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Highway owned by the state, either a reference to the national government or a specific state

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Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews
5/22 - JMN LIVE at the North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center

Jacksonville's Morning News Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 13:15


As JMN wraps up at the North Florida Regional Transportation Management Center, Hampton Ray and Jacob Pickering rejoin JMN to discuss holiday travel safety resources as we head into the Memorial Day Weekend, and share details about how certain road construction projects are planned and executed to improve your daily traffic flow -- such as the State Road 16 modifications intersecting I-95, the Post Street/Old Roosevelt railroad crossings, and more.

The Boss Hog of Liberty
388: What is a DORA? Tax Relief, Union Schools Closing

The Boss Hog of Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 76:13


Episode 388 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Forrest Plank, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. State Road 3 has partially washed out and is going to have an emergency closure. New Castle might get a “DORA” district, which could help with local tourism.  Indiana Property Tax reform is coming, reviews are mixed, but a local school corporation is getting eliminated because of it. Union Schools has a local enrollment of less than 3o0 students, but 9,000 online students. Lowest test scores in the state, and a 60 million dollar budget. More SUV talk from statewide office holders. Long Beach weekend and the Masters will dominate the sports landscape. Presley Sorah will be racing at Indianapolis in ARCA. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boss Hog of Liberty
387: Beckwith and Morales SUVgate? April Fools success?

The Boss Hog of Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 76:00


Episode 387 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell, Chase Peyton, and Bones Harcourt are the host voices. Zach Burcham is the producer who makes it all sound good. There is a big controversy coming out of the top of state government. The Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State just got some big money SUVs that many might consider luxury models. The guys decide if its just too much. State Road 3 is set to become a construction zone through the heart of Henry County. There might be another dust up coming from county government. Did anyone get April fooled? And why is Chase Peyton so good at Fantasy IndyCar? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos
When the Sgt at Arms is Corrupt

The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 17:56


The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is actively investigating a shooting between what they say are "familiar" rival motorcycle gangs in Volusia County. The shooting took place earlier today at a RaceTrac gas station in the 3000 block of State Road 44, reports show. Join us as we discuss!Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.  Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147 Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5 Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos
Mongols vs Warlocks Daytona Beach Bike Week Shooting!

The Dragon's Lair Motorcycle Chaos

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2025 36:32


The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is actively investigating a shooting between what they say are "familiar" rival motorcycle gangs in Volusia County. The shooting took place earlier today at a RaceTrac gas station in the 3000 block of State Road 44, reports show.Please consider sponsoring the channel by signing up for our channel memberships. You can also support us by signing up for our podcast channel membership for $9.99 per month, where 100% of the membership price goes directly to us at https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dragon-s-lair-motorcycle-chaos--3267493/support.  Follow us on:Instagram: BlackDragonBikerTV TikTok: BlackDragonBikertv Twitter: jbunchiiFacebook: BlackDragonBikerBuy Black Dragon Merchandise, Mugs, Hats, T-Shirts Books: https://blackdragonsgear.comDonate to our cause:Cashapp: $BikerPrezPayPal: jbunchii Zelle: jbunchii@aol.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlackDragonNPSubscribe to our new discord server https://discord.gg/dshaTSTSubscribe to our online news magazine www.bikerliberty.comGet 20% off Gothic biker rings by using my special discount code: blackdragon go to http://gthic.com?aff=147 Join my News Letter to get the latest in MC protocol, biker club content, and my best picks for every day carry. https://johns-newsletter-43af29.beehiiv.com/subscribe   Get my Audio Book Prospect's Bible an Audible: https://adbl.co/3OBsfl5 Help us get to 30,000 subscribers on www.instagram.com/BlackDragonBikerTV on Instagram. Thank you!

Beyond The Horizon
Gone But Not Forgotten Compilation: Tara Calico And Jennifer Fergate (1/15/25)

Beyond The Horizon

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 27:34


The case of Jennifer Fergate remains one of Europe's most perplexing mysteries. In May 1995, a woman using the alias "Jennifer Fergate" checked into Oslo's luxurious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel with no identification, no credit card, and no luggage. Days later, she was found dead in her room from a gunshot wound, seemingly a suicide, but numerous details—like the unregistered gun, the absence of gunshot residue, and her mysterious lack of personal belongings—raised suspicions. Investigators found no trace of her real identity, fueling theories that she could have been a spy, involved in organized crime, or perhaps the victim of a staged assassination. Despite modern forensic advances, her true identity and the circumstances of her death remain unsolved, leaving behind a chilling enigma that continues to intrigue investigators and the public alike.Tara Calico is a missing person who disappeared on September 20, 1988, at the age of 19 from her hometown of Belen, New Mexico. She was last seen riding her pink Huffy bicycle along a route she frequently took near State Road 47. Despite extensive searches, neither Tara nor her bike was ever found. Her case gained national attention in 1989 when a photograph surfaced in Florida showing a young woman resembling Tara bound and gagged alongside a boy, sparking theories about her fate. The photo remains inconclusive, and her disappearance is considered one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in the United States. Tara's family and advocates continue to seek answers, and her case remains open, with occasional developments but no resolution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

The Epstein Chronicles
Gone But Not Forgotten Compilation: Tara Calico And Jennifer Fergate (1/14/25)

The Epstein Chronicles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 27:34


The case of Jennifer Fergate remains one of Europe's most perplexing mysteries. In May 1995, a woman using the alias "Jennifer Fergate" checked into Oslo's luxurious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel with no identification, no credit card, and no luggage. Days later, she was found dead in her room from a gunshot wound, seemingly a suicide, but numerous details—like the unregistered gun, the absence of gunshot residue, and her mysterious lack of personal belongings—raised suspicions. Investigators found no trace of her real identity, fueling theories that she could have been a spy, involved in organized crime, or perhaps the victim of a staged assassination. Despite modern forensic advances, her true identity and the circumstances of her death remain unsolved, leaving behind a chilling enigma that continues to intrigue investigators and the public alike.Tara Calico is a missing person who disappeared on September 20, 1988, at the age of 19 from her hometown of Belen, New Mexico. She was last seen riding her pink Huffy bicycle along a route she frequently took near State Road 47. Despite extensive searches, neither Tara nor her bike was ever found. Her case gained national attention in 1989 when a photograph surfaced in Florida showing a young woman resembling Tara bound and gagged alongside a boy, sparking theories about her fate. The photo remains inconclusive, and her disappearance is considered one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in the United States. Tara's family and advocates continue to seek answers, and her case remains open, with occasional developments but no resolution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

The Moscow Murders and More
Gone But Not Forgotten Compilation: Tara Calico And Jennifer Fergate (1/14/25)

The Moscow Murders and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 27:34


The case of Jennifer Fergate remains one of Europe's most perplexing mysteries. In May 1995, a woman using the alias "Jennifer Fergate" checked into Oslo's luxurious Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel with no identification, no credit card, and no luggage. Days later, she was found dead in her room from a gunshot wound, seemingly a suicide, but numerous details—like the unregistered gun, the absence of gunshot residue, and her mysterious lack of personal belongings—raised suspicions. Investigators found no trace of her real identity, fueling theories that she could have been a spy, involved in organized crime, or perhaps the victim of a staged assassination. Despite modern forensic advances, her true identity and the circumstances of her death remain unsolved, leaving behind a chilling enigma that continues to intrigue investigators and the public alike.Tara Calico is a missing person who disappeared on September 20, 1988, at the age of 19 from her hometown of Belen, New Mexico. She was last seen riding her pink Huffy bicycle along a route she frequently took near State Road 47. Despite extensive searches, neither Tara nor her bike was ever found. Her case gained national attention in 1989 when a photograph surfaced in Florida showing a young woman resembling Tara bound and gagged alongside a boy, sparking theories about her fate. The photo remains inconclusive, and her disappearance is considered one of the most mysterious and enduring unsolved cases in the United States. Tara's family and advocates continue to seek answers, and her case remains open, with occasional developments but no resolution.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

DNA: ID
Doe ID: Peggy Joyce Shelton

DNA: ID

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 35:57


Episode 125 Doe ID: Peggy Joyce Shelton On July 19, 1972, the body of an unidentified woman was found by a young boy in Hernando County, Florida off of State Road 50 and High Corner Road in Brooksville. She had been dead for a few months. It was immediately clear to investigators that she was a murder victim who had been strangled to death. The victim was described as between 30 and 40 years old, approximately 5 feet tall, weighing between 125 and 145 pounds, with short brown hair, and they noted she had only six upper and six lower teeth. Police were searching for a mysterious White 1961-1962 Ford Fairlane that they may be connected to the murder. Police didn't have much else to go one other than the bedspread her body had been concealed in. It was described as  a “Pineapple Damask” print, and it had three square corners and a rounded corner. The case went cold and the Jane Doe was buried in a Pauper's grave. Decades later, police felt that they could ID their 1972 Jane Doe using forensic genetic genealogy. They exhumed her body, but was in very poor condtion, and they were worried that they would not be able to extract a DNA profile. After much effort, they were able to obtain a file and finally identified the Jane Doe as Peggy Joyce Shelton. When they looked into Peggy's background, they realized that her husband, Jerry Lee Fletcher, was connected to a motel that used bedspreads like the one Peggy was found in. It turns out that he never reported his wife missing. When police looked at his background, they found evidence of other victims with similar MO, and came to realize that he may have been a serial killer. Fletcher died in prison in 2014. Peggy Joyce Shelton finally has her name back, and this is her story.  To listen to every episode of DNA: ID ad-free and get other benefits, simply  visit our channel page on Apple Podcasts to get started with an AbJack Insider subscription. Of course, you can also support DNA: ID with a Patreon subscription. For all things DNA: ID, visit the show's homepage Visit this link to buy DNA ID Merch

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone 

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 10:42


CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 26th  Publish Date: October 26th     From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast     Today is Saturday, October 26th and Happy Birthday to Pat Sajak  ***10.26.24 - BIRTHDAY – PAT SAJAK***  I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.    Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone  La Cantina on Main Brings a Taste of Northeast Mexico to Canton  NGHD Immunizes 677 North Georgians with Drive-Thru Flu Shots    We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!     Commercial: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL)     STORY 1:  Holly Springs Parkway Widening Project Reaches Milestone  Holly Springs celebrated the completion of the second phase of widening Holly Springs Parkway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on October 23. The project, funded by a $1.25 million grant and $3.5 million loan from the State Road and Tollway Authority, added two travel lanes, sidewalks, and pedestrian lighting, enhancing connectivity and safety. David Cassell from the State Road and Tollway Authority highlighted the importance of partnerships in saving taxpayer money and improving mobility. City Manager Rob Logan emphasized the project's role in boosting local infrastructure. The third phase will extend the widening from Ronnell Road to Childers Road.  STORY 2: La Cantina on Main Brings a Taste of Northeast Mexico to Canton  La Cantina on Main, a new Mexican restaurant in downtown Canton, is now fully open at 210 E. Main St., the former site of East Main Café. Founded by Jose Luna, Jose Benitez, and Guillermo Pomares, the restaurant focuses on northeastern Mexican cuisine, inspired by Monterrey traditions. After a successful soft opening in September, the restaurant quickly became popular, booking reservations days in advance. It features indoor and outdoor dining, a bar, lounge, and event space for live music. Open daily, hours vary, with potential late-night openings for events. More details are available at lacantinaonmain.com.  STORY 3:  NGHD Immunizes 677 North Georgians with Drive-Thru Flu Shots  The North Georgia Health District's annual Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinics vaccinated 677 residents this year, enhancing accessibility and emergency preparedness. Since 2007, these clinics have collaborated with county health departments to provide convenient flu shots. This year, Cherokee County vaccinated 92 residents, Gilmer 61, Pickens 55, Fannin 110, Murray 123, and Whitfield 236. Flu vaccines are also available at local doctors, pharmacies, and grocery stores, often at little to no cost. The Georgia Department of Public Health advises preventive measures like frequent handwashing and staying home when sick. More information is available at www.nghd.org.    We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.      Back in a moment   Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cherokee County) – The Mill (09.26.24 THE MILL ON ETOWAH REV 2 30_FINAL)     STORY 4:  Cherokee County Mom: Expecting and New Moms Should Check Blood Pressure  Preeclampsia affects about 5% of pregnancies, with symptoms like high blood pressure and headaches, potentially leading to severe complications if untreated. Cherokee County resident Kristen Vicini experienced postpartum preeclampsia, a condition that can occur after childbirth. After experiencing high blood pressure and other symptoms, she was treated with magnesium and blood pressure medication at Northside Hospital Cherokee. Dr. Alyssa Liguori notes that preeclampsia's causes are still under research, but risk factors include first pregnancies and hypertension. Women are encouraged to monitor symptoms and consult doctors, as early detection and treatment are crucial.  STORY 5: Cherokee County Fire Sergeant Retires After 23 Years of Service  Sgt. Stephen Ballow of Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services retired after a 23-year career, completing his final shift at Station 4 in Free Home on October 22. A retirement breakfast celebrated his service, where Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented him with a helmet plaque, honoring his leadership and dedication. The department expressed gratitude for Ballow's courage and integrity, wishing him a happy retirement.  Commercial: INGLES 9    STORY 6:  The Way Woodstock Celebrates Renovation of Historic Latimer Hall  The Way Woodstock church dedicated the renovated historic Latimer Hall this week, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring Mayor Michael Caldwell. The 6,800-square-foot facility is designed for faith-based community engagement, offering space for worship, kids and student ministries, leadership conferences, and community discussions. Originally built in the 1960s for Southern Bell, the building required significant upgrades. Renovation plans began in 2020, delayed by COVID-19 and supply issues, but completed in May 2024. The Way Woodstock, formed in 2019 from two merging churches, aims to serve the community better together. More details are available at www.TheWayWoodstock.com.  STORY 7:  Veteran Resource Fair Set for Nov. 1 at Cobb Civic Center  The 3rd Annual We CARE Vet Fair, hosted by United Military Care, is set for November 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center in Marietta. This event, Georgia's largest veteran resource fair, welcomes veterans, active duty personnel, National Guard members, reservists, caregivers, families, and survivors. Attendees should bring relevant documents to meet with service officers and claims specialists. Pre-registration is required for free legal assistance. Admission, parking, and lunch are free. More details can be found online.     We'll have closing comments after this.      COMMERCIAL: 01.02.24 HELLER LAW 4 GENERIC_FINAL     SIGN OFF –    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com  Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.  Produced by the BG Podcast Network     Show Sponsors:  www.ingles-markets.com    www.drakerealty.com  cuofga.org  www.jeffhellerlaw.com  www.etowahmill.com    #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Halloween Podcast
Indiana's Haunted Heartland: Ghosts of the Hoosier State | Ep. 14

The Halloween Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 18:17


In Episode 14 of the Haunted America series, join host Lyle Perez on September 25, 2024, as he ventures deep into the haunted heart of Indiana. Known as the Crossroads of America, Indiana has more than just history and friendly towns—its darker side is filled with eerie tales of restless spirits and haunted places. Here's a look at 10 of the most haunted locations in Indiana: The Story Inn - 6404 State Road 135, Nashville, IN 47448 In the small town of Story, the Story Inn has a famous ghost known as the Blue Lady, who leaves behind the scent of cherry tobacco whenever she's near. The Culbertson Mansion - 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150 This grand 1867 mansion is haunted by the spirit of a little girl and a sorrowful servant, both of whom continue to make their presence known. Central State Hospital - 3000 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46222 Former patients of this psychiatric hospital are believed to roam its abandoned halls, including the ghost of a woman named Jane who hums nursery rhymes. The Hannah House - 3801 Madison Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227 Tragic deaths and a fire during the Underground Railroad era have left lingering spirits in this 1858 mansion, including the ghost of Alexander Hannah himself. The French Lick Springs Hotel - 8670 W State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432 Guests at this luxurious hotel have reported seeing the ghost of a former owner in the service elevator and a woman in red dancing in the ballroom. Whispers Estate - 714 W Warren St, Mitchell, IN 47446 This Victorian home, with a tragic history, is known for intense paranormal activity, especially from the playful spirit of a young girl named Rachel. Riverside Cemetery - 490 N Perry St, Attica, IN 47918 Established in the 1800s, this cemetery is known for eerie sightings of shadowy figures and the legend of a crying statue that weeps at night. Stepp Cemetery - Morgan Monroe State Forest, Martinsville, IN 46151 Visitors to this secluded cemetery report sightings of the Woman in Black, a grieving widow who weeps near the grave of her family. The Red Brick Tavern - 1300 Wabash Ave, Lafayette, IN 47905 This historic tavern is haunted by the ghost of a young woman, often seen at the top of the stairs, and a former owner who still watches over the bar. The Willard Library - 21 First Ave, Evansville, IN 47710 The Grey Lady of Willard Library is a friendly but eerie presence, often spotted near the bookshelves, in the basement, or on the grand staircase. Join us for this spooky journey through Indiana's haunted past. Whether you're a ghost hunter or a fan of eerie stories, this episode will leave you with chills. Like Our Facebook page for more Halloween fun: www.Facebook.com/TheHalloweenPodcast ORDER PODCAST MERCH! Website: www.TheHalloweenPodcast.com Email: TheHalloweenPodcast@gmail.com X: @TheHalloweenPod Support the Show: www.patreon.com/TheHalloweenPod Get bonus Halloween content and more! Just for Patreon supporters! Check out my other show! Find it on iTunes - Amazing Advertising http://amazingadvertising.podomatic.com/ Keywords: Haunted Indiana, Indiana Ghost Stories, Haunted Locations, Paranormal Indiana, Haunted America, Story Inn, Culbertson Mansion, Central State Hospital, Hannah House, French Lick Springs Hotel, Whispers Estate, Riverside Cemetery, Stepp Cemetery, Red Brick Tavern, Willard Library, Ghost Hunting, Paranormal Indiana Tags: #HauntedIndiana #GhostStories #IndianaHaunts #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedLocations #IndianaGhosts #StoryInn #CulbertsonMansion #WhispersEstate #RiversideCemetery #StaySpooky

Fallscast
Fallscast Episode 124: September 22, 2024

Fallscast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 52:14


*The State of politics in the country *State Road news *Black Tiger Family Center *Glazed Donut Shop *Kenny King's birthday *Summit County Home Expo *Halloween *Home Alone and Pulp Fiction at the Akron Civic Theatre *The Rocky Horror Show Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme and interstitial composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Bad Stuff Happens in the Bathroom“ from Bob's Burgers (2016)

La Crosse Talk PM WIZM
La Crosse teachers' union co-presidents Schams, Martinez on $53.5 million referendum, cellphones in schools

La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 39:41


Jill Schams and Jesse Martinez, the co-presidents of the La Crosse Education Association (LEA) — or the teachers' union — in studio, discussing the district's $53.5 million referendum on the November ballot, school funding in general and how a cellphone ban in schools has worked. Schams is a K-5 music teacher at Southern Bluffs Elementary School, while Martinez teaches 7th grade math and social studies — and Spanish emersion — at Logan Middle School. We began the show with a quick overview, but also getting to know Schams a bit, as she's never been on before and she teaches music, which is fascinating to some talk show hosts.  After that (8:20), we got into the La Crosse School District's $53.5 million referendum and whether LEA supports it. The overview of that plan would be to: Create eight new classrooms and a new gym at State Road Elem. Tear down the Hogan Administrative site. Close Emerson and Spence elementaries and move those students to a new school, built on the Hogan Administrative site. Close Hintgen, consolidate most of those students to State Road's school. We also talked about school funding in general interweaved into that conversation. Lastly (33:15), we discussed the cellphone ban that Logan MS had last year, how that went. The school, along with Logan High School have cellphone bans this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La Crosse Talk PM WIZM
Jimenez on La Crosse School's $53.5 million referendum question, WTC's new class terms

La Crosse Talk PM WIZM

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 36:55


La Crosse School Board president, and Western Tech associate dean, Dr. Juan Jimenez, in studio discussing new class terms at the college and the school district's $53.5 million referendum question on the November ballot.  Began the show, though, talking a bit about school getting ready to start and rule from the state that it can't begin before Sept. 1, because the tourism industry needs child labor through the summer months, and if that rule should or could change with a different state Legislature. Then we got into how Western Technical College (7:05) is getting set to implement, full time, new class term lengths and why it made that decision. WTC slow rolled that out over summer and is now doing seven-week- long classes full time.  Lastly (20:35), we hit on the School District of La Crosse's $53.5 million referendum question for the fall election that will do these things:  — Create eight new classrooms, new gym at State Road Elementary— Tear down the Hogan Administrative site.— Consolidate students from Emerson and Spence into new elementary at the Hogan site. — Close Hintgen and consolidate those students to State Road.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bottom Line a podcast by 100.7 The Score
August 15th, 2024. Week 0. LLWS. Dynamite Drop Ins. Oklahoma State. Road Games.

The Bottom Line a podcast by 100.7 The Score

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 58:54


Chois, Snead, and Jamie talked about week 0 for college football, the LLWS angering Snead, Major League quotes, picked Oklahoma State's upcoming schedule in Blind Projections, and discussed their confidence levels for Texas Tech Football road games.

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
Reinhardt University Announces New Master of Fine Arts Degree

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 10:50 Transcription Available


CTL Script/ Top Stories of July 2nd              Publish Date: July 2nd         From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, July 2nd and Happy 60th Birthday to MLB player Jose Canseco. ***07.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOSE CANSECO*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Reinhardt University Announces New Master of Fine Arts Degree Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Buy one get one free.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1:  Reinhardt University Announces New Master of Fine Arts Degree Reinhardt University is launching a new Master of Fine Arts in Choreography degree starting this August. The program, led by Program Director Jamie Trial, offers a blend of online coursework and a summer residency on the Waleska campus. It aims to prepare students for careers such as theatre artistic director, dance company manager, or collegiate-level instructor. The curriculum focuses on composition, movement analysis, and performance theory, enhancing students' artistic vision and teaching philosophies. Unique features include mentorship from the Institute of the Study of Somatic Communication and opportunities to earn an ISSC certification. For more details, visit Reinhardt University's website. STORY 2: Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence The City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project received the 2024 Project of Excellence award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Led by Jamie Palmer, Janis Steinbrenner, Brantley Day, and Matt McDow from Arcadis, the project aimed to enhance traffic flow in downtown Woodstock. Key improvements included converting Mill Street to a two-way street, creating a roundabout at Mill Street and Towne Lake Parkway, and adding a left turn lane at Towne Lake Parkway eastbound onto Main Street northbound. These changes alleviate congestion at the Main Street intersection, reducing both delays and accidents. Funding came from a loan and grant by the Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank via the State Road and Tollway Authority. STORY 3: Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is hosting free adoptions on July 2 and 3, aiming to find homes for nearly 200 cats and dogs currently in its care. Director Susan Garcia highlighted that this time of year sees a surge in kitten admissions, with many needing new homes after being fully vetted and weaned. Adoption fees, typically $100, are waived during the event and include vaccinations, spaying/neutering, microchipping, and more. The shelter also offers a fostering program for cats and kittens, requiring applicants to be Cherokee County residents and pass a home inspection. For more details or to apply, visit www.cherokeega-animals.org. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment. Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes   Cherokee County is considering a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025, starting with a series of public hearings. The proposed maintenance and operations millage rate is 5.224 mills, up from 4.954 mills, aiming to increase property tax revenues by 7.45% over the rollback rate. Additional millage rates for fire services and parks bonds are also under review. Public hearings are scheduled for July 2, July 16 (at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.), with final decisions expected on July 16. 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The Messy City Podcast
Frank Starkey: Architect as New Urbanist Developer

The Messy City Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 82:06


Frank Starkey and his family are one of those rare breeds of Floridians that actually have deep roots in the Sunshine State. We talk about how they sought to owner their grand-dad's wishes as they ultimately developed the family cattle ranch in New Port Richey. A big part of their work was the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) called Longleaf. And later, the Starkey Ranch project.Here's a funny real estate video about Longleaf: (funny to me, anyway)If you listen to Frank, you'll learn how an architect has a whole different perspective on the present and the future, and why he thinks he has a luxurious lifestyle now in downtown New Port Richey. You can see some of his current efforts at this link to his website.This is episode number 50 of The Messy City podcast - thanks so much for listening. If you're new to this, welcome! I look forward to the next 50, as we explore the issues and people who love traditional human settlements, and are trying to create them. I love talking to the do-ers, to the creators, and everyone who has skin in the game that's trying to build a more humane world.Find more content on The Messy City on Kevin's Substack page.Music notes: all songs by low standards, ca. 2010. Videos here. If you'd like a CD for low standards, message me and you can have one for only $5.Intro: “Why Be Friends”Outro: “Fairweather Friend”Transcript: Kevin K (00:01.18) Welcome back to the Messy City podcast. This is Kevin Klinkenberg. I'm happy today to be joined by my friend and fellow new urbanist, long time participant, Frank Starkey, joining us from Florida. Frank, how you doing today? Frank Starkey (00:20.337) Howdy, Kevin. Doing great. Happy to be with you. I've been... Kevin K (00:22.908) I didn't even check. I assume you're in Florida at home, but you could really be anywhere. Okay. Frank Starkey (00:25.617) Yeah, I am. Yeah. Yep, I'm in our we recently moved into a townhouse that Andy McCloskey, who used to work for me, built in town here and we just bought one and we're very happy here. It's really nice. Kevin K (00:40.348) Cool, cool. And you're in New Port Richey? Frank Starkey (00:45.169) Yes, Newport Richey is on the northwest side of the Tampa Bay region. It's part of the region. We're in that suburban sprawl miasma that characterizes all Florida cities. And we're about 25 miles as the crow flies from Tampa, basically from downtown Tampa, and probably 15 to 20 miles from Clearwater and 30 miles from St. Pete. So we're And we're right on the Gulf. We have a river that runs right through town that river miles from where we are out to the Gulf is maybe five river miles. So you could easily kayak and paddle board right out there or upstream pretty quickly you're into the Cypress freshwater wetlands. So we've got a lot of good nature around. Kevin K (01:39.516) Do you ever do that? Do you ever get out on a kayak or whatever and get out there on the river? Frank Starkey (01:43.089) Yeah, it's been a while. But if you go up to there's a preserve that the city owns that's up in the freshwater area. And if you're in there, you think you're in the Tarzan. A lot of the Tarzan movies and shows were filmed in Florida swamps and you feel like you're in a Tarzan movie. You can't see that you're in the middle of town. And if you go out to the coast, the barrier island and right where we are. They really start and go south from here. So from here on up through the big bend of the Panhandle in Florida, the coastline is all marshes and salt flats and grass wetlands. It's a much prettier coastline in my opinion than the more built -up barrier islands. But you can go out and kayak for days and days out in the coastal areas and see all kinds of wildlife and water life. So it's pretty cool. Kevin K (02:40.124) That's cool. That's really cool. Well, Frank and I have been talking about trying to do this for a while. We'd hoped to hook up in Cincinnati, but schedules just got in the way, as is typical for that event. But I really wanted to talk with you today, Frank, because you hit on a couple of my hot points, which is that you're an architect and a developer. Frank Starkey (02:51.313) you Kevin K (03:06.332) And I know as a designer that you also care a lot about the kind of issues that we talk about routinely within the world of new urbanism and urban design, which is, you know, creating beautiful walkable places. So I just think it'd be interesting. You know, I talked to a lot of people who come into the world of trying to be developers. You and I probably both talked to a lot of fellow architects who we try to encourage to be developers. Frank Starkey (03:06.481) Mm -hmm. Kevin K (03:33.948) And so it's fascinating to me how people come to that. So I wonder if we could start just a little bit by talking about like your path and where, you know, how you got to this point. You, did you grow up in Florida or were you in Texas? Is that right? Frank Starkey (03:51.761) Now I grew up in Florida. I went to college in Texas, but I grew up on a cattle ranch just east of here, in an area that's now called Odessa. It was a 16 ,000 acre, beef cattle ranch that our grandfather had bought in the 1930s. And we were about 20, 20 miles from downtown Tampa and Newport, Richie was our hometown because of the county we're in Pasco County. And so we came to, you know, church school. shopping was in Newport, Ritchie. But I also kind of had an orientation towards Tampa because we were sort of closer that direction. And then my extended family all lived in St. Petersburg. My parents had grown up there and then my dad grew up in Largo on a branch down there that his dad had before the one in Odessa. I... Kevin K (04:41.564) So it's like the rare species of old Florida people, right? So. Frank Starkey (04:45.361) Yeah. Yeah, but man, I have a weird, I've always come from a very mixed, I mean, just a very much kind of background, culturally, geographically, economically. My great grandparents were from, mostly from the upper Midwest. And so we kind of, and my great grandfather on my dad's side. was William Straub, who was the publisher of the St. Petersburg Times. But I later found out that he was instrumental in getting the city to hire John Nolan to do a plan for the remainder of St. Petersburg. He was instrumental in getting the city to buy up a mile of its waterfront to create a continuous waterfront park along the bay in downtown St. Petersburg, which is the crown jewel of the city in terms of civic space. So I kind of grew up and then that that kind of orientation towards parks. He also helped the County, Pinellas County establish a park system, which was one of the earliest ones in the country. And so I kind of this park orientation and public space and civic life and civic engagement was a strain through my whole childhood. You know, my whole is kind of a generational thing in our family. And so that's one thread and. Living in the country, we didn't have much in the way of neighbors. The area of Odessa in those days was pretty poor. So I rode the school bus with kids that had virtually nothing and went to school in the suburbs of Western Pasco, which was where the kids were mostly from the Midwest. Their grandparents had worked for Ford or GM or Chrysler and then they... moved to Florida and the grandkids, you know, the kids moved with them. And so those were the kids I grew up with. And so I, you know, I didn't feel like I grew up in the deep south. People, but I, but I was close enough to it that I understand it, but I don't consider myself a, you know, capital S southerner, my accent notwithstanding to the degree that a good friend of mine, Frank Starkey (07:07.793) I grew up in Plant City on the east side of Tampa, which is much more in the farming world part of Hillsborough County. And he was much more deep south than I was, even though we grew up, you know, 40 miles apart. So it's just a very different cultural setting. So I grew up with, you know, upper Midwest heritage who had been in St. Petersburg since 1899. And then, you know, poor kids, middle -class kids, and then eventually wealthier folks. So I just kind of had this really all over the place cultural background that's not nearly as simple as, I mean, all of Florida has a tapestry of, a patchwork of different kinds of cultural influences. South of I -10, north of I -10, you're in South Georgia or Alabama, but. the peninsula of Florida is very culturally mixed up. Kevin K (08:11.228) So the old canard, I guess, was that the west coast of Florida was populated by people who came from the Midwest and the east coast was from the Northeast. Does that hold true in your experience? Frank Starkey (08:22.129) Yeah, that does hold true, although there were a lot of New Yorkers in Boston, not so much New England, but still a lot of New Yorkers found their way across. So I grew up around a lot of New York Italian descent folks, as well as Midwesterners. So I, you know, it's a wonder I don't have a New York accent or a Michigan accent or a Southern accent, because those were the kind of the three, more about more, you know, Northern accents than. than Southern accents from immediately where I grew up. But yeah, I -75 goes to Detroit and that I -95 on the East Coast goes to New York. And so that means that has an impact. Kevin K (09:06.844) Did you ever know about the Kansas City connection to St. Pete then with J .C. Nichols down there in downtown St. Pete? Frank Starkey (09:17.329) And tell me about it. I mean, I, because Bruce Stevenson's book, I think touched on that because they, they had an APA convention down here back in the 1920s. Kevin K (09:20.54) Well, that's it. Kevin K (09:28.54) Yeah, J .C. Nichols who developed the Country Club Plaza here, starting really in the 19 -teens, later in his life, he was asked to, or he bought property in St. Petersburg, in or near the downtown area. And the whole concept was they were going to essentially build like another version of Country Club Plaza there in downtown St. Pete. Yeah. And so I think like a small portion of it got built down there. Frank Starkey (09:32.785) All right. Frank Starkey (09:51.665) Really? Kevin K (09:57.564) And then maybe the real estate deal fell apart or something like that. But there was, yeah, that was a big push at some point. Yeah. Yeah. Frank Starkey (10:03.633) or the Depression hit. Interesting. Now, I wasn't aware of that. I didn't know that he had bought and had plans to develop here. That's interesting. The other, St. Petersburg's, well, the Florida Land Bus was in 1926. So Florida real estate speculation really ended then, and then it didn't pick up again until after World War II. So that might have been the death of it. Kevin K (10:13.084) Yeah. Yeah. Kevin K (10:27.164) Yeah. Yeah. So you find yourself growing up on a ranch then, pretty much in Florida. What takes you to architecture? What takes you to architecture and then to Texas to go to architecture school? Frank Starkey (10:35.505) I'd have been becoming an architect. Frank Starkey (10:42.289) For whatever combination of reasons, one evening when I was in about fourth grade, I, dad recollected this years later. I asked dad at the dinner table, what do you call a person, what do you call a person who designs buildings? Not as a riddle, just, and he said, it's called an architect. And I said, well, that's what I want to be when I grow up. And I never had the sense to question that decision again. So. Kevin K (11:00.54) Yeah. Kevin K (11:09.276) That's how it sounds vaguely familiar. Frank Starkey (11:11.853) you So, you know, whether it was Legos and Lincoln Logs and the Brady Bunch. And when I was a kid, we had a cabin in North Carolina that dad had the shell built by this guy who had a lumber mill up there and he would build a shell for you for $5 ,000 or something. He built that out of green poplar wood. The whole thing was immediately warped and racked and sagged and did everything that. green wood will do, and we immediately put it in a building. But dad spent all of our vacation times up there finishing out the interior of that. So I was just around that construction. And dad was also being a counter rancher, and he knew welding. And he was always tinkering. And in addition to fixing things, he was also inventing implements to use on the ranch and things like that. So he just had a hand building. ethic that, you know, he just kind of had. So whatever made me decide I wanted to design buildings, as I grew up from that point on, I just was all about it. And so by the time I got to high school, I couldn't wait to get into working for an architect. And I was an intern for an architect in Newport, Ritchie, when I was in high school. And then I went to Rice University in Houston to go to architecture school. So after I, and I did my internship here, which is part of the program at Rice for the professional degree. I did that in New York City for Pay Cop, Read and Partners. And another ironic thing was I learned, I had a really great classical architecture history professor in college at Rice who in his summers led, he and his partner who was a art history professor also, a fine arts. Frank Starkey (13:10.289) They led an archaeological excavation outside Rome of a villa from the dated that basically dated a time period of about 600 years straddling the time of Christ. And I've spent the summer after my freshman year on that dig. So I had a had a really strong exposure to classical architecture and urbanism throughout my school. And when I worked for PAY, I worked on James Freed's projects. At that time, we were working on what became the Ronald Reagan building in Washington, D .C. It's the last big building in the federal triangle. And so it's a neoclassical exterior with a very modern interior. It's kind of like a spaceship wrapped inside a federal building. And the other project I worked on a little bit that year was the San Francisco Main Library, which is in the Civic Center right down in the Civic Center of Francisco with the City Hall and the old library. The new library is a mirror of it that's a neoclassical facade on, well, two wings of a neoclassical facade that face the Civic Center side. And then on the backside, which faces Market Street, there's a much more modern interpretation of that commercial core district facing along Market Street. So I worked on these buildings with Sirius that took, you know, this was at the end of the Pomo era of the 80s when everybody was making fun of classical architecture in, the architects were having fun with it or making fun of it, however you look at it. And Fried was taking it more seriously. It was still a updated take on neoclassical architecture. in some of the details, but it was really a fascinating exposure to the actual practice of designing classical buildings, working for one of the most famously modernist firms in the world. So. Kevin K (15:21.628) Yeah, no doubt. No doubt. Yeah. That's pretty wild. Was rice, I mean, we're about the same age, was rice kind of like most architecture schools, generally speaking, in their emphasis on looking at modernist design as the holy grail that you must pursue? Frank Starkey (15:28.433) Mm -hmm. Frank Starkey (15:38.769) Yeah, interestingly, like my childhood and the cultural mix that I described earlier, Rice was sort of in this period at that time where it was between deans. There was a series of, it's too long a story to explain here, but the previous dean who had been there for 15 years or something, O. Jack Mitchell, announced his retirement the day I started classes. And... So he was a lame duck. And then it was, you know, we basically went through a series of searches, deans, dean passed away, interim dean search, a new dean, and then he resigned. So the whole time I was in college, we really didn't have a dean. And the faculty that Mitchell had built was very, I'd say ecumenical. They kind of, we had some diehard theoretical postmodernists and we had. At the other end of the spectrum, we had a guy who did a lot of real estate development who was super practical and we always made fun of him for caring about mundane things like budgets. And I know he was, I made him a laughing stock, which I wish I'd taken more of his classes. But anyway, and then a really good core faculty who had a real sense of, and real care about urban design and. Kevin K (16:46.428) Well, yeah, exactly. Frank Starkey (17:04.401) My sophomore class field trip was to Paris and we did studies of, you know, in groups, each of us studied at Urban Plus. So I really had a strong urban design and contextual sensibility through my architecture class, all my architecture classes. In the background, there was this whole drum beat of postmodernist, post structuralism and deconstructivism. that was going on. I never caught into that. It always just seemed like anything that requires that much intellectual gymnastics is probably just kind of b******t. And it also, I was involved with campus ministries and fellowship of Christian athletes and church. And so I had a sense of mission and doing good in the world. And it also just, it just didn't work with that either. So I didn't really go in for that stuff, but the urban design stuff really did stick with me. And then the classical architecture and Vignoli, which I mentioned to you the other day, that really did kind of stick to me as a methodology. Kevin K (18:29.436) Man, I went for it hook line and sinker, man. It was, yeah. Yeah. I mean, I thought deconstructivism was like the coolest thing at that time period. And I bought the whole program for some period of time. And frankly, until I ran across some of Andreas's writings and then started learning about seaside. And that's really what kind of broke it open for me that I started to. Frank Starkey (18:32.433) Really? Frank Starkey (18:40.465) -huh. Frank Starkey (18:52.273) Mm -hmm. Kevin K (18:58.556) see things a little bit differently and all, but I, yeah, I was, I was in deconstructivism was funny because you could just kind of do anything and you know, you could call anything a building basically. Yeah. Frank Starkey (19:07.537) Yeah. Yeah, yeah, the author is dead long live the text was the, and so you could just, yeah. And to me, it was just pulling, it was just pulling stuff out of your butt and I just. Kevin K (19:22.636) totally. Yeah. Yeah. It was all b******t, but it was, I guess, fun for a 19 or 20 year old for a little while. So, all right. So fast forward then, did you come back to Florida then pretty much right after school or? Yeah. Frank Starkey (19:25.809) Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Frank Starkey (19:38.929) Yeah, I did a gap year after college and then ended up in Austin for another year and then came back to work with my brother. So by that time, we had seen, because of where the ranch is situated, it's sort of in the crosshairs of growth patterns coming from Tampa to the south and Clearwater to the southwest. and Newport -Ritchie from the west. So it was, the growth was coming from, at us from two directions. Granddad and you know, this 16 ,000 acres that's 20 miles from downtown Tampa, as you can imagine in the 20th century is going up in value pretty dramatically from 1937 to 19, you know, to the late century. And in the early seventies, he started selling and donating land to the state for preservation. Kevin K (20:24.22) Mm -hmm. Frank Starkey (20:36.177) and so we had, you know, again, that whole park ethic, and the, so we were selling, kind of selling the Northern parts that were away from the development pattern, off. And it was partly for the state tax planning purposes and also just, but primarily to put the land into conservation. So there would be something left of native Florida for people to see in future generations. That was his. His goal. My brother had my brother six years older than me and had gone to University of Florida and gotten a finance degree. And he came back after college, which was when I was like my senior year in high school and started working for the granddad was still alive and he was working for the estate, helping with that planning. And granddad passed away while I was in college and we had the estate tax to deal with. And we ended up selling some more land to the state for conservation. And he also started learning the development. process. We knew that as much land as we could sell to the state as possible, we were not going to be able to sell at all and we were going to have to develop. Somebody was going to develop land on the ranch. And our family wanted to see that it was done in a way that was, you know, that we would be proud of that, that put together our, you know, our family goals for civic engagement, environmental preservation, and, you know, and also. It was the whole family's sole asset. So it's everybody's retirement fund and principally our parents and our cousins. So we have cousins who are half generation older than us. So we were accepting that development was inevitable and wanted to be more in control of it. So Trae had been talking to me for a while about coming back and working with him on the development stuff in the ranch. So that's what I decided to do in 1995. And the decision point for me, Kevin K (22:09.468) Yeah. Frank Starkey (22:34.449) was, you know, I had set up my career trajectory to become a consulting architect and design buildings for other people. And I realized that I had this opportunity to, you know, have a bigger imprint on developing a neighborhood that could perhaps set a pattern. By that time, I had become knowledgeable about new urbanism and what was going on at Seaside. And And at that point, I think some of the other projects were starting to come out of the ground. So this was 1995. So I was like, well, I, you know, I've got too much opportunity here. And, and with what, what I know and what I have to bring to the table, it just seems like the thing I'd need to do. So I came back and we started working on development on the southwestern corner of the ranch, which was sort of the direction that was the frontline for development. So in 1997, we held our charrette for what became Longleaf, which is a 568 acre traditional neighborhood development that we broke ground on in 1999. Our first residents moved in in 2000. And that was the first TND in Pasco County. And in my opinion, it was the last TND in Pasco County. Because the county loved it so much that they... Kevin K (24:00.38) You Frank Starkey (24:04.721) passed the TND standards ordinance, which it would never comply with and that no other developers ever wanted to do. And so nobody really has. They've kind of just, it's been compromised with, right? That's a whole other story. Kevin K (24:20.14) Yeah. Well, that sounds, I mean, we may need to get into that at some point, but, so you started this in 2000 and really in earnest 2001 or so. And obviously there was a little, little bump in the economy right then, but I guess kind of more of a bump compared to what came later. So talk about like those first, maybe that first decade then, like what all did you build and how much of this were you actively involved in the design of? Frank Starkey (24:24.529) Okay. Frank Starkey (24:39.377) Yeah. Frank Starkey (24:49.425) It's fascinating looking back on it how compressed that time frame was because we sold we we developed the first of four neighborhoods In the first neighborhood we did in As I said 99 2000 and then we built the second neighborhood in 2002 2003 we sold the third and fourth neighborhoods in 2004 which You know, six years later, we look like geniuses. If we would have been, if we'd been real geniuses, we would have waited until 2006 to sell them. But we got out before the crash, obviously. So we did well there. We were, I was, you know, Trey and I, because we had a view of building a career in real estate development, we thought we should do everything. We should touch every aspect of the process ourselves at least once. So we knew how everything worked. But then we never scaled up our operation big enough to hire people to fill in those specialties for us. So we really both kind of ended up doing a whole lot of the work ourselves. So our master, our designer was Jeffrey Farrell, who did the the overall plan for Longleaf. And he wrote the design code, but we collaborated on all that very closely, because I knew enough about what urbanism was and architecture. And so I administered that design code with our builders. He detailed out the first neighborhood. He and I detailed out the second neighborhood. collaboratively or sort of a 50 -50. And you know what I mean by detailed out, just, you know, you take a schematic plan and then you have to put it into CAD and get it, get to real dimensions and deal with wetland lines and drainage and all that stuff. You get, s**t gets real about, you know, curbs and things like that. So that kind of, those details. And the third neighborhood I detailed out, but we sold it, but the developer who bought it built it out according to what I had done. So I was... Frank Starkey (27:15.281) very involved with the planning side of it. And of course I had been involved with the entitlements and then I administered the design code with all of our builders. So I was dealing with there and we had, we didn't have sophisticated builders. We didn't have custom, we weren't a custom home builder project. We were small local production builders. So these were builders who built 300 houses a year. We weren't dealing with. David weekly, you know, a national home builder who was doing nice stuff. Nor were we dealing with the 12, you know, you know, a year custom builders. So we didn't have much sophistication on the design side coming from our builders. So I did a lot of hand holding on the design of that. I always tell if you're a architect who's going to be your. Kevin K (27:46.716) Mm -hmm. Frank Starkey (28:13.169) is going to develop a T and D. I will tell you under no circumstances do what I did. Always hire somebody else to be the bad guy because as the developer you just can't look the home builder in the eye and say let this customer go. And so even though they're asking you to do something you shouldn't. So you need somebody who can be your heavy for that and it's not going to be you as the developer. But anyway, so I did that and And then I designed some of the common buildings and then had them. I wasn't licensed yet. And so I had those CDs done by somebody with a stamp. So I always said that I, you know, between the larger planning of the ranch and the strategy there, and I also got involved in community, you know, regional and county wide planning efforts and committees and things like that and planning council. So I kind of worked at the scale from the region to the doorknob. Which, you know, is fabulous as an architect because I've found all of those levels, I still do, I find all of those levels of design and planning fascinating. Kevin K (29:17.084) hehe Kevin K (29:30.78) So let's talk about the mechanics of being a land developer for a minute and how you did it. So you obviously own the land, and then you came up with the master plan. So then how many steps did you take? You took on the burden of entitling probably the whole project in phase by phase. And then were you also financing and building infrastructure as well, and then basically selling off finished land? Frank Starkey (29:36.433) Mm -hmm. Kevin K (29:59.26) finished parcels or finished lots to other developers or builders. Frank Starkey (30:04.177) Yeah, what we, so dad on the land free and clear, he contracted the land to us under a purchase and sale agreement whereby we would pay a release price when we sold a lot. So, you know, it's favorable inside family deal. We paid him a fair price, but it was a very favorable structure that allowed it, and he subordinated it to. to lending for, we had to borrow, we don't have cash as a family, we didn't, none of us have cashflow from, you know, we don't have some other operating company that spits off cashflow. So we had asset value, but no cashflow. So we had to borrow money to pay for infrastructure, I mean, for planning and entitlement costs and engineering. And so that was our first loan. And then we had, We set up a community development district, which is a special purpose taxing district that a lot of states have different versions of them in Florida. It's called a CDD. It's basically like a quasi -municipality that a developer can establish with permission from the county and state government to establish a district, which is then able to sell tax -free government -style bonds to finance infrastructure. So it's an expensive entity to create and then to maintain. But if you're financing a big enough chunk, which in those days was like $10 million, it became efficient to have the care and feeding of the district in order to get the cheaper money. So you could get cheaper bond money for financing infrastructure. You could not finance marketing or... specific lot specific things you could for example, you could finance drainage, but you couldn't finance still so some of the Terminology was a little bit You kind of had to do some creative workarounds, but basically our so but we it also meant you had to still have a source of capital for those things that the district would not finance so we had an outside Frank Starkey (32:28.497) Loan structure in addition to the CDD financing and that was how we financed the construction of the development and then sold the lots to individual home builders We had three builders under contract in our first phase and each of them was committed to a certain number of lots and they had enough capital access on their own to finance their the construction of their houses a lot of them would use their buyers financing and use do construction permanent loans to finance the vertical construction of the houses. But the builders had the ability to take down the lots. So that was the deal. I don't know if that structure is still done very much or if there were many builders in that scale that still do that in Florida or in this area. It seems like most of those builders got just crushed. in a great recession and never came back. I'm not really aware of any builders that are in that scale, in that size range anymore. I mean, if there are, there's maybe a dozen where there used to be 100. Kevin K (33:40.86) Yeah, so they either got smaller or a lot bigger basically. Frank Starkey (33:45.681) No, they mostly just flat got killed and just went out of business. And they may have resurrected themselves. Yeah, they may have resurrected a smaller or gone to work for somebody else or retired because a lot of them were older. Of the builders that we had, yeah, I think they probably did get smaller in fairness, but they were gone. And we were out of, as I said earlier, we were long out of long leaps. And the... Kevin K (33:47.836) Yeah. Frank Starkey (34:13.969) Crosland was the developer that bought the third and fourth neighborhoods and they didn't they brought in all new builders. So they brought in David weekly and inland, which was a larger regional builder. And then Morrison, I think one of the other large, larger builders who did rear loaded T and D project product. Kevin K (34:38.108) So how much heartburn was that for you and your family to go from this position where you're like asset rich but cash poor to and then all of a sudden you're taking on pretty large debt to do this development piece? I mean, what was that like? Frank Starkey (34:54.801) Well, you know, you just you don't know what you don't know when you're young and ambitious. So it was it was there. I did. There were some real Rolade's cheering moments. I think, as I recall, the most stressful times for us were before we started construction. And it was it was frankly, it was harder on Trey because he was he was starting a family at that time. So he had. He had literally more mouths to feed than I did. I was still single and so, and I didn't have the stresses on me that he did. And once we got under development, we weren't so much, you know, the stress level shifted to different, you know, kind of a different complexion. And, you know, fortunately when the recession hit, We were done with long, we didn't have, you know, we weren't sitting with longleaf hanging on us. So that was good. but we were in the midst of entitlements for the Starkey Ranch project, which was the remainder of the land that the family still had that had not been sold to the state. And we were taking that, there was about 2 ,500 acres. We were taking that through entitlements starting in 90, in 2005. And I would say that we got our, our entitlements. not our zoning, but we got our entitlements package approved, in essence, the day before the recession hit. So, so we had borrowed again, borrowed a lot of money to relatively a lot more money to pay for that. And that also involved the whole family, because that was the rest of the ranch that that the part that long leaf is on dad had owned individually, free and clear. The remainder of it. had been in granddad's estate and that went down to children and grandchildren. And so there were seven different owners of that. And we had spent some time in the early 2000s putting that together into a partnership, into one joint venture where everybody owned a pro rata share of the whole, but we had other shareholders to answer to. And so that was a whole other level of stress. Frank Starkey (37:16.913) due to the recession because our bank went, you know, did what all banks do and they called the loan even though we hadn't gone, we hadn't defaulted. We would have defaulted if they'd waited six months, but they blanked first and they sued us and we spanked them in essence, but we, at the end of the day, but it was two years of grinding through a lawsuit that was hideous and that was really the most unpleasant. Kevin K (37:29.82) Hahaha! Frank Starkey (37:46.257) level of stress, not because we were going to lose our houses, but because we were, it was just was acrimonious and not what we wanted to be doing. Plus you had the background of the whole world having ground to a halt. So fighting that out through the dark days of the recession was, that was pretty lousy way to spend a couple of years. Kevin K (38:12.284) Yeah, so then how did you all come out of that situation then? Frank Starkey (38:17.009) We ended in a settlement. The settlement, the worst part of the settlement to me was that we had to, long story, but some of the, we had retained ownership of downtown Longleaf with the commercial core, mixed use core of Longleaf. And that wasn't completed development yet. And because we had that collateralized on another loan with the same bank, we ended up having to cut that off as part of the settlement. So. we, you know, we had to, we amputated a finger, not a hand, but still it was, it was, you know, it was our pointer finger. So that was, that was hard, but, but we lived to fight another day, which again, you know, fortunately it's better to be lucky than good, right? We were, that makes us look like, you know, we did pretty well coming out of the recession. So after the recession and after getting that settled out, and there was a couple of other small pieces of land that we had, Kevin K (38:52.124) hehe Frank Starkey (39:15.121) collateralized to the bank that we handed over, but basically got them to walk away from pursuing us further. We got that worked out and then we had to then figure out how to sell the land. Our joint venture partner, which was to have been Crosland on developing the ranch, they had gone to pieces during the recession, so they weren't there anymore. And the only buyers at those coming out of that were big hedge funds and equity funds. And they were only, their only buyers were national home builders and the national home builders, even the ones like Pulte who had tiptoed into traditional neighborhood development product before the recession. They were like, nope, nope, nope, backing up, never doing that again. They're. Kevin K (40:10.46) Yeah. Yeah. Frank Starkey (40:12.593) So everything that we had about TND and our entitlements, they're like, get that s**t out of there. TND is a four letter word. We will not do that. So we kind of de -entitled a lot of our entitlements and cut it back to just a rudimentary neighborhood structure and interconnected streets and some mix of uses and negotiated to sell it to one of these hedge funds or investment funds. who developed it with a merchant developer and sold it to national home builders. And they pretty quickly undid what was left of our neighborhood structure and developed it in a pretty conventional fashion. They did a really nice job on it and it soldered a premium to everything around it. They did a really great job with their common area landscaping, but they gutted the town center. They didn't even do a good strip center in lieu of it. They just did a freestanding public and a bunch of out parcel pieces. They squandered any opportunity to create a real there out of the commercial areas. They did beautiful parks and trails and amenities centers, but they just didn't get doing a commercial town center. Kevin K (41:36.444) What years was that when they developed that piece? Frank Starkey (41:40.337) We sold it to them in 2012 and I guess they started construction in 13 or so and it was really selling out through 2020. They still got some commercial that they're building on. I don't know if they've got any residential that they're still, I mean, it's kind of, its peak was in the 17, 18, 19 range and it was one of the top projects in the country and certainly in the Bay Area. and got a lot of awards. And yeah, so I don't, I can't complain too much about it because it sounds like sour grapes, but basically they didn't, I always just tell people I'll take neither blame nor credit for what they did because it's just not at all what we, there's very little of it that is what we laid out. So because that, so we, having sold that in 2012, that left me and Trey to go do what we wanted to do. All of the, you know, the rest of the family for that matter. And, Trey was ready to hang it up on development for a while. So he kept a piece out of the blue out of the ranch and settlements and started the blueberry farm. And I went and decided to do in town, small scale development. Ultimately ended up in Newport, Ritchie back in my own hometown. And then and that's that's what I've been doing since basically since 2015. Kevin K (43:06.844) Yeah. So I'm curious about a couple of things. So with the completion of the sale of all that and the development of both Longleaf and Starkey Ranch, I guess I'm curious how your family felt about the results of all those. Were people happy, not happy with the results? Was there... I'm just kind of curious about that dynamic because it's an interesting thing with a family property. And then... I guess secondly, with you being somebody who carried more a certain set of ideals for development, what did you take away from that whole process, especially with Starkey Ranch and anything, any useful lessons for the future for others relative to an experience like that? Frank Starkey (43:38.321) Mm -hmm. Frank Starkey (43:56.209) Couple of thoughts. As far as the whole family goes, we were, well, our cousins don't live here and they were less engaged in it intellectually and just personally. The four of us kids had grown up here and this was our backyard. They had grown up in St. Pete and one of them lived in North Georgia. And so it was, they just weren't as... emotionally invested in it. Not to say they didn't care, but it just didn't, it wasn't their backyard that had been developed. And you know, and we all are proud that three quarters of the ranch of the 16 ,000 acres, over 13, almost 13 ,000 of it is in conservation land that will always be the way it was when we were kids. Except there are no fences, which is very disorienting, but anyway. It's still, you know, that's the way granddad saw it when he was young and it will always be that way. So that's, we're all excited about that. And we pay attention to that more than we do to what happened on development. I think even long leave the, what, you know, the, the people in the surrounding area think we're sellouts and, people who have lived here. for five years or 10 years or 15 years are still just shocked and dismayed by the rapid pace of development. Well, it was a rapid pace of development, but we've been seeing it coming for 130 years now as a family. And I mean, it's why we put land into conservation going back to the early 70s when granddad started selling that. What people can see is the part along State Road 54, which is the visible stuff. which 10 years ago was a lot of pastors with long views and pleasant looking cattle who were money losing proposition as a agricultural business. But people don't see that. They just thought, it's a pretty pasture land. And how can you turn that into houses? It's so, you greedy b******s. So yeah, we get a lot of flak still to this day. I mean, and I've got a. Kevin K (46:12.092) Yeah. Frank Starkey (46:17.425) Trey's wife is a county commissioner and she gets all kinds of grief for being corrupt because people see our names on everything and they're like, well, they must be corrupt. No, you've never met any less corrupt people. And so there's kind of public blowback to it. I've said what I've said, what I just told you about how the development of the ranch did not comport with what we envisioned for it. And I don't, I don't shy away from saying that. I don't go around banging a drum about it. cause what's, what's the point of that? And a lot of people might think I just sound like sour grapes, but it, you know, it's, we, I think we all had our ugly cry about the ranch at some point. I mean, I remember when we were, we, the first closings of the ranch were in 2012 and it was a phased state down, but you know, they, they take a chunk at a time. So we stayed in our office, which was the house that we had grown up in at the ranch headquarters, right where the cattle pens and the horse barn, the truck barn and the shop and all of the ranch operations were. And the day that, eventually we had to move everything out and all that, almost all of that got torn, all of it got torn down. I remember having, I went out and stood by a tree and cried my face off for a while. Kevin K (47:46.044) Yeah. Frank Starkey (47:46.673) You know, it still chokes me up to think about it. And we all did that. I mean, but it wasn't an overnight thing to us. Whereas if you lived in a subdivision in the area that, by the way, had been a cattle ranch 20 years ago, you didn't, you know, you're not building, you're not living in a land that was settled by the other colonists. It seemed shockingly fast, just like overnight. my God, all of a sudden they're, they're. They're scraping the dirt the grass off of that and you know three weeks later. There's houses going up It's just shocking and and really disorienting we'd said we had seen it coming literally our whole lives We always knew that was going to be the case. So it was there was going to be something there our Feelings about the what what what it was compared to what we would like it to have been or another You know, that's what we have to wrestle with but the fact that it's developed We always saw that coming and people don't really understand that until because you just, you know, because it just it's perceived so differently. If you just drive by and see it developed one day when it wasn't, then if you grow up with an aerial photograph on the wall of dad's office and you know, we just know that that's not always going to be that way. Kevin K (49:05.82) Yeah. Yeah. Well, let's talk for a minute about what you're doing now then with the stuff in Newport Ritchie and the smaller scale infill stuff. What was like the first one, after shifting gears and doing that, what was like the first project you took on on your own? Frank Starkey (49:25.561) Much more much more fun topic. Thank you for shifting gears. I should have let you do that sooner Kevin K (49:30.204) Yeah. Frank Starkey (49:33.617) The, so Newport Richey is a pre -war town that was laid out in 1911 by Wayne Stiles, who I'm starting to learn more about was a pretty cool town, kind of B -list town planner who worked with people like John Nolan and the Olmsted brothers and was contemporary to them. Got a very competent little city plan for a small town and it has building stock in the downtown. the main street and Grand Boulevard downtown that dates to the 1920s and to the 1950s and 60s, kind of about half and half. And so it always had these good urban bones, some decent building stock, nothing great. It was never a wealthy town, so it doesn't have big grand Victorian houses down at Boulevard or anything, but it's got some good characteristics. But it had economically just cratered, just for years and really decades of disinvestment. moving out to the suburbs. It wasn't white flight in the traditional sense, but it was economically, it was the same just reallocation of wealth from the historic city into the suburbs and leaving the city behind. So in 2015, there was a, so downtown Newport, which he has a little lake, a about a five acre really lovely little. city park, a riverfront, and the central business district is right next to it. And then there's a pink Mediterranean revival hotel building from 1926 in that park. It kind of ties it all together. It's all the same ingredients that downtown St. Petersburg has, just in miniature and in bad shape. And St. Petersburg, believe it or not, which is now the best city in Florida, was really down in heels for most of my childhood. The Vanoi Hotel, which is their big pink hotel, was a hulking, you know, it looked like something out of Detroit when I was a kid, broken out windows and chain link fence around it and weeds and looked like a haunted hotel. So the Hacienda was kind of in that shape almost. And Downtown was doing, was, you know, just kind of sitting there with some honky tonk bars and a lot of, you know, just kind of moribund. Frank Starkey (51:54.705) commercial space. The city had bought out the First Baptist Church, which overlooked that lake right downtown when the church decamped out to the suburbs like all the other capitals in town. Even God's capital moved out to the suburbs. And the city bought it and tore down the church buildings and put a for sale sign on it, put it out for RFP a couple times, got crickets in response. Because no self -respecting developer would look at downtown New Port Richey as a place to develop. And I looked at it and as Robert Davis and Andres 20 will point out, we developers and architects and urbanists, we live in the future. You know, our brains are in what can be, not what is here now. And you've heard Andres say that the present is a distortion field. So I wasn't bothered by the fact that the neighborhoods around it weren't the greatest neighborhoods. They weren't terrible. Kevin K (52:39.8) Yeah. Yeah. Frank Starkey (52:48.177) And I looked at it and said, well, this is a pretty good gas piece of property. You got through overlooking this nice lake. There's a park. There's a downtown right there. We can work with this. So I asked the city to put it out for an RFQ, which they did. And Eric Brown, your buddy and mine, and one of your former guests on the podcast recently, was the architect for the buildings. And Mike Watkins, whom you also know, was the planner. I had them come in and do a Charette to develop a design for an apartment project on that former church property. And we negotiated a deal with the city to buy that property and we were off and running. So that was the first project. Just announcing that and showing, you know, as people were, some people were rightly skeptical that it would just end up being another low income housing thing because. This is Newport Richey. It's an economic shithole. Why would anybody put anything nice here? And surely, surely, even if you think it's going to be luxury, or if you're just saying it, it's obviously just going to, there's no way it can end up being anything but low income housing. And, but a lot of other people were excited to see that somebody was putting some investment in town. And it just kind of started to change people's thinking. Then we took on a commercial building downtown that when I was a kid had been a, IGA grocery store where we did our grocery shopping and it had, fallen into, you know, another moribund state as an antique mall that just needed to be fixed up and, and refreshing them live and up or something new. So we bought that and, did a severe gut job on it. divided it up into five tenant spaces, brought in a natural grocery store that was in town, but in a much terrible location. And a new microbrewery, the first microbrewery in town, and a taco place, and a kayak paddleboard outfitter, and a CrossFit gym. Kind of a dream lineup of revitalizing. Yeah. The kayak place didn't last very long. Kevin K (55:04.636) It's like the perfect mix. Frank Starkey (55:11.665) They were pretty much pretty ahead of the market and also just work. It wasn't their core business. They just didn't really know how to do it right. And then the taco place ended up getting replaced. The CrossFit gym outgrew the box and went to a much bigger location. And then we replaced them with an axe throwing business, which is killing it. So no joke, no pun intended. And then the microbrewery is still there. natural food store is still there. And then in the paddle boarding space, we now have a makers, a craft market that is multiple vendors that are, you know, like cottage industry makers selling under one roof. And we have a new bar and hamburger place and the former chocolate place. And they're also doing really well. And so between those two projects, it really, and then, you know, it's other, businesses started opening, new businesses opened downtown that just kind of had a new approach. They weren't honky tonks, they weren't just kind of appealing to a kind of a has -been demographic. And I just started changing the attitude. And the most remarkable occurrence was at one point, and this was around 2018, I just noticed that the online chatter in the general discussion among locals about Newport Richey kind of flipped from overwhelmingly negative people just running down the town, just saying this place is terrible. You know, get out while you can. There's nothing but crack heads and, and prostitutes and you know, it's just terrible. And to, Hey, this place is pretty cool. It's getting better. There's, it's got a lot of potential. And the naysayers started getting shattered down by the people who were more optimistic and positive about the town. And it just kind of hit that Malcolm Gladwell tipping point pretty quickly. And the attitude of the town and the self -image of people in town just has been significantly different ever since then. And then that's, of course, paid dividends and more investment coming to downtown. Now you can't find a place to rent for retail downtown. Frank Starkey (57:38.641) We actually have the problem now that there's too much food and beverage and the market isn't growing enough because we've got to bring in customers from outside of the immediate area because it's just not densely populated enough town yet. But that's so that's kind of where things started in New Port Richey. Kevin K (57:56.604) That's really, that's a great story. It's kind of, it's so indicative of also like what Marty Anderson has talked about. Let's sort of like finding your farm and a place that you care about and working there and making it better. And that's really cool. When it came to all this, were you self -financing? Were you working with investors? How was that process? Frank Starkey (58:13.169) Yeah. Frank Starkey (58:22.321) On the central, which is our apartment and on the 5800 main, which is the project that had been the IGA store, I have a financial partner on that. Who's another local who had made done well for himself in banking and lived away and moved back and was wanting to invest, but also to do some invest locally in a way that helps, you know, give something back to his own town. And that was my attitude as well. So our, our. Capital has been him and me on those two projects. And then I've got two other buildings that, one other building that I have a co -owner on and then another building I own solely by myself. So I've got a total of four projects. And all of the projects that I have are within one, two, three blocks, four blocks of each other. I was, you know, you mentioned the farm. I was very intentional about farm. I said, okay, my farm is New Port Richey. My farm yard is downtown and my barn is our office, which was right in the middle of all that. And the so that's, you know, and then now Mike and I live three blocks from all of that stuff. So we have we our new townhouse is three blocks east of downtown. Since 2018, we lived in a house that was four blocks south of downtown. So all of it was walkable. And even when downtown had just a couple of restaurants that were mostly just diners, one place that was pretty decent for lunch and salads and things, and a couple of pretty mediocre to crappy bars. I have a lot of friends here now and my office is here. And I immediately realized this is the most luxurious lifestyle I have had since college because the ability to walk everywhere and just live your life on foot is luxurious. It's just delightful. And my best friend now lives well in our old house, lives a block away. And we got to be friends living in town here and living a block from each other. And we would just ride bikes. And there was a whole other crew of Kevin K (01:00:24.284) You Frank Starkey (01:00:49.041) the people we'd ride bikes up the river in the evenings and maybe stop for a beer or maybe not and just enjoy the town. He really showed me just kind of, I smacked myself in the forehead one day when he talked about how nice it is to ride up the river during the sunset. I was like, wow, you mean you can just enjoy living in these walkable places? Because I'd always spent so much time trying to build them that I didn't spend much time just... f*****g enjoyment. Kevin K (01:01:19.676) I know, I know. It's a crazy thing. It's like it shouldn't be like a rarity or anything like that. We wish it was available to everybody, but it's wild. That was the thing about living in Savannah and that was like the hard part about leaving Savannah was, I think for a lot of us who have our ideals about walkability and everything, you kind of go back and forth about, do I want to spend my time? Frank Starkey (01:01:30.257) Yeah. Frank Starkey (01:01:37.489) Yeah, I bet. Kevin K (01:01:48.38) you know, working real hard and trying to create this as much as, as I can and, and live in a certain place where I, I guess have the economic opportunity to do that. Or do you also maybe just say, yeah, at a certain point, screw it. I just want to live somewhere where I can be, you know, do the things that I talk about all the time. So. Frank Starkey (01:02:06.513) Yeah, exactly. And it is hard to live in a place that's already kicking butt and do the things to make a place kick butt. So. Kevin K (01:02:20.124) Yeah, and in so many of these places, the places that we admire, and if you didn't get in early, you can't afford it at a certain point anymore anyway. So it's kind of a crazy deal. So as an architect, then would the infill projects, I mean, I know you worked with Eric and Mike and some others, but do you do any sketching or work on any of these sort of, is it a collaborative deal or do you at this point just be like, well, Frank Starkey (01:02:28.369) Right. Kevin K (01:02:46.268) I'm going to be a good client and be kind of hands off and just help direct my architects. Frank Starkey (01:02:50.865) I try to, I'm trying very hard to just be a good client and direct my architects. I'll let you ask Eric on whether I'm a good client or not, but that's probably been the project where I have been the most, I've left the most to the architects to on the design side. On the, the one of the commercial building that I owned by myself was a, building that didn't have any windows, two stories right on one of our main streets on a corner. So two full facades with essentially no windows. And it needed new windows storefront and upstairs. So it basically just needed a whole facade because there was just a big windowless bunker. But it had existing structural columns or structural considerations for where I could put windows. And it ended up being a interesting, challenging facade composition project. Anyway, I designed that building. And also it was a double high space where the second floor was just a mezzanine. And we closed in the second floor to make it into a mixed use building. So that because it had always been a nightclub or restaurant and it was too big as being a story and a half to for that, for this market to support because the upstairs are just kind of. You know, just sucked. So I was like, this needs to just be a regular size restaurant on the ground floor and then offices above. So I did the architecture on that, including the build out for the restaurant. I had some help on that on the layout, but I did the design, interior design stuff on that. I wish I had, I love the facade design process. And that was a really fun project. And the result was, you know, it's, it's unusual because of the constraints that it had. So, but it's, I think it's a fun, it's a good result. but if I were doing more projects, I mean, I really feel like I don't do architecture every day. So I'm not, yeah, certainly I'm not going to do construction drawings because I don't have that, capability just cause I don't, I mean, I have the technical ability to do it. Frank Starkey (01:05:15.249) and I am now licensed, I could sign and seal it, but I don't want to. And I haven't signed and sealed anything yet. So my goal is to be more of a client than I am an architect. Kevin K (01:05:27.868) So in all this stuff and going back to even your initial work with Longleaf and others, you've obviously tried to create well -designed places and beautiful places. I know you said you had some thoughts kind of based on one of the other podcasts I had where we were going back and forth and talking about beauty in buildings and the value of that versus sort of utilitarian values as well. How have you tried to balance all that and really create? beauty and do you find it at conflict with also making real estate work? Frank Starkey (01:06:04.753) I don't find beauty in conflict with making real estate work at all. I think it's critical. I don't think that things have to be built expensively in order to be beautiful. And my comment to you in my email was about y 'all had had a discussion on this, your podcast before last. about and you had said you can't legislate beauty no code in the no amount of code in the world is going to result in beauty and I've always thought about that because I agree with you that codes by their nature don't result in beauty that that human love results in beauty I mean that's you know because that's a it's a it's a spiritual outcome not a I mean, it's an outcome of the spirit. I don't mean that metaphysical terms, just, but it's something that comes from a level of care that's not, that doesn't happen from just conformance. Kevin K (01:07:10.94) Yeah, it's a value you bring to a project basically. It's something you really care to do. Yeah. Frank Starkey (01:07:16.529) Yes, that said, the American Vignoli and other handbooks that were used by builders, not by architects, but by people who were just building buildings and designing them, designing and building buildings by hand in the 1800s and early 1900s. resulted in scads of what we consider beautiful buildings with a capital B because it codified, maybe not in a sense of regulation, but in a sense of aspiration and guidance. It codified a way to arrive at competence with beautiful principles underlying it. And I wonder, it's... It's a hypothesis. I've not proved it or even set out to prove it. But if you could require that people follow the American Vignole as an example, or something else like that, where the principles of proportion are codified and they're followable, then I think you probably would still have to have some coaching. But I think you would get a whole lot closer than you can in the, because it's more like a playbook than it is a rule book for producing a competent design. Competent in the classical sense. Kevin K (01:08:54.556) Yeah. Yeah. Kevin K (01:09:02.236) Yeah, I think that's fair. It's more like coaching people about people who care. If you want to do good things, here are simple rules and patterns to follow that are not going to get you the Parthenon necessarily, but they're going to get you certainly at a minimum like a B building, like a B or a B minus building if you follow these rules. And if you do them really well and execute the details well, you could end up with an A plus building. Yeah. Frank Starkey (01:09:34.641) Yeah. Yeah, and it's something that McKim, Mead, and White can follow that and come up with something spectacular. But the same underlying principles are in every garden variety inline building on a street. Because individual urban buildings and places that we love are individually not spectacular. It's the accumulation of be buildings that are singing in the same key that makes a good chorus. Not everything can be a soloist anyway. Kevin K (01:10:11.996) And certainly, a lot of the people who produced the buildings in that era that you described, late 19th, early 20th century, I mean, there were a whole lot of just illiterate immigrants to the United States, ones who were building all that. And they didn't need 200 pages of construction drawings to follow it, but they did have patterns and illustrations and guides that they could follow. Frank Starkey (01:10:25.041) Yeah. Kevin K (01:10:42.46) and just some kind of basic standards. Yeah. Frank Starkey (01:10:43.217) And also a general cultural agreement on what looks good and what doesn't. And that's what I think you can't recreate from start, I mean, from scratch, because it's got to, that culture builds up and accumulates over decades and generations of practice. Kevin K (01:11:09.148) No doubt. Have you seen with the buildings that you have done in Newport, Richey, has there been other people who've looked at what you've done and tried to essentially say, kind of continue to raise the bar with good looking buildings? Frank Starkey (01:11:24.209) Unfortunately, I can't say that has happened yet. There hasn't been that much new construction in New Port Richey. And I don't, I can't think of any off the top of my head that have been done since we built the central, for example, which is really the only new ground up build. There's another apartment project and apartments and mixed use downtown, but it was designed in 2006 and then it was stalled and it finished about the same time we did, but it has nothing. you know, didn't follow others at all. We did have a lot of people. And this is something I would recommend, which I did accidentally. I didn't put really good drawings of the buildings into the public before they were built. I made a real now here's a blunder. There's a my blunder was I allowed the elevations of the buildings. to be the first thing that got into the public view because they were required as part of the permitting process. And an elevation drawing of a building is the architectural equivalent of a mugshot. It's representative and it's accurate, but it's accurate, but it's not representative. So it doesn't show you what a person looks like. It shows you just facts about their face. And so it shows you facts about a building, but not what it's gonna look like. So people saw the elevations. of what Eric could design, which were intentionally very simple rectangular boxes with regular, very competent, beautiful classical facades, but they looked really flat, they looked really boxy, and they looked terrible. They couldn't be at elevation, there's no depth on it. So people were like, holy s**t, of course he's building, I mean, they look like barracks. And so people lost their minds. I'm like, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. So we quickly put together some 3D renderings. based on a quick sketchup model, we illustrated the hell out of them with landscaping and showed what a view down the street would look like. And it was a much better view. And that's really how you perceive the buildings. And so people were like, OK, well, if it looks like that, I guess I won't oppose it so much. But they were still rightfully skeptical. And so I s

Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten
209. Retail Observations from a Seven-State Road Trip

Creative Shop Talk with Wendy Batten

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 31:05


With host retail coach Wendy Batten   https://wendybatten.com/podcast-intro/   In This Episode:  I just returned from a seven-state two-week road trip from Nova Scotia, Canada to North Carolina, USA! The trip's destination was Mount Holly, North Carolina to meet with my mastermind group at member Jeff Lee's shop, The Vintage Nest. John and I weaved down the East Coast, taking time to stop in and visit with Inner Circle members and peruse independent retail shops along the way.  In this episode of the Creative Shop Talk Podcast, I'm sharing my observations that will help you level up your retail business and be known in your community, including: Why it's important to get out in your community and observe what shoppers are doing/buying Updating your retail shop's profile on Google (like, right this minute) Why shop standards matter: employee behavior, greetings, pricing your items, etc. What should be on the outside of your shop Being known in your community by other independent business owners I encourage you to step outside and get a bird's eye view of your retail shop to make sure you aren't missing the mark on any of these simple yet incredibly impactful tips.  Are you missing the mark on any of them? Anything you recently changed that has had an impactful effect on your business? Jump into my DMs on instagram and let's chat!   Ready to Level Up? Join The Retailer's Inner Circle.  Here's everything you need to know about the Retailer's Inner Circle. You'll have access to countless Masterclasses including Foot Traffic Made Simple, Shop Standards, Money Matters, and so many others. Plus, you'll have access to a private Facebook group where members can ask questions or share advice and their experiences of running a retail shop. Related podcasts we think you'll like:  Episode 113: Retail Success Series: Growth Mindset with Jeff Lee from The Vintage Nest Episode 144: How to Create a Customer Journey Map Episode 201: Cell Phone Usage: What's Your Store Policy?   About your host, Wendy Batten In case we haven't met yet, I'm Wendy, a small business coach and founder of the Retailer's Inner Circle, where I help other independent shop owners learn how to gain the right business skillsets to see more profits, paychecks, and joy as they navigate running their retail business.  Through online classes, business coaching programs, speaking, and a top-ranked podcast, I've helped hundreds of retailers around the globe reclaim their dreams and see the success they want from their beautiful shops. My signature private coaching community, The Retailer's Inner Circle, has helped retailers around the world build their retail business skill sets and confidence.  I am proud to have been featured in several major publications, including my own business column in What Women Create magazine. I have been privileged to be a guest on top-ranked podcasts and sought-after as a guest speaker and teacher for several brands, associations, and communities that are passionate about the success of independent retailers. When I'm not coaching, you will find me either DIYing and renovating my very imperfect old crooked cottage by the sea in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Lunenburg, NS, or blogging about our travel and RVing adventures and the weird fun things we get up to in our coastal village. I'd love to invite you to check out one of my free resources for real retailers at https://wendybatten.com/free-resources/    For more support from Wendy   Retailer's Inner Circle - Join Wendy inside the best retailer's community   Free resources for shop owners    Hang out and connect with Wendy on IG    All of Wendy's programs and services for shop owners can be found HERE.  Subscribe & Review on iTunes Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I'd love you to consider it. Subscribing means you won't miss an episode! Click here to subscribe to iTunes! If you want to be more of a rockstar, I'd love it if you could leave a review over on iTunes as well.  Those reviews help other retailers find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. So grateful for you! Thank you!

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
NEPA, the Future of the Supreme Court, and the Cherry Blossom Festival with Fred Wagner

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 57:44


Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Fred Wagner, partner with Venable, LLP about NEPA, the Future of the Supreme Court, and the Cherry Blossom Festival.   Read his full bio below.Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-formShowtimes: 1:54  Nic & Laura talk about burnout9:48  Interview starts10:09  Cherry Blossom Festival21:35  NEPA34:11  Future of the Supreme CourtPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Fred Wagner at linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Bio:Fred Wagner focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining and energy project development. Fred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and safety regulations. During his career, Fred has handled a wide variety of environmental litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits, to government enforcement actions, to Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges.Fred was appointed Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the Obama administration. He managed all legal matters involving the $40 billion Federal-Aid Highway program, including environmental and natural resources issues for highway and multimodal transportation projects. Among other high-profile projects, he oversaw the agency's defense of the following:  New York's Tappan Zee Bridge, San Francisco's Presidio Parkway, Chicago's Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, Kentucky and Indiana's Ohio River Bridges, North Carolina's Bonner Bridge, Alabama's Birmingham Northern Beltline, Wisconsin's Zoo Interchange, and Washington's State Road 520 Bridge. He represented the FHWA on government-wide Transportation Rapid Response Team, a multi-agency task force focused on improving project delivery and environmental review reforms.Fred began his career as a trial attorney in the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Misdemeanor Trial Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Venable, he spent more than 20 years in private practice at a national law firm focusing on environmental and natural resources issues.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Our True Crime Podcast
254. Natural Born Killers: Joshua Maxwell and Tessie McFarland

Our True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 40:05


We are headed to Indiana, near the famed Speedway where the iconic Indy races unfold. It's September 12, 2000, around 7 a.m. when a call comes into police, reporting a vehicle ablaze near Decatur Township off State Road 67. Detective Larry Sanders swiftly responds, observing the inferno and sensing its deliberate nature. Amidst the efforts to douse the flames, a chilling discovery emerges from the trunk: a charred body, its gender indiscernible, limbs bound with wire. Amidst the chaos, crucial identifiers - the car's license plate and VIN - are found, linking the vehicle to Robby Bott. Robby, a resident of Morgan County, Indiana, leaves investigators grappling with unsettling questions: Is the deceased indeed Robby Bot? How did he end up in the trunk? And, most urgently, who perpetrated this heinous act, and what drove them to such brutality?Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Natural Born Killers: Joshua Maxwell and Tessie McFarland.'This episode is sponsored by Oneskin. It's about skin longevity, targeting the root causes of aging to help you look and feel your best at every age. Get started today with 15% off using code OTCP at oneskin.co. (it is co, not com) Listener discretion by @octoberpodVHSAll music is by our EP @theinkypawprintSources:https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/maxwelljoshua.htmlhttps://www.heraldtimesonline.com/story/news/2002/02/22/brooklyn-murder-suspect-on-trial-in-texas/118393996/https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/03/11/Texas-executes-sheriffs-sergeant-killer/71481268362604/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-indiana-man-who-murdered-2-executed-in-texas-2010mar11-story.htmlhttps://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Shootout-Suspect-Admits-Slaying-Confession-2733133.phphttps://www.upi.com/Archives/2000/10/18/Pair-wanted-in-crime-spree-arrested-in-SF-shootout/2552971841600/https://www.wthr.com/article/news/prosecutors-want-local-trial-victims-family-doesnt/531-6490bb0f-1b55-432a-84c3-d8331e1eac7chttps://www.themarshallproject.org/next-to-die/tx/nsbhpd2ohttps://thecinemaholic.com/joshua-maxwell-tessie-mcfarland/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/ex-convict-stripper-lured-men-sex-killed-them-for-cashhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-indiana-man-who-murdered-2-executed-in-texas-2010mar11-story.htmlhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/in-court-of-appeals/1091648.htmlhttps://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Midwest-fugitives-fled-grim-histories-3051111.phphttps://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/article/Set-to-die-today-killer-calls-his-spree-senseless-982016.php

Locked On Blue Devils - Daily Podcast On Duke Blue Devils Football & Basketball
NC State Road Environment No Match For Duke; Beat The Wolfpack by 15

Locked On Blue Devils - Daily Podcast On Duke Blue Devils Football & Basketball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 26:04


JJ Jackson chats with Jordan Mann of The Big J & Little J Show about the Duke Basketball victory over NC State, the strong month of offensive rebounding for the Blue Devils and the upcoming battle with UNC.  Twitter: @LO_BlueDevils | @_JJ_Jackson_The Locked On Blue Devils Podcast with host JJ Jackson is a daily show that brings you the latest news & headlines from Duke Blue Devils Athletics. Every day, we will discuss the biggest stories from Duke Basketball and Football and feature special guests including athletes, coaches and insiders for an in-depth look. Locked On Blue Devils is a part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTVNissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV's with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com.LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high stakes wager for your small business. That's why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.FanDuelNew customers, join today and you'll getONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it's easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)

Fallscast
Fallscast Episode 113: March 3, 2024

Fallscast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 47:54


This week's news load is epic: *Body of Chandra Poudel-Rimal found in Stow *El Papa's moving to State Road. *R Shea Brewing Closed *Cuyahoga Falls tax preparer sentenced to 12 months and a day prison time *Quack open a book *Cuyahoga Falls Safe Driving Initiative *Safety Town seeking volunteers *Senior Line Dancing at the Quirk Center *Galileo, Galileo *Eclipsefest *Get married at City Hall *Ironwood Vegan Bakery now a part of Oh So Sweet *Tiki Underground's Tonga Tim's new cocktail book, “No Pants Required" Thank you for listening. We are always in the market for article submissions and suggestions for podcast interviews. If you are interested in volunteering with on The Falls Free Press or the Fallscast, or are a musician wishing to showcase your music on the podcast, drop us a line at fallsfreepress@gmail.com. If you enjoyed the show, be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts to let others know to listen. Fallscast theme composed and performed by Alex Hall. Interim music: “Summer Girls” by LFO (1999)

#LovinLebanon Podcast
Episode 154 - Ice Cream Paradise | John & Dominique Hunter

#LovinLebanon Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 14:35


I-C-P is back! Ice Cream Paradise, just off the State Road 32 / I-65 exit will be reopening in the spring - under new ownership. Dominique and John Hunter grew up in the area, and have many fond ICP memories. They hated to see it close...and so they are taking a leap of faith to bring the Lebanon institution back. The Hunter's share their journey on Episode 154 of the #LovinLebanon Podcast!

Extra News On Demand
News at Noon Tuesday February 20, 2024

Extra News On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 8:21


A water main break on Evansville's far east side is causing problems for drivers, businesses, and residents... A new general aviation terminal is coming to Huntingburg Regional Airport thanks to a $3.3 million grant... Warrick County deputies are looking into an incident in which a seriously injured woman was found beside State Road 62...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Extra News On Demand
News at Noon Tuesday February 13, 2024

Extra News On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 8:07


Evansville city council votes to hire an Indianapolis law firm to post an intervention into proposed utility rate hikes... Police warn young people to have a chat with older family members about social media scams and how to avoid them... The driver killed in an accident along State Road 69 in Posey County Monday morning has been identified...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RV Hour Podcast - Episode 53 - Fun And Interesting Places To Visit In Florida

"RV Hour" podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2024 51:50


Embark on a Floridian adventure with Larry McNamara, the CEO of Giant Recreation World, on this week's RV Hour podcast! Discover fun and intriguing places to visit in Florida, including Larry's own travel stories. Get ready for the RV Open House On-Lot Sales Event from February 1st-4th, where you'll find specially marked Red tags on units with incredible discounts. Be sure to explore the exclusive special units at Bartow's Corner! Don't miss out on the excitement - tune in at www.GiantRecreationWorld.com.

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast
Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 15:12


CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 23rd        Publish Date: January 22nd       Henssler :15  From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Tuesday, January 23rd, and Happy 65th Birthday to UB40's bassist Earl Falconer. ***01.23.24 – BIRTHDAY – EARL FALCONER*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen Holly Springs Seeking Funding for Hickory Springs Parkway Project Canton OKs $2.8M Loan to Housing Authority   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss economical snacks for kids.   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA   STORY 1: Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen Reyes Morales, co-owner of Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q in Canton, has been named the 2024 First Citizen of Cherokee County. Morales has a long history of community service, dedicating over two decades to local individuals, families, nonprofits, and public safety organizations. He is an honorary deputy with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office and has been recognized for his contributions to local schools and sports teams. Morales, originally from Mexico, moved to the United States in 1996 and holds an accounting degree. He started his career at Williamson Bros. as a dishwasher and worked his way up to co-owner of the Canton location, contributing to the local community by providing jobs. STORY 2: Holly Springs Seeking Funding for Hickory Springs Parkway Project The Holly Springs City Council has unanimously approved seeking state funding for the construction of the first phase of Hickory Springs Parkway. The city will apply for a $1.5 million grant and a $6.2 million loan through the State Road and Tollway Authority. The proposed project involves realigning Hickory Springs Industrial Drive and raising Hickory Road out of the floodplain. The first phase will run from Hickory Road to P. Rickman Industrial Drive, with the aim of alleviating truck traffic in downtown Holly Springs. The timeline for hearing from SRTA regarding the application status remains uncertain. STORY 3: Canton OKs $2.8M Loan to Housing Authority The city of Canton, Georgia, has approved a new 30-year loan agreement with the Canton Housing Authority (CHA), providing $2.8 million for the redevelopment of public housing on Shipp Street. The loan, with an interest rate of 2.63%, aims to assist the CHA in constructing a housing development called Tanner Place. The project involves demolishing 39 units on Shipp Street and replacing them with 70 new homes, including one-to-four-bedroom units. The city council also approved a memorandum of understanding regarding the transfer of the Jefferson Circle property and financing for Tanner Place. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE – CHEROKEE CHAMBER – HELLER LAW   STORY 4: Habitat for Humanity Townhomes Coming to Holly Springs The Holly Springs City Council in Georgia has approved the annexation and rezoning of over six acres on Edmondson Lane for a new 50-home Habitat for Humanity townhome community. The project, proposed by the North Georgia Community Housing Development Corporation, will involve the construction of a 50-unit single-family residential townhome community with a density of 7.9 units per acre. Amenities will include a walking trail and pickleball courts. The council added a condition limiting rentals to 10% of the homes or less. The move follows a previous rezoning approval for a 20-unit townhome community on Edmondson Lane in September. STORY 5: BW Kitchen Opens in Downtown Woodstock BW Kitchen, a new boutique restaurant, has opened inside Stout Brothers Beer and Coffee Shop at 240 Chambers St. in downtown Woodstock. Chef Johnathan Wilmot, with 15 years of experience in various Atlanta restaurants, and his brother Ian Wilmot, with 16 years in the beer industry, have curated a menu that complements the establishment's 40-plus taps. The restaurant is open from noon to close Wednesday through Sunday, offering weekly specials, small plates, and shareable dishes. The brothers plan to host exclusive pairing dinners to create a unique dining experience. More information is available on their Facebook page and website.     Commercial:  GCPS – INGLES 2     STORY 6: INGLES - LEAH And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss economical snacks for kids. STORY 7: LEAH INTERVIEW   We'll have closing comments after this.    COMMERCIAL: Henssler 60    SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. . If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.   Produced by the BG Podcast Network   Show Sponsors: henssler.com ingles-markets.com jeffhellerlaw.com drakerealty.com esogrepair.com mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com cherokeechamber.com gcpsk12.org/jobs   #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Florida Spectacular

Subscriber-only episodeFlying into Key West is super-convenient, but people who fly into Key West miss one of the best parts of the Florida Keys: The Overseas Highway, which connects mainland Florida with the Florida Keys. The road didn't always look the way it does today, however. Brad and Cathy explain it all. Florida Keys ExtrasNo Name Pub on No Name Key used to be a brothelThe Pineapple Express? Yup, pineapples in the Florida Keys!The Seven-Mile Bridge in True LiesA pictorial trip across the Overseas HighwayLast Train to ParadiseHurricane of 1935Have you met Fred?Support the podcast! For $5/month, you get premium Florida Keys history and travel tips with Brad Bertelli and Cathy Salustri.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Find her on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy; Twitter/IG: @CathySalustri Question or comment? Email: cathy@floridaspectacular.com. Free, weekly episodes of "The Florida Spectacular" are co-hosted by Rick Kilby.Get Rick's books at rickkilby.com/ and http://studiohourglass.blogspot.com/. Connect: Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Twitter (@oldfla), and IG (@ricklebee).Premium, biweekly episodes of "The Florida Keys" Spectacular are co-hosted by Brad Bertelli. Find Brad's column in The Keys Weekly newspaper, ch...

Paulding County News Podcast
A tragic incident unfolds in Hiram as a man is arrested for the murder of his estranged wife

Paulding County News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 37:30


November 8th Podcast Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding.  Mourning is underway for both a beloved Paulding County school teacher and high school soccer star, but first…   PC News It was Election Day yesterday, and here are the results of the races held in Paulding County. For Dallas City Council Ward 2, Candace Callaway took 53% of the vote, to Incumbent Michael Cason's 47%. For Hiram Mayor, Incumbent Frank Moran took 40% of the vote, while Dawn Veasley took in 34%, and Timothy Weaver 26%. For Hiram City Council Post 2, Tiffany McCall-Carroll grabbed 60% of the vote, while Teresa Philyaw drew 40%. And you voted to approve the renewal of the Paulding County School District's ESPLOST. PC News Exciting news for Peach Pass users. The State Road and Tollway Authority has announced a game-changing partnership that will make your travels even smoother. Starting now, Peach Pass users can access the E-Z Pass system in eight additional states, with more states set to join next year. Peach Pass already works seamlessly with Florida's SunPass, E-Pass, and LeeWay, as well as North Carolina's QuickPass. The newly added states include Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, and Rhode Island. For those of you looking to join the Peach Pass community, visit www.PeachPass.com. (11 Alive) PC News A tragic incident unfolds in Hiram as a man is arrested for the murder of his estranged wife, a schoolteacher in Cobb County. According to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, a domestic dispute turned deadly when Tyron Victor Lambert forced his way into the home of his estranged wife, Jasmyn Victoria Lambert. Lambert threatened occupants with a gun, prompting a call to law enforcement. He fled the scene but returned, resulting in a fatal gunshot. Jasmyn Lambert, a 3rd grade teacher at Still Elementary School in Powder Springs was fatally wounded and pronounced deceased at Wellstar Paulding Hospital. Tyron Lambert faces multiple charges and is held without bond in the Paulding County Jail. (Fox 5) We'll let you know about a GoFund Me account, to cover funeral costs for a former Paulding County high school student, as well as what some of you thought about a recent purse scandal in the area, but now let's check the weather for Paulding County… Weather Sunshine and warm temperatures the next few days.  High's near 80 each day, with Low's from the mid-40's to the upper-50's. Arrest Report A Paulding County woman is in hot water after being arrested for peddling counterfeit luxury goods, including bags, belts, and accessories. Detectives from the Paulding County Sheriff's Office uncovered a trove of knock-offs, imitating high-end brands like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Fendi. These items were sold out of a home on Adelene Way and through an online store called Shine's Boutique. Gatekeeper Global, a security company, tipped off authorities, leading to the discovery of over 12,000 fakes valued at more than $11 million. Ashley Frank faces charges for dealing in counterfeit goods. All seized items will be destroyed. (Fox 5) State News A tragic incident in south Georgia claims the life of a 21-year-old bartender from Paulding County. Brianna Long was shot and killed after her shift at The Pier Bar in Remerton around 2:30 a.m. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation revealed that an altercation led to the fatal shooting outside the bar, with multiple vehicles also hit. While closing down the bar, Long was shot and rushed to South Georgia Medical Center, where she tragically passed away. A former Paulding County High School soccer star, Long was a Valdosta State University dental hygiene student completing clinical courses. The investigation continues.  A GoFundMe has been set up to support her funeral costs. (AJC/Valdosta Daily Times) Sports From the Paulding Sports Chronicles, congrats to all the cross country teams that ran for State in Carrollton last weekend! North Paulding Boys came in 13th North Paulding Girls were 16th Paulding Country girls came in 25th East Paulding Boys finished 27th And the Paulding County High School Cheer Club is heading to State!  They placed 9th at sectionals out of 24 coed teams, and will now head to Macon this weekend to compete against the top 16 coed teams in Georgia. Odd Story In a daring heist, four men have finally been charged with the theft of an 18-carat gold toilet from the ancestral home of Winston Churchill. Valued at $5.95 million, the golden toilet vanished in 2019. The Crown Prosecution Service has approved criminal charges against the men, aged 35 to 39, accusing them of burglary and conspiracy to transfer criminal property. The toilet, titled "America," was a satirical statement on wealth and was fully operational for public use, available for three-minute booked appointments.  Despite extensive searches, the artwork remains missing, and its removal caused significant damage to the historic palace. The suspects are set to appear in court later this month. (AP) Events November 10th at 7:00 pm Resurrection - A Journey Tribute will be at the Dallas Theatre November 11th Dallas Mistletoe Market at Dallas First United Methodist Church November 12th from 7:00-11:00pm Bingo Night at Buffalo's Cafe December 9th from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Toys for Tots Jeep Parade at AVW Offroad and Performance PC News Walmart is making shopping a more inclusive and comfortable experience. The nation's largest retailer has just announced "sensory-friendly" shopping hours, available every day across their stores nationwide. Earlier this summer, Walmart tested sensory-friendly hours during back-to-school season, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. During these hours, stores will transform into a calm and soothing environment by changing TV walls to static images, turning off the radio, and dimming the lights where possible. Starting this Friday, all Walmart stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico will offer sensory-friendly hours from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with plans to continue indefinitely. Walmart joins a growing list of retailers, performance venues, and attractions that are now offering sensory-friendly adjustments to cater to those with autism and other sensory-sensitive conditions. 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Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
Phase II NEPA Regulations, the Future of WotUS, and Upcoming Supreme Court Cases with Fred Wagner

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 69:26


Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Fred Wagner, partner with Venable, LLP about Phase II NEPA Regulations, the Future of WotUS, and Upcoming Supreme Court Case.   Read his full bio below.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode VENABLE, LLP!   Check them out at https://www.venable.com/Venable is one of the nation's leading law firms. Venable's management reflects a commitment to Diversity and Inclusion through a broad category of hiring, training and educational activities. The Firm's Environmental Practice Group works with clients across the country on major infrastructure development, including NEPA compliance and resource agency permitting. Venable encourages volunteer activities in professional environmental associations, as reflected by Fred Wagner's membership on the NAEP Board of Directors.Please be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Fred Wagner at linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Bio:Fred Wagner focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining and energy project development. Fred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and safety regulations. During his career, Fred has handled a wide variety of environmental litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits, to government enforcement actions, to Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges.Fred was appointed Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the Obama administration. He managed all legal matters involving the $40 billion Federal-Aid Highway program, including environmental and natural resources issues for highway and multimodal transportation projects. Among other high-profile projects, he oversaw the agency's defense of the following:  New York's Tappan Zee Bridge, San Francisco's Presidio Parkway, Chicago's Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, Kentucky and Indiana's Ohio River Bridges, North Carolina's Bonner Bridge, Alabama's Birmingham Northern Beltline, Wisconsin's Zoo Interchange, and Washington's State Road 520 Bridge. He represented the FHWA on government-wide Transportation Rapid Response Team, a multi-agency task force focused on improving project delivery and environmental review reforms.Fred began his career as a trial attorney in the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Misdemeanor Trial Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Venable, he spent more than 20 years in private practice aSupport the showThanks for listening! A new episode drops every Friday. Like, share, subscribe, and/or sponsor to help support the continuation of the show. You can find us on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and all your favorite podcast players.

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Gwinnett police ID 5 teens who died in crash involving three cars on I-85

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 17:28


From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Wednesday September 5th, and happy 65th birthday to comedian Jeff Foxworthy ****Foxworthy**** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Gwinnett police ID 5 teens who died in crash involving three cars on I-85 Gwinnett will distribute $18 million to promote affordable housing efforts And Gwinnett eyes more federal funding for infrastructure Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk about probiotics All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!    Break 1 : M.O.G.          Story 1. crash Five teenagers tragically lost their lives in an early morning car crash on State Road 316 near the I-85 entrance. Two vehicles collided, with one falling off the flyover lane into the I-85 southbound Collector-Distributor lane. Another vehicle subsequently struck the fallen car. The accident occurred around 4 a.m. Three more individuals were transported to local hospitals, and multiple people were ejected from the vehicles. The deceased victims have been identified as Katy Gaitan, Ashley Gaitan, Coral Lorenzo, Hung Nyugen, and Abner Santana. The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and witnesses are encouraged to provide information to the Gwinnett County Police Department. ..………….. read more at gwinnettdailypost.com   STORY 2: 18 million Gwinnett County officials are allocating up to $18 million from the Affordable Housing Development Fund to support affordable housing initiatives. The funds come from various sources, including the American Rescue Plan Act, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Emergency Rental Assistance Program, and state and local fiscal recovery funds. The goal is to expand affordable housing opportunities for families earning less than 65% of the area median income. The deadline for project applications is October 30, with funding decisions expected by year-end. Eligible projects include new construction, land or building acquisition, rehabilitation of existing buildings, preservation of existing affordable housing units, and adaptive reuse of nonresidential buildings. Story 3: infrastructure White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu visited Curiosity Lab in Peachtree Corners to discuss the impact of federal infrastructure funding available to the community during the Biden administration. Landrieu highlighted various funding opportunities from hundreds of federal programs, emphasizing that local communities need to apply for them. He stated that ongoing grant opportunities would continue for a long time. Gwinnett County has already received federal funding for various projects, including the Gwinnett Place Transit Center overhaul, Western Gwinnett Pathway walking trail, smart corridor improvements on Singleton Road, and a feasibility study to eliminate railroad crossings. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill created a $1.2 trillion fund for various projects, with 375 programs across 14 federal agencies to support infrastructure projects. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2:   Slappey- Tom Wages -  Obits   Story 4: office Gwinnett County police are seeking the public's help in identifying two suspects who allegedly stole over $800 worth of merchandise, including two office printers, from an Office Depot in unincorporated Lawrenceville. The theft occurred around 1 p.m. on August 22. One suspect is described as a slim Black man with tattoos on his arms, neck, and face, wearing a black tank top, black shorts, and black Nike shoes. The other suspect is described as a Black woman wearing a white T-shirt, black pants, and black and white sneakers. Anyone with information on their identities or whereabouts is urged to contact detectives at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477, or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, with the possibility of receiving a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Story 5: Dacula Gwinnett County experienced a night of violence with a quadruple shooting in Lawrenceville followed by a separate homicide in Dacula. In the Lawrenceville incident, two men were killed, while another man was found dead in Dacula after a "person shot" call around 11:15 p.m. The Dacula shooting appears to have resulted from a confrontation between two males. Gwinnett police are actively investigating both cases, interviewing witnesses and collecting evidence to determine the circumstances surrounding the incidents. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300 or reach out to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com, with the potential for a cash reward leading to an arrest and indictment.   Story 6: 97   Gwinnett County police successfully located a missing 97-year-old Hall County man, demonstrating the effectiveness of their Situational Awareness Crime Response Center's technology. Hall County authorities notified Gwinnett police about the missing man, believing he might be in Gwinnett County. Analysts in the Situational Awareness Crime Response Center utilized Flock cameras situated throughout the county to locate the man in his vehicle, showcasing how technology contributes to community safety. The center facilitates collaboration between police and community stakeholders, providing access to tools like Flock cameras to respond to crimes and locate missing individuals. A police officer was able to catch up with the elderly man, who explained he was lost, and stayed with him until his family arrived to ensure his safe return home.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 9 - Cumming   Story 7: LEAH   And now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks with us about probiotics   ***LEAH***   We'll have final thoughts after this And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles markets talks with us about foods that help with swollen feet Break 4:  Henssler 60 Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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KZMU News
Tanker spills 3,800 gallons of chip oil on River Road

KZMU News

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 9:46


On Monday, a tanker carrying road chip oil rolled over on State Road 128, locally known as River Road. 3,800 gallons of chip oil spilled near Big Bend campground. Chip oil is the tar-like substance used to repair cracks in roads. No oil reached the Colorado River, according to Moab Valley Fire Chief TJ Brewer, who led the emergency containment crew. We also hear from our partners at KGNU about the latest updates in the court proceedings of the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting case. Plus, we hear from KDNK about Colorado's efforts to bear-proof their towns. We also hear from a KGNU Report for America Corps Member about the drawbacks of electric bike batteries. //Show Notes: //Photo: A tanker rolled over on State Road 128, spilling 3,800 gallons of chip oil. Photo courtesy of Moab Valley Fire Department. //BLM Moab Field Office Contact: 385-235-4364

Florida Foodie
‘I've sacrificed for this place:' Owner of Alex's Fresh Kitchen fights to keep dream alive

Florida Foodie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 29:38


Alex Diaz is constantly pushing to make his restaurant, Alex's Fresh Kitchen, a success. “It's my baby. It's my dream, you know, and I do anything for it. I've sacrificed for this place,” Diaz said. Diaz opened his restaurant in 2019 at 1015 State Road 436 in Suite 109 of a strip mall in Casselberry. The pandemic hit not long after, creating new challenges for the budding business. In 2021, Diaz described the ups and downs of coming out of the pandemic — like supply chain issues and inflation — as being like a roller coaster. Now, he said those issues have only gotten worse. “I would say it's torture,” Diaz said. “One minute, you have a good week — and you have good labor costs, good food costs going across the board — and then you do your next order and everything's up, like $20-$30 or more. It's like, ‘When did this happen?‘” Despite the challenges, the chef and his team manage to put out an impressive menu of, largely, scratch-made food from a tight kitchen. Diaz chalks it up to the work culture he maintains at the restaurant. “We respect each other. We call each other chefs throughout the whole kitchen,” Diaz said. “think it starts with that and I appreciate my guys, I always tell them all the time, ‘I appreciate everything you do.' I think throughout my career, I think that's something that's missing in a lot of places. People are not appreciated enough.” Diaz and his team have seen some significant successes, including an invitation to South Beach Wine & Food Festival. “We had no clue what we were doing when we came down there, ut it was, it was a really good experience,” Diaz said. He and his team got the chance to hand out 3,000 of the restaurant's award-winning Mamba burgers. Diaz is also set to be featured in an upcoming TV cooking competition, though he couldn't say much about it. “We got something coming out in October. I'm sworn to secrecy. So I can't say what show it is, but it's definitely going to be an interesting show,” he said. On the latest episode of Florida Foodie, Diaz talks about working with his mother and now his wife. He shares his plans to move Alex's Fresh Kitchen into a bigger space. Please follow our Florida Foodie hosts on social media. You can find Candace Campos on Twitter and Facebook. Lisa Bell is also on Facebook and Twitter and you can check out her children's book, “Norman the Watchful Gnome.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

UBC News World
Municipalities Reduce Water & Power Usage With Top Energy Efficiency Consultants

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 2:45


Onsite Utility Services Capital offers an innovative Energy Savings as a Service Solution for municipalities, allowing you to decrease your energy costs without an initial capital investment. Learn more at https://onsiteutilityservices.com/ Onsite Utility Services Capital, LLC 5072 State Road 50, Delavan, WI 53115, United States Website https://onsiteutilityservices.com/ Email prc.pressagency@gmail.com

UBC News World
Hotel Lighting Efficiency Consultations From Energy Savings As A Service Company

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 2:24


Onsite Utility Services Capital, LLC offers an energy savings as a service program that allows you to retrofit your hotel lighting without paying lump installation costs out of pocket - contact them to find out how much you can save!Get a consultation by visiting https://onsiteutilityservices.com Onsite Utility Services Capital, LLC 5072 State Road 50, Delavan, WI 53115, United States Website https://onsiteutilityservices.com/ Email prc.pressagency@gmail.com

The Boss Hog of Liberty
306: City Election takes shape; Michigan DNR fights noises

The Boss Hog of Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 58:15


Episode 306 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham is our producer. The city election cycle is heating up. Just a couple more weeks and the ballot will be locked in. We are anticipating at least four busy city council races, Mayor, and a municipal judge race to follow. Candidates are starting to talk about issues and pending construction on State Road three is starting to get attention. In the news segment, neighboring states are raising eyebrows; Michigan DNR says trucks are too loud. Ohio is about to eliminate work from home programs for State Employees. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boss Hog of Liberty
305: Justin Lowhorn / Hoosier Auto & Oceangate

The Boss Hog of Liberty

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 92:59


Episode 305 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Justin Lowhorn is our featured guest. Justin owns Hoosier Automotive group and we follow his story of taking a small one man auto repair shop into a growing auto enterprise. Quick growth with automotive repair, building expansions, and ultimately building a brand new car dealership and service center along State Road 3. Many financial risks, unknown challenges in building the business; with huge growth ambitions down the line. And because we can't help ourselves, we talk Oceangate and the submersible that met its demise. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Lawrenceville police looking for suspect in shooting at Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway

Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2023 15:16


GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday May 21st  Publish Date: May 19th Friday  From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast  Today is Friday May 17th , and happy 70th birthday to Mr. T  ***Mr. T cut****    I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep  Lawrenceville police looking for suspect in shooting at Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway  State DOT Board green lights improvements for Georgia 316  Lawrenceville police looking for suspect in shooting at Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway    We'll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Commercial :  M.O.G.           Story 1. shooting    Lawrenceville police are seeking the public's help in an ongoing investigation regarding the shooting of a 54-year-old man. The incident occurred last week while the victim was commuting home from work. Riding a moped near the intersection of Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway around 11:30 p.m. on May 12, he was shot multiple times. The identity of the shooter remains unknown. Upon arrival, authorities found the victim lying on the road and promptly transported him to a local hospital. As of Wednesday, he remains in critical condition. If anyone witnessed the shooting or possesses information about the incident, they are urged to contact Lawrenceville Police Detective J. Woods at 770-670-5122 or email JWoods@LawrencevillePd.com. Alternatively, they can reach out to Crime Stoppers of Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or visit www.StopCrimeATL.com, with the option to remain anonymous.    STORY 2:  316    The State Transportation Board has given approval for a series of improvements on Georgia 316 between Lawrenceville and Athens to address traffic congestion and enhance safety. The first phase, estimated at $100 million, involves constructing grade-separated interchanges at the intersections of Georgia 316 with Bethlehem and Barber Creek roads in Barrow County. The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to issue a request for proposals in July, with the winning contractor announced in December. Construction is expected to begin in the fall of the following year. Two additional project bundles are planned for Oconee County and Barrow County, including grade-separated intersections and overpasses. The DOT will manage the projects while the State Road and Tollway Authority will handle funding. These improvements aim to alleviate bumper-to-bumper traffic and enhance travel experiences along the corridor.      Story 3: Police    Lawrenceville police are seeking your help in a critical case. Last week, a 54-year-old man was shot multiple times while heading home from work. According to Police Capt. Salvador Ortega, the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on May 12 in the area of Five Forks Trickum Road and Old Snellville Highway. Sadly, the identity of the shooter remains unknown. The victim was found lying in the roadway and was immediately taken to a local hospital. As of Wednesday, he remains in critical condition. We need your assistance. If you witnessed the shooting or have any information related to the incident, please reach out to Lawrenceville Police Detective J. Woods at 770-670-5122 or email JWoods@LawrencevillePd.com. Follow this case at gwinnettdailypost.com…….. we're back in a moment    Commercial  Peggy Slappey  Commercial  Tom Wages - then Obits    STORY 4: Gwinnett Schools    In In a recent decision, the Gwinnett County Board of Education has adopted a new health curriculum, separate from the proposed sex education curriculum that has stirred controversy for months. Despite initial plans to use one provider for both curriculums, the board's choice means there will now be a split between the district's health and sex education programs. HealthSmart will be utilized for the health curriculum, while Choosing the Best will remain the sex education curriculum, at least for now. During the discussion, there was some confusion among board members regarding the timeline and the possibility of having no sex education curriculum for a year. However, district staff confirmed that Choosing the Best, which has been in place for over 20 years, will continue to be in place. The controversy surrounding the proposed sex education curriculum, also provided by HealthSmart, has focused on concerns about promoting abstinence, addressing gender identity, and textbook images. Some board members expressed their preference for using the latest version of Choosing the Best, citing positive outcomes such as lower rates of sexually transmitted diseases and teen pregnancy in the county. Others are eager to begin the review process for a new sex education curriculum. Stay updated on this story at gwinnettdailypost.com    Story 5: Scholarships     Great news for nine high school seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools! They have been awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships by the Posse Foundation. The Posse Foundation, established in 1989, identifies exceptional public high school students who possess remarkable academic and leadership potential. These students may often be overlooked by traditional college selection processes. Posse offers them the opportunity to excel personally and academically by placing them in diverse teams called "Posses," consisting of 10 students. Partner colleges and universities collaborate with Posse to provide these scholars with four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships. These scholars graduate at an impressive rate of 90% and make a significant impact both on campus and throughout their professional careers. Posse recruits students through its traditional program in various cities across the United States, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, and New York, among others. They also have a Virtual Program that reaches even more students in cities like Charlotte, Dallas, and Philadelphia. Posse has partnered with over 60 esteemed colleges and universities nationwide. Some of the host institutions for Posse cohorts from the Atlanta chapter include Bard College, Boston University, Brandeis University, The College of Wooster, and The George Washington University. …back after this    Commercial: City of Lawrenceville -GCPS job fair    Story 6: DUI    Gwinnett County police will launch Operation Whiskey Charlie, a traffic safety effort, this weekend before Memorial Day. The operation aims to target drivers who engage in speeding, aggressive driving, driving under the influence, or other traffic offenses. With 26 deaths from traffic collisions in 2023, the police department developed this initiative to emphasize the importance of adhering to traffic laws. By protecting lives and property and enhancing the community's quality of life, Operation Whiskey Charlie involves various units like Accident Investigation, Aviation, K-9, Community Response Teams, Special Investigations, and the Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center….We'll be back in a moment    Story 7: Brown    Get ready for some intense pickleball action in Peachtree Corners as the top players in the world gather for the Acrytech Atlanta Open, presented by Vizzy. Hosted at Life Time - Peachtree Corners, this tournament is part of the Carvana PPA Tour and one of the four Majors scheduled this year. With an estimated economic impact of $2.75 million, the event attracts players and fans from across the country. Pickleball, a unique blend of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, features paddles and courts similar to badminton, but with tennis court markings. Over 1,000 players have registered for the event, competing in various divisions including singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and age-based brackets. Don't miss the thrilling matches with top-ranked players like Ben Johns, Anna Leigh Waters, Anna Bright, Catherine Parenteau, and Tyson McGuffin. The Pro Championships will take place on Sunday, while amateur divisions will continue throughout the weekend……more in a moment    Commercial:  Ingles 8  Story 8: basketball  Mill Creek High School recognized seniors Nate Eroh and Jonathan Taylor for their commitment to college basketball programs. Eroh, a 6-foot-6 forward, signed with Columbus State University after being named to the Region 8-7A All-Defensive Team in the previous season. Taylor, a 6-1 guard, signed with Southern Wesleyan University. He achieved recognition on the All-Region 8-7A Team, averaging 15.8 points per game. Congratulations to Nate Eroh and Jonathan Taylor on their achievements and best wishes for their college basketball careers.  Henssler 60  Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about your community at GwinnettDailyPost.com  www.henslerkennesaw.com www.mallofgeorgiachryslerdodgejeep.com www.psponline.com www.wagesfuneralhome.com www.lawrencevillegga.org www.gcpsk12.org  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Plant Movement Podcast
EP34 - Travel the world with Chip Jones in search of rare Cycads

The Plant Movement Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 65:41


On this episode of The Plant Movement Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of rare cycads with Chip Jones, a landscaper who has dedicated his life to discovering and preserving these prehistoric plants. Jones has traveled all around the world in search of these rare cycads and has become an expert in identifying and cultivating them.We start by learning about what exactly cycads are and why they are so special. These plants are living fossils, dating back to the time of the dinosaurs, and have survived many mass extinctions. They are also incredibly rare and difficult to find in the wild, making them highly prized by collectors.Chip takes us on a journey through his many adventures searching for cycads. He tells us about his experiences trekking through jungles and also shares some of the challenges he has faced along the way.This episode is a captivating look into the world of rare cycads and the passionate individuals dedicated to preserving them. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply curious about these ancient plants, there's something for everyone in this fascinating conversation with Chip Jones.Chip Jones - Cycad FloridaLocation: 9357 State Road 80 Moore Haven, Fl 33471 (By Appointment only)Call: (954) 296-2019IG: www.instagram.com/cycadfloridahttps://cycadflorida.com/The Plant Movement PodcastCall: (305) 216-5320https://www.theplantmovement.comFollow Us:IG: www.instagram.com/theplantmovementpodcastIG: www.instagram.com/asornamentalnursery/Visuals and Recording by Eddie EVDNT GonzalezAudio Production by The one and only Mr. ProducerDisclaimer: The contents of this podcast/youtube video are forinformational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitutefinancial, accounting, or legal advice. I can't promise that the informationshared on my posts is appropriate for you or anyone else. By listening tothis podcast/youtube video, you agree to hold me harmless from anyramifications, financial or otherwise, that occur to you as a result of actingon information found in this podcast/youtube video.Support the show

Today in San Diego
Aztecs Head to First-Ever Final 4, North County State Road Closure Extended, Santa Ana winds move in

Today in San Diego

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 4:21


SDSU fans can't contain themselves as Aztecs Head to First-Ever Final 4. North County State Road Closure Extended. Sheena Parveen times out when Santa Ana winds move in.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
Music Theater, Waters of the U.S., and Green House Gas Reporting Disclosures with Fred Wagner

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 53:25


Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick!On today's episode, our fabulous legal guru, Fred Wagner, Partner with Venable, LLP.,  is back for the 6th time! Tune in to hear our conversation about  Music Theater, Waters of the U.S., and Green House Gas Reporting Disclosures. Read his full bio below.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode VENABLE, LLP!   Check them out at https://www.venable.com/Showtimes:2:36  Nic & Laura discuss the Expendables movie franchise7:17  Interview with Fred Wagner starts7:43  Music Theater21:07  Waters of the U.S.38:23   GHG reporting disclosuresPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review.This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Fred Wagner at linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Full Bio:Fred Wagner focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining and energy project development. Fred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and safety regulations. During his career, Fred has handled a wide variety of environmental litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits, to government enforcement actions, to Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges.Fred was appointed Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the Obama administration. He managed all legal matters involving the $40 billion Federal-Aid Highway program, including environmental and natural resources issues for highway and multimodal transportation projects. Among other high-profile projects, he oversaw the agency's defense of the following:  New York's Tappan Zee Bridge, San Francisco's Presidio Parkway, Chicago's Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, Kentucky and Indiana's Ohio River Bridges, North Carolina's Bonner Bridge, Alabama's Birmingham Northern Beltline, Wisconsin's Zoo Interchange, and Washington's State Road 520 Bridge. He represented the FHWA on government-wide Transportation Rapid Response Team, a multi-agency task force focused on improving project delivery and environmental review reforms.Fred began his career as a trial attorney in the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Misdemeanor Trial Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Venable, he spent more than 20 years in private practice at a national law firm focusing on environmental and natural resources issues.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Tampa Home Talk Radio
How our guest house veterans specifically homeless veterans

Tampa Home Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 43:40


Veteran's Day Edition with Andrea Taylor & Paula Garcia with Tampa Crossroads Want to Buy a Home? https://tampahometalk.com/search#?q_l...|3&q_sort=createdAt-&q_offset=0 Want to Sell a Home? https://tampahometalk.com/home_value Katrina Madewell Native Tampa Real Estate Girl and Radio Diva Keller Williams Realty 5020 W Linebaugh Ave #100 Tampa, FL 33624 O: (813) 936-2302 C: (813) 777-1196 KatrinaMadewell@gmail.com Tampa Home Talk Fridays at 8 AM & 9 AM EST on Money Talk 1010 AM Oak Ridge Professional Park 23526 State Road 54 Lutz, FL 33559 Tampahometalk@gmail.com tampahometalk.com

Battle4Freedom
Battle4Freedom - 20221128 - Organizational Spills - Clutter or Bust (REPLAY)

Battle4Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 55:56


Organizational Spills - Clutter or Bust REPLAYWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/c/Battle4Freedomhttps://www.youtube.com/c/OrganizedClutterbughttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYtiQhCJ574&t=120shttps://fox59.com/news/indycrime/elwood-officer-shot-and-killed-during-traffic-stop/ELWOOD, Ind. — An Elwood police officer was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop Sunday morning.Indiana State Police detectives say that around 2:00 a.m. Sunday, 24-year-old Elwood Officer Noah Shahnavaz was conducting a traffic stop near the intersection of State Road 37 and County Road 1100N in Madison County.https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-11066889/NBA-legend-Bill-Russell-dies-88.html'He was the greatest champion in basketball history and a civil rights trailblazer': Obama leads the tributes to Celtics legend Bill Russell following the 11-time NBA winner's death at 88Bill Russell passed away peacefully at age 88 with his wife, Jeannine, by his sideHe won 11 titles with the Celtics between 1956 and 1969 and Olympic gold in Melbourne in 1956 Won two NCAA titles at San Francisco in 1955 and 56 and was a five-time NBA MVP and 12-time All-Star NBA Commissioner Adam Silver called him 'the greatest champion in all of team sports' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11067089/Nichelle-Nichols-played-Nyota-Uhura-Star-Trek-dies-age-89.htmlWilliam Shatner honors late Star Trek co-star Nichelle Nichols as a 'beautiful woman' whose iconic Lieutenant Uhura character helped in 'redefining social issues' across the worldStar Trek actress Nichelle Nichols passed at age 89 on Saturday night, her son Kyle Johnson announced 'I regret to inform you that a great light in the firmament no longer shines for us as it has for so many years,' he posted to his mother's Facebook page on Sunday Nichols became one of the nation's first Black women to star in a primetime show after being cast in 1966 as Nyota Uhura on Star Trek Her contribution to the film industry earned her a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1992Nichols had been at the center of a conservatorship battle following her 2018 dementia diagnosis The venerated actress was remembered by a number of her colleagues and personalities in other fields upon news of her passing Star Trek costar George Takei called her 'trailblazing' and 'incomparable' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11066785/Ted-Cruz-shares-2000-clip-Bill-Clinton-defining-recession-jab-Biden-economy.htmlTed Cruz shares clip of Bill Clinton acknowledging something that Biden won't: That 'recession is two quarters of negative GDP growth' - as 95% of voters say inflation affects how they'll cast their midterm ballotThe Texas Republican senator shared a clip of Bill Clinton expressing optimism about his successor George W. Bush's stewardship of the economy'Bill Clinton was right' about his definition of a recession, Cruz wrote on TwitterIt comes as the Biden administration continues to deny the US is in a recessionAn increasing number of polls suggest Americans feel Biden is out of touch with their financial strugglesMeanwhile Cruz jabbed at Biden as he's facing his own firestorm of criticism for voting against a bill that would expand healthcare for military veterans https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11067315/Banana-Boat-recalls-spray-sunscreen-contain-cancer-causing-chemical-BENZENE.htmlBanana Boat recalls spray-sunscreen after it was found to contain cancer-causing chemical BENZENE which can trigger leukemiaBanana Boat issued a recall for its Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30Product testing revealed trace amounts of the cancer-causing chemical benzeneThe chemical came from the propellant that sprays the sunscreen out of the canBenzene exposure could result in blood disorders, leukemia and other cancers https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11066299/Tourettes-illness-affecting-young-women-experts-blame-TikTok-Covid-lockdowns-60-Minutes.htmlWhy brutal Covid lockdowns and addictions to TikTok are driving mystery illnesses in teenage Aussie girls - as parents fear the worst over uncontrollable 'tics'Girls across the world suffering from mystery neurological illnessTourette's syndrome-like condition forming mostly in young womenTics include violent physical and verbal outbursts that are uncontrollableExperts believe the disorder is linked to pandemic stress and social media use

DVC Newscast by My DVC Points
N097 Chapek out and Iger returns as CEO, Magic Key Sales Resumed Briefly, Mickey’s Toontown Opening, and DCL buys new ship

DVC Newscast by My DVC Points

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2022 53:35


Pete and Shannon react to the sudden announcement of Bob Chapek's resignation and the reinstatement of Bob Iger to CEO for two years. Pete and Vicky discuss Disneyland briefly resuming Magic Key new sales and the reveal of Mickey's Toontown reopening date. Disney Cruise Line has also purchased a new ship previously known as the Global Dream, and Disney announced a new affordable housing projects near Walt Disney World. N097 Season 8 of the My DVC Points Podcast was brought to you by: DVC Resale Market - Industry Leader in DVC Resales DVC Rental Store - DVC Point Rentals Monera Financial - Exclusively Financing DVC Contracts Patreon supporters in the My DVC Points VIP Producer Club. Chapek out as CEO, Iger to return for two years In a shocking announcement on the evening of Sunday November 20th, Disney revealed that Bob Chapek would be stepping down as CEO effective immediately and Bob Iger will be returning for two years. The Disney Board of Directors had previously renewed Bob Chapek's contract for three years back in June. The change is said to have blindsided Chapek and his closest allies with sources stating Disney's board reached out to Iger on Friday to replace Chapek as CEO, without any other serious candidates in mind. Source: CNN, Blog Mickey Mickey's Toontown to reopen at Disneyland March 8th The Disney Parks Blog has revealed Mickey's Toontown in California's Disneyland resort will open on March 8th. Disney had prevously announces Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway will open on January 27th. The areas of the land are include the following: The reimagined Mickey's Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park. This park will be anchored by two new interactive play experiences; a beautiful fountain featuring water tables designed for play that invite guests to have a sensory experience, plus a nearby dreaming tree with sculpted tree roots providing an opportunity for children to crawl and explore. Over in Goofy's neck of the woods, you'll find Goofy's How-To-Play Yard. It incorporates a whimsical sound garden where kids will discover new ways to make wacky noises, as well as enjoy an all-new, elevated clubhouse. Chip ‘n' Dale's GADGETcoaster, where Mickey's Toontown's favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town's tiniest citizens. Donald's Boat will be perched in the duck pond of the Goof homestead. Larger-than-life spinning water lilies, balance beams and rocking toys at Donald's Duck Pond will help little ones get the wiggles out. Finally, at Mickey's House and Minnie's House, guests can once again step right into their homes and enjoy a self-guided tour with special surprises in every room. Source: Disney Parks Blog Disney opens Magic Key sales, then closes them the next day. On Wednesday, November 16th, Disney announced that Disneyland Resort Magic Key sales would resume to the public. The Inspire, Believe, and Magic keys were available for new sales, but the Enchant key was only available for renewals. Waits on the website were often greater than an hour to register. By mid-day on Thursday, sales were again suspended. Source: KTLA Disney Cruise Line buys Global Dream ship Disney Cruise Line announced plans to complete the cruise ship previously known as the Global Dream in Wismar, Germany. The ship will be renamed with certain features reimagined under the expertise of Walt Disney Imagineers. The new ship is to be based outside the United States, The 208,000-gross-ton ship is expected to be among the first in the cruise industry to be fueled by green methanol, one of the lowest emission fuels available. Disney Cruise Line expects the passenger capacity to be approximately 6,000 with around 2,300 crew members. Source: Disney Parks Blog Disney Announces location and size of affordable housing development Earlier this year, announced plans to set aside nearly 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development. The land for this initiative is west of State Road 429, just a few miles away from the Magic Kingdom, near schools and shopping, including Flamingo Crossings Town Center. The development is expected to include more than 1,300 units. “For more than 50 years, Walt Disney World has cared for and invested in our community, and we're committed to being a part of this solution which will bring more attainable housing to Central Florida,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We will continue to find ways to use our resources to make a difference in the community we call home, and we're excited to take this step with a nationally recognized developer.” Source: Disney Parks Blog My DVC Points is an awesome community of DVC members. Our positive, respectful, and authentic conversations about Disney Vacation Club are designed to help people make informed and educated decisions about what's best for their families. Please join us to continue the conversations on our Facebook Group and YouTube channel. It takes an awesome community of DVC members to produce our content. We're always recruiting people to help research, produce, edit, or join our shows to share their stories. Thus far, we've had over 225 DVC members on our shows. If our content has been a blessing to your family, please consider supporting our show through our VIP Producer's Club at Patreon.com and join us for the Patreon After-Party from our live shows. Facebook admins and moderators of the My DVC Points Community Group: Sandy Symianick, Gina Grotsky, Shannon Ford, Caleb Allison, and Mary Anne Tracy. "Take Flight" music by Martinrowberry1 on Pond5.

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)
Court Cases, the CEQ Phase II Rule, and Monza with Fred Wagner

Environmental Professionals Radio (EPR)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 67:18


Welcome back to Environmental Professionals Radio, Connecting the Environmental Professionals Community Through Conversation, with your hosts Laura Thorne and Nic Frederick! On today's episode, we talk with Fred Wagner, Partner with Venable, LLP about Court Cases, the CEQ Phase II Rule, and Monza.   Read his full bio below.Special thanks to our sponsor for this episode VENABLE, LLP!   Check them out at https://www.venable.com/Help us continue to create great content! If you'd like to sponsor a future episode hit the support podcast button or visit www.environmentalprofessionalsradio.com/sponsor-form Showtimes: 1:40  Nic & Laura talk about what makes a good storyteller5:58 Interview with Fred Wagner starts20:02  Court Cases36:05  CEQ Phase II Rule57:28  MonzaPlease be sure to ✔️subscribe, ⭐rate and ✍review. This podcast is produced by the National Association of Environmental Professions (NAEP). Check out all the NAEP has to offer at NAEP.org.Connect with Fred Wagner at linkedin.com/in/fred-wagner-59043019Guest Bio:Fred Wagner focuses his practice on environmental and natural resources issues associated with major infrastructure, mining and energy project development. Fred helps clients manage and then defend in court environmental reviews performed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or equivalent state statutes. He works with public agencies and private developers to secure permits and approvals from federal and state regulators under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Fred is familiar with the full range of issues surrounding USDOT surface transportation programs, including grant management, procurement, suspension and debarment, and safety regulations. During his career, Fred has handled a wide variety of environmental litigation in federal trial and appellate courts across the country, from citizen suits, to government enforcement actions, to Administration Procedure Act (APA) challenges.Fred was appointed Chief Counsel of the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) during the Obama administration. He managed all legal matters involving the $40 billion Federal-Aid Highway program, including environmental and natural resources issues for highway and multimodal transportation projects. Among other high-profile projects, he oversaw the agency's defense of the following:  New York's Tappan Zee Bridge, San Francisco's Presidio Parkway, Chicago's Elgin-O'Hare Expressway, Kentucky and Indiana's Ohio River Bridges, North Carolina's Bonner Bridge, Alabama's Birmingham Northern Beltline, Wisconsin's Zoo Interchange, and Washington's State Road 520 Bridge. He represented the FHWA on government-wide Transportation Rapid Response Team, a multi-agency task force focused on improving project delivery and environmental review reforms.Fred began his career as a trial attorney in the Environment Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. He also served as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Misdemeanor Trial Section of the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Prior to joining Venable, he spent more than 20 years in private practice at a national law firm focusing on environmental and natural resources issues.Music CreditsIntro: Givin Me Eyes by Grace MesaOutro: Never Ending Soul Groove by Mattijs MullerSupport the show

Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett Update | Will The Browns Star Defensive End Be Available Against Falcons?

Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 31:21


Garrett Bush of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show and Jeff Lloyd of the Locked On Browns Podcast give the latest update on Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett. Will The Browns Star Defensive End Be Available Against Falcons? Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car crash after leaving practice on Monday. Garrett suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital, the Browns confirmed to Fox News Digital. The team said it was in the process of gathering more information.The Ohio State Highway Patrol told Fox News Digital that it's currently investigating the single vehicle, rollover, injury crash in Sharon Township. Troopers were sent to the scene near State Road and Ridgewood Road where they found Garrett's gray 2021 Porsche Turbo S off the right side of the road with rollover damage. A female passenger was also in the car and taken with Garrett to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as well. Both passengers had seatbelts on at the time of the crash.There was no impairment from drugs or alcohol suspected in the crash, police said. The status of Garrett for next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons is uncertain at this time, but his agent, Nicole Lynn, released a statement saying that he is "alert and responsive." He is also expected to be released from the hospital Monday night, per ESPN. Garrett, 27, is a key piece on the Browns' defensive line as the team captain already has three sacks on the season. He collected two against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 and another in the loss to the New York Jets in Week 2. In Week 3, Garrett had two combined tackles and one quarterback hit in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 29-17. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro edge rusher is in his sixth season with Cleveland, who took him with the first overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett has 61. 5 career sacks dating back to his seven in 11 games during his rookie campaign. Since then, he's totaled at least 10 sacks in each of the last four seasons. Garrett is currently playing on his five-year extension he received in July 2020, with $100 million of the $125 million fully guaranteed. #browns #mylesgarrett #nfl #falcons #atlantafalcons #clevelandbrowns #nflweek4 myles garrett update browns news garrett bush cleveland browns myles garrett news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett Update | Will The Browns Star Defensive End Be Available Against Falcons?

Locked On Browns - Daily Podcast On The Cleveland Browns

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 33:06


Garrett Bush of the Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show and Jeff Lloyd of the Locked On Browns Podcast give the latest update on Browns Defensive End Myles Garrett. Will The Browns Star Defensive End Be Available Against Falcons? Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett was involved in a single-car crash after leaving practice on Monday. Garrett suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital, the Browns confirmed to Fox News Digital. The team said it was in the process of gathering more information. The Ohio State Highway Patrol told Fox News Digital that it's currently investigating the single vehicle, rollover, injury crash in Sharon Township. Troopers were sent to the scene near State Road and Ridgewood Road where they found Garrett's gray 2021 Porsche Turbo S off the right side of the road with rollover damage. A female passenger was also in the car and taken with Garrett to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as well. Both passengers had seatbelts on at the time of the crash. There was no impairment from drugs or alcohol suspected in the crash, police said. The status of Garrett for next week's game against the Atlanta Falcons is uncertain at this time, but his agent, Nicole Lynn, released a statement saying that he is "alert and responsive." He is also expected to be released from the hospital Monday night, per ESPN. Garrett, 27, is a key piece on the Browns' defensive line as the team captain already has three sacks on the season. He collected two against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1 and another in the loss to the New York Jets in Week 2. In Week 3, Garrett had two combined tackles and one quarterback hit in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, 29-17. The three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro edge rusher is in his sixth season with Cleveland, who took him with the first overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. Garrett has 61. 5 career sacks dating back to his seven in 11 games during his rookie campaign. Since then, he's totaled at least 10 sacks in each of the last four seasons. Garrett is currently playing on his five-year extension he received in July 2020, with $100 million of the $125 million fully guaranteed. #browns #mylesgarrett #nfl #falcons #atlantafalcons #clevelandbrowns #nflweek4 myles garrett update browns news garrett bush cleveland browns myles garrett news Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Griz Fan Pod
Griz Fan Podcast – Indiana State road win, and now it’s homecoming

Griz Fan Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 132:51


Montana has finished their out of conference schedule with a 3-0 record, as expected.  Fresh off a win against Indiana State, Mike and Brint with Kyle as a guest, go over their takeaways from the game.  Montana's defense had a bit of early adversity but then bucked down, additionally the offense showed some excellent prowess [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast – Indiana State road win, and now it's homecoming appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

Montana Mint Sports
Griz Fan Podcast – Indiana State road win, and now it’s homecoming

Montana Mint Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 132:51


Montana has finished their out of conference schedule with a 3-0 record, as expected.  Fresh off a win against Indiana State, Mike and Brint with Kyle as a guest, go over their takeaways from the game.  Montana's defense had a bit of early adversity but then bucked down, additionally the offense showed some excellent prowess [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast – Indiana State road win, and now it's homecoming appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast
Carolina State Road Race; Parking Lot Crits

EVOQ.BIKE Cycling Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 27:21


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