Best Stpete Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 99: Eugenie Bondurant - Actor 52:25

2h ago52:25

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In this episode of SPX, host Joe Hamilton chats with the multifaceted actress and teacher Eugenie Bondurant. Known for her roles in films like "Fear of Rain", "The Hunger Games" and her upcoming appearance in "Summer Camp," Bondurant takes us on a journey through her vibrant career. From her unique upbringing in New Orleans to her foray into the wo…

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Ep 98.: Sean Schrader, MBA 43:30

7d ago43:30

43:30

In this epside of SPx, Joe welcomes Sean Schrader, a young, dynamic community leader who recently completed his MBA from the University of South Florida. Schrader shares his journey from local neighborhood meetings to working with U.S. Congressman Charlie Crist, emphasizing the importance of local advocacy, community involvement, and civil discours…

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Ep. 97: Peter Golenbock, Author 46:48

7d ago46:48

46:48

In this episode we welcome renowned author, sports historian and St Petersburg resident Peter Golenbock. With a seasoned eye on the game and a pen that has chronicled baseball's most pivotal moments, Peter brings a unique perspective on how the sport has evolved amidst today's fast-paced, technologically driven world. We also dig into the current d…

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Ep. 96: Mark Mahaffey - The Pathfinder 1:02:04

4M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

A graduate of the University of Notre Dame and a U.S. Naval officer veteran, Mark Mahaffey joined his father’s business in 1969. Today, he is Chairman of the Board of The Mahaffey Companies, one of the largest family-owned real estate companies in Florida. St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater bears his family’s name. In this edition of SPx, Mahaffey d…

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Ep. 95: Ken LaRoe - Climate First Bank 40:56

8M ago40:56

40:56

Ken LaRoe is the founder of Climate First Bank, which is his third bank. After the very successful sale of Florida Choice Bank, his first, LaRoe and his wife Cindy rented a small RV to travel the country. For that trip LaRoe's brother gave him a copy of Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard's book, Let My People Go Surfing. It proved to be a transformat…

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Ep. 94: Andreas Calabrese 35:04

8M ago35:04

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After looking for every reason not to open a fund in Tampa Bay, the founders of TampaBay.Ventures found the value to compelling to deny. They stood up a fund and the man who runs the day to day operations, Andreas Calabrease, is our guest on this episode.By St Petersburg Group

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Ep. 93: Karen DeYoung - Washington Post 51:47

9M ago51:47

51:47

Washington Post associate editor and senior national security correspondent Karen DeYoung is Joe’s guest on today’s SPX podcast. DeYoung, who has been with the Post for nearly 50 years, grew up in St. Petersburg, and wrote for the St. Petersburg Times in the early 1970s. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses her many years as a foreign co…

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Ep. 92: Marcus Brooks - Center for Health Equity 35:42

1y ago35:42

35:42

A fourth-generation St. Petersburg native, Marcus Brooks passionately believes in absolute equity on every level, and as the executive director of the Center for Health Equity, he is fully invested in what he calls the “collaboration and connectivity” needed to achieve both physical wellness, racial balance, empathy and understanding in the city (a…

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Ep. 91: Jim Barnish - Orchid Black 34:34

1y ago34:34

34:34

Jim Barnish is the Founding Managing Partner of Orchid Black and the host of The Dirt podcast. Orchid Black is a consulting firm that focuses exclusively on revenue-positive start-ups looking to make an exit within three years. This conversation discusses the nuances of Orchid Black's unique business model, the hurdles and opportunities facing comp…

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Ep. 90: Ray Roa - Creative Loafing 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

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Ray Roa is the Editor-In-Chief at Creative Loafing Tampa, a weekly publication that focuses on city news, arts and culture, and more. Roa has held this position for nearly four years, building on a career writing for various publications in the Tampa Bay area. In this podcast, Hamilton and Roa cover the evolution of local news, and the alt-weekly i…

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Ep. 89: Helen R Murray 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

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Helen Murray is an award-winning playwright and director. Murray joined St. Pete’s American Stage as Producing Artistic Director in October 2022. Previous to her current role, Murray has notably worked as Executive Producer for the Aurora Fox Arts Center in Denver and as Artistic Director of the Hub Theatre in Virginia, which she also co-founded. S…

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Ep. 88: Waveney Ann Moore - Journalist 41:56

1+ y ago41:56

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Waveney Ann Moore’s first St. Pete Catalyst byline appeared just over two years ago, on Nov. 25, 2020, and her weekly columns have enriched and elevated our journalistic output a thousandfold. The Guyana-born Moore began writing for us following her retirement from the Tampa Bay Times, where she’d been a well-known reporter and columnist for 24 yea…

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Ep. 87: Judy Genshaft - University of South Florida 59:03

1+ y ago59:03

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Judy Genshaft was President of the University of South Florida for nearly two decades, from 2000 to 2019, overseeing the most transformative change in the university’s history. Enrollment grew by 40 percent; the four-year graduation rate tripled. USF’s endowment jumped from $254 million to $480 million. And most significantly, USF's research activi…

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Ep. 86: Christian Hardigree - University of South Florida, St Petersburg 50:11

1+ y ago50:11

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Regional chancellor Christian Hardigree joined the University of South Florida St. Petersburg administration in July, and she hit the ground running. In this wide-ranging conversation, Hardigree – who came to USF from Denver, Colorado, where she’d served as the Dean of Metropolitan State’s School of Hospitality – talks about the university’s forwar…

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Ep. 85: Freddy Williams - Boys and Girls Club 43:12

1+ y ago43:12

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There’s a line Freddy Williams, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast, likes to drop into conversations: “We’re not your grandfather’s Boys and Girls Club.” Williams, a Florida native who’s been in the position since 2016 (after serving in the top spot for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter counties) emphasizes that tod…

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Ep. 84: Peter Belmont - Preserve the Burg 38:16

1+ y ago38:16

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Peter Belmont see cities through a special lens. It reveals to him the elements - the buildings, districts, and neighborhoods - that comprise the DNA of a place. From this DNA comes character, the character that shapes a community that in turn shapes our individual lives. Experience has shown Peter that not everyone can see the connection between t…

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Episode 54 - Refresh (Updates on all ~50 Great Places We've Discussed!) 21:12

2y ago21:12

21:12

After a significant milestone (or time in this case), it's important to take a look back and see all the great places and people we've talked about. Of the great restaurants and fun times discussed throughout Tampa Bay, which ones still hold up? Is the relish tray at Beachcombers still as delicious? Is Vesuvio at Bella's Cafe still the mindblowing …

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Episode 53 - Delco's Cheese Steaks 6:57

2y ago6:57

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Delco's Cheese Steaks are worth the drive... ask me how I know! This unique spot in Clearwater / Dunedin is worth the trip from all corners of Tampa Bay. Hands down one of THE BEST cheesesteaks you will have in the area. Delco's Website https://www.delcosdunedin.com/ Lakeland's Philly Steak and Wing https://phillysteakandwingslakeland.com/ ==--==--…

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Ep. 83: Katie Krimitsos - Creator - Women's Meditation Network 59:14

2y ago59:14

59:14

Katie Krimitsos started walking the line that most women walk. On one side, cultural and societal norms, family and even biology. On the other, exploration, self actualization and going deep into a passion. All genders walk the line in their own ways, and all genders suffer cultural expectations. The numbers show, though, that when it comes to fami…

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Ep. 82: Monica Eaton-Cardone - Entrepreneur, Founder, Trailblazer 1:07:23

2+ y ago1:07:23

1:07:23

Monica Eaton-Cardone has a rage to master. As a child she helped her father run his businesses until she was old enough to begin her own. Upon leaving high school she began the iterative process of creating her own business masterpiece with a DNA level drive to solve problems, work hard and grow her acumen. In this conversation Monica shares lesson…

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Ep. 81: Charles B Dew - Author & Professor Emeritus, Williams College 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

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Charles B Dew had an experience not everyone gets to have - he had the reality built during his upbringing challenged in an accessible way. While most have their belief systems challenged at some point in their life, those challenges often inspire defense and hardening of the system. There needs to be several variables that align to resolve the equ…

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Catching Up with Kelsey and Tracey Pt. 3 50:26

2+ y ago50:26

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Kelsey has been keeping secrets and gets exposed! We checked out a new hangout just off Central Ave. Finally, someone got her lips done. What is going on? Dance Passion @dancepassionfl Military Diet @militarydietchallenge Ideal Image @idealimage Injector Alexa @injector_alexa The Dali Museum @dalimuseum Rent the Runway @renttherunway Jackie Z @the.…

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Catching up with Kelsey and Tracey Pt. 2 42:28

2+ y ago42:28

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Friends who steal? Friends who are boring? What is going on! Why is Kelsey keeping a Bumble secret? Cassis @cassisstpete The Avenue @theavenuedtsp Downtown Cleaners @central_cleaners_dtsp Retreat @retreat_stpete Lingr @lingrrestaurant Bumble BFF @bumblebff Tampa Improv @tampaimprov Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshinecity, a…

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Catching up with Kelsey and Tracey 39:04

2+ y ago39:04

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Tracey finds a place to buy designer shoes and clothes at a discount. Kelsey gets invited to an engagement dinner. And Tracey gives the scoop on Rent the Runway. Retreat @retreat_stpete Rent the Runway @renttherunway Bascoms @bascomschophouse Trophy Fish @trophyfishstpete Lala @lalastpete Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshine…

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Women in the City Pt. 3 feat. Jackie Zumba 54:12

3y ago54:12

54:12

Smart, stylish, beautiful, and inspiring. Find out how Jackie Z @the.real.jackiez launched her own dream business and brand of clothing right here in St. Pete. Jackie Z Style Co @jackiezstyleco Tracey Negoshian @traceynegoshian ZStacks @jackie_zstacks Want to shop online? Visit www.jackiezstyle.com! Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @trace…

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Ep. 80: Kane's Furniture CEO Irwin Novack 36:01

3y ago36:01

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Irwin Novack has done what very few CEOs manage to do - last. That speaks to the qualities that drove Kane's Founder Maurice Rothman to pursue a young Novack years after spending only a couple days together. Rothman convinced Novak to move his family down from North Carolina to St. Petersburg, and took him under his wing. Once working for Kane's, N…

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Women in the City Pt. 2 feat. Tipsy Mermaid Owners Charrell Mclean and Megan McIntyre 1:09:27

3y ago1:09:27

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Meet Charrell McLean @charrellmclean and Megan McIntyre @megan.runs.free! Co-owners of Tipsy Mermaid located at 105 1st Street South. This adorable boutique features the perfect Florida clothing that keeps you stylish and protected from the sun. What more could a mermaid want? Tipsy Mermaid @shoptipsymermaid Biz By Sell @officialbizbuysell Bananas …

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Music in the City Part 1 feat. TL Jentgens 1:25:42

3y ago1:25:42

1:25:42

His one man shows packs music venues in St Pete. Get to know TL Jentgens @tljentgens! His energy and passion for music make him a must listen to interview, and his music that connects generations is a must-see show. To learn more about TL and his shows, please visit www.tljentgens.com. Mary Margarets @marymargaretsdtsp The Galley @thegalleydtsp Pet…

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Women in the City Part 1 ft. Thuy Le 55:00

3y ago55:00

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Thuy Le is a successful business owner in St. Pete. Find out how this amazing woman got her start and hear what advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs. Le Nail @lenail_dtsp Tropez @tropezstsp Thuy Café www.thuycafe.com La V @la_v_dtsp Nouvelle Beauty Bar @nouvelle_dtsp Central Cleaners @central_cleaners_dtsp Berns @bernsteakhouse On Swan @onswan…

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Who Runs the City? Pt.2 feat. Pete Boland 57:16

3y ago57:16

57:16

You can’t be truly successful in the restaurant industry unless you are seriously passionate about serving the community. Restauranteur Pete Boland @peteforstpete is now running for Mayor of St. Petersburg. Find out what he sees for the future of St. Pete. Enjoy! The Galley @thegalleydtsp Mary Margarets @marymargaretsdtsp Linger @lingrrestaurant Co…

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Ep. 79: Entrepreneur & Philanthropist Frank Morsani 40:37

3y ago40:37

40:37

It's the 1940s in Oklahoma. With his dad away for months on a welding job, 14 year old Frank Morsani is running a full bailing crew on his family's 400 acre farm. With no plumbing, electricity or even a tractor, the eldest son simply did what it took to get the job done. Though such a scene is unlikely in this century, it catalyzed a work ethic for…

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St. Pete Restaurant Rescue 46:33

3y ago46:33

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One of the things that makes our city special is the mom and pop and chef owned restaurants. They need our help. Find out what you can do to be a part of restaurant rescue. Lingr @lingrrestaurant Fado Portuguese Cuisine @fadorestaurant The Canopy @canopyatbirchwood Social Roost @socialroost John’s Pass @johnspass St Pete Beach @stpetebeach Upham Be…

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Stay Healthy St. Pete 52:08

3y ago52:08

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It seems everywhere you look a new way to stay fit in St. Pete is cropping up. Find out which ones we are putting to the test. Enjoy! YogaSix @yogasix_stpetersburg Club Pilates @clubpilates Pure Barre @purebarrestpete Rush Cycle @rushcycle_stpete Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshinecity, and Kelsey @kelsssssssss_.…

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Ep. 78: Journalist Margie Manning 33:14

3y ago33:14

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Master journalist Margie Manning sits down for a special episode of SPx. After 3 years transforming the St Pete Catalyst from a startup with a dream, into a respected news outlet, Margie retired to take on a top leadership role with her church. In her many years covering Tampa Bay, she has told the stories that shaped the narrative of our lives, an…

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do 33:38

3y ago33:38

33:38

We all know how to break up with our romantic relationships, but what about our friendships? Do you ghost them? Slowly back out? Or is straightforward honesty the best policy? What would you want? Enjoy today’s episode as we explore these options! Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshinecity, and Kelsey @kelsssssssss_.…

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The Unconditional Friendship 50:09

3y ago50:09

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You know you have a real friend when you can ask questions without the fear of tears and drama. You don’t feel the need to sugarcoat conversations, and even when you don’t talk for a while you always pick up right where you left off. We also talk about our different dog mom lives. Enjoy the episode! Sunset Music Festival @smftampa The Bens @the_ben…

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Ep. 77: Helen Levine - USF Regional Vice Chancellor 50:15

3y ago50:15

50:15

Politics can be...political. And universities have their own unique kind of politics that can make government politics seem 101. It takes a deft touch to navigate either world successfully. Few have mastered both. Helen Levine is one of those few. Her recipe isn't complicated. Know who your client is. Be devoutly pragmatic. And listen. She leverage…

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Who Runs the City? feat. Dane Kuplicki 1:27:21

3y ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Did you vote? Are you voting? You should vote! We are all so concerned about Presidential elections, but it is our local elections that have the biggest impact on our daily lives. Meet local candidate Dane Kuplicki @kuplicks22. He is running for City Council for District 8. Ringside @ringsidestpete Ruby’s Elixir @rubys_elixir Floridian @floridianso…

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Ep. 76: Writer Dave Seminara 57:59

3y ago57:59

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Dave Seminara usually writes about tennis or travel. When he does, he does so for the likes of The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Association of Tennis Professionals, British Broadcasting Corporation and more. And there are tennis and travel books too - two of which were released earlier this year: Mad Travelers and Footsteps of Federer. In t…

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On The Town 29:22

3y ago29:22

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We’re back at it...On the town visiting our “home bars,” and getting Kelsey’s mom into the mix. Sauvignon @sauvignonstpete Five Bucks @fivebucksdrinkery Mary Margarets @marymargaretsdtsp Tampa Improv @tampaimprov Swingers @swingerstpete Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshinecity, and Kelsey @kelsssssssss_.…

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Ep. 75: Architect Yann Weymouth 45:42

3y ago45:42

45:42

Because he worked closely with the legendary I.M. Pei, and was Chief of Design on Pei's Grand Louvre Project in Paris, Yann Weymouth in the upper echelon of American architects. He was also Pei's associate on the East Wing of Washington's National Gallery of Art. There are many other famous creations in his portfolio. But Weymouth lives in St. Pete…

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Life in the City 51:09

3y ago51:09

51:09

It finally happened! The St. Pete Grand Prix came to town. It was loud, fun, and exciting. This is definitely on both our calendars for next year. Comfy shoes, big hat, and ear plugs are a must. First Watch @first.watch Social Roost @socialroost St Pete Grand Prix @gpstpete The Hanger @thehangerdtsp Tampa Bay Aviation @tampabayaviation Bellabrava @…

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Sharing the Love 1:00:23

3y ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Find out what happens on our never-ending quest to share our love of St Pete with one of our friends from Tampa. Here are a few hints. One of us ends up laying in the grass, losing their ID and losing their sweater. Hmmm rookie moves. Bellabrava @bellabrava Natural Comfort Footwear Teak @teakstpete Pier Teaki @pierteaki Cassis @cassisstpete St Pete…

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Ep. 74: Shilen Patel Founder & CEO of HealthAxis 31:18

3y ago31:18

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Shilen Patel lives at the entrepreneurial crossroads of passion, talent and capital. It's a nice place for an entrepreneur to hang out and he gets to enjoy it on 'both sides of the transaction'. His startup HealthAxis is already successful and on the road to even bigger wins. His role with the Patel family office means he's seeing and investing in,…

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Unexpected Adventures 40:11

3y ago40:11

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St. Pete can take you on the most unexpected adventures. In this episode find out how we ended up entertained at an Irish pub, then serenaded at Ruby’s Elixir. All this from a bike ride. Lavish Locks Tampa @lavishlockstampa Mary Margaret’s Irish Pub @marymararetsdtsp Ruby’s Elixir @rubys_elixir Old Southeast Market @oldsoutheastmarket Follow us @ea…

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Puppy Love 1:22:30

3y ago1:22:30

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St. Pete is working hard to leave its paw print on the map of Florida. Today we're sharing our favorite places in St. Pete to keep your pups healthy, happy, and looking good. Visit StPete.org and check out St. Pete Paws for maps of the dog parks and businesses that we discussed in today's episode. No Limitations Lawn Service Teak @teakstpete Pier T…

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Ep. 073: Joel Momberg - USF Foundation CEO, ACH Foundation VP, novelist 38:02

3y ago38:02

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Joel Momberg is a people person, and it has served him well. Momberg spent 30 years with All Children’s Hospital, in a range of fundraising roles including Executive Vice President of the ACH Foundation, and 10 more as Chief Executive Officer for the University of South Florida Foundation, before retiring in 2019. “The key is," he explains, "if you…

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The Pole + Local Stays 1:00:48

3y ago1:00:48

1:00:48

Tracey and Kels talk about the best pole dancing class ever! Plus, the best local hotel experiences. You won’t want to miss this week’s episode. Enjoy! Entice Dance Fitness @inticedancefitness Lavish Locks of Tampa @lavishlockstampa TL Jentgens @tljentgens Hollander Hotel @hollanderhotel The Vinoy @vinoyren Don CeSar @thedoncesarhotel Postcard Inn …

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Ringside is My Boyfriend 55:17

3y ago55:17

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Tracey takes Kelsey to finally see her favorite local artist and drummer at Ringside Café. Sea Salt @seasaltstpete Ringside Café @ringsidestpete TL Jentgens @tljentgens 3 Daughter’s Brewing Company @3daughtersbrewing Follow us @eatandmeetstpetepodcast, Tracey @traceyinsunshinecity, and Kelsey @kelsssssssss_.…

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Are We Supposed to Be Here? 1:00:56

3+ y ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Tracey, Kelsey, and their crew accidentally crash a private event at Pasadena Yacht and Golf Club! We learn that no matter how old they are, girls can still be mean. Lavish Locks @lavishlockstampa Dr. Miles TB Body Sculpting @tampabaybodysculpting America’s TriviAddiction Pasadena Yacht and Country Club @pycc_1924 Local St Pete Artist @bujikimo Fol…

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