of social media to grow their business. She discusses the importance of consistency, storytelling, and engagement, highlighting how even new agents can make an impact without spending a fortune on advertising. Sara also reflects on her journey from California to Jacksonville, her transition from social media consulting to real estate, and the lessons she has learned along the way. She and Tracy dive deep into practical social media strategies, including the importance of video content, authenticity, and using analytics to optimize reach. Whether you're new to the business or looking to refine your social media presence, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you elevate your real estate game. What's the biggest challenge you face with social media marketing? Share your thoughts with us in the comments or on social media!   Highlights 00:00 – 09:31 Sara Gentry's Journey into Real Estate Transitioning from social media manager to real estate agent How marketing experience shaped her real estate career Early challenges in navigating the industry Learning from top agents like Stevie Hahn The role of mentorship in her success 09:32 – 16:59 Social Media Strategies for Real Estate Agents Why social media is essential for realtors today Free marketing vs. traditional advertising methods Engaging storytelling to attract potential buyers The importance of video content in building trust Overcoming the fear of being on camera 17:00 – 27:44 Optimizing Social Media for Maximum Engagement Integrating personal and business social media accounts The difference between Instagram Stories and Grid posts Boosting posts: When it's worth the investment How Facebook targeting helps attract the right audience Understanding social media analytics to improve reach 27:45 – 37:32 Branding and Lead Generation through Social Media Establishing credibility through consistent content Avoiding the “secret agent” syndrome The role of social media in the lead nurturing process Converting social media interactions into real estate clients The power of local and community-based content 37:33 – 47:59 Overcoming Real Estate Challenges Building confidence as a new agent Asking the right questions and finding reliable mentors Handling tough negotiations and objections Dealing with unexpected real estate hurdles The importance of adaptability and creative problem-solving 48:00 – 01:25:07 Real-Life Case Study: A Property Mystery Unraveled Uncovering a seller's septic system misrepresentation Navigating property disclosures and due diligence Working with JEA to resolve billing confusion Managing buyer concerns during contract periods The importance of thorough property inspections Conclusion.   Quotes:  “Don't flood your stories with it. Your stories are to nurture people already following you. Your grid is your public resume.” – Sara Gentry  “You have to show up on video. People want to know who you are before they trust you with a transaction.” – Sara Gentry  “Social media is a free marketing tool, but it's only as effective as the effort you put into it.” – Sara Gentry  “The goal isn't just to sell—it's to stay top-of-mind. Social media keeps you relevant and builds relationships over time.” – Sara Gentry   To contact Sara Gentry, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Website. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-gentry-419410168/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarajessicag/ Website: https://saragentry.904homeguide.com/   If you want to build your business and become more discoverable online, Streamlined Media has you covered. Check out how they can help you build an evergreen revenue generator all powered by content creation!   SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateMarketing #SocialMediaForRealtors #RealtorBranding #DigitalMarketing #InstagramForRealtors #RealEstateSuccess #MarketingTips #RealtorLife #ContentCreation #BusinessGrowth #SocialMediaTips #JacksonvilleRealEstate #RealEstateCoaching #Entrepreneurship #HomeSelling #LeadGeneration #PersonalBranding #RealEstatePodcast #BusinessMindset #SocialMediaStrategy

Join Tamara for an interview with oil painter Carmen Aguirre, a Miami native who got her BFA Fine Art in Miami, and then went to Spain for graduate study with Valencian classical painter Amadeo Roca Gisbert.   Carmen moved to Savannah in 2016 and then spent about 10 years working for the former Grand Bohemian Gallery at the Mansion, eventually becoming Gallery Director. She is a figurative painter working in oil on canvas and/or panel. While she represents scenes of daily life, her objective is also to convey how the subject touches and inspires her.  Check out more of Carmen's work and follow her here:  https://www.instagram.com/carmenmaguirre/  https://www.carmenmariaaguirre.com/    Topics in their chat include: The sharp learning curve of her graduate program in Spain, where she was thrown into the deep end of representational oil painting; she reminisces about her college and grad school era of not being super concerned about what her art would lead her to, career-wise, but just being at peace about pursuing your art degree for learning's sake; living in Miami and attending Art Basel from when it began in 2002; how she moved to Savannah about 20 years ago after having visited her daughter here many times; how she met good friend and fellow painter Dana Richardson when coming across Dana painting in Forsyth Park; her preference for including a frame on her art to call it "finished;" lessons learned from a past solo show at the JEA in which she had 24 (!) paintings; what are mangroves?; her conceptual painting of an orange LifeSaver candy; her years of having real creative control over discovering new Savannah artists and bringing them into the Mansion's Gallery; her recent series of paintings exploring Daffin Park and depicting the sense of vast space there; and her goals for 2025 of: building up a big series of paintings, putting on a public show, and possibly starting a series of artist salons.   Tune in and get all the details! 

A prolonged freeze is headed for the First Coast, and JEA's Karen McAllister joins JMN to share how the city is preparing for the severe conditions, and what you can do to help your home weather the cold..

The podcast limps! In accord with our luke-warm quest to provide pod content, we continue to exploit surf friends, old and new. James Boobeedoo Jenkins is the latter. 2025 LFG. Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair -- be sure to check Adam's daily podcast Up + Adam with Adam Montiel (click here).  Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti "Magnolia" http://www.cashcarti.com/ Jea.

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Scott Corwin, President and CEO of APPA, discusses a wide range of topics with Vickie Cavey, CEO and Managing Director of Jacksonville, Florida-based public power utility JEA. Among other things, Corwin and Cavey discuss her long-term goals for JEA and her impressions of recent mutual aid efforts coming out of the storms that hit Florida this year.

Join Tamara for an interview with photographer Bailey Davidson, a Milledgeville native who lived in NYC as an aspiring actor for a few years, before returning to Georgia in the late 90s to pursue his MFA in Photography at SCAD.  Since graduating, Bailey has built his freelance career in all aspects of professional commercial and editorial photography, working with a wide range of clients, including Savannah Music Festival, Wine Enthusiast Magazine, and The London Observer. This past spring he opened a studio in City Market - go visit him and his 20 years' worth of Savannah photos there!  Check out Bailey's work and follow him here:  https://www.facebook.com/BaileyDavidsonPhotography  https://baileydavidson.com/  Topics in their chat include: Bailey's indie movie he acted in, called "Bringing Down Dejonga" (this was the ending title after all! I found out online. --Tamara); how while in NYC he started taking headshots for his fellow actors and gradually took more and more photos, getting into art shows, and drifting from acting to photography; how he first heard of SCAD because his parents happened to meet the Poetters on a cruise; his Flannery O'Connor tie-ins of having grown up in Milledgeville and then living in the garden apartment of her childhood home as his first Savannah apartment; his practice immediately post-grad of shooting weddings and family portraits, to support himself as he built up his clients for commercial and editorial shoots; his show at the JEA last year that was a continuation of his MFP thesis show, "Bailey's Acres," all Holga pinhole camera work; the nostalgia of taking photos with an analog/film camera and then being surprised by the images once you pick up your developed photos; his Storyboards website where he displays his series of photos that combine to tell a story, influenced by David Hockney and Robert Rauschenberg; his photography books "Seasons of Savannah," "Savannah Past and Present," and "Milledgeville Then and Now;" recently getting published in the fine art mag "Black & White Magazine;" and his advice to students and young photographers to just shoot shoot shoot as there's no substitute for practicing your craft.   Tune in and get all the details!

A Juventude Ecológica Angolana promove a educação e consciencialização ambiental no país. A participar na  COP29 que decorre em Baku, Azerbaijão, António Armando, secretário-geral da JEA, defende que a educação ambiental deveria passar pelos manuais escolares. A organização não-governamental procura nestes encontros ferramentas para desconstruir a linguagem complexa e elaborada dos dossiers para que o clima não seja um “assunto elitista”. A sociedade civil desempenha um papel fundamental nas conferências do clima, seja na sua contribuição dos espaços de negociação, nos eventos paralelos ou até mesmo nas acções de protesto, que acabam por ser amplamente reflectidas nos meios de comunicação social. Muitas vezes, também, são as organizações da sociedade civil que trazem para estes fóruns de discussão as grandes preocupações da sociedade, fazendo a ponte entre estas conferências e a população local. Exemplo disso, é a Juventude Ecológica Angolana que tenta simplificar as terminologias complexas aqui utilizadas. Em declarações à RFI, António Armando explicou que a JEA tem uma grande preocupação com a educação ambiental, que deveria constar do plano curricular das escolas do país. A nossa organização vira-se muito para a questão da educação ambiental. Estamos a simplificar novas terminologias. Nós não sabemos até que ponto a população conhece isso das alterações climáticas. Conhece enquanto efeito, mas enquanto conceito?Normalmente, durante estas semanas acompanham através dos órgãos de comunicação públicos que Angola está na COP, mas depois questionamos: todos os anos estamos na COP e o que é que a COP nos traz enquanto cidadãos, de bom ou de mau? Nós procuramos sempre buscar estas perspectivas para podermos, de uma forma mais simples, educarmos ou informarmos os cidadãos. A ideia é aligeirar os conceitos, de como é que podemos levar daqui para Angola as coisas mais importantes da COP. O activista, que tem participado nos eventos paralelos desta cimeira, sublinha a importância da sociedade civil num evento desta grandeza, porém acrescenta que “são poucos” para “uma COP que demanda participação mais activa e engajamento maior da sociedade civil”. António Armando refere que o país tem vindo a dar passos neste dossier, mas lembra que as alterações climáticas não podem ser um “assunto elitista”. É preciso descer mais baixo, formar pessoas, sobretudo activistas para que possam informar com clareza.Quando chamamos alguém a Angola para falar de alterações climáticas, temos cinco, seis ou sete pessoas interessadas, mas o efeito das alterações climáticas é para todos. Logo, não pode ser uma questão de um grupo reduzido.E aqui, quando estamos a olhar para o país, deveríamos colocar as alterações climáticas no nosso currículo escolar, criamos mais debates radiofónicos, mais debates televisivos para que possamos aumentar o nível de consciencialização da população.”Questionado sobre as perspectivas de acordo sobre financiamento nesta COP29, o secretário-geral da JEA é peremptório:Não teremos.(...) os grandes signatários, os mandatários das grandes potências não estão aqui. Isso também vem mostrar o fraco interesse que se tem.Sinto que muitos dos aspectos que foram aqui levantados vão ser levados para o Brasil e o Brasil vai fazer tudo para que a COP30 dê resultados concretos.”A COP29 decorre até dia 22 de Novembro em Baku, capital do Azerbaijão.

Karen McAllister joins JMN to share details of JEA preparation for storm impacts locally, as teams of linemen and arborists are preparing to address storm related outages and downed trees.

Karen McAllister joins JMN to share details on known JEA outages and how crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible. A number of out-of-town crews are coming in to assist throughout impacted areas in Florida.

Walang naghanda kay Jea at sa mga kapatid niya na makita ang mama nila na unti-unting dinadaig ng sakit na nilalabanan naman nila. At kahit pa walang planong bumitaw si Jea sa paggaling ng mama nila, kailangan niyang magdesisyon kung hanggang kailan siya magiging matigas para sa kanyang pamilya. Pakinggan ang kwento ni Jea sa Barangay Love Stories. 

Our First Coast Week in Review panel explores the week's top headlines, including the upcoming sentencing of former JEA chief Aaron Zahn and plans for what could be the new tallest building in Downtown Jacksonville.

In this episode of Where Public Finance Works, we explore the dynamic operations at JEA with Randall Barnes, the Treasurer who has been steering the financial helm since August 2022. Randall's journey from a small town in East Tennessee to managing billions in Jacksonville's public utilities is a testament to his dedication and expertise in the public finance sector. Host Tyler Traudt breaks down Randall's role, from overseeing debt management and cash forecasting to maintaining strong relationships with rating agencies. Randall shares insights into JEA's financial strategies, including the complexities of electricity generation and distribution, hedging gas prices, and ensuring operational efficiency. He speaks on the importance of simplicity in financial planning and the critical role of process improvements and staff education in achieving long-term strategic goals. Listeners will gain an understanding of how JEA operates as a community-owned utility, balancing the need to provide reliable and affordable services while supporting economic growth in Jacksonville. Randall also highlights the significant efforts made during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the local community, including innovative financial programs and robust disaster preparedness plans for hurricane season. Join us for an inside look at how Randall and his team at JEA navigate the challenges of public finance, making a meaningful impact on the community they serve. Featured Guest Randall Barnes is the Treasurer at JEA. His extensive career began with an MBA in Management Information Systems and a B.S. in Marketing from Tennessee Technological University. Randall's career includes over 16 years at the Tennessee Valley Authority, where he held positions such as Senior Program Manager for Corporate Investments and Finance, and Senior Securities Analyst. In 2015, he joined the City of Jacksonville as Senior Debt Manager and later advanced to Assistant Treasurer and Treasurer. Since August 2022, Randall has served as the Treasurer at JEA in Jacksonville, Florida. He oversees an array of financial functions, including treasury operations, debt management, investments, rating agency communications, cash forecasting, and more. Episode Resources Cash Flow Forecasting Template Cash Position Worksheet The Latest on the FDTA

Rincón de la Victoria se une un año más a las Jornadas Europeas de Arqueología (JEA) ofreciendo visitas guiadas gratuitas a las cuevas prehistóricas de El Cantal; la Cueva de la Victoria y la Galería del Higuerón, así como al yacimiento arqueológico, Villa Antiopa, del 14 al 16 de junio. El alcalde de Rincón de la Victoria, Francisco Salado (PP), ha destacado “la importancia de formar parte de estas jornadas europeas para la proyección de nuestro patrimonio arqueológico, que es único, y nos posiciona como ciudad singular, gracias también a la destacada labor de investigación, protección y difusión que venimos realizando por parte de grandes profesionales como Pedro Cantalejo”. El concejal de Turismo, Antonio José Martín (PP), ha explicado que “las visitas arqueológicas y espeleológicas guiadas se realizarán a la Cueva de la Victoria y también a la Galería del Higuerón, zona no abierta al público dentro del complejo de la Cueva del Tesoro, donde se podrán contemplar las excavaciones arqueológicas realizadas en el año 1972, el arte rupestre y los enterramientos prehistóricos”. Además, “el visitante podrá conocer las últimas excavaciones realizadas en el mes de noviembre que han sido habilitadas para profundizar aún más en el importante legado que tenemos en la Cueva de la Victoria”, indica el investigador, Pedro Cantalejo. Las visitas a la Cueva de la Victoria y la Galería del Higuerón se realizarán los días 14, 15 y 16 de junio a las 10:00 y 12:30 horas con aforo limitado de 10 personas cada pase. La visita queda restringida a personas con movilidad no limitada por motivos de edad o salud. Es obligatorio el calzado de campo o deportivo de montaña que no resbale. Será necesaria reserva previa en patrimoniovivomalaga@gmail.com. También se podrá visitar el yacimiento arqueológico musealizado Villa Antiopa ubicado en Torre de Benagalbón “que permitirán descubrir una excepcional colección de mosaicos y también conocer la forma de vida de nuestros antepasados a finales del siglo III d.C”, señala Martín. El público disfrutará de la colección museo gráfica con una rica puesta en valor con múltiples recursos, piezas originales, así como espacios y paneles explicativos, que sirve a su vez de ejemplo como solución arquitectónica de integración urbanística de yacimientos arqueológicos. Las visitas se realizarán los días 14, 15 y 16 de junio a las 10:30 horas. Será necesaria reserva previa en villaantiopa@rincondelavictoria.es Más información turística sobre Rincón de la Victoria en www.turismoenrincon.es Las Jornadas Europeas de Arqueología (JEA) están promovidas por el Instituto Nacional Francés de Investigaciones Arqueológicas Preventivas (INRAP), dependiente del Ministerio de Cultura de Francia. También se realizarán en otros puntos de la provincia como Antequera, Ardales, Cártama, Málaga, Nerja, Ronda y Vélez-Málaga.

"A smooth sea never made a smooth sailor" - Franklin D. Roosevelt In this episode of Midlife Surfer, Mark Louis Campbell joins the pod to discuss more LIFE than surf. Don't worry, we work in some hot surf talk, too ;-) More information on his retreats can be found at thepeculiarway.org and also at loosechangeretreats.com You can follow Mark @marklouiscampbell Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair Follow Adam's daily podcast, called Up + Adam with Adam Montiel & his wine-centric pod, Where Wine Takes You. Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com for questions, criticisms, and requests. Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti "Magnolia" http://www.cashcarti.com/ JEA!!

Our conversation with investigative journalist Nate Monroe covered a range of topics including investigative journalism, the impact of stories, local news, JEA corruption scandal, stadium renovation, climate change, and the role of local government. It also delves into the issue of home rule, sea level rise, and the impact of dredging the river. The conversation also touches on the governor's mandates, bridge lights, and the lack of access to the water in Jacksonville. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to Jacksonville, including the impact of climate change, urban development, local news, public access to water, and the city's unique characteristics. The discussion also delves into the challenges and opportunities facing the city, as well as the personal experiences and perspectives of the participants. "I spent a lot of my professional time complaining about the things Jacksonville does not do right, but we've made a home here because we really like it and there is a lot to recommend the city."- Nate Monroe Takeaways - The impact of investigative journalism on local news and the community. - The significance of the JEA corruption scandal and its impact on public awareness. - The debate surrounding stadium renovation and its economic impact on the community. - The need for a serious approach to sea level rise and climate change in Florida. - The implications of the governor's mandates and the issue of home rule in local government. - Jacksonville's vulnerability to compound events, such as storms and storm surges, due to climate change. - The transformation of urban development in Jacksonville, including the impact of dredging and the manipulation of the St. John's River. - The evolution of the local news industry in Jacksonville and the changing landscape of journalism. - The city's unique public access to water and the diverse neighborhoods and communities within Jacksonville. - The challenges and opportunities facing Jacksonville, as well as the personal experiences and perspectives of the participants. “Thank you for joining me on The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast. Don't miss out on future episodes! Make sure to subscribe to The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast on Spotify for Podcasters and our YouTube channel. or wherever you stream!” ** Music Tracks by Alex Grohl on Pixabay (Where applicable) ** Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT and SUBSCRIBE.  Follow The Contrast Project online: ** https://www.thecontrastproject.tv/ ** ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/TheContrastProjectJax ** ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_contrast_project/ ** https://www.instagram.com/contrast_podcast_backup/ ** https://www.threads.net/@contrast_podcast_backup ** ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ContrastProjTV⁠⁠  ** https://www.youtube.com/@thecontrastproject7242 ** Streaming on all major platforms, including: ** https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project ** https://spoti.fi/3D4BHdg ** https://apple.co/3PGNSEE ** https://ihr.fm/3riy010 ** https://bit.ly/Contrast_Radio_Public Amazon : https://amzn.to/45UmqsC  ** You can help support The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast by visiting:  https://ko-fi.com/contrastprojectloungepodcast #investigativejournalism #JEAcorruptionscandal #stadiumrenovation #climatechange #localgovernment #homerule #sealevelrise #riverdredging #governormandates #bridgelights #accesstowater #Jacksonville #urbandevelopment  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-contrast-project/support

Our media roundtable discusses a new Duval Schools leader and lingering concerns about yet another JEA chief's departure.

Vickie Cavey has been appointed the interim CEO of JEA. But per the JEA charter, is she qualified? Was there a transparent selection process? Action News Jax investigative reporter Ben Becker looks at the latest leadership change at JEA.

Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a slightly inferior podcast called "Where Wine Takes You" Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti "Magnolia" http://www.cashcarti.com/ Jea.

Join Tamara and David for an interview with Melyssa Amann, who was born and raised in the Caribbean country Trinidad and Tobago. She came to Savannah in 2016 to attend SCAD, and after trying a couple of directions, earned a BFA in illustration with a minor in scientific illustration. Her website shows a wide variety of her work - portraiture, editorial and commercial work, murals, and scientific illustration - and she does a great job including sketches and progress images for each project.  Since graduating, Melyssa has gotten a steady stream of mural commissions. You can go see her public work at Kanpai II on Chatham Pkwy., the new Artstryngs Gallery on Liberty St.; and the JEA's basketball court.  Check out Melyssa's work and follow her here: https://www.melyssaamann.com/ https://www.instagram.com/melyssaamann/  Topics in their chat include: A little background info on Melyssa's birthplace of Trinidad & Tobago; her roundabout journey to studying illustration at SCAD after trying engineering and industrial design, due to not knowing how one would make a living in the arts if not in a "serious" design field; the weirdness of graduating college in spring 2020; how working at Wasabi's on MLK while studying at SCAD led to her first mural, of koi fish, which has in turn led to multiple other mural commissions (even today!); the agony of seeing your chalk mural getting accidentally smudged by restaurant diners; the pluses and minuses of having many different styles and types of projects on one's website; the arduous experience of painting on a basketball court during June in Savannah;  her desire to continue breaking away from just depicting strict and tight representation, but to be able to incorporate concepts as well; and a lovely piece of advice Melyssa would give to other artists. Tune in and get all the details!   * And some cool podcast news: Feedspot has highlighted Art on the Air as one of the Top 3 Georgia Art Podcasts on the web. Hooray!  https://blog.feedspot.com/georgia_art_podcasts/

In this ICYMI episode, three top journeyman teams share their tips, techniques and memories from years of competition at the International Lineman's Rodeo. The event, which will mark its 40th anniversary in 2024, gives lineworkers and their families the opportunity to come together to celebrate the line trade. Listen to this Line Life Podcast episode to learn more about: Two-Time Champs: the Southern California team of Ramon Garcia, Jacob Lybbert and Wil Robinson Florida Trio: the JEA team of Robert Hess, Michael Corbitt and Brian Gregg Carolina Competitors: the Duke Energy team of Sandy Barnhill, Jay Tipton and Keith Griffin For more information about the Lineman's Rodeo, check out the website. We look forward to seeing you this October in Kansas City!

This week on The Business of Race Podcast, we are joined by Paul McFadden, the Director of Diversity, Equity, and inclusion at JEA. Join us for a conversation about recruiting underrepresented talent in overrepresented fields as Paul shares that JEA is an approach to creating a diverse work environment. Remember to like and subscribe to stay up to date with the podcast.https://bit.ly/904wardtree

City Council President Ron Salem talks with us about the trial of two former JEA executives accused of trying to enrich themselves by selling the utility. Then we talk with residents of the San Marco area about a proposed self-storage business and the effect on the community. Plus, get a sneak peek into the Mandarin Art Festival.

Today our panel discusses the Duval County jail, Jacksonville Beach safety, the JEA case and more. Also, we catch up with musical prodigy Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, who will perform tonight at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Listen in as we discuss the verdicts in the trial of two former JEA executives. Later, we talk about funding for the Emerald Trail project, a significant donation from the Weaver Foundation and the development of electric vehicles in Jacksonville.

Today we discuss an appellate court ruling that found Florida's "Stop WOKE Act" to be unconstitutional. Then we hear an update about the continuing fraud trial of two former JEA executives.

Today we look into the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine with expert Matthew Rojansky. We also get an update about the JEA corruption trial, and Stacey Goldring previews this month selection in the FCC book club, "Last Castle."

Today, we explore the latest state and local news, including financing for EverBank Stadium improvements, controversial lawsuit settlements and the start of the JEA corruption trial. Then, we discuss racial justice advocacy with Hope McMath, founder of the Yellow House gallery. Plus, we learn about the Kingsley Heritage Celebration this Saturday, honoring the legacy of enslaved Africans at Kingsley Plantation.

Today we discuss the week's biggest headlines — from former JEA executives to the aftermath of the Rise Doro destruction and challenges faced by transgender individuals in Florida. Then, the return of the Electro Lounge, promising vibes with host David Luckin for the weekend.

We delve into the aftermath of the BP gas station explosion in 2011 in St. Augustine. We talk with Jacob Whitley, director of the upcoming documentary "Behind the Smoke," and firefighter Lt. Sheryl Rodgers. After that, we get an update on the federal corruption case against former JEA executives and then a sneak peek into "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" at Players by the Sea.

The best fashion podcast in the world is back with TWO WHOLE HOURS of pod. Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Christian (@vansatthemetgala) about his brand, Raised Online, Dracula Flow 4, Spotify Wrapped, the Met Gala, Nike Techs, Tommy Cash, people you truly hate (Jared Leto and Henry Kissinger, stand up), the starting 5 of the most annoying people in fashion, basketball, swaggy golfers, Drake's custom Bottega polo that he had made for a Statefarm commercial, Ludacris' terrible Rick fit, and so much more (seriously, that's all just from the first 10 minutes). Also, there's an excess of explicit material in this episode that's a good deal of fun but probably not suited for younger audiences. Lots of love!SolMessage us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

Florida Times Union columnist Nate Monroe updates us on the criminal case of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher. Then, we talk with Nick Allard about the new home for Jacksonville's only law school.

It's all three boys on the mic today - Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about deciding between brown and mink Birkenstocks (this is significantly more in-depth than I ever expected), how dry cleaning is a scam, getting tabi'd in married boots, being two degrees of familiarity away from Drake, the departure away from Playboi Carti and Drain Gang, how there are no more good cable knit sweaters being made, Scott Pilgrim Versus the World, and so much more. Love you all, and I hope you enjoy!SolMessage us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

The pod limps on! Dan Fischer, founder of the One Last Wave Project, shares his personal story of loss, grief and surf. The mission of his organization is to "harness the healing power of the ocean to help grieving families coping with the loss of a loved one." Visit onelastwaveproject.com to learn more; and check out his beautiful feature on ESPN here. Follow One Last Wave here @onelastwaveproject Ryan Lynch of Timber Surf Co. produce the latest board of OLW's project. Follow Timber Surf Co. here @timbersurfco Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called "Where Wine Takes You" Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti "Magnolia" http://www.cashcarti.com/ Jea.

It's time for a guest episode with Michael Fang (@cannedjunk) of Wenjüe Lu (@wenjuelu)! Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) sat down in Michael's Brooklyn-based studio to talk about his process, where he and his partner draw inspiration, the conception of the brand, the definitions of art, fashion, and expression as a whole, favorite movies, Lady Gaga (briefly), drawing on cultural heritage to make a brand, being open to getting offended, and so much more!Thank you again to Michael for joining us on this episode of the podcast - it was also really fun to have the person behind Wenjüe Lu join us (get it?). Big shoutout to our friends over at Komune for helping to set this up!Lots of love, and hope you enjoy!SolMessage us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

The boys are back! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk about the rise of fashion trends as a result of counter-culture, hyper-masculinity and its interconnectedness with skinny jeans, Rizz in Ohio (Kai Cenat, Fatum Tax), the lack of a breakout brand experiencing organic growth, Rana Plaza and Levis' abuse of Bangladeshi workers, and the various Rick Owens denim cuts (and how none of the names make any sense)! Tap in to listen, join the discord, and follow us on our socials!Lots of love!Sol---Pair of Kings is a men's fashion podcast that explores themes of identity, sustainability, and the complex relationships we have with and through our clothing. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

We talk with community leaders about how to elevate girls' rights; JEA creates an incentive program for EVs; the Jacksonville Music Experience talks with All Them Witches; the annual Autumn Festival is back.

Back! From! Hiatus!That's right, everyone! I got school under control again, so we're back - join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they cover topics like Peter Do's first show at Helmut Lang, why LVMH purposefully covers up their emissions data (despite having access to it), post-Alessandro Gucci, Fake Dunks, Oscar the Cat, Nocoptober, vintage denim (which is apparently better in London than it is in NYC), and so much more!We hope you enjoy the episode - full video will be released soon on YouTube!Lots of love!---Pair of Kings is a men's fashion podcast that explores themes of identity, sustainability, and the complex relationships we have with and through our clothing. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comMessage us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.com Links: Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspod TikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspod Twitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspod Sol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompson Michael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagram Michael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

Donate to da pod! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer   Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a mas mejor podcast called "Where Wine Takes You"   Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com for questions, criticisms, and requests.   Website: http://midlifesurfer.com   Insta: @midlifesurferpodcast   Music intro/outro: Tortoise "Benway" & "Six Pack" http://www.trts.com   Jea!!!

Our media roundtable discusses rising crime, including the slayings of two children, plus approval of Jacksonville's budget and the possibility of higher rates at JEA.

It's been a hectic couple of weeks - Sol's back in grad school, Michael went to the heartland (England), and John's getting married! With that being said, Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are back and chatting about NYFW - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Tune in as the boys talk about Sunnei, AV AV AV, the Ocky Way, Grailed, afterparties, the changing nature of being seen at shows and what the next stage of fashion week is, old people in Portugal, street fashion in London, Big E Levis, prices for things on walls, web scrapers pulling from SSENSE, and so much more!We'll be back soon with more in-person episodes, but until then, enjoy!Lots of love!Sol---Pair of Kings is a men's fashion podcast that explores themes of identity, sustainability, and the complex relationships we have with and through our clothing. Subscribe for weekly uploads of the podcast, and don't forgot to follow us on our social channels for additional content, and join our discord to access what we've dubbed “the happiest place in fashion”.Message us with Business Inquiries at pairofkingspod@gmail.comLinks:Instagram: instagram.com/pairofkingspodTikTok: tiktok.com/@pairofkingspodTwitter/X: twitter.com/pairofkingspodSol's Instagram: instagram.com/solthompsonMichael's Instagram: instagram.com/_smithstagramMichael's TikTok: tiktok.com/@smithstagram

We're back with a wonderful guest episode with none other than the woman who - literally - saved Instagram: Tati (@illumitati)! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they talk with Tati about the rizz king, burning McLarens, Heavn by Marc Jacobs, early internet, witerally being based, Ice Spice, becoming a fashion photographer, PR companies, minecraft, Death Grips, Vinnie Hacker, bellboys, and so much more!Thank you again to Tati for joining us on the podcast! We hope everyone enjoys the episode - check out the video for some podcast that didn't make the audio edit! Lots of love!Sol

Eric returns and talks sharks, Steve Jobs, and Steve Young. Oh, and I won a surfboard!!! Donate to the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/midlifesurfer Produced by Adam Montiel @adamontheair, who has a much better podcast called "Where Wine Takes You" Email: midlifesurfer@gmail.com Website: http://midlifesurfer.com Instagram: @midlifesurferpodcast Intro/outro music: Playboi Carti "Magnolia" http://www.cashcarti.com Jea.

You've been waiting, and it's finally here! Join Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they welcome Zach Kinninger of @basketcase.gallery fame back to the pod!The boys crashed the NYC popup at the start of August to talk about East Coast/West Coast differences, growing a brand, popup exclusives, Rick Owens beds, backing the blue, instagram advertisements, Paris, knockoff watches, and so much more - Zach's a fantastic friend of the pod and we were so happy to hear from him again. We hope you enjoy the episode as much as we did recording it - keep an eye out for the video version dropping soon over on YouTube, and in bits and pieces over on TikTok and Instagram!Lots of Love!Sol

Picture a small, Victorian-era boy in a tartan vest and that hat that all the guys in Boston wear despite it being 2023. Ok - got it?We're back! We're back! Read all about it! Pair of Kings are BACK!Was that gag worth it? Probably not. Michael (@_smithstagram) and Sol (@solthompson) are back to kick off Season 9: They're coming in with a new soundboard, new gadgets, and the first season with two cohosts in the same city! Wowzers!Tap in as the boys talk about the ethics behind reps and fast fashion (SHEIN in particular), the evolution of what's desirable for men, Chief Keef, enhanced chemical weathering processes, Scandavanian and New York fashion trends, realizing that other people perceive you - yes, other people can perceive you - $3 dinners, separation of production and consumption, and a whole lot more! We keep it shockingly on-topic, which is quite cool, and stay tuned for shiny, new video content over on the YouTube and TikTok!Lots of love,Sol

It's the last episode of Season 8! Join Sol (@solthompson), John (@johnhogeboom), and Michael (@_smithstagram) as they link up with Michael of @fashionlover4 YouTube fame. As a note, this episode currently holds the PoK record for:- Most doxxing- Most shade thrown for no reason (much of which was cut)- Cuts necessary- Microphone issues Which is kind of crazy when you think about it. Tune in for discussion about creative directors, Pharrel LV, Virgil Abloh, post-Alessandro Gucci, spicy food, disdain for the Irish, high school reunions, tiktok, buying your way into popularity, and so much more!We hope you enjoy!Lots of love,Sol

The boys get a little evil on this week of the podcast as they're joined by creator of Pod-Favorite Lu'u Dan, Hung La! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and Hung chat about Asian identity, the upcoming Lu'u Dan collection, their favorite pieces, what makes for a successful tiktok presence, Bosozuku, the DMV (the region, not the department of motor vehicles), authenticity in subcultures, Arnold, movie villians, and so much more!Hung's immensely well-spoken, and learning more about him, the brand, and the upcoming collection was a pleasure for us - we hope you enjoy it just as much as we did recording it!As always: Lots of Love!Sol

Uh oh! Trouble's brewing! Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram) and John (@johnhogeboom) are talking about revenge plots on this week's episode of the podcast. Join the boys as they ponder some fashion would-you-rathers, disappointing contracts, Balenciaga Tracks, Kiko Asics (that's how you know John's back), Drake's midlife crises (plural), and so much more!We hope you enjoy!Lots of love!Sol

STREETWEAR LEGENDS ONLY ON THIS EPISODE OF THE POD.Sol (@solthompson) and Michael (@_smithstagram) are joined by Racks Hogan (@itsracks) on this week's episode to talk Supreme, double barreled glizzies, his pet pig, sewing and chain stitching, and finding what works - stylistically - for you. Tap in and listen to what could be the most spirited debate about flared pants you've ever heard, or a discussion of why people weren't rocking Rick in 2015. We hope you enjoy, and as always: lots of love!Sol

All of the boys are back for this week's episode! Join Sol (@solthompson), Michael (@_smithstagram), and John (@johnhogeboom) as they talk about bullying people over Grailed, the quest for the perfect jorts, John's wedding shoes (tabi boots), Rick Owens designing football uniforms, frat parties, Destroy Lonely, John's Tabi boots that he's wearing to his wedding, Opium teens, TikTok comments, having beef with Grailed admins, the Detroit Pistons, John wearing Tabi boots to his wedding, Tabi boots ot john's wedding, john tabi boot tabi tabi maison marigla tabi boot john's wearing tbai gboots to his wedding joh's wearing tbai boots to his weddingWe hope you enjoy the episode!Lots of love,Sol