Hello APGD

Send us Fan Mail Jenna returns to discuss Audubon Park's favorite annual event, the Grandma Party Bazaar! We're so excited to celebrate the very best art, music, fashion, and culture of Central Florida in this parking lot party (and holiday market) at Stardust Video & Coffee on Sunday, December 8th from 10am to 5:30pm. Granny Panties Extra Hard Seltzer (from Redlight Redlight) is ret...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Karen--all-around stellar human who happens to also be my mother. We discuss her time as an exchange student in Brazil, finding impactful volunteer work, the importance of empathy, and why a sense of humor is one of the most important things in life.  https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dori — a lifelong Audubon Park-er who’s seen many iterations of the neighborhood, including the days when Harry P. Leu Gardens was still a place of residence and not a city park.  https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Cayla -- Audubon Park resident, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Autism Learning Partners, and all-around wonderful human. We discuss the methods, terminology, and processes involved with Cayla's work at ALP; along with her passion for photography as a side hustle. caylathomas@autismlearningpartners.com https://www.autismlearningpartners.com https://www.instagram.com/...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tuba, the “Mother of Jasel”, a permanent fashion jewelry shop in Audubon Park that offers the best in customer service, designs that compliment your personal style, price points to fit any budget, and who’s primary mission is to uplift women while helping support those in need every single day. https://jaseljewelry.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Colin (Barber/Co-Owner) and Mick (the Barber) of Townies Barbershop. Though they opened up shop here in 2019, they’ve been barbering for at least twice as long, making tons of new friends along the way. They love being part of the Audubon Park community and they’re clearly such a perfect fit. https://towniesbarbershop.com   https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kayla, Certified Professional Coach at Warrior ONE, a community-centered yoga studio in the heart of Audubon Park. We get quite deep and philosophical as we discuss Kayla's path to finding her voice in the yoga instructor community, the evolution of the studio over the past decade plus, as well as the recent after hours car crash. The rebuild of the hot yoga room is stil...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jane (President) and Teege (Free Store Manager) of A Gift For Teaching, a Central Florida non-profit that provides free school supplies to teachers and students who need them most. Commemorating 25 years of giving, AGFT returned its Audubon Park roots to celebrate their landmark birthday. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Alli and Matthew—the team that brings you Cocina Tume, a plant-based Peruvian and Guatemalan catering and pop-up kitchen featured every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market at Stardust Video & Coffee. Alli’s food is exceptional in every way and learning the Tume origin story was a real treat. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail One of our favorite spots in the world turned 25 this week and this Silver Jubilee was one for the books. I chatted with several party attendees and the love for this place, along with its cultural significance to Orlando, is truly worth celebrating. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Kimberly--award-winning realtor, avid gardener, and one of the kindest people you'll meet in the neighborhood. We talk about current trends in Florida real estate; the philosophy of matching buyers with not just a home, but a sanctuary; and why Audubon Park is the best neighborhood to work and live in. https://kellypriceandcompany.com/kimberlyslinger https://linktr.ee/he...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lily—Senior Copywriter and Cultural Consultant by trade, world traveler and adventure seeker by nature. We discuss Lily’s Central Florida upbringing and subsequent move to Amsterdam; how those things have shaped her life, along with the impact of traveling home fairly regularly (and always making time to visit friends in Audubon Park.) https://msha.ke/lilywanderlust https://l...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Matthew  — singer, guitarist, songwriter for the Grammy-nominated metal band Trivium; DJ/Host of “Chaos Hour” on Sirius XM; Twitch gamer; children’s book author; black belt Brazilian jiu-jitsu grappler; Audubon Park resident; and dear friend. https://link.space/@matthewkheafy https://youtu.be/wez4xjXEing https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod

Send us Fan Mail Meet Nick—entrepreneur, baker, gardener, consultant, Audubon Park resident, and all-around good human. A man of many talents and interests, Nick shares his stories of building a thriving printing business, falling in love with breadmaking, working towards reviving a near-extinct family recipe pasta, and his ongoing quest to document his parents’ life stories. We even sampled some...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Alyssa—visionary owner/operator of Oh Eco, Audubon Park’s own Earth-friendly retailer with a community-focused approach to mindful living. Alyssa’s passion for making a difference is so inspiring and her shop offers a wide range of gifts and supplies; from hygiene to housecleaning, clothes to toys, plants to compost starter kits. All items have been carefully vetted for quali...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Tim—Chef-Owner of APGD’s next great restaurant, Coro; coming soon to the former B3 Cafe space. Tim started his culinary journey at Luma on Park, made pasta to sell at the Audubon Park Market, and worked with Chef Tony Adams on the Big Wheel Provisions food truck. After several years at Luma, Prato, and Luke’s; Tim’s return to Audubon Park is much-anticipated and long-awaited!...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Jes—beloved Chef who’s bringing a whole new menu to Redlight Redlight starting this month. As former Chef-in-Residence at East End Market, Jes’ culinary contributions to the Central Florida food scene have been monumental; garnering multiple awards, local press recognition, and many loyal followers. We’re just so excited to see this project finally take flight and Audubon Par...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Sonny--Chef/Owner of EDOBOY, TORI TORI, and DOMU--Audubon Park's beloved ramen restaurant, located at East End Market. Celebrating 7 years in operation, plus a recent Michelin "Bib Gourmand" recognition for quality and value; DOMU has been a literal dream come true (also the name's meaning). Sonny's innovative spirit and collaborative leadership philo...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Lee - empathetic change maker who found her calling in helping to fix our broken economic, social, and environmental policies through fundraising, volunteering, organizing, and campaign strategy. Lee works tirelessly, both at the community and at leadership levels, to help the Audubon Park community (and many others) understand their roles and opportunities in driving positiv...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Heather—gifted tattoo artist and shop owner of the beloved Lucky Horse Tattoo in Audubon Park. Originally from Naples, FL; Heather found her community in a Cape Coral tattoo shop almost two decades ago before having her life uprooted last year by Hurricane Ian. Despite the hardships of the climate here (political and otherwise), Heather has so much love for all things Florida...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Dawson and Vern -- two Fleet Farming Managers who help further the mission of generating the best fruits and veggies possible from the yards of the Audubon Park Garden District, while also spreading knowledge about growing nutrient-dense foods and healthy eating. Headquartered in the Audubon Park Covenant Church, Fleet Farming does weekly "swarm rides" with staff an...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Andrew, Florida Shroom King (a.k.a. King Koopa) at the Audubon Park Community Market. We discuss the prehistoric origin and evolution; farming and extraction methods; health benefits; and new uses for mushrooms as a fuel source, to create building blocks for construction projects, potential supercomputing, eco-friendly packaging, and in soil restoration. And also, for EATING!...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Clyde—pro skateboarder, writer, director, podcaster, and chef at Stardust Video & Coffee. From an early age, Clyde’s been driven by a thirst for knowledge and has always pushed himself to learn everything he can about skateboarding. This especially shows through his podcast, “WCRP on Skateboarding”, where he interviews iconic figures in the skateboarding world. Clyde also...

Send us Fan Mail Meet Hokkaido Hank--the Wellness Sheriff. Hank believes there's a cowboy within all of us and he's embracing his persona to bring you a massage that's both restorative and fun. Hank is the self-care hero we all need right now and he's in Audubon Park every week. So SADDLE UP and go visit the Wellness Sheriff every Friday evening at Redlight Redlight (and most W...