Podcasts about Northport

In this episode of Voices of North Port, we're joined by local historian Chris Sterner for a fascinating journey through the history of the land we now call North Port. From the native peoples who first called this area home, to the early industries like turpentine stills, to the story behind some of our street names—you'll hear how this community has evolved over time. We even touch on the city's path to incorporation and what makes our corner of Florida so unique. Whether you're a lifelong resident or new to town, this episode offers a deeper appreciation of the land beneath your feet.

Heaven LaShae Ross ////// 859Part 1 of 1 www.TrueCrimeGarage.comHeaven LaShae Ross was 11 years old. On Tuesday, August 19, 2003 Heaven LaShae Ross set out walking to the morning bus stop that was only a short distance from her families' home. She never made it. Something happened to the little girl somewhere between home and the bus stop. Her family and the community of Northport, Alabama are still searching for the person who took the little girl. Those with any information on Heaven LaShae Ross and her case are urged to call the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit or Crime Stoppers at 205-752-7867 (STOP) Beer of the Week - Lil' Heaven Session IPA by Two Roads Brewing Company Garage Grade p 3 and 3 quarter bottle caps out of 5 Pet lovers visit our friends and follow pet lovers Chewy at the below link. https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/prf.hn/click/camref:1011l3Huc8/creativeref:1100l167006__;!!NUnUjx3wvH5xgA!aM2t1wxgzXYMVjVRiRmJqDlA_wUXzOnvwCZKp0RK1F8bWfli7QmW9Sht2aWlhAvOMUnXggnVs9FTxPApbj6d7w7MhmA$ More True Crime Garage can be found on Patreon and Apple subscriptions with our show - Off The Record.  Catch dozens of episodes of Off The Record plus a couple of Bonus episodes and our first 50 when you sign up today. True Crime Garage merchandise is available on our website's store page.  Find all of our great book, streaming, and podcast recommendations on our Recommended page. Follow the show on X and Insta @TrueCrimeGarage / Follow Nic on X @TCGNIC / Follow The Captain on X @TCGCaptain Thanks for listening and thanks for telling a friend.  Be good, be kind, and don't litter! 

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

Here is Elder Erick Kroeger's sermon on 7/27/25 titled, "Gospel Growth: I'm Saved, Now What?" from Colossians 1:9-14. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

Show Notes: In 1984, a brutal murder in the woods of Northport, New York shocked the nation and ignited a moral panic that still echoes today. In this episode of The Devil Within, we dive into the dark and chaotic life of Ricky Kasso—the so-called “Acid King”—whose obsession with the occult, drugs, and Satanic symbolism spiraled into violence. From his troubled upbringing to the infamous killing of his friend Gary Lauwers during what some called a ritual sacrifice, we separate myth from fact and explore the real horror at the heart of the legend.

This morning we have Bri from North Port back on the show to go for win #2 to see how see will fair out in our pop culture pop quiz. Will she keep her crown? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here is Assoc. Pastor Nathanael Vargo's sermon on 7/20/25 titled, "The Gospel" from Romans 1:16. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

In this episode of North Port Now, we're helping you get storm-ready. Hear why now's the time to finish major yard maintenance and how to properly use the City's self-serve sandbag station. We'll also talk about how to stay informed before and during a storm by signing up for emergency alerts at AlertSarasotaCounty.com.Plus, mark your calendar for Warm Mineral Springs Park Day on Aug. 9, where City of North Port residents can visit the Springs for free! And if you're part of a local nonprofit, learn how the NP² program can help fund your mission—details at NorthPortFL.gov/NP2.Subscribe to the City's CommUNITY newsletter for updates like these and more at NorthPortFL.gov/Subscribe.

Today is Wednesday, July 16. Here are some of the latest headlines from the Fargo, North Dakota area. InForum Minute is produced by Forum Communications and brought to you by reporters from The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead and WDAY TV. For more news from throughout the day, visit InForum.com.

In this episode of North Port Living, we're taking a different approach—hearing directly from residents who've seen the City from the inside out. We're joined by two alumni of North Port University, the City's free citizen academy designed to give participants a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works.First up is Doreen German, a graduate of Class I, followed by Pam Tokarz from Class II. Both share how the experience deepened their understanding of city operations and inspired them to stay engaged in the community.While Class III is already full, additional sessions are planned for Spring and Fall 2026. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/NPU.

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

Here is elder Michael Fear's sermon on 7/13/25 titled, "God's Design For Leadership" from 1 Timothy 3:1-7. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

The Sarasota-based Southwest Florida Planned Parenthood is no more. After a merger with the other regional chapter in Florida, it's now part of a bigger, statewide organization. Kylee Worth looks at the costs and benefits.Then: The Sarasota County utility chief is pushing back, after an investigative report revealed neglect ahead of historic flooding last year. A new Suncoast Searchlight report responds to Spencer Anderson's responses.Next: The panel making recommendations about the future of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall reached its verdict, and Gretchen Cochran reports.Finally: Storms and flooding are costly, and real estate is slowing. And that means counties, cities and towns in the region are facing tighter budgets. Noah Vinsky puts the spotlight on Sarasota County's biggest city, whose voters just said ‘no' to more borrowing. 

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I welcome back Steven Russell Black to the pod for a chat. His last appearance was Ep. 99... 6 years ago! When he first came on he still had a day job to help pay the bills- now he is full time! We discuss his transition into a full time art career and how he has learned to navigate it. We also talk a lot about painting techniques and materials. Really great talk and it was great catching up with him! Also, a quick art life update. Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/stevenrussellblack Website- https://www.stevenrussellblack.com
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For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

This week on North Port Now, we're talking about what's happening across the city this July—from honoring our veterans to shaping the future of our parks and improving city services. We preview the upcoming groundbreaking for the Circle of Honor, a new space recognizing veterans of all U.S. military branches. Plus, find out how you can get involved in the Parks & Recreation Master Plan through two public workshops or an online survey. You'll also hear how the City's online permitting system, Accela, is streamlining services and cutting wait times for permits. And we check in with Deputy Public Works Director Tricia Wisner about a major debris removal effort along Myakkahatchee Creek that supports stormwater flow and flood prevention. Links and Resources:• Circle of Honor Project Info: NorthPortFL.gov/CurrentProjects• Parks & Rec Master Plan & Survey: NorthPortFL.gov/ParksAndRecMasterPlan• Online Permitting (Accela): NorthPortFL.gov/Permitting

In 2008, 21-year-old Denise Amber Lee was abducted from her home in North Port, Florida, and murdered. This case was widely reported on and became well known because of the circumstances surrounding her death. Despite multiple 911 calls, some operators failed to report their findings to law enforcement during the active kidnapping. This ultimately led to Denise not being found in time, when she was right under the nose of police officers stationed around the area. Denise herself even called 911 and tried to get help, but tragically, nothing worked to save her. DAL Foundation: https://deniseamberlee.org/ — This episode is sponsored by: Olipop Check out my foundation: Higher Hope Foundation: https://www.higherhope.org/ Watch my documentaries: 530 Days: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjUWkmOjNLk Apartment 801: https://bit.ly/2RJ9XXr  True Crime with Kendall Rae podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3rks84o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3jC66pr Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop Check out my other podcasts: Mile Higher (True Crime) @milehigherpod YouTube: https://bit.ly/2ROzJcw Instagram: http://instagram.com/milehigherpod The Sesh (Current events, a little true crime, pop culture, and commentary) https://bit.ly/3Mtoz4X @the_seshpodcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/3a9t6Xr *Follow My Social!* @KendallRaeOnyt Instagram: http://instagram.com/kendallraeonyt Facebook: https://bit.ly/3kar4NK True Crime TikTok: https://bit.ly/3VDbc77 Personal TikTok: https://bit.ly/41hmRKg REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://zfrmz.com/yg9cuiWjUe2QY3hSC2V0 Form for people directly related/close to the victim: https://zfrmz.com/HGu2hZso42aHxARt1i67 Join my discord to chat with other viewers about this video, it's free! https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN C O N T A C T: For Business Inquiries - kendallrae@night.co Send me mail: Kendall Rae 8547 E Arapahoe Rd Ste J #233 Greenwood Village, CO 80112

In this special episode of North Port Now, we're taking you behind the scenes of the City's decision to postpone the annual Freedom Festival, originally scheduled for July 4, due to predicted inclement weather. We're joined by Kim Lencki, Community Partnerships & Engagement Manager with Parks & Recreation, to talk about what goes into making that kind of call—from monitoring forecasts to coordinating with vendors and public safety teams—and why rescheduling a large-scale event is more complex than it may seem.The good news? The celebration is still happening. The Freedom Festival has been rescheduled for Friday, August 30, and the team is working hard to deliver the same great night of fun, food, music, and fireworks.For event details and updates, visit NorthPortFL.gov/FreedomFestival.

En este episodio especial de North Port Now, compartimos información esencial sobre cómo prepararse antes, durante y después de un huracán. Este episodio está diseñado específicamente para nuestra comunidad hispanohablante en North Port, con el objetivo de garantizar que todos los residentes tengan acceso a los recursos y la orientación necesarios durante la temporada de tormentas.Hablamos sobre zonas de evacuación, cómo armar un kit de emergencia, cómo proteger a sus mascotas y su hogar, y dónde encontrar fuentes confiables de información en español. Nuestra pasante Laura ofrece consejos prácticos paso a paso para que cada familia pueda estar lista y segura.Le invitamos a compartir este episodio con familiares, amigos y vecinos que prefieran recibir información en español.Recursos mencionados / Resources Mentioned:• AlertaSarasota – Regístrese para recibir alertas locales: www.alertsarasotacounty.com• Conozca su nivel de evacuación: Sarasota Know Your Level• Guía para Todos los Riesgos del Condado de Sarasota: NorthPortFL.gov/Alerts• Ready.gov en Español: www.Ready.gov/esIn this special Spanish-language episode of North Port Now, we're sharing critical information on how to stay safe before, during, and after a hurricane. This episode is designed specifically for North Port's Spanish-speaking community to ensure everyone has access to the resources and guidance they need during storm season.From evacuation zones and emergency kits to pet safety and reliable sources of information, our intern Laura walks through practical steps every family can take to prepare. We also highlight trusted local alerts, storm-proofing tips for your home, and where to find official Spanish-language resources from Sarasota County and Ready.gov. Please share this episode with friends, neighbors, and family members who may benefit—especially those who prefer information in Spanish.

The damage to hundreds of homes in Sarasota after Tropical Storm Debby was not just the result of an epic natural disaster, but of neglect. That's according to a joint investigation by Suncoast Searchlight and the Florida Trident.Then: It's reshuffle time for Sarasota County stormwater management, after last year's flooding. Ramon Lopez is keeping track.Next: Lulu Martinez is a danger to her community, a judge ruled, and that's why she continues to be stuck in an ICE detention camp in Texas, rather than return home to North Port. Ramon Lopez reports.Then: A Sarasota company has helped in the construction of “Alligator Alcatraz”, and that's caused a firestorm. Mason Chambless reports.Finally: It's one more meeting, after all, before the Purple Ribbon Committee will let the Sarasota City Commission know what we should do with the Van Wezel. 

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

Here is Pastor Frank Vargo's sermon on 6/29/25 titled, "Women Who Worship" from 1 Timothy 2:9-15. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

The board of New College met on Thursday to talk about finances, amid growing enrollment. There was no discussion about murky accounting at the foundation that supports the college.Then: Martin Hyde is a gadfly or worse to some. But few people doubt that he is an astute observer of local politics, a fiscal conservative, and a Republican. In an interview on WSLR's The Detail, he made some observations about New College.Next: Turning Point USA, the conservative student group, will hold its national meeting in Tampa in July.Then: Lulu Martinez made a wrong u-turn in North Port and ended up in an ICE detention camp in Texas. Meanwhile, charges over her traffic violation are piling up here at home. Our reporter caught up with her lawyer, as Lulu will be facing two court hearings next week.Finally: Remember the wilted grass, bushes and trees after the flooding during last year's storm season? Our reporter talked to an expert on how to prepare your yard for the next floods.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we I finally have dark artist/painter/musician/VFX artist/actor/producer/filmmaker etc Clint Carney on for a chat! Clint is a super creative dude and the prototypical dark artist- his art is very dark but his personality is sunshine and rainbows! We talk about his life and career in the arts. One of the best discussions we've had in a while on the pod! Also, a quick art life update. Clint's website: http://www.clintcarney.com All of Clint's links (Patreon, etc): https://linktr.ee/systemsyn The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

Here is Assoc. Pastor Nathanael Vargo's sermon on 6/22/25 titled, "The Coming Of The Holy Spirit" from Acts 2:1-13. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

In this episode of North Port Now, we're sharing updates on major city projects and previewing some of the key events coming up this summer. We start with a Price Boulevard Widening Project update—explaining why you may not be seeing heavy construction just yet, what preliminary work is already underway, and how to stay informed throughout the process. We also highlight the upcoming Infrastructure Panel on June 25 at 6 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College, where residents can hear directly from City leadership and FDOT representatives. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and learn more about local transportation and development efforts. Looking ahead to July:Boots vs. Badges Blood Drive – July 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at City Hall. Donate blood and support your favorite team: Police or Fire.World's Largest Swim Lesson – June 26 at the North Port Aquatic Center. Free sessions at 8–9 a.m. or 5–6 p.m.Learn to Swim – July 8–17. Classes for all ages, led by certified instructors through the American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim program.Freedom Fest – July 4 at CoolToday Park. Recreation Manager Shelby Mendelson joins us to preview this fun, free celebration featuring live music, food trucks, activities, and fireworks.Links & Information• Price Boulevard Widening Project: NorthPortFL.gov/Price• Freedom Fest Details: NorthPortFL.gov/FreedomFestival• Learn to Swim & Aquatic Programs: NorthPortFL.gov/Pool• OneBlood Info (Boots vs. Badges): SunCoastBlood.org

In this episode of North Port Stories, we're taking a sweet ride with the North Port Police Department's “Treat Truck”—a repurposed police vehicle turned community ice cream truck. It's more than just frozen treats: it's a creative approach to community policing that's helping build trust, spark conversations, and bring smiles across the city. We talk about how the project came to life, the generosity of community partners who donate all the supplies, and the powerful impact of simple, friendly connections between officers and residents. Whether you've seen the Treat Truck out and about or this is your first time hearing about it, this episode is a reminder that public safety is about more than just enforcement—it's about showing up, listening, and building relationships.

Israel-Iran..."Three Things You Need to Know"...Sports Illustrated Resort up for a vote in Tuscaloosa next week...phone call about a Northport resort as well...TSA approves phone based ID's for travel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

Here is Pastor Frank Vargo's sermon on 6/15/25 titled, "Prayer For All People" from 1 Timothy 2:1-8. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I'm talking to friend of the pod Gabe Leonard about his experience at the ICE protests in downtown Los Angeles this past weekend, Also, a quick art life update. Gabe's links: https://gabeleonardart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

Lulu Martinez is a recent college graduate. She was arrested after a wrong U-turn in North Port and is now at an ICE detention center in Texas. Ramon Lopez has her story.Then: The events in Los Angeles after ICE raids, protests and rioting, are making ripples here, too. A local immigrant rights advocate has scheduled a march across the bridge in Bradenton this Monday in response. This is the second immigrants' rights protest in this region within a week, and Mason Chambless has more on that.Next: A military parade will be rolling through Washington this Saturday, and “No Kings” is the theme of nationwide counter-protests. In the Sarasota protest, veterans will play a key role.Then: The Manatee County School Board last month fired the superintendent, in a tight and controversial vote. Our reporter was at the first school board meeting since that day, to understand what's next.Finally: Rise Above, the youth theater group in Sarasota, is taking a risk in the search of love. Tamara Solum went to see their latest musical, The Prom.

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Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we have an AMAZING conversation with creator of the Mr. Unpronounceable comic, Tim Molloy. This is Tim's 3rd and while I wanted to have him on to promote his new Kickstarter project, "Mr. Unpronounceable Omnibus", we ended up have a seriously deep conversation about art making, the occult and mysticism, the scary dangers of AI and tons of other interesting stuff. This one is not to be missed by fans of the woo-woo (like me)! Also, a quick art life update. Mr Unpronounceable Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/... Painted Wastelands etc-: https://www.agamemnonpress.com/ Website: https://www.timmolloy.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/timmolloyart The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626... Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQB... https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

In this powerful episode of Voices of North Port, we sit down with Jill Luke, a longtime resident, businesswoman, and former City Commissioner. From her first impressions of North Port and her role at Patriot Self Storage to her deep connection with Warm Mineral Springs, Jill shares what makes this city feel like home. We also reflect on some of the most defining—and difficult—moments of her public service, including the Gabby Petito case and the hiring of City Manager Jerome Fletcher. Through laughter, tears, and candid stories, Jill offers a moving portrait of resilience, leadership, and community spirit.

Tom Kelly has been a man in professional and mid life crisis since the pandemic hit five years ago—and he's been trying to make sense of the world ever since. In this heartfelt and funny episode, Tom shares a personal story about why he trusts psychic medium Winter Brook Ryan. Based in Northport, Long Island, Winter Brook explains what it really means to be a psychic medium and why she left behind a career as a lawyer to pursue her calling. Tom asks some personal questions about where to take his life in the next year and gets a message from his grandmother. The question is . . . which one? Winter's Website: Winter's Instagram: Winter's Facebook: 

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Here is Pastor Frank Vargo's sermon on 6/1/25 titled, "The Worlds Worst Sinner" from 1 Timothy 1:12-20. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

In this episode of North Port Now, we're covering a wide range of updates around the city—from major infrastructure projects to community celebrations.

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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we're joined by Casey Webb, CEO of North Port Behavioral Health, and Kelly Wilson, Chief Nursing Officer. They share how NPBH supports our community through compassionate, accessible mental health care—and what steps residents can take to seek help, support others, and reduce stigma around mental illness. Whether you're looking for resources, support, or simply want to learn more about the role behavioral health plays in our community, this conversation is for you.

SUPPORT STAN HERE: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stan-find-new-home-cover-disability-costs AND JOIN HIS PATREON HERE: https://patreon.com/Stanislavart Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week we have legendary dark artist Stanislav Krawczyk (AKA Stan Dark Art) back to the podcast to check in and try and help get him some financial support. For those unfamiliar with Stan, he has Cerebral Palsy and a degenerative eye condition and is currently being evicted from his home. He has had a very rough life and needs our help! We discuss his current living situation as well as his escape from Ukraine right as the Russian invasion was starting, spending years in a Ukrainian hospital as a child, difficulties gaining US citizenship and many other topics. Please help Stan if you can! Also, a quick art life update. Stan's links: GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-stan-find-new-home-cover-disability-costs Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/Stanislavart/posts BigCartel: https://standarkart.bigcartel.com https://www.instagram.com/standarkart The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

Here is Pastor Frank Vargo's sermon on 5/18/25 titled, "Confronting Counterfeiters" from 1 Timothy 1:1-11. Freedom Bible Church is a nondenominational church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Freedom Bible Church is a Bible based church located at 5550 S. Sumter Blvd in North Port, Florida. The name “Freedom” comes from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." Our desire is to be a God-centered church, not man-centered.Website: https://freedombiblechurch.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedombiblepcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedombiblechurchOur church members come from North Port, Wellen Park, West Port, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Venice, and Englewood.

For more information about Foundation Church, visit https://www.foundationchurchfl.com* Give Online: http://give.foundationchurchfl.com* Mail your gift to: 13000 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL 34287* Please make checks payable to "Foundation Church" - Thank you for your generosity, be blessed!Subscribe to our podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/foundationchurch/FOLLOW US:Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FoundationChurchX: https://x.com/tom_laipplyWebsite: https://foundationchurchfl.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundationchurchfl/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationflBlackRobeTV: https://blackrobetv.com/channel/5/

Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Gabe Leonard and I discuss the Rick Baker solo show, bitch about the art life, talk about sculpture and reflect on hanging out with Robert Williams at Cris Velasco's art BBQ among other things. Also, a quick art life update. Gabe's links: https://gabeleonardart.com/ https://www.instagram.com/gabeleonardart/ https://www.tiktok.com/@GabeLeonardArt The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's https://beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025

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Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society! www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety This week I finally interview one of my most coveted guests, the one, the only, RICK BAKER!!! Rick has his first solo show of paintings opening May 10th at Copro Gallery https://www.copronason.com/, so I wanted to interview him as a painter and dark artist instead of the usual focus on his legendary career as a 7 time Academy Award winning makeup up effects creator (for films like "An American Werewolf in London", the "Men in Black" films, Michael Jackson's "Thriller" etc.) And while we do talk quite a bit about painting and dark art, we also talk plenty about the film industry and his long and storied career as well as lots of personal feelings about life in general. This interview was a dream come true for an monster kid like me, and Rick did not disappoint! You are gonna LOVE this one! Rick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therickbaker/ The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar Our sponsors: beautifulbizarreartprize.art Entries are now open for the 2025 Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize! There is over $70,000 worth of cash and prizes, and you can enter from anywhere in the world. Better yet, you don't have to submit a physical artwork! All you need to do is submit an image of your favourite piece from your whole portfolio – it doesn't even matter if the work you enter has sold. The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize has six award categories: the RAYMAR Painting award, Victoria Olt Gallery Drawing award, Yasha Young Projects Sculpture award, Photography award, Digital Art award, and the Catherine K Gyllerstrom Emerging Artist Award. There is a brand new jury panel this year so it's a brand new chance to win! As well as the whole host of cash and product prizes, winners will also be invited to exhibit in the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine exhibition at Haven Gallery in Northport, NY alongside 70 of the world's best contemporary representational artists in October 2025. Better yet - the Beautiful Bizarre Magazine team guarantee that they look at every single entry! This is a great way to get on their radar for future opportunities too. AND they also share many of the entries on their social media and in online blogs from now until entries close on 17th July. For more information and to enter, go to beautifulbizarreartprize.art That's beautifulbizarreartprize.art ----- The Skull Shoppe: https://www.SkullShoppe.com ----- Art n Glow: My affiliate link : https://www.artnglow.refr.cc/chetzar Get 10% off by using code ZAR The Dark Art Society Podcast is produced by Chet Zar. Become an Official Member of the Dark Art Society: https://www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety Chet's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ChetZar The Dark Art Society Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkartsociety Official Dark Art Society Website: https://www.darkartsociety.com The Dark Art Society Podcast is now available in a variety of places, including the following platforms: SoundCloud: @darkartsociety iTunes: https://apple.co/2gMNUfM Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=134626&refid=stpr Podbay: https://podbay.fm/show/1215146981 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrQBJayd-dfarbUOFS5m7hQ https://DarkArtSociety.com Copyright Chet Zar LLC 2025