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Dick Miller
Dick Miller has done it all. He shares the story of turning away Bette Midler as a client - and how it may have saved her career.
April Glasco, Ph.D.
Dr. April Glasco, executive director and founder of Second Chance Last Opportunity, shares her inspirational story of finding herself and helping others find themselves.
Tom Edwards
Tom Edwards has been a called a groomer, a pedophile, and vilified by the governor of Florida. All for being a school board member who happens to be gay. He shares his story with us.
Jeffery Kin, pt. 2
Sometimes serious, always funny and entertaining, Jeffery Kin stops by to share some stories and give us an update on Sarasota Rising, a week long arts festival that’s in the works.
Jay Handelman
Longtime Sarasota Herald Tribune theater critic Jay Handelman talks about how he got to where he is and what it's like to have to write reviews - sometimes negative ones - about performers he knows personally.
Roxie Jerde
From Girl Scout to greeting cards to heading up one of the most successful nonprofits in the state, Roxie Jerde shares her story and the success stories of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
Brenda Watty
Have you ever met someone who lights up a room? A person who has so much talent that they shine? Former Marvelette and Motown star Brenda Watty joins us to talk everything Motown and her amazing career.
David Houle
Futurist and author David Houle shares his thoughts on everything from what is a futurist to his predictions on technology and the environment.
Marcie Castañeda
Marcie Castañeda works for Sarasota County as the new manager of the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area. We’ll find out what a CRA is and what she’s doing to make life better for folks in the county and on the Suncoast.
More From Season 2
Beaver Shriver
Steven H. Butler
Steven H. Butler
He has a famous last name in the world of philanthropy. But when it comes to helping others, Beaver Shriver doesn't play on that.
Steven H. Butler
Steven H. Butler
Steven H. Butler
We talk with The Players' artistic director Steven H. Butler about returning home to help diversify the local theater scene.
Ray Cole
Steven H. Butler
Nate Jacobs
From small-town Iowa to the Suncoast and beyond: Ray Cole tells us about his journey and what it takes to be a winner.
Nate Jacobs
Annie Morrison
Nate Jacobs
Nate Jacobs tells us his story of how he went from wanting to teach art to founding the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
Annie Morrison
Annie Morrison
Annie Morrison
Annie Morrison returns to Suncoast People to talk to us about what inspires creativity and the importance of the arts in education. (picture credit: SARASOLO Productions)
Vickie Oldham
Annie Morrison
Annie Morrison
We talk with Vickie Oldham about the serendipity of change and the importance of African American people knowing - and owning - their history.
Dan Minor
Ed Swan Jr.
Ed Swan Jr.
In this two-part episode, Pastor Dan Minor talks about faith and the awakening that led him to open the Harvest Church in Sarasota.
Ed Swan Jr.
Ed Swan Jr.
Ed Swan Jr.
With his diverse range of interests and experiences, Ed Swan Jr. defines climbing a second mountain - perhaps a third.
Art Blum
Ed Swan Jr.
Hagen Brody
Like many people who live on the Suncoast, Art Blum moved here to retire. Instead, in part, he finally gave in to his urge to write.
Hagen Brody
Tyler Butler
Hagen Brody
Former Sarasota Mayor Hagen Brody sits down with us and shares some regrets, some aspirations, and his passions.
Tyler Butler
Tyler Butler
Tyler Butler
He’s better known as a man about town. His online show, “Out and About with Tyler Butler” has followers up and down the Suncoast. But he’s got a serious side as well.
Joey Panek
Tyler Butler
Tyler Butler
Joey Panek returns and gives us an update on what’s new in his life. He shares with us his new love, a little guy named Stevie, and his return to the theater.
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