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On Target

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“On Target” is a new podcast from the Local Search Association (LSA) that explores the intersection of technology, media and local commerce. Each episode offers informal discussions with interesting people about a wide range of topics of interest for the local media and marketing community.
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The Detail with Cathy Antunes

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Learn what's happening in Florida's local politics from my home base in Sarasota, FL. The implications of local politics in Sarasota have been felt across the Country: Moms for Liberty, Stop the Steal, Privatization of Public Education and More! Learn how our Democracy is impacted by local dark money and other strategies to disempower citizens at the City, County and State level.
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Episode 10: A Discussion with Eileen Hampshire...a Champion for Downtown Sarasota 55:43

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Downtown merchant Eileen Hampshire has been an advocate for a thriving downtown Sarasota for decades. Hampshire is a Downtown Improvement District board member, was a co-founder of the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, and served on the City's parking committee. We discuss how Sarasota's downtown has grown into a vibrant, walkable city center, and the op…
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Episode 9: Ben Brown, New College Alumni Association Director, sh 57:08

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Ben Brown stepped down as the Chair of the New College Alumni Association in late March 2025. In this discussion, Brown shares his experience with the new administration of New College. Of particular note, Brown discusses concerns about the New College Foundation failing to be transparent about allocation of designated donations.…
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Episode 8: Downtown Planning, Administrative Approval, Road Widenting & More 1:02:34

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Urban Planner Andrew Georgiadis joins me for a chat about his work on the City's downtown master plan and the latest update effort that is just beginning. We also discuss Sarasota County's $38 million plan to widen Honore Avenue from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, and the recent denial of the administratively approved Obsidian pencil tower. How can resident c…
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Episode 7: Treehouse for Oligarchs? Obsidian is Over, for now 1:02:08

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Community leader Ron Shapiro joins me to discuss the two years plus effort to defeat a proposed pencil tower in downtown Sarasota. Called a "treehouse for oligarchs" the proposed tower, called Obsidian, would have loomed more than 100 feet taller than other Sarasota highrises. The Obsidian proposal included seven feet of "interstitial space" betwee…
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Episode 6: Show Us the Money on a New Performing Arts Hall, plus the Search for a New City Manager 56:42

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Rob Grant joins me to discuss the March 17th City Commission meeting about the next steps toward a new performing arts hall. We talk about the money...what is tax increment financing (TIF)? How much will the new proposed venue cost? Will the funding be there? This is a HUGE spend for Sarasota. Does it make sense? Plus, we talk about ethical problem…
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Episode 5: David Cay Johnston: Trump & the Economy, Social Security, Ukraine 55:51

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Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author David Cay Johnston joins me to discuss how America's economy was structured to give rise to the middle class, and how that structure has been dismantled, with Donald Trump now working to destroy what remains. In addition we have a look at Social Security, Ukraine and more.…
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Episode 4: Ron Kashden on a New Performing Arts Hall - does it make sense? 56:47

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Do we keep the Van Wezel? Do we build a new $400 million+ arts hall? Do we keep both? Do we put a new arts hall on the bayfront? Do the numbers make sense? How do we pay for all of this? Ron Kashden joins me to share his perspective on a new performing arts hall for Sarasota. Ron Kashden is a CPA who served as the CFO for a hedge fund and the audit…
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Episode 3: Bill Waddill on a New Performing Arts Hall - does it make sense? 55:08

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Do we keep the Van Wezel? Do we build a new $400 million+ arts hall? Do we keep both? Do we put a new arts hall on the bayfront? Do the numbers make sense? How do we pay for all of this? Bill Waddill joins me to share his perspective on a new performing arts hall for Sarasota. Bill Waddill is a landscape architect who worked here in Sarasota at Kim…
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Episode 2: Overdevelopment in Rural Sarasota: The Fight to Keep the Country Country 56:27

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Old Miakka residents Mike Hutchinson and Eileen Fitzgerald are suing Sarasota County over the approval of sprawl development on rural lands in northeast Sarasota County. The Sarasota County Comprehensive plan requires the County to provide for rural lifestyles, but how is that actually enforced? We discuss their case, the impacts of overdevelopment…
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Episode 1: SRQ & H2O: Steve Suau on Flooding, Red Tide and Sarasota 56:59

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Sarasota's hydrology expert Steve Suau joins me to discuss his findings from a comprehensive look at Sarasota's stormwater infrastructure after the flooding from Tropical Storm Debby. Suau also co-authored a recently published study linking nitrogen levels from Florida river basins and red tide. The study was published in Florida Scientist. Join us…
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Episode 16: Uneven Playing Field - a discussion about contradictions regarding Siesta Key and the local GOP with Lourdes Ramirez 54:27

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Lourdes Ramirez won her lawsuit challenging a hotel approval which clearly violated Sarasota County's comprehensive plan. Why would another legal decision, with the same judge, find that a similarly illegal hotel approval can proceed? Sarasota Republic precinct captains are the traditional members of the Sarasota County Republican Executive committ…
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Episode 15: Billy Townsend on the November elections 1:02:03

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Join me for a conversation with Billy Townsend, an education advocate, former Polk County school board member, who earned the nickname "Public Enemy Number One" from a Florida political player, who like so many others, can't stand accountability. Always interesting and never shy, Townsend discusses Florida's elections and our national election, and…
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Episode 12: After a Flood - What Do You Do? 54:50

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Native Sarasotan and professional contractor Mike Cosentino joins me to discuss post-Helene clean-up and reconstruction. Cosentino is the recipient of the Point of Light award for his tireless work to rebuild homes after Hurricane Charley ravaged the area in 2004. A veteran of numerous hurricane clean-up efforts, Cosentino will share tips for post …
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What's The Latest Mortgage Trend In Real Estate?

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Recent Mortgage Trends: Stability and Consumer Confidence in the Real Estate MarketOver the past couple of years, we’ve seen some of the most volatile mortgage trends in U.S. history, reminiscent of the fluctuations we saw back in the 1980s. About a year to a year and a half ago, we experienced a series of rapid rate adjustments. The cost to borrow…
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Why IMA Medical Supply Is So Incredible

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IMA Medical Supply is here to fill all your medical equipment needs.Today, as part of our Brand Ambassador program, we’re highlighting an incredible local business, IMA Medical Supply. It’s owned and operated by Richard Gobin, a 50-year community leader and role model for me. They offer special products and services that you can’t find anywhere els…
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How Bob and Tam Serve Our Community

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I speak with local business owners Bob and Tam of Serafin Family Dentistry.Today I’m pleased to be speaking with some of my favorite local business owners: Bob and Tam from Serafin Family Dentistry. If you don’t know about them, they aren’t like your typical dentist’s office. We’ll discuss their business, what they do for their community, and more.…
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Why Should You Downsize?

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Three of the main benefits you’ll see from choosing to downsize.What are the three benefits of downsizing? I want to answer this question because so many Americans are at a point in their lives where they’re looking to downsize. I have family members who are primed to downsize, and I think these three things would benefit them as well:1. More money…
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How Buyers Can Choose the Right Agent

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The simple process by which you can choose the best buyer’s agent.So you’re buying a home; how do you choose a real estate agent? Many buyers begin the process by looking at real estate websites and saving properties they like without taking the proper steps first. You need to start the process by choosing a great agent because you’re entitled to t…
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Business Spotlight: Black’s Water Conditioning

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Spotlighting a great water quality business, Black’s Water Conditioning.In today’s Brand Ambassador video, I sat down with Jason Black of Black’s Water Conditioning to learn more about what services his business offers. When it comes to issues of water quality, whether those be about hard water, iron levels, or the pH balance, Black’s Water Conditi…
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What Sets the Tuckey Companies Apart?

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Shining my Business Spotlight on the Tuckey Companies and all they do.Today I’m so excited to sit down with Matt and Nathan Tuckey from the Tuckey Companies, a multigenerational, family-owned local business. They do many different things, so for today’s Business Spotlight, I thought it would be good to have a conversation with them to learn more ab…
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Tax Season 2022 Tips With Cohick & Associates

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This Brand Ambassador is the perfect guest for tax season.It’s tax season! If you’ve been stressing about filing your return on time or if there are any extra pandemic-related tax forms you need to fill out, I’m back once again to highlight another awesome Brand Ambassador who can help. Today we’re with Chris Farrandas at Cohick & Associates to ans…
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How To Tell Which Price Range Is Best for You

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Four things that can help you determine how much house you can afford.How much home can you afford? A lot of people ask us what their purchase price should be, and to answer that, you really have to go over four specific things:1. Credit. Your credit will determine the interest rate that your lender gives you, and the interest rate determines your …
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