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This is going to be quite the busy episode of the Florida Beer Podcast, so hang in there... We start in Boca Raton, close to where the 2nd Annual Best of the Belgians Beer Fest is going to be held on Sat., Feb. 8th. This event celebrates Belgian and Belgian-style beers with a rather impressive list of breweries, domestic and direct from Belgium as well. It is put on by Boca Ballet Theatre and Barr...

He started as a competition DJ in Dallas and got a job in West Palm Beach radio in 2005. Reggie Dee is now a well-known radio personality on X102.3 and uses his platform to make a difference in this community. Thanks to a promise to his dying mom, Reggie vowed to shine a light on the issue of racism by walking thousands of miles across the country. His Walk for Unity has been met with both support...

It's a special Episode 35 of the Florida Beer Podcast today! We are heading to Ybor City in Tampa once again to learn a little more about one of their newer breweries, Zydeco Brew Werks! Heavily inspired by New Orleans, this brewery and full-service restaurant features a full bar, mind-blowing food, and some really fantastic beers made by Head Brewer, Paul Rutherford. Paul and I sat down in their...

Welcome to the first episode of 2020! Today we go Haus hunting in the Tampa Bay area, so come along! First is our initial visit to Barriehaus Brew Co., recorded only a few days before their opening! This new brewery in Ybor is decidedly lager forward, and we sat down with co-owners and husband and wife team Brittany and Jim Barrie about all of the fun things they did to open and what they hope to...

Do you ever wonder why some people are innately happy and others seem to walk around with a permanent frown on their face? Today's guest knows the answer, and she says we don't have to live in the feeling of our thinking. We CAN be happy with a simple mindset switch. Andrea Vallely knows this, because she has lived it. Listen to why Spread Happy's Andi Vallely is one of the happiest people of Palm...

I'll introduce you to a musician out of West Palm Beach, Rae Marks, who is carving a path for herself and her band where south Florida's music scene meets our craft beer bar venue trend. Then, my guest storyteller, Dan Delgado from Coconut Creek, tells us of a business woman's life journey that started with her owning a brothel and ends in a way you won't believe! And, if you listen all the way to...

She's a natural salesperson; so, when the Bronx native got a job after college doing inside sales at Atlas Event Rental, she became the go-to person for customers of the rental business. Heather Rouffe eventually became such an integral part of Atlas Event Rental, they made her a managing partner. Today, she handles almost everything in the huge Atlas warehouse in Boynton Beach--from ordering to r...

If you live in Palm Beach County, you've likely heard of Jack the Bike Man. Jack Hairston got the name by mistake after a young man's bike broke down right in front of his house. Next thing he knew, kids all over the neighborhood were bringing bicycles to Jack for repairs. Today, the 78-year-old runs a huge non-profit where he gives away thousands of bikes a year to kids and adults who need them....

We are talking about the magic of the holidays in Florida--primarily some fun facts that you can explore yourself over the season, whether you're a snowbird or permanent resident. And then, we'll get into a whole bunch of other fun Florida stuff, including our second annual gift list--"Great Gifts BY Floridians" versus "Goofy Gifts FOR Floridians"--and some found footage from our holiday adventure...

I'll introduce you to two people I feel very privileged to know. First up, we'll meet Chris Krimitsos from Tampa Bay, founder of Podfest Multimedia Expo, among many other accomplishments. He has impacted so many lives, businesses, and industries in Florida, that if you don't know him, you need to. And, he's going to discuss how he's translated his own life lessons into a story he shares in his new...

Today's episode follows a brewer from her Florida roots to landing all the way in Washington! We're talking to Leslie Shore, lead brewer at Reuben's Brews in Seattle. She's from the Florida west coast, and honed her excellent production brewing skills at Darwin Brewing in Bradenton before making the trek to the Pacific Northwest. On this episode we chat about her Florida upbringing, learning how t...

She grew up in south Florida and loved being on camera and on stage as a child; but, when Sam Kerrigan got home from college, her first job in television was behind the camera. So, how did she make the difficult leap from video editor to the main traffic anchor for CBS12? And how did she get that name - Traffic Jam Sam? Sam Kerrigan reveals the secret character trait that most people don't know ab...

Today, I'll introduce you to Jason "JaFleu" Fleurant--a cartoonist from West Palm Beach. He's a son of Haitian immigrants who has chartered a path to success through his paint, pen, and pencils as the artist and founder of Treal Toonz. Then, our storyteller is Denyse Cunningham, Curator from Ft. Lauderdale's Bonnet House Museum & Gardens. She'll be telling us about how the family behind one of Flo...

We head to southwest Florida! First up is a visit to Southern Fresh Farms in Ft. Myers, the home of Crazy Dingo Brewing. Stu Paasche and his partner have been homebrewing for several years and have opened a space at this small farm just off I-75. We spoke to Stu about the long history of Crazy Dingo and everything going on with their new space. Then we head north to Cape Coral and Eight Foot Brewi...

He's not unlike most New Yorkers who decide to move to south Florida. He wanted better weather, fewer taxes and a fresh start. But, Gary Miller also renewed his faith and his passion when he moved to Jupiter. And he got a new nickname - The Insurance Wizard. In fact--go check out his new show on  Facebook  and  YouTube . Find out why Gary Miller is one of the most down-to-earth People of Palm Beac...

I'll introduce you to award-winning public speaker, Alexa Rose Carlin, who originates out of Fort Lauderdale. She's overcome a LOT and has now built a legacy of empowering women through conferences, one of which I had the pleasure of being part of this past weekend. Then, my guest storyteller, Andrea Gonzmart Williams, represents the 5th generation of ownership of Florida's oldest restaurant--the...

You've probably heard of the Junior League. But do you have any idea what they do? Suzanne sits down with the President of the Junior League of Boca Raton to talk about the organization's mission, its huge project to help working moms, and why volunteerism is in her blood. Plus, her day job that has had to take a back seat to being a mom and the leader of one of the largest charities in Palm Beach...

If you want to open a brewery, Tavares has a deal for you! The City of Tavares currently has an RFP out for a new brewery downtown. And on today's show, we chat with Bob Tweedie, Director of Economic Development for the city on why they want a brewery, what they hope to achieve, and everything about Seaplane City. Then, we get ready for this month's North Miami Brewfest with a trip to Lincoln's Be...

Jonathan Gunther talks about how his neighborhood was treated during the road construction project, Bruce Scheiner is hosting a poker tournament for The March of Dimes, Steven Ray McDonald talks about the old Arches being rebuilt at Crescent Beach. AND...the boys from Minnesota are back. Listen in... We  are  currently   boarding  shows to build out our network. And, you don't want to miss ANY of...

Jaime will take you on-location for a behind-the-scenes interview with Mystic Michaela and her husband, Scott--a couple of Florida podcasters who tried their hand at mobile podcasting for the first time. In General News, SiriusXM signals the start of a whole new level of content creation for the podcast world, and Spotify continues to climb the podcast streaming charts. Then, Jaime introduces you...

Today, you're going to meet Charlotte Merle-Smith from Ocala—a badass horse girl who never let her broken back break HER. She has a spirit of steel and biceps born from CrossFit (and she could totally kick my ass whenever she wants). Now, a para-equestrian, Charlotte relives the day of her accident and shares where she gets her sense of resilience. Then, our storyteller for today's episode joins u...

Hammerhead Gym owner Tiffany Kersten talks about her fitness center which has been on the beach for 22 years. Doc Fords owner Marty Harrity tells us what he thinks about the Margaritaville situation and Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane fills us in on an upcoming event for his run for Lee County Commissioner. Listen in... We  are  currently   boarding  shows to build out our network. And, you don't want t...

She has battled some chronic health issues throughout her life, but nothing hit Royal Palm Beach's Lisa Fitter harder than breast cancer. With young twins and a husband at home, the English-born real estate agent was facing a deadly disease without health insurance. Little did she know, a local organization was about to be her angel, and now she is pouring her time and energy into giving back to t...

It's almost time for the North Miami Brewfest, hosted by and benefitting the Claflin School of Hospitality at Florida International University! This year it will be happening on Nov. 16th from 3-6 PM, and it's one of my favorite beer festivals in the state. To learn a little more about the event, I spoke to Terry Witherell, VP of Strategic Communications and Marketing, and Christina Jardim, Direct...

We pay homage to the impact the Ringling Bros Circus and family had on developing Sarasota by bringing you an entire episode all about the circus! We spent half a day at The Ringling (the State Art Museum of Florida), and were treated to tours from several of their curators. Our friend, Izzy Jay from the Reporting Live Podcast joined us with her family for the tour. Together, we learned why John a...