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American Pickers come to North Port, well almost. Dean and Diane Castellano are those pickers right here in North Port. There warehouses of antiques and pickings are right off of Toledo Blade across the Highway from the Imagine School, close to I 75. Who knew?
Listen to how these two got started in this fascinating bus They go facebook live at 10am on Wednesdays check it out. https://www.facebook.com/vintagefinderswarehouse/
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Currently from Dallas, TX Courtney Leigh Hardin is a an artist, singer, financial planner, interior designer, author and illustrator, plus a sweepstaker. Courtney explains her book “Mouse and Pod”. The book is based on her own feelings of growing up as a LGBT child. “Mouse and Pod” is a must read for any child or adult that is struggling with who they are.
Courtney is, also, an avid sweepstaker. She and I met at sweepstakes convention in Orlando and ran across each other at the Sweepstakes Convention in Las Vegas. We talk about Courtney’s first year of sweepstaking where she won two cars, cash, a trip to Los Angeles with a walk on role on New Girl with Zoe Deschanel and a trip to Las Vegas .
You can find “Mouse & Pod” https://www.amazon.com/Mouse-Pod-Courtney-Leigh-Hardin/dp/0692647619 or https://www.facebook.com/MouseandPod/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf
https://www.facebook.com/MouseandPod/?hc_ref=SEARCH&fref=nf this is a facebook live of us after the interview, I was shot it was 3 am our time.
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Robert Bendus , Sarasota Counties Historical Resource manager, shares his life and passion.
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Dr. Bireda takes us on an emotional journey educating us how the Jim Crow laws and advertising was used to depict African Americans as inferior. It gives us a peak into how laws and media can influence the image of a people.
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Dr. Martha Bireda shares her Mother’s, Bernice Russell’s vision, and how the Blanchard House came to truition.
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John McCarthy, from the Historic Spanish Point, is well versed in the History of this area from the archaic to today. John’s undeniable expertise draws us into the past reminding us why it is so important to preserve the middens, Historical sites, protecting the history, so we never forget who these people were and why our area is so important to the history of our country and the world.
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Lisette is well known for her photography, art work, and her expertise with social media and fundraising. Join me as we explore Lisette’s life’s journey.
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Eirinn Abu is a Grammy Nominated Saxy recording and performing artist. Eirinn’s story is unique, so different than most artists path. Join me as Eirinn exposes his lifes journey. Discover the secret to Eirinn’s success and where did the name Eirinn derive from.
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Virginia’s story isn’t typical of a woman who was born in 1919. Virginia B. Andes graduated from Kent University, joined IBM Corporation in 1944, initially working inside a “Tent City” in Endicott, NY on punch card equipment during WWII. In an era where few women broke into professional positions, Virginia broke through that glass ceiling working her way up to senior systems engineer. Virginia was a visionary philanthropist. Listen to her story told through people who knew her well, Laura Amendola, financial planner and friend, and Suzanne Roberts, Exec. Director of Virginia B Andes Volunteer Community Clinic. Because of Virginia’s vision her legacy impacts people daily.
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Rick is one of those songwriting artists that make you sit up and take notice. He is a very kind, talented and very interesting man. He shares his lifes story and some of his artistry. Sit back and enjoy. Love this guy!
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Adeline Seakwood started out as a Palmer Model. Her first movie was North by Northwest with Carey Grant. Learn where Adeline found her niche in her 50 year career in the Film and TV industry. Adeline was awarded recently for her contribution in the industry. Find out why. Adeline is known locally as the Sunshine Lady of Punta Gorda. The well known Nanette Leonard is the daughter of Adeline.
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American Business Womens Association President Barbara Jett & fundraiser Chair, Randy Ann Bechtel talk about the history of ABWA. State Committee Woman Deborah McMullen joins us to discuss Women’s Rights from when we were young women and how things have changed.
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Interview with Jim Chaps. Jim takes on a journey through his life and how he got involved in music.
