Best Key Biscayne Podcasts (2025)

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Get to Know Andy Garcia III - Boutique Doggie Daycare! 32:06

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🎙️ Get to Know Andy Garcia III and His Boutique Doggie Daycare After more than 40 years in the produce industry, longtime Key Biscayne resident Andy Garcia III decided it was time for a new chapter — one filled with wagging tails and warm hearts. In this episode, Andy shares how he turned his love for animals into a concierge-style dog care service…

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The Mayor, Key Biscayne, & the "storm" - Miami's Many Challenges 40:20

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A DISPUTE OVER A BELOVED NATURE CENTER is just one of the topics that one of Florida's top elected leaders is contending with. Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava says she wants a deal to keep programming - but also says she's facing a budget "storm" that is only likely to get tougher. We ask the mayor -- and Transportation chief Stacy Miller -- …

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The Battle over a Nature Center: Theodora Long and Mark Diaz 37:39

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A HISTORIC AND POPULAR nature center near Miami has some environmental advocates feeling wronged by a government that wants to monetize a building named after ecology pioneer Marjory Stoneman Douglas. The center in Crandon Park teaces marine ecology to thousands of children each year -- but was facing eviction as part of plan to generate revenue fo…

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Miami Gets Generous: 2 nonprofits with powerful Give Miami Day stories ( 19:19

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IN THIS SPECIAL edition of Anti-Social, live from the Give Miami Day Mission Control center, we interview two nonprofits that are using donor dollars for good. Maj. Gene Hogg of the Salvation Army talks about how his organization handles disasters -- both natural and large, and personal and tragic. Debra Albo-Steiger of the Children's Bereavement C…

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HistoryMiami Museum 29:04

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This podcast episode explores the origins of the HistoryMiami Museum. Established in 1940 by George Merrick and several of Miami's early pioneers as the Historical Association of Southern Florida, the institution initially operated without a permanent home and relied on conducting talks and events at different locations around the Greater Miami are…

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Will Miami GOP change course on immigration? New media campaign adds push 44:40

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THE TRUMP Administration is expanding its deportation efforts, leading to protests across the country. In Miami, where a majority of residents are Hispanic, a new campaign is seeking change from Republican members of Congress who -- so far-- have largely supported the crackdown. Our guests are Michael Putney, formerly of WPLG-TV Channel 10, and Let…

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Get to Know Txema Padel Director at the Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne 35:06

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In this episode of Key Biscayne Stories, we sit down with Txema, the Padel Director at the Ritz-Carlton in Key Biscayne. Txema shares his journey—from his early background in sports to his passion for teaching padel and developing programs that bring people together. We talk about the growing padel community on the island, his approach to building …

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Women Building Miami: a major civic group turns 125 ..PLUS.. SNAP cuts threaten Miami 41:44

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COMMUNITY GROUPS lift a city in so many ways. The Miami Women's Club can point to 125 years of bringing women together from the city's earliest days to the vibrant multicultural metropolis it is today. Our Guest is Metris Batts-Coley, the organization's first black president who shares with us the clubs's history, goals, and growth. We also talk ab…

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He's running for Congress: Robin Peguero 34:35

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WE START OUR TWELFTH SEASON by talking to a former investigator of the January 6th committee who is running for Congress in from Miami and Key Biscayne ROBIN PEGUERO is a Harvard grad, novelist, and former Miami prosecutor who wants to be your next member of Congress. He's one of two Democrats hoping to unseat Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar L…

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Miami Pioneer Architect August Geiger 25:51

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This podcast episode explores the life and legacy of Miami pioneer architect August Geiger. Born and raised in New Haven, Connecticut, Geiger first visited Miami with his family in 1899, when the city was just three years old. Captivated by the area's potential, he returned in 1905 to begin his architectural career under the mentorship of fellow pi…

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Theme Villages of Coral Gables 28:46

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This podcast episode explores the story of Coral Gables' theme villages, conceived at the height of the 1920s building boom. In the spring of 1925, George Merrick hired the American Building Corporation to construct 1,000 residences over ten years. The plan called for as many as 16 theme villages, each reflecting different cultural and architectura…

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Get to Know Manny Paez from Hurryio! Local food delivery app and more! 20:27

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By Key Biscayne Stories

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City of Hialeah Centennial 22:35

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This podcast episode features the history of the City of Hialeah during its centennial. What was once swamp land became a thriving municipality during the boom years of the 1920s. Owned and then developed by a Missouri cattleman and an aviation pioneer, Hialeah quickly developed when James Bright and Glenn Curtiss established an area they named 'Hi…

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Architect Lawrence Murray Dixon 22:26

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This podcast episode features South Florida architect Lawrence Murray Dixon. Born in Live Oak, Florida, in 1901, and a graduate of Georgia School of Technology, aka Georgia Tech, in 1919, Dixon established his reputation in South Florida as one of the most prominent architects during the 1920s through 1940s. He was hired by Schultze and Weaver's Ne…

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Get to Know Iggy from Team Key Aquatics - How it all started, how it grown and the impact it has on the community 35:02

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By Key Biscayne Stories

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Get to Know Matilda Urcuyo CEO of Miami Tutoring and KB Help! 22:42

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Matilda Urcuyo is the CEO of KBHelp and Miami Tutoring, two initiatives making a difference in the Key Biscayne area and beyond. KBHelp is a community service powered by high school students from Key Biscayne who offer babysitting, pet sitting, dog walking, errands, DJ help, tutoring, and more for local families. Learn more at https://kbhelp.webnod…

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Meet Gonzalo Barrantes of Bantes Farms | Fresh Farm Eggs with Key Rat Gonza! 18:06

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In this episode, we sit down with Gonzalo Barrantes, a longtime Key Biscayne resident and the founder of Bantes Farms. Gonza has lived on the Key for 17 years and now delivers fresh, organic, pasture-raised eggs straight from his farm to your doorstep. He shares how his egg business started, how it operates, and what keeps him motivated to serve th…

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Village of Key Biscayne 36:11

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This podcast episode features the story of the Village of Key Biscayne. What was once an important island for the Tequesta tribe more than 2000 years ago, Key Biscayne has become an important island in the Greater Miami area. It hosts Crandon Park, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, as well as years of rich history. The village was once the home o…

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South Florida Centennials 28:51

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This podcast episode features South Florida institutions and places that are celebrating their 100th birthday over the course of the next year (2025 -26). The great building boom of the 1920s peaked 100 years ago in 1925, and many of Dade County's prominent cities were founded during this time. Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Opa-locka, and Hialeah ar…

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Are Miami home prices really cratering? With expert Ken Johnson 40:15

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INSURANCE, REPAIRS and high costs are just some reasons being given for a downward trend in home values in South Florida of late, but out guest KEN JOHNSON crunches numbers across the nation and his conclusions are -- different. If you have to pay for a roof over your head -- buy, sell, or rent --- it's a show you don't want to miss. Ken Johnson is…

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KBS en Espanol: La Experiencia de Ian Blume en Paraguay con el Cuerpo de Paz 28:28

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Acompáñanos mientras Ian Blume comparte su inspiradora experiencia sirviendo con el Cuerpo de Paz en Paraguay. Desde aprender el idioma local hasta construir relaciones duraderas en comunidades rurales. 🎙️ En este episodio escucharás: Por qué decidió unirse al Cuerpo de Paz Cómo es la vida diaria en una aldea paraguaya Si te interesa el voluntariad…

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He's running for Congress: Richard Lamondin 50:34

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THE 2026 MIDTERMS ARE A LONG WAY OFF, but two Democrats are already vying to take on incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar. Sensing growing disapproval with President Trump on topics like immigration and the economy, businessman Richard Lamondin announced a bid earlier this year. He will face former Key Biscayne Mayor Mike Davey in August. We ask him abou…

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Nixing NPR? Cuts to Public Broadcasting in South Florida with Sergio Bustos 40:43

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President Donald Trump wants to zero out funding to public radio and TV, cuts that would affect the programming you hear and see in South Florida. Measures in Congress would also cut funds for WLRN and WPBT, the stations that provide unique local news and entertainment programming, as well as bringing NPR and PBS programs free of charge to you. Our…

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KBS en Español: Conoce a Diana Edery, fundadora de KeyCan 24:25

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En este episodio de Key Biscayne Stories, conversamos con Diana Edery, fundadora de KeyCan, un negocio local dedicado a mejorar la salud y felicidad de nuestros perros a través de comidas frescas y caseras. Diana comparte la emotiva historia de cómo comenzó KeyCan después de que su Golden Retriever, Elliot, se enfermara en 2022. Cuando los tratamie…

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Fire Chief Eric Lang: The Exit Interview 1:03:03

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ERIC LANG stepped down as Key Biscyane's fire chief recently, wrapping up three decades of service on the barrier island. A founder of the department, he's helped respond to tragedies large and small. We talk to him about his decision, and the safety issues he think the island faces now and in the future. And we also discuss the new plan from Commi…

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Miami-Dade College Wolfson Campus 34:10

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This podcast episode tells the story of the Wolfson Campus at Miami Dade College. Originally established as Dade Junior College in 1960, the institution held classes wherever space was available including a local high school and other borrowed buildings. A decade later, the college began planning for its first permanent facility in downtown Miami. …

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Soccer Story: How Little Key Biscayne grows futbol champions with Marcelo Radice 38:40

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NOT EVERY TOWN of 15,000 can boast a homegrown player who's now a teammate of Lionel Messi. But Key Biscayne can. Our guest is Marcelo Radice, who's worked to build the island's soccer programs for both boys and girls. We ask him about how the program has grown, and the exciting goal of being connected to Major League Soccer. Jan and Tony also talk…

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Running for Governor? : DAVID JOLLY 45:26

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DAVID JOLLY is a former Republican Congressman from the Tampa Bay area who is looking at the Florida Governor's mansion -- and in our podcast, says he's planning a run as Democrat. Can he successfully find a winning lane as a political moderate in highly polarized state ? His answers might surprise you. In our second segment, we talk about fluorida…

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Miami's best-known charities unite to help local news: Press Forward! 38:00

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EARLIER THIS YEAR, some of Miami's best-known charities agreed that local news in our community is in deep trouble. They joined a national program, PRESS FORWARD, to help make sure local news coverage in Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties survives. Our guest, is NIKISHA WILLIAMS of the Miami Foundation, who talks about why donors are stepping forwa…

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Sunshine Week: Freedom at stake at VOA and here in Florida 58:04

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SUNSHINE WEEK celebrates both press freedoms and the ability to get public records and know what's going on in your government. Our first guest is STEVE HERMAN, off the air after the Trump administration shuttered Voice of America. We talk about how listeners around the world have lost a key news source. Closer to home, we speak with Bobby Block, h…

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The Deering Family in South Florida 30:23

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This podcast episode shares the story of the Deering family's impact on South Florida during the first half of the Twentieth Century. The family first arrived in South Florida in 1900 when the patriarch, William Deering, purchased a home in Coconut Grove. His sons, Charles and James, would follow him to the region and each of the Deerings would mak…

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Donald Trump, mercantilist. Econ prof James Feigenbaum on the trade war 1:00:07

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A FULL BLOWN TRADE WAR is now raging, after Donald Trump started slapping tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and now, most of Europe. But what is his theory, and does it have any economic history? OUR GUEST is a JAMES FEIGENBAUM, a professor of economics who formerly worked for the Federal Reserve Bank, who says the president is following…

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Cuts at NOAA - Danger Ahead? Hurricane Expert James Franklin 39:36

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NO ONE KNOWS how deep the cuts are, but forecasters at America's weather agency, NOAA, say the quality of forecasts could be jeopardized with layoffs of scientists and other employees. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has a wide research mission that Floridians depend on for hurricanes and research into climate change and sea lev…

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Ron Magill's other passion: Key Biscayne's famous rib competition 30:51

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A LITTLE BIT OF BOASTING, but Key Biscayne's annual "Rib Off" is set in an idyllic bayside spot where smoke, pork, and community fuse together for one of the nation's best barbecue competitions -- all done for a great charitable cause Our guest is Ron Magill, South Florida's best-known wildlife expert who just also happens to be a baby back rib lov…

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A nation of immigrants? Not so much: Tiffany Hankins with the Fla. Immigrant Coalition 53:40

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping package of immigration laws on Thursday aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump ’s mass deportation agenda. Republicans say the laws put Florida — long a haven for immigrants — on the leading edge of conservative-controlled states working to leverage state and local resources for federal immigration …

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Get to Know - Mark Hemmer’s Daily Run: Moving Key Biscayne One Step at a Time! 29:24

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Mark Hemmer has become a familiar and inspiring figure in Key Biscayne with his dedicated daily run, rain or shine. 🌤️🏃‍♂️ His commitment to fitness and perseverance has not only shaped his own life but has also encouraged others in the community to embrace a healthier lifestyle. In this episode, we dive into Mark's journey, his motivation, and how…

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Miami Aviation Pioneer Eddie Rickenbacker 32:01

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This podcast episode features the life and legend of aviator Eddie Rickenbacker, nicknamed the 'Aces of Aces', based on his heroics while leading the 94th Squadron during World War I. Even as a young man, Eddie had a strong sense of adventure and even was a relief driver in the first ever Indianapolis 500, which took place in 1911. A car man, pilot…

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State of the Village: Has the Big Dig gone bust? With Thom Mozloom. 49:23

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YEARS OF PLANNING was thrown into turmoil this week when the mayor of Key Biscayne reversed position on the Big Dig, aimed at protecting the Miami barrier island from sea level rise. Joe Rasco ran for office on resiliency projects, but his announcement endorsing a pause came in response to public concern about rising costs. Our guest is Thom Mozloo…

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For the birds: A top wildlife photographer reveals beauty in our neighborhoods 44:45

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KIRSTEN HINES has a master's degree in biology, but it was later in life she learned the lens was the way to get close to the wildlife she loves. An award winning author, she knows Key Biscayne and Miami well. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the amazing beauty that exists even in big urban areas like Miami. You can see her work here Send…

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Condo Crunch- Should Fla. safety laws be changed? Plus: the power of a cigar. 50:00

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GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS called a special session to deal with a financial crisis facing millions of condo residents, but so far, the Legislature is balking. It's all about dealing with expensive repairs to aging buildings in the wake of the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers building in Surfside in 2021. Combined with property insurance rates, c…

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Dominoes on the Beach: Helping Liberty City 32:28

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DOMINOES is a cultural touchstone in South Florida, but the annual gathering of players on the beach at Key Biscayne has a special purpose - furthering hopes and dreams in Liberty City, an economically-challenged area in Miami. Our Guest for the first episode of season eleven (!) is Toby Rohrer, who with her husband Bill raises money for scholarshi…

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South Florida Aviation History 30:55

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This podcast episode shares Miami's history of being an aviation hub in America. What was deemed as an ideal location for flight exhibitions and training due to the region's ideal climate and flat surface, Miami became an early test ground for aviation. The city celebrated its 15th birthday with a bi-plane show piloted by stunt pilot Howard Gill. T…

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Cat 5 for Journalism: A discussion on the challenges for news organizations 1:08:54

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Layoffs. Billionaires. Hedge Funds. Influencers. Declining ad revenue. Journalism has been hit with one Category-5 storm after another. In our final show for Season 10, Sergio Bustos, a veteran journalist and VP of news for WLRN, joins the discussion. We talk about how news has changed, and how organizations are adapting against economic headwinds …

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Allison McCormick: The Exit Interview 47:23

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ALLISON MCCORMICK just wrapped up eight years as a member of Key Biscayne's Village Council, a term that saw four village managers, a pandemic, and the start of the biggest public works project in the barrier island's history. We talk to her about the challenges of all that - and what is was like to be a public servant at the level closest to the p…

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Miami's Generosity: Inside the city's biggest fundraiser with Nikisha Williams 19:19

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GIVE MIAMI DAY is a tradition in Miami where 1,300 nonprofits work together to fund a variety of worthy causes. We talk to a worker at a nonprofit who works directly on the city's streets to help the neediest -- and also with Nikisha Williams, who talks about how gifts are leveraged many times over. Send us a text Support the show Subscribe to the …

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Stop the Infernal Clock Switching: Standard Time with Jay Pea 28:55

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DO YOU HATE CLOCK SWITCHING? Twice a year the clocks are changed, and twice a year, there are gripes. But 'Natural Time' activist Jay Pea says momentum is building to move to standard time -- despite a move by Florida to go in the wrong direction. Hey, it's not political -- but it's a surprisingly divided issue. Send us a text Support the show Subs…

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Lopez v Gross-Kellogg and the battle for House Dist. 113 54:08

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IN A DISTRICT that has historically elected Democrats, State Rep. Vicki Lopez is running as a moderate Republican to keep her spot. House District 113, which covers Key Biscayne and coastal Miami. Know for her work on condo issues, she is fending off a challenge from Jackie Gross Kellogg, the leader of Key Biscayne Democrats who says she will resto…

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Get to Know - Frank Caplan - Running for Village Council 2024 48:33

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Today we sit down with Council Member Frank Caplan, running for re-election to the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Frank discusses his journey to Key Biscayne, what inspired him to run for office, and his deep commitment to the community. We explore his vision for the village and the positive impact he hopes to make if elected…

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Get to Know - Nancy Stoner - Running for Village Council 2024 17:57

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Today we talk to Nancy Stoner, candidate for the Village of Key Biscayne Council in the 2024 election. Nancy shares her story and what motivated her to run for public office. We dive into her dedication to the community and appreciation for our village. We discuss: What inspired her to step into public service and run for the Village Council. Her t…

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Science & the Big Dig: Steve Williamson and a top FIU scientist answer questions 56:14

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CRITICS are seeking to pause the Big Dig sea level rise protection project in Key Biscayne. It's the biggest public works program in Village history. Critics challenge the science, costs, and the administration by Village Manager Steve Williamson, asking for new studies about whether the antiquated stormwater drainage system can last a few years lo…