Best Michael Lothrop Podcasts (2024)

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Tubanur Atak of Jasel Jewelry 1:28:29

7d ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Colin Davey and Mick Tyrrell of Townies Barbershop 50:44

29d ago50:44

50:44

Send us a Text Message. 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.c…

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Kayla Wonisch of Warrior ONE 1:49:16

2M ago1:49:16

1:49:16

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Jane Thompson and Teege Braune of A Gift For Teaching 1:17:51

2M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Alli Sagastume and Matthew of Cocina Tume 45:30

3M ago45:30

45:30

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Voices of Stardust Video & Coffee - 25th Anniversary Party 2:28:48

3M ago2:28:48

2:28:48

Send us a Text Message. 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…

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Kimberly Slinger - Realtor at Kelly Price & Company and Audubon Park Resident 59:28

4M ago59:28

59:28

Send us a Text Message. 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://kellypric…

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Lily Heaton - Freelance Creative, Amsterdam Resident, Audubon Park Regular, and Dear Friend 1:17:21

5M ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Send us a Text Message. 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 i…

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Matthew Heafy - Trivium Frontman 1:10:35

6M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Send us a Text Message. 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.e…

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Nick Sambrato of Mama’s Sauce and Neighbor Bread 1:15:47

6M ago1:15:47

1:15:47

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Alyssa Bolaños of Oh Eco! 1:02:43

7M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Send us a Text Message. 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 sta…

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Chef Tim Lovero of Coro Restaurant 47:53

7M ago47:53

47:53

Send us a Text Message. 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 ret…

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Chef Jes Tantalo of Redlight Redlight Brewpub 58:33

8M ago58:33

58:33

Send us a Text Message. 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 excite…

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Sean "Sonny" Nguyen of Domu 1:37:42

8M ago1:37:42

1:37:42

Send us a Text Message. 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 an…

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Lee-Alyse Perry of Lee Perry Strategies, LLC 1:38:49

9M ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Send us a Text Message. 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) un…

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Heather Law - Tattoo Artist and Owner of Lucky Horse Tattoo 1:11:41

9M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Send us a Text Message. 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 ot…

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Dawson Amico and Vern Renzette of Fleet Farming 1:08:51

10M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Andrew Johnson - Florida Shroom King 1:08:04

10M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Clyde Singleton - Pro Skateboarder, Journalist, Chef (Pt. 2) 1:16:57

11M ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Clyde Singleton - Pro Skateboarder, Journalist, Chef (Pt. 1) 1:32:17

11M ago1:32:17

1:32:17

Send us a Text Message. 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 …

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Hokkaido Hank: The Wellness Sheriff 48:02

11M ago48:02

48:02

Send us a Text Message. 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 eve…

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Cesar Cruz of C-M Bakarí 1:00:15

11M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Send us a Text Message. Meet Cesar, artisan baker of delicious breads and pizzas who shares his talents with the APGD every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market. Cesar talks about his culinary journey, from his formative years in Puerto Rico, to graduating from culinary school, to working at several top restaurants in Central Florida, …

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Rep. Anna Eskamani of Florida's House District 42 1:05:12

12M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Send us a Text Message. Meet Anna (aka Representative Eskamani), a trailblazer in the truest sense of the word; a leader who understands why a functioning government is critical to the health of our community; and a transformational activist. Now in her third term as House District 42 Rep, Anna works tirelessly both in Tallahassee and Orlando to br…

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Tonda Corrente of La Femme du Fromage and La Boutique 1:41:17

1y ago1:41:17

1:41:17

Send us a Text Message. Meet Tonda--cheesemonger, owner, and operator of La Femme du Fromage and La Boutique at East End Market. Tonda shares her origin story of unexpectedly finding her way into the cheese business while also uncovering a hidden talent and love for cheese curation, pairings, education, and catering. Visit her shop online at http:/…

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Cinthia Sandoval of Wild Ocean Seafood Market 1:13:03

1y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Send us a Text Message. Meet Cinthia, the Fabulous Fishonista that brings us fresh Atlantic-caught seafood via the Titusville and Port Canaveral markets to the Audubon Park Community Market every Monday evening. Cinthia is a fountain of knowledge, seafood and otherwise, and we're so lucky to have her in our community. Be sure to pre-order your good…

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Lisa Danker Kritzer - Filmmaker and Film School Professor 1:13:42

1y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Send us a Text Message. Meet Lisa—Associate Professor, Filmmaker, and Audubon Park resident. We talk about the power of storytelling as an empathy teacher, a way to find truth, to heal from trauma, and to experience a world outside of our own. View her films and learn more at https://lisadanker.com and https://vimeo.com/user2832672 https://linktr.e…

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Aaron Pak of Sushi Lola’s 1:02:56

1y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Send us a Text Message. Meet Aaron, owner and operator of Sushi Lola’s in the heart of Audubon Park's business district. Since 2010, Aaron & Co. been serving some of the best sushi rolls and Korean food in Orlando; while also treating each customer like part of the family. We discuss the ins and outs of running a successful restaurant, growing up i…

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Trevor Brown of Fannie Hillman + Associates 1:16:31

1y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Send us a Text Message. Meet Trevor—Audubon Park resident, Realtor, and sponsor of this very podcast you're listening to. Along with sharing his expertise in buying and selling homes, Trevor works with each customer to gain a better understanding of their lifestyle and interests to ensure that they're matched up with a home that works best for thei…

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Principal Trevor Honohan of Audubon Park School K-8 50:01

1y ago50:01

50:01

Send us a Text Message. Meet Trevor, Principal of the award-winning Kindergarten through 8th grade public school in Orlando's own Audubon Park neighborhood. Principal Honohan shares his philosophies on leading with grace and empathy; trusting the experts (teachers); prioritizing social and emotional learning; fundraising for campus improvement proj…

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Christina Martin of Frame Masters Gallery 1:56:39

1y ago1:56:39

1:56:39

Send us a Text Message. Meet Christina, owner and operator of Frame Masters Gallery in Audubon Park. From an early age, Christina always found happiness in designing, building, dismantling, and tinkering. In her shop, she gets to do all of the above while also figuring out how to frame just about anything you can think of. Even more incredible, she…

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Lexi Gawlak of Swine & Sons 1:09:51

1+ y ago1:09:51

1:09:51

Send us a Text Message. Meet Lexi, Audubon Park resident and Chef/Owner at Swine & Sons in Historic Winter Park, FL. A recent Michelin Bib Gourmand Award recipient, Swine & Sons has been serving up exceptional southern food to Central Florida since 2015. We talk about what it's like to cook on camera for a Guy Fieri game show, raising a family whil…

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Tré Hester, One-time Hello APGD Producer, Touring Musician, and Dear Friend 52:50

1+ y ago52:50

52:50

Send us a Text Message. Meet Tré, talented musician, a truly wonderful soul, and the guy who graciously helped get this podcast launched. Recorded New Year’s Eve 2022, we discuss the podcasting learning curve, music + other forms of therapy, and trying to cut back on prefacing things with “as I get older…” Check out his latest music project at http…

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Steven Miller of Steven Miller Photography 1:41:44

1+ y ago1:41:44

1:41:44

Send us a Text Message. Meet Steven--Audubon Park's very own eco- and customer-friendly photographer who studied at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management at UCF. Steven's talent, experience, positive attitude, and dedication to top-notch customer service are the cornerstones of his wildly successful business over the past 12 years. Visit them…

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Tom Lothrop of the Orlando Wetlands Park (and my Dad!) 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

Send us a Text Message. Meet Tom--who was pivotal in creating both myself and the magnificent Orlando Wetlands Park in Christmas, FL (about 30 minutes from Audubon Park.) Open to the public year-round, the park provides a balanced ecosystem and healthy habitat for a variety of plants and animals, including some rare and endangered species. The prim…

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Gene Willard of Willard Appliance 42:25

1+ y ago42:25

42:25

Send us a Text Message. Meet Gene, the 3rd generation owner/operator of Willard Appliance. Since 1979, Willard has been Audubon Park's celebrated provider of sales and services of washers and dryers, window and wall air conditioners, ranges, disposals, refrigerators, ovens, freezers, and microwaves. Gene has also been a huge contributor to the cult…

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Sara Taylor of Pinkie Orlando 54:01

1+ y ago54:01

54:01

Send us a Text Message. Meet Sara, the multi-talented force behind Audubon Park’s favorite beauty studio. Pinkie Orlando prioritizes the customer experience, focusing on what makes every individual feel beautiful. Pinkie’s services include nail art, microblading, tooth gems, lashes, lip blush, waxing, threading, and handpoked tattoos. Visit them at…

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Jennie Lee and Trung Tran of Good Fills 37:45

1+ y ago37:45

37:45

Send us a Text Message. Meet Jennie and Trung (and Princess) of Good Fills, one of our favorite weekly vendors at the Audubon Park Community Market. This power couple built this mobile refill service from the ground up as a side hustle to their full-time day jobs so we can all be better stewards of the environment by reducing single-use plastics wi…

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Richard Reep - Artist, Writer, Architect, Educator, and Audubon Park Resident 1:33:40

1+ y ago1:33:40

1:33:40

Send us a Text Message. Meet Richard--the architect behind Legoland Hotel; the artist who created a series of paintings inspired by the colors, textures, and architecture of Audubon Park; and a genuinely kind and helping soul. We discuss the neighborhood's controversial origin story, how mid-century modern architecture seeks to create a sense of ho…

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Richard Minino of Rock 'Em Socks and the artist behind "Horsebites" 1:20:44

1+ y ago1:20:44

1:20:44

Send us a Text Message. Meet Richard (a.k.a. Horsebites)--co-founder of The VNM, founding member of The Black Axe, professional artist, drummer, Audubon Park resident, and all-around swell guy. This episode coincides with two January Orlando Music History events, with an art show (featuring Horsebites) which is on display at Stardust Video & Coffee…

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Gavin and Shehara Parys of Ceylon Hut and Ceylon Roti Hut 1:14:12

1+ y ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Send us a Text Message. Meet Gavin and Shehara (Shay), owners and operators of Central Florida's first (and second) Sri Lankan Food Truck(s) which have long-standing weekly pop-ups in Audubon Park. Check them out every Monday night at the Audubon Park Community Market at Stardust and again on Saturday night at Redlight Redlight. Their dishes will t…

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Dr. Carolina Brandan and Julie Turner of Airmed Ketamine Treatment Center 1:16:32

1+ y ago1:16:32

1:16:32

Send us a Text Message. Meet Carolina and Julie of Airmed Ketamine Clinic, which specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, PTSD, and addiction. Airmed is located in neighboring Baldwin Park and Julie is also a resident of Audubon Park. Visit them online at https://www.airmedk.com This episode discusses sensitive topics incl…

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Voices of Grandma Party: A Holiday Special 2:48:46

1+ y ago2:48:46

2:48:46

Send us a Text Message. On this very special holiday episode, our host speaks with 27 friends, acquaintances, and strangers at the 2022 Grandma Party Bazaar in the parking lot of Stardust Video & Coffee. This episode is super weird and fun, sometimes even gets a bit spicy. But what would the holidays be without a little spice? https://linktr.ee/hel…

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Jenna Caring of Stardust Video & Coffee and Grandma Party Bazaar 56:40

1+ y ago56:40

56:40

Send us a Text Message. Meet Jenna, the "Grandma" behind Grandma Party Bazaar and legendary barista, bartender, sconemaker at Stardust Video & Coffee. Jenna is extraordinary in all fashions and always finds the time to create art, teach art, bake amazing things, and be a positive force in the world. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod…

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Tony and Pablo of Lobos Coffee Roasters 2:08:47

1+ y ago2:08:47

2:08:47

Send us a Text Message. Meet Tony Villalobos and Pablo Sierra—childhood friends and co-owners of Lobos Coffee Roasters. Since 2020, the Lobos Team has been elevating Orlando’s coffee scene through their personalized approach to purchasing directly from coffee farms, finding the perfect roast for each origin, and creating exciting new drink recipes …

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Gabby Lothrop of the Audubon Park Community Market 1:06:37

1+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Send us a Text Message. Meet Gabby—Director of the Audubon Park Community Market, former Slow Food Regional Governor, founding member of East End Market, and all-around amazing person. (Spoiler alert: she’s also a person that I’m married to.) Visit them online at https://audubonmarket.com https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod…

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Seth Daniels of Freehand Goods 1:28:42

1+ y ago1:28:42

1:28:42

Send us a Text Message. Meet Seth--Leathersmith and Co-Founder at Freehand Goods. Since 2016, Seth and his business partner, Jacob Zepf, have been cultivating a scene for celebrating Florida-themed handcrafted goods which rapidly grew from pop ups in a 1978 U.S. military trailer to a thriving flagship in East End Market, upstairs at the Neighbors, …

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Brendan Bunting O'Connor of Bungalower.com 1:46:48

1+ y ago1:46:48

1:46:48

Send us a Text Message. Meet Brendan--local artist, writer, co-host of "Bungalower and The Bus," Editor in Chief at Bungalower.com, drag bingo host, and all around fun fellow to be around. We learn all about Brendan's formative years: growing up in Ontario, being a teenage rebel, stealing a horse in Turkey, landing a job at Disney's EPCOT, and taki…

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Peter von Taborsky of SCOTCH AND "good" CONVERSATION 55:06

1+ y ago55:06

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Send us a Text Message. Meet Peter, host and creator of SCOTCH AND "good" CONVERSATION--an Audubon Park-based podcast that's celebrating 7 years of broadcasting excellence this October. Peter started this project as an excuse to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, and hopefully score some free bottles of Scotch in the process. It's a rea…

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Robbie Lee - Artist and Middle School Art Teacher at Lake Highland Prep 2:17:10

2y ago2:17:10

2:17:10

Send us a Text Message. Meet Robbie Lee—longtime Audubon Park resident, artist, educator, and assistant coach for Lake Highland's varsity bowling team. We learn about growth mindset, bowling across America, and what it's like to have your nearly-published children's book idea stolen out from under you by none other than the head writer for the Simp…

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Orlando's District 3 Commissioner Robert Stuart 1:24:44

2y ago1:24:44

1:24:44

Send us a Text Message. Meet Robert Stuart--Orlando's District 3 Commissioner, College Park native, and Compassionate Cities advocate. Robert shares his stories of Orlando pre-Disney, helping supply NASA with space shuttle gear, plus the latest happenings in the Audubon Park Garden District. Visit them online at https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Governme…

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