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Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 97 - Palm Beach County Residents Can Be Frugal Yet Fashionable!Episode 97 is an opportunity to bring back my loving life partner as she discusses her, just published, book. Pamela Weinroth is the proud author of "Steal the Style," a virtual "how-to" for people looking for champagne fashion on a beer wallet. As many of you know, we are out and about on a regular basis to attend events in Palm Beach County to support the many nonprofit agencies doing their best to help residents in need. Whereas I am able to change my tie and shirt and go off to another event, Pamela is always looking for something new...2023-12-1235 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 89 - Palm Beach County Offers Intergenerational DiversityEpisode 89 focuses on how the changing demographic in South Florida over the past decades has provided opportunities for shared experiences. It was not too long ago that South Florida was viewed as the place people went to retire and live their "golden years." This is, of course, a wonderful place to retire but many families have relocated to South Florida to enjoy the wonderful weather, recreational amenities and relaxed lifestyle available year-round. This has created a diversity of ages that can offer great opportunities. Several weeks ago we highlighted an intergenerational program where children and retirees at an adult...2023-10-0230 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 74 - Palm Beach County Residents Have A Penchant For Collecting MemorabiliaEpisode 74 is my opportunity to discuss "Jewish memorabilia'' with Neil Keller. Long before Neil made his home here in South Florida, he became an avid collector of trading cards, autographs and other memorabilia of famous Jewish people. Over the past 37 years he has collected over 22,000 items which he claims makes it among the largest in the world. He has been a featured speaker at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown NY and has spoken at the Toronto Jewish Film Festival. The Washington Post, Jerusalem Post and Sun Sentinel have written about his hobby and he boasts countless articles...2023-06-1939 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 52 - Palm Beach County Has A Grasp Of Its History Episode 52, as promised we have invited Professor Robert Watson back for a second episode. As mentioned last week, Watson is a prolific writer. He is the author of 47 books and approximately 200 scholarly articles, essays and chapters on topics in history and politics, a professor, author, historian, media commentator and community activist. This week we pivot away from local politics and take a deep dive into American presidential politics. We discuss his picks for best President and then go on to discuss First Ladies. We also discuss one his most recent books, The Nazi Titanic, a look at a heretofore untold sto...2022-10-2636 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 51 - Palm Beach County Has Great EducatorsEpisode 51 as we begin our second year of podcasts (yes, we did take a few weeks off when we took a cruise around Iceland), we finally snagged a guest we've been chasing for over 6 months. Professor Robert Watson is a busy, busy guy! An author of 47 books and approximately 200 scholarly articles, essays and chapters on topics in history and politics, a professor, author, historian, media commentator and community activist, we really wanted to sit him down to talk about history, politics and education. Robert Watson is a professor, author, historian, media commentator and community activist. His recent books America’s Firs...2022-10-1737 min

Matthew ManiaEp. 35 - Matthew Mania Podcast with Mayor Robert WeinrothThis week on the Matthew Mania Podcast Matthew is joined by Palm Beach County Mayor Robert Weinroth. Robert and Matthew are old friends, and Robert enjoyed wattching BRCW Summer Smash. We talk about old school wrestlers, like the late great "Living Legend, Bruno Sanmartino"2022-09-1420 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 47 - Palm Beach County Has Social InfluencersEpisode 47 offers an opportunity to have a conversation with three "social influencers" in our community. Michelle Olson-Rogers is the founder of Modern Boca Mom, a leading lifestyle site for the stylish and modern South Florida parent. Her website features local businesses, events, lifestyle and family travel options and she also is a regular contributor to Boca Raton Magazine. Shaina Wizov is the founder of a local food and lifestyle blog and social media platform that recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. Shaina has a pulse on what's popular and she views herself as a natural connector. She's a credible source...2022-09-1233 min

Real Estate FinderEp. 48 - Real Estate Finder Podcast with special guest Mayor of Palm Beach County Robert Weinroth.Real Estate Finder Podcast with special guest Mayor of Palm Beach County Robert Weinroth. On today’s episode, Matthew Maschler and Staci Garcia are joined by good friend and Mayor of Palm Beach County Robert Weinroth. Robert is the source of information for everything you want to know about Boca Raton including transportation, taxes, events, tourism, residential and commercial growth and all things Palm Beach County. Get your latest Boca Raton and Mizner Park 411 download on today’s podcast. Have questions for Mayor Weinroth about anything related to Palm Beach County, email us...2022-09-0744 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 46 - Palm Beach County Offers A Great Choice Of Family ActivitiesEpisode 46 offers me an opportunity to have a conversation with Jason Hagensick, President and CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. Jason is a recent "transplant" to our community, arriving in 2016. Prior to arriving with his wife Liz and their two children, Jason was on the national staff of the YMCA as a national director of its US operations. A native of Texas, Jason and his family have truly embedded themselves into South Florida. The "Y" continues to respond to the needs of our community with its health and fitness programs, aquatics (including drowning prevention) and youth...2022-08-2935 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 45 - Palm Beach County Non Profits Help Create A Social Safety NetEpisode 45 offers me an opportunity to talk with my frined, Rabbi Josh Broide. Rabbi Broide was named the first Director of Community Engagement for the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, which is but one of the many hats he wears. He has served the local Jewish community in a number of presssional roles since moving to Boca Raton in 2000. He has served as Executive Director and Youth & Teen Rabbi at Boca Raton Synagogue He has also served as local Director of the Jewish Student Union and as Rabbi at Hillel of Broward & Palm Beach. Our conversation is pretty w...2022-08-1932 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 44 - Palm Beach County Non Profits Help Create A Social Safety NetEpisode 44 continues on a recurrent theme for our podcasts, addressing the needs of our most vulnerable citizens. While our county boasts over 40 billionaires living in our community, there is a segment of our community that can easily be overlooked as they grapple with the forces of economic disparity. What I find most gratifying is the collaboration between the government and the nonprofits agencies and, perhaps more importantly, between nonprofit agencies. The issues impacting our residents often require the services of multiple agencies. Our guest, Dr Frank Marangos is Director of Development and Communications for the Salvation Army of Palm...2022-08-0134 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 43 - Palm Beach County Cares About Its ChildrenEpisode 43 addresses a subject that can be a little difficult to talk about, the safety of our children from abuse. My guests for this episode are Cherie Benjoseph, Co-founder of KidSafe Foundation, the foundation's CEO, Laura Askowitz and Matt Spritz, a friend of both KidSafe and this podcast. For over 13 years, KidSafe has been making children harder targets for sexual abuse, exploitation and human trafficking. According to Cherie, KidSafe has educated over 60,000 children with onsite education and safety education books and has taught over 30,000 grown-ups how to keep kids safe. Empowered children, according to Laura, are powerful adults. To...2022-07-1734 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 42 - Palm Beach County Cares About Its ResidentsEpisode 42 may sound a little different from our past installments of Palm Beach County Perspective. The reason is two-fold - first, we are out of the studio this week - on location at "The Standard," a venue located in Boca Raton where a great happy hour menu is offered and the clientele is always friendly. The second reason this installment sounds a bit different is that my guest, community activist and concierge attorney, Pamela Higer-Polani, was not to be kept quiet. Seriously, Pamela is a good friend and the interview turned into us bantering about for the duration of...2022-07-0729 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 41 - Palm Beach County Is ResilientEpisode 41 addresses the subject of resiliency - our ability to adapt to a changing environment. The headlines are replete with stories about natural disasters pummeling the world in which we live. Recognizing that we cannot remain spectators to the changes confronting us, Palm Beach County (like many other counties and municipalities in South Florida) established an Office of Resilience to ensure a sustainable and a thriving county while confronting a changing climate through adaptation, mitigation and sustainable development. Our guests today include an environmental analyst, Dr Jake Leech, a lobbyist, Matt Spritz, working at the state and federal level...2022-06-2634 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 40 - Palm Beach County Knows How To Party In The SummerEpisode 40 offers our listeners an opportunity to plan their summer. Lots going on in a county where, just a few years ago, a large portion of our residents were "snow-birds," flying off to the north in April and returning to our fair county in the late fall (generally right after election day). Now, more of our residents are "year-rounders," opting for a vacation for a few weeks in Europe or up north, but remaining here through the summer. Lots to do and our guests, Amy DeNorscio from the city of Boca Raton and Alison Miucio from the Greater Boca...2022-06-2130 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 39 - Palm Beach County Has Celebrity Residents In Our CommunityEpisode 39 offers our listeners a real treat as we sit down for a discussion with Arlene Herson. Arlene has had a remarkable career interviewing celebrities on television and on radio. Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace, Phyllis Diller, Walter Cronkite and even NYC Mayor Koch have been among the guests interviewed. Arlene provides snippets of her past conversations with these well known celebrities and newsmakers. Listen to this fun conversation and then you'll probably want to watch a few of her past interviews, available on YouTube!2022-06-1233 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 38 - Palm Beach County Honors Its Holocaust Survivors - Never ForgetEpisode 38 offers an opportunity to understand how we are keeping the memory of the Holocaust alive (especially for our students) while honoring the many survivors who have made South Florida their home. Our guests today are Keith Myers, president and CEO at MorseLife Health System, a senior living facility in Palm Beach County. He is joined by Randi Posner, past president of Next Generations, a South Flroida based not for profit founded by the children and grandchildren of Holocaust survivors. She is now focused on educational outreach and programming for Holocaust Living Learning Experience, presented by MorseLife NEXT GENERATIONS...2022-05-2331 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 37 - Palm Beach County Enjoys Its CultureEpisode 37 takes us back to the cultutal arts in Palm Beach County. One of the most versatile venues for culture in our county is the Kravis Center which first opened in 1992. Raymond F. Kravis was a prominent geologist and philanthropist from Tulsa, OK, who wintered in Palm Beach for more than 35 years. In 1985, a consortium of his friends donated more than $7 million to name the facility for Mr. Kravis. Today, under the leadership of its new CEO, Diane Quinn, the Kravis is offering an array of programs from Kravis on Braodway, to Art Smart (a series of educational classes, workshops...2022-05-1635 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 36 - Palm Beach County Looks Beyond Our Borders For New BusinessEpisode 36 returns to talk economic development. After all, unless you are independently wealthy (something I am afraid I cannot claim) there's probably a need to earn a living! Today's episode foucuses on the World Trade Center Palm Beach. The license for the WTCPB is the property of Boca Raton resident, Al Zucaro. Al, who served as a City Commissioner in West Palm Beach from 1995 to 2002 has been a member of the Economic Council of Palm Beach County, the Business Development Board, the Film and Television Commission and the Touris Development Council. His focus today is on building...2022-05-0935 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 35 - Palm Beach County Can Be Proud Of Its Historical RootsEpisode 35 circles back back to the roots of our county. We touched upon this previously when we had as our guest, Mary Csar, Executive Director of the Boca Raton Hostorical Museum. Today we welcome back Pastor Bill Mitchell for the third time to our podcast. This time, however, the spotlight is on his father, Bill Sr, and his grandparents, James Cleveland and Floy Mitchell. The Mitchells settled in Boca Raton in 1923. James, or JC as he was known, became successful in real estate during the land boom and became Mayor of of "Boca Ratone," serving from 1939-1949 (Floy took...2022-05-0234 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 34 - Palm Beach County is protected by Sheriff Ric BradshawEpisode 34 continues our discussions with Florida's Constitutional Officers. We have the privilege of sitting down with Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. The Sheriff is a career law enforcement professional responsible for leading the largest law enforcement agency in Palm Beach County. Bradshaw rose through the ranks of the West Palm Beach Police Department and in 996 was appointed Chief of Police. In 2005, he was sworn in as the 16th sheriff to serve as the county's chief law enforcement officer. The Sheriff's office is composed of over 4,300 employees and approximately 5,000 volunteers. Safety is the number one factor people will focus...2022-04-1833 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 33 - Palm Beach County is Focused on Transportation, Part 3Episode 33 continues our discussion on transporation. This is such a complex subject we're devoting two episodes to a deep dive into how transportation is impacting residents of our county and the opportunities before us to make it easier to move from place to place without a private passenger vehicle. Our guest for this episode is Valerie Neilsen, Interim Executive Director for the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA). Last week we discussed Brightline, the first privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system in over 100 years. This week Valerie continues tp explain how the TPA has focused on mobility...2022-04-1135 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 32 - Palm Beach County is Focused on Transportation, Part 1Episode 31 kicks off a two-part look into the subject of transportation. This is such a complex subject we're devoting two episodes to a deep dive into how transportation is impacting residents of our county and the opportunities before us to make it easier to move from place to place without a private passenger vehicle. Our guests for this episode are Patrick Goddard, President of Brightline Trains and Valerie Neilsen, Interim Executive Director for the Palm Beach Transportation Planning Agency (TPA). Brightline is the first privately owned and operated intercity passenger rail system in over 100 years. Patrick is responsible for...2022-04-0439 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 31 - Palm Beach County Has A Heart For Its Residents With Special NeedsEpisode 31 is an opportunity to take a look at two organizations in Palm Beach County giving much needed services to some of our residents with special needs. Our first guest is Sharon Alexnder. She serves as the CEO of Unicorn Children's Foundation in Boca Raton, Fla. It is a one of a kind organization that changes the lives of people living with developmental differences who are disconnected, isolated, and need support. In 2015, Sharon founded and continues to lead the Special Needs Advisory Coalition of Palm Beach County, a collective impact project comprised of more than 600 individuals representing more than 160 organizations who...2022-03-2831 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 30 - Palm Beach County Has Mastered The Disposal Of Its TrashEpisode 30 takes a break from our discussions with Constitutional Officers and takes a deep dive into...trash! Palm Beach County has mastered the disposal of garbage with its waste to energy facilities at its Solid Waste Authority. Among the many tasks assigned to the Board of County Commissioners is to act as the SWA Board. To that end, we are charged with selecting the haulers for trash, vegetation and other household and commercial items generated in our county. My guests today are employed by WM (heretofore known as Waste Management). Ellen Smith and Greg Huntington give us a bird's...2022-03-2027 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveSpecial Episode - Palm Beach County State of the County 2022This Special Episode was actually recorded at the March 2022 Greater Boca Raton Members' Breakfast where I was invited to present the State of the County address. Palm Beach County, like the rest of the world, has come through a worldwide pandemic. However, unlike many areas, our community has come through the last two years stronger than we were before enduring the pandemic's hardships. Our economy is strong, our real estate market is red hot. If we have residual issues from the pandemic's challenges its the supply chain issues which, presumably will right themselves over the coming months...2022-03-1336 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 29 - Palm Beach County has a Constitutional Property AppraiserEpisode 29 follows up on the discussions we had with the Constitutional Tax Collector, Anne Gannon, in Episode 28. As we noted then, our Constitutional Officers ensure the county operates effectively. The county could not discharge its responsibilities to its residents and visitors if it weren't for these elected individuals, This week we pivot to the Constitutional Property Appraiser, Dorothy Jacks. While Ms. Jacks is elected on a partisan basis, her task (setting the value of property within the county) requires her to ignore the party affiliation of the property owners. We take a deep dive into the operations of our p...2022-03-0836 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 28 - Palm Beach County has a Constitutional Tax CollectorEpisode 28 focuses on one of the Constitutional Officers ensuring the county operates effectively. The county could not discharge its responsibilities to its residents and visitors if it were not for our tax collector, Anne Gannon. The tax collector is just one of the mandated positions for every Florida county. In addition to the tax collector, we have the sheriff, state attorney, public defender, clerk of the circuit court, property appraiser, supervisor of elections and, of course, the county commissioners. While each of these officials is elected on a partisan basis, their tasks require the incumbents to ignore party affiliations...2022-02-2837 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 27 - Palm Beach County is Easily Accessible by Air Episode 27 focuses on the ease with which travelers can arrive and depart from Palm Beach County. Our guests today are two women who are keeping our skies accessible for air travelers. Laura Beebe has been the Executive Director of Palm Beach International Airport for the past four years, succeeding to that position after serving under Bruce Pelly who had served in that role for 32 years. Lots going on at PBIA (and the three other county airports under Ms. Beebe's oversight). Our second guest, Clara Bennet is the Executive Director of Boca Raton (Executive) Airport (BCT). This airport is actually owned b...2022-02-2131 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 26 - Palm Beach County Offers Services For Young Families Within Our CommunityEpisode 26 focuses on the needs of young families. Our first guest, Serena Girardi, has established herself as a pediatric sleep consultant. Her mission is to help exhausted parents find a daytime schedule and sleep plan that actually works for their infant. Serena has a passion for working with children and working with their caregivers through the process of helping regulate the sleep patterns of newborns. Our second guest, Doug Paton, is the Chairman of the Board for Covered South Florida, a newly formed 501(c)3 distributing diapers to families in need. Originally a community action project initiated by the Junior League...2022-02-1327 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 25 - Palm Beach County Has Offered Women An Opportunity To Succeed In Business And GovernmentEpisode 25 focuses on three women within our community who didn't take no for an answer. Our first guest is Robyn Raphael-Dynan. Her father's untimely passing at age 53 catapulted her mother, Beverly Raphael-Altman and her family into the management of RCC Associates, a nationally renowned general contractor. The company, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary, has prospered under the leadership of these remarkable ladies. Robyn is currently president of RCC. Linda Behmoiras is founder and publisher of the Boca Raton Observer and A&A Publishing Corporation. Linda was an equity syndicate manager at JW Charles, a securities brokerage firm. She...2022-01-3134 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 24 - Palm Beach County has a vibrant Hispanic Business CommunityEpisode 24 takes a deep dive into entrepreneurial opportunities in our community. However, we give today's episode a decidedly Hispanic flavor. Our three entrepreneurs are transplants to our community. That is not really much different from the massive influx of community members relocating to South Florida from other places in the United States. What differentiates these three individuals is they've overcome language and cultural barriers to success having their roots in Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela. Mary Sol González embedded herself into the community with multiple board memberships. She founded the International Business Alliance as an arm of the Greater B...2022-01-2332 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 23 - Palm Beach County Residents See A Need And Meet It Episode 23 offers a look at three "home grown" non-profits. Each was the result of residents seeing a need and taking the initiative to address it, head-on. Donna Biase and her friend (and co-founder) Debbie Ellman were two PTA presidents who embarked on a middle school community service project. After meeting several adolescents from a shelter who had aged out of foster care, they realized there was a critical need for mentoring and support and so was born Best Foot Forward. Connie Siskowski had a similar epiphany as she realized thousands of children in Plam Beach County become the caregivers for...2022-01-1732 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 22 - Palm Beach County Depends On Citizen Participation In Local GovernmentEpisode 22 offers an opportunity for two elected officials (in this case, me and the Mayor of the City of Boynton Beach, Steven B Grant) to talk about the issues of importance to our constituents. This is a little bit of "shop talk," addressing the trials and tribulations of being a Mayor of a City a shade less than 80,000 residents (not including the influx of seasonal visitors to Palm Beach County each year). This is Grant's second term as mayor, having been originally elected in 2016. Due to term limits, he will not be eligible to run for reelection when his...2022-01-1031 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 21 - Palm Beach County Businesses Give BackEpisode 21 offers an opportunity to hear from two members of our business community. Their successes within their field is coupled with their willingness to give back to our community. Heather Shaw Fairs is Vice President and General Manager of Saks Fifth Avenue at Town Center Mall in Boca Raton. Raised in Coral Springs, she was recruited to work for Saks after graduating college. Heather prides herself on working for a company that believes in community involvement. Joining Heather is Burt Rapoport, a third generation restaurateur, who has an impressive legacy of success in the South Florida restaurant scene. Burt...2022-01-0431 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 20 - Palm Beach County values Ethical Behavior in Business and GovernmentEpisode 20 offers us another opportunity to reflect on the robust economy in South Florida. However, as we highlight success, we step back to ask, at what cost? Our county has seen some within our community "succeed" in business or politics, while taking ethical shortcuts. In the not too distant past, Palm Beach County was viewed by some as "corruption county." In business, Madoff and Rothstein are two names that have done nothing to raise the bar on business ethics. Likewise, in county government, there was a period when a succession of elected officials were shown the door (out of...2021-12-2732 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 19 - Palm Beach County Always Moves Forward Episode 19 offers us another opportunity to reflect on the robust economy in South Florida. Our guest is Andrew Duffell, President & CEO of the Research Park at FAU. Duffell’s international background and multiple economic development roles have shaped his forward-thinking and problem-solving approach regarding the development of South Florida’s economy using technology as a catalyst. Since becoming president & CEO of the Research Park at FAU in 2011, the Research Park’s contribution to the region’s economy has surged The mission of the Research Park is to promote scientific research and development in affiliation with Florida Atlantic University, to foster economic...2021-12-1932 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 18 - Palm Beach County Loves Cars, Racing...and Charity!Episode 18 offers a unique look at motorcycle and automobile racing in Palm Beach County. We are pleased to have as one of our guests, legendary racing driver Danny Sullivan. Sullivan earned 17 wins in the CART Indy Car World Series (including the 1985 Indianapolis 500). Danny is joined by Excel Auto Group CEO Scott Zankl and Don Dufresne. We talk about Palm Beach International Raceway and its attraction for racing enthusiasts. PBIR is a motorsports facility located in Jupiter. The facility offers a quarter-mile drag strip, a 2-mile road course, 7/10-mile kart track as well as mud racing tracks. We conclude our...2021-12-1439 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 17 - Palm Beach County Offers Help for Residents with Mental Health IssuesEpisode 17 offers a look at the safety net we have in our community for people who are having difficulty coping with life's stresses. We start our conversation with Sharon L'Herrou, president & CEO at 211 Palm Beach/Treasure Coast. We all know about 911, but 211 is for situations where a first-responder is not required. It can be for mental health counseling or just a hear a friendly voice at the other end of the phone. 211 is there to help people in crisis receive the information and support they need to weather life's storms. Jonathan Price, CEO at the Faulk Center for Counseling...2021-12-0635 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 16 - Palm Beach County Offers Great HospitalityEpisode 16 offers a look at The Boca Raton (formerly known as the Boca Raton Resort & Club). Founded in 1926 as "The Cloister Inn," and designed by famed architect Addison Mizner, the "Inn" has undergone many renovations and upgrades. Along the way, it has served as the residence for the soldiers of the US Army (during WWII). The Boca Raton is now undergoing a $200 million renovation which its President and CEO, Daniel Hostettler promises, is but the beginning of the commitment by its newest owners, MSD Partners L.P., led by Michael Dell, when they purchased the Boca Raton Resort & Club in...2021-11-2836 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 15 - Palm Beach County Offers Great Opportunities for Higher LearningEpisode 15 offers a look at Florida Atlantic University, with its campuses in Boca Raton, Jupiter, Davie, Fort Lauderdale and the Harbor Branch Oceanic Institute in Fort Pierce. We first look skyward as Professor Ata Sarajedini talks about his love of the stars and the many celestial bodies in our sky. Dr Sarajedini offers an invitation to area residents to visit the observatory located on FAU's Boca Raton camps to witness, first hand, the mysteries of space. We then set our sights to the earthbound study of business with Dean Dan Gropper. Dr. Gropper's 25 years at FAU have allowed him t...2021-11-2337 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 14 - Palm Beach County Offers a HandEpisode 14 takes a look at how Palm Beach County has not forgotten its vulnerable residents, unable to afford a decent place to live or put adequate food on the table. My two guests have devoted a great deal of their energies to alleviating food insecurity and helping to create affordable housing. Former County Commissioner Jeff Koons and FPL External Affairs Manager Sophia Eccelston speak to these issues of equity. The ultimate goal, of course, is to make it possible for people to live in close proximity to where they work to allow them the opportunity to enjoy all that...2021-11-1734 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 13 - Palm Beach County is Ready for VisitorsEpisode 13 takes a look at how Palm Beach County continues to market its attributes, worldwide, to enjoy this piece of paradise we enjoy every day. Jorge Pesquera leads off our conversation explaining how Discover the Palm Beaches is leading the region's destination marketing. Sports is a very important part of our region's attraction. Sports tourism is something George Linley, Executive Director of the Palm Beach County Sport Commission, has worked to grow in his 16 years with the county. Last year the Commission hosted over 175 sports events, generating nearly 250,000 hotel room nights and over $200 million in visitor spending. Palm Beach C...2021-11-0232 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 12 - Palm Beach County is Getting Down to BusinessEp 12 steps into the world of business in Palm Beach County. We first speak with Jordana Jarjura, president of Menin Development. Jordana talks a bit about her stint on the Delray Beach City Commission. That experience, combined with her business experience, law degree and MBA, have served her well as Menin (headquartered in Delray Beach) has been changing the landscape of this City by the Sea. From the Delray Beach Market to the Ray (a 141 room boutique hotel), Lion Fish and Johnnie Brown's, Mennin has captured the flavor of Delray Beach. From Delray Beach we jump to...2021-10-2734 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 11 - Palm Beach County is a Giving CommunityEpisode 11 shines the spotlight on philanthropy in Palm Beach County. We begin our journey with Holly Schuttler, president of Impact 100 Palm Beach County. This is a group of over 600 women in "south county" who have come together to pool their $1,000 donations to make $100,000 "impactful" grants. Over the past decade, they have distributed over $4.5 million to 30 non-profit organizations. My next two guests represent two of those recipient organizations. The first, Place of Hope, offers love, housing and wrap-around services to children and young adults in the dependency system as well as a program to address human trafficking. Charles Bender has...2021-10-2032 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 10 - Palm Beach County is a Destination for Culture & AmusementOffers a triple play of places to visit in Palm Beach County. We begin our journey with Kate Arrizza, President & CEO of the Science Center and Aquarium located adjacent to the Palm Beach County Zoo in West Palm Beach. Kate's excitement for this great family destination is infectious. Lots to see, touch and enjoy and there's more to come with a planned expansion in the near future. We then take a peek at the Norton Museum of Art. Also located in West Palm Beach, the museum’s permanent collection now consists of more than 8,200 works in five curatorial departments: European...2021-10-1233 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 9 - Palm Beach County Has a HeartEpisode 9 takes us to the world of auquaponics. Aquaponics integrates aquaculture and hydroponics into one production system. Aquaponics relies on the food introduced for fish, which works as the system's input. Afterward, the water (now ammonia-rich) flows, together with un-eaten food and decaying plant matter, from the fish tank into a biofilter and, ultimately, crops (in this case, lettuce) are grown. Nicholas Metropiulos and Laura Cassetty explain this exciting initiative. We then speak to Greg Hazle, Executive Director of Boca Helping Hands, a recipient of the produce generated by the aquaponic gardens. The mission at Boca Helping Hands is t...2021-10-0537 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 8 - Palm Beach County Is an Ethical CommunityEpisode 8 is a very special opportunity to chat with Pastor Bill Mitchell - a third generation resident of Palm Beach County and the grandson of J. C. Mitchell, a former mayor of Boca Raton who established a real estate company in Boca Raton after WWII. Mitchell joined the family business as a realtor but at 45 began his career pastoring. He created Boca Lead (now City Lead) which is a monthy lunch and learn for hundreds of community residents. The common theme of those lessons is we can lead ethically. His monthly lessons continue to draw from throughout the county...2021-09-2729 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 7 - Palm Beach County Values Its Business CommunityEpisode 7 first takes a look at how our county continues to make itself a place to grow and/or relocate a business. We begin our conversatrion with Troy McLellan, President & CEO of the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce. Troy has been at the Chamber for over two decades (14 years as its President & CEO). Lots has changed in south county over the past 24 years but the focus on creating an environment where companies can do business has been the fundamental mission of the Chamber. We are also pleased to have Doug Mosley, Executive Director of the RoofClaim.com Boca...2021-09-1931 min

Living BocaEp. 5 - Living The Boca Dream with Robert WeinrothPalm Beach County Commissioner Robert Weinroth stops by to talk about the future of Boca, how the city has changed in recent years, balancing the needs of a community, and how everyone can get the very best out of Boca!2021-09-1928 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 6 - Palm Beach County Values its Community LeadersEpisode 6 first takes a moment to consider the impact of 9/11 on our community, 20 years later. It is then a trip down memory lane with former PBC Commissioner, Steven Abrams. Abrams, who preceded me on the Board of County Commissioners ascended to that position (after serving as mayor of the City of Boca Raton) as an appointee of then-Governor Charlie Crist. Our conversation addresses the changes that have occured in Palm Beach County since the days, also 20 years ago, when he faced the cameras to explain how Boca Raton had become the victim of an Anthrax laden correspondence. Lots of...2021-09-1337 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 5 - Palm Beach County Values its History and CultureEpisode 5 spotlights two important facets of Palm Beach County; our history and our culture. It is often said understanding our history helps us plan for a better future. The mission of the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum is to preserve our histrory and offer an opportunity use the lessons learned as we plan for the future of our county. Enjoyed hearing from Mary Csar on how the museum has taken advantage of the pandemic to reinvient itself and prepare for a grand re-opening in November. Things are equally exciting down the road a peice at the Boca Raton Museum...2021-09-0634 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 4 - Palm Beach County Values its Veterans for Their Service and SacrificeEp 04 spotlights three nonprofit agencies in Palm Beach County with the mission of assisting our veterans and their families. It's not enough to remember their sacrifice as they serve our country, once or twice a year on Veterans' Day and Memorial Day. I am proud to live in a community where our brave soldiers are assisted every day. Listen to Judy Weaver, Executive Director of Connected Warriors, Judy Elias, Founder of Heroes to Heroes and from, Vets Helping Heroes, its president, Mel Pollack and its Executive Director Lisa Ferndrich. These are just three of the organizations in our country providing menta...2021-08-3034 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 3 - The Rebirth of Cultural Arts in Palm Beach CountyIn Ep 03, Robert Weinroth has invited Kimberly Wick, Vice President, Curator and Head Designer at the Wick Theatre and Costume Museum and Andrea Virgin, President of Virgin Design and the driving force behind the development of a Performing Arts & Innovation Center to be his guests. These two women bring such energy to the cultural arts scene in Palm Beach County. Hearing them speak about the growth of the arts in our county is truly exciting!2021-08-2237 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 2 - Keeping The Sun Shining On Our Piece Of ParadiseFor Episode 2, Commissioner Weinroth has invited Boca City Council Member Andy Thomson and RE/Max broker David Serle to discuss the pressures being created on housing prices as more people arrive in Palm Beach County, and how our county is responding to the incredible growth we’ve seen over the past decade!2021-08-1535 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveEp. 1 - Building Confidence in our CommunityDuring our inauguration session, we introduce our listeners to the county’s continuing response to the pandemic, discussions about the need to ensure the structural integrity of our high rise buildings and we take few few moments to spotlight the activities of the Boca West Children’s Foundation and how it has made life a bit easier for our children during these stressful times 2021-08-0135 min

Palm Beach County PerspectiveReady for a fresh Perspective?A sneak peek at what's ahead on the Palm Beach County Perspective!2021-07-2501 min