Best Local Pickleball Podcasts (2026)

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Kitchen Banter Podcast ep11: How Coehadjoe Park Became the Local Pickleball Hub In Ocala (Arty & Mike Interview) 59:33

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23d ago59:33

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In this episode of Kitchen Banter, we sit down with Arty and Mike from the Ocala Pickle Ball Club to talk all things local pickleball — from the early days of playing on taped-up tennis courts to the dedicated Cohajjo Park courts that helped grow the community into what it is today. We cover how the club works with the county, how tournaments are r…

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The Daily Suncast - Art, Light, and Legacy 7:51

6h ago7:51

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Explore new exhibits and concerts at Venice Art Center, sip history at Lord-Higel House, and get a sneak peek at the dazzling Luminescence Festival. Your local news, bright and fresh—tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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Tournament Drama & Tesla Paddles | Igor Hiller w/ Dink Different 41:40

2h ago41:40

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A group of 3.0s bringing Olympic-level drama to a backyard scramble 🔹 What happens when Gen X meets tournament time limits and bedtime 🔹 A Pick 6 question that has us all laughing (and maybe getting divorced) 🔹 Tesla enters the pickleball chat... and we have questions Plus, Igor Hiller from Dink Diff…

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The Daily Suncast - Paddles, Protests, Parking Problems 7:23

6h ago7:23

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the new kayak launch at Gaines Park, a generous Selby donation to the Military Heritage Museum, and local voices reflecting five years after Jan. 6. Tune in for in-depth field reports and your essential local news update. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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Tournament Edition: What to Expect 13:26

19h ago13:26

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Jeff Brune and resident expert Cooper dive into everything tournament pickleball. Cooper breaks down the MLP format, DUPR ratings, tournament prep, strategy, nutrition, and how tournament play differs from rec games. They also discuss reading opponents, communication with partners, overcoming tournament nerves, and who should (and shouldn’t) jump i…

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We're the Friend with the Boat (So You Don't Have to Pretend to Like Some Creepy Guy) 32:23

20h ago32:23

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Matt Gahrmann is the founder of Carolina Cruising Charters, and he's basically the friend with the boat—except you don't have to pretend to like him to get on the water. Matt moved to Lake Norman and realized there was no easy, turnkey way to get on the lake without owning a boat, joining a boat club, or dealing with sketchy rental situations. So h…

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The Daily Suncast - Building Green, Giving Back 7:13

22h ago7:13

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the groundbreaking of Boca Chica’s new nature-forward park, a local foundation’s $445,000 in new grants, and details on Tuesday’s water workshop. Join us for essential updates and on-the-ground insights from our field correspondents. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newslet…

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Happy Hour Hustle #122: Making Yourself Memorable 29:01

1d ago29:01

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Fiona McPherson Grant spent more than 20 years building a career before deciding to go solo. In this episode, Kim and Fiona talk about what those first few months of working for yourself actually look like and how she's learned to say no. They dig into the moment she realized it was actually working, how LinkedIn became a key business tool, and wha…

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The Daily Suncast - Honoring Heroes, Growing Green 7:26

3d ago7:26

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Jim Harris is honored by the 'Quilt of Honor,' North Port’s free tree giveaway is coming soon, and we reveal the winners of the WATERLINE 'Capture' photo contest. Tune in for your local news fix! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Beach Debates and Pickleball Fever 6:59

4d ago6:59

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max brings updates on the return of Nokomis Beach Talks, ongoing opposition to the Manasota Beach Road project, and the North Port City Commission’s approval of a new Parks & Rec Masterplan. Stay informed with local voices and reports from the field. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our n…

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The Daily Suncast - Bears, Boats, and Big Honors 8:03

5d ago8:03

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Florida’s controversial bear hunt, the Peace River Wildlife Center’s $2 million fundraising gap, and Sarasota Memorial’s spot on the ‘100 Great Hospitals’ list for 2025. Hear field reports and local perspectives—tune in now. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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Kitchen Banter Podcast ep12: Pickleball Grip Breakdown: Continental vs Eastern vs Semi-Western (Tomahawk Included) 1:15:14

8d ago1:15:14

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In this episode of Kitchen Banter, the crew breaks down real pickleball court drama, including private games vs open play, proper etiquette, and when it’s okay to play up. Jason joins the show to share high-level strategy on serving, returns, grips, paddle positioning, and the mindset that separates getting better from just losing. If you want smar…

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The Daily Suncast - Feeding Hope, Dropping Balls 8:30

6d ago8:30

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: local staff receive a living values award, residents rally as new rules threaten a vital food pantry, and we reveal this year’s most popular stories. Tune in for the news that matters to our community! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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2025: Built on Dinks, Delusion & an Unexpected Crew | Pickleball Nikki - Influencer 28:27

7d ago28:27

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Share Your Thoughts! We started 2025 with no mics, no plan, and no clue— and somehow ended with 47 episodes, a sound guy, and a crew we never saw coming. 🎙️ This one’s for the day-ones, the paddle punks, and everyone who said “sure” when we had nothing but a dumb name and a dream. Feat. the one and only @pickleballnikki—talking NYC dinks, starting …

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The Daily Suncast - Drought, Art, and Boiled Peanuts 7:55

7d ago7:55

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max explores if volunteers could aid in code compliance, how drought is reshaping Southwest Florida’s businesses, and why officials urge restraint on fireworks during burn bans. Tune in for in-depth local coverage and on-the-ground reports. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters…

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Fired at 63 on a Beach in Mexico: How Sara Rubens Built Seed to Sanctuary and Never Looked Back 33:16

8d ago33:16

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Sara Rubens is a kitchen garden designer, installer, and coach who helps busy professionals grow their own food without adding another full-time job to their plate. And her story of how she got here? Absolutely wild. Sara was in corporate America for years, carrying the medical insurance for her family while her husband ran his businesses. The plan…

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The Daily Suncast - Leaders, Heroes, and Helping Hands 7:24

9d ago7:24

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join Max on The Daily Suncast for Sarasota County’s new communications director, updates on the American Legion fraud indictment, and details on Mattamy’s Gran Paradiso irrigation settlement. Plus, on-the-ground insights from our field correspondents—tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Kava Craze and Drought Days 8:24

10d ago8:24

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Send us a text with your feedback! Max and Emma serve up your local scoop! Today: a new kava bar puts a sweet twist on tradition, the Mote board welcomes five fresh faces, and an expert shares top outdoor water-saving tips. Join us for the stories shaping your community on The Daily Suncast! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Shining Change, Lighting Futures 6:26

11d ago6:26

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Charlotte County’s ongoing e-bike regulation efforts, the Luminescence Festival set to illuminate Wellen Park, and Girl Scouts earning Bronze for creating inclusive games. Tune in for these stories and more from your community. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Wildfire Warnings & Holiday Cheer 7:11

12d ago7:11

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Simpson’s wildfire risk warning, a small church making a big impact this season, and Project Phoenix’s search for a new home in the new year. Join us and our field correspondents for your essential local news update. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Holiday Hope, Community Shines 8:37

13d ago8:37

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Farlow’s rallies for Jamaica relief, a local middle school sets a holiday food drive record, and Gulf Coast Community Foundation tops $625M in grants. Don’t miss your local headlines—tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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From Russian Spies to Pickleball Lies (and a Sleigh Full of Christmas Opinions) | David Tallant w/ Social Dink 25:44

16d ago25:44

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Share Your Thoughts! 📝 We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 A snowman resurrection, carrot controversy, and Jack Frost PTSD 🔹 Die Hard vs. Gremlins vs. Whatever That Elf Movie Was 🔹 Our last Dink or Destroy of 2025—some holiday hot takes didn’t survive Plus, David Tallant with Social Dink joins us to talk about tracking Russians, losing a friend, and buildi…

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The Daily Suncast - Pantry Closures and Community Wins 7:42

14d ago7:42

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Bay Indies residents’ concerns over a food pantry shutdown, Simpson’s wildfire risk warning, and SCF-Venice’s state honor for accessible materials. Hear field updates and stay informed on the stories shaping our community. Tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsl…

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The Biggest Rec Player Mistakes (And How to Fix Them) 14:22

15d ago14:22

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In Episode 2 of Pickleball For All, Jeff Brune is joined by The Pickleball Factory Director of Pickleball Cooper Weseli to break down the most common mistakes recreational players make on the court — including playing too fast, skipping the dink game, avoiding the backhand, and not drilling enough. From slowing the game down to learning when not to…

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How to Get Million-Dollar Design Without the Million-Dollar Price Tag (with Karen Schmidt) 19:46

15d ago19:46

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Karen Schmidt is back on We Are Lake Norman, and this time she's talking about her newest venture—Freshwater Shoppe, a curated home decor store in Mooresville that's an extension of her award-winning design and build studio. We dive into how Karen went from designing multimillion-dollar custom homes to opening a retail shop where anyone can buy the…

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The Daily Suncast - Holiday Feasts and Hometown Heroes 9:52

15d ago9:52

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max brings you Christmas Day dinner plans across our region, a fresh $57M boost for Resilient SRQ, and nearly $30M in federal funds heading to Arcadia and DeSoto County. Tune in for local updates and live field reports you won’t want to miss! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newslette…

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The Daily Suncast - Legacy, Loss, and Scams 7:32

17d ago7:32

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they honor Amy Hall’s legacy, break down the final Palmer Ranch approval, and share tips to stay safe during scam season. Stay informed and connected with your community—tune in for today’s top local stories! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Surprises, Stories, and Sunshine 8:10

18d ago8:10

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers $57M in new Resilient SRQ funds, holiday buzz at the Punta Gorda Farmers Market, and a new Civil War novel, 'Peace River.' Plus, live updates from our field correspondents. Stay informed—tune in for your local news roundup! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Pearl Harbor, Water Wars, Gems 6:58

19d ago6:58

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max brings you a local tribute as young Marines honor Pearl Harbor, Bowled Co. celebrates its grand opening, and the board approves a new regional water supply plan. Stay informed—tune in for these stories and more from your community. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Crash, Crime, Community Bonds 7:59

20d ago7:59

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they cover a tragic I-75 crash, celebrate the spirit of Charlotte County, and explore Sarasota’s new land purchase. Stay informed on the stories that shape your community—tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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Pink Pickleball Raves & Christmas Traditions | Sydney Steinecker w/ Project P Events 40:09

21d ago40:09

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Elf-on-the-shelf gets arrested 🔹 Pink pickleball courts meet EDM and motor oil 🔹 Holiday tradition: impersonate your own relatives Plus, Sydney Steinecker from Project P Events joins us to talk quitting law for glow paddles and why pickleball needs more party and less prep school. 🎧 Listen now before…

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The Daily Suncast - Pier Life & Big Gives 7:22

21d ago7:22

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max highlights SKY Academy Englewood’s $30K fundraiser, explores the unique community culture on the Venice pier, and covers police reports on a woman accused of stealing thousands from an elderly victim. Tune in for your local news update. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters…

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How Pie in the Sky Pizza Went Viral and Found Its Perfect Home 18:13

23d ago18:13

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In this episode of We Are Lake Norman, host Ryan Webber sits down with Daniel Whitener, co-owner of Pie in the Sky Pizza, a Mooresville institution for over 36 years. Daniel shares how his father—a Davidson College chemistry grad—ditched his degree to open a pizza shop after working summers in Hilton Head. What started as a tiny hole-in-the-wall be…

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The Daily Suncast - Brushstrokes, History, and Debate 7:14

24d ago7:14

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers the North Port Paint Posse’s vibrant Sunday tradition, new inductees to the Punta Gorda History Hall of Honor, and the Barrier Island Parks Society’s festive ‘Lighthouses & Lullabies.’ Tune in for your local news update! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Waves of Giving Unfold 7:18

25d ago7:18

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast as they spotlight Venice’s water-focused federal priorities, share where to find free Christmas Day dinners, and explore the Van of Valor—an inspiring mobile veterans’ exhibit now in town. Tune in for your local update! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletter…

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The Daily Suncast - Reservoirs, Budgets & Bronze 8:47

26d ago8:47

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join Max on The Daily Suncast for today’s top local stories: a new water supply reservoir approved, Girl Scouts earn Bronze for inclusive games, and the Commission advances the Parks & Rec Masterplan. Hear field reports—stay informed with your community news! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Gator Drama, Festival Fever 6:45

27d ago6:45

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers a dramatic gator rescue at a 7-Eleven, a new Habitat partnership bringing hands-on job training, and police busting a local steal-and-pawn scheme. Hear field reports and community voices—tune in for your essential local update. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Ink, Justice, and Remembrance 7:17

28d ago7:17

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Tattoo artists create decks for grieving kids, Sarasota County faces a Siesta Key land swap lawsuit, and local police warn of rising scams. Stay informed—tune in for the stories shaping our community! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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Happy Hour Hustle #121: AI Mode and Local Media 26:08

28d ago26:08

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AI Mode is rewriting how people find information, and marketers and newsrooms are feeling it in real time. Maddie is joined by Charlsie Dewey, Digital Director at WOOD TV8, to break down what AI summaries mean for visibility, clicks, and keeping local journalism accurate in an AI-first world. They also get into how WOOD TV8 is using AI behind the s…

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Kitchen Banter Podcast ep10: From D1 Tennis to Dominating Pickleball | Ganon the Cannon 1:00:10

30d ago1:00:10

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In this episode of Kitchen Banter, Tony and Daniel sit down with Ganon “The Cannon,” Ocala’s newest left-handed pickleball standout, to talk about his journey from elite junior tennis in California to becoming a rising force on the local courts. Ganon shares how he and his wife ended up in Ocala, the grind of competitive tennis, what pulled him int…

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Pickleball Delusions + Target the Pirate | Chan Davis w/ Forward Pickleball 34:18

28d ago34:18

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Share Your Thoughts! We’re coming in hot with: 🔹 Thinking you’re medal-bound… then losing seven straight times 🔹 A Babe Ruth swing straight to the back wall 🔹 When to dink, when to slam, and why pirates aren't safe Plus, Chan Davis from Forward Pickleball joins us to talk teaching the game with heart, humor, and just a hint of Pokémon. 🎧 Listen now…

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The Daily Suncast - Parades, Pages, and Progress 7:25

29d ago7:25

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers Sarasota libraries’ new ‘One Book’ pick, Meals on Wheels’ festive Santa bags for local seniors, and the holiday parade drawing thousands downtown. Tune in for these stories and on-the-ground updates from our field correspondents. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters…

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Welcome to Pickleball for All 7:29

29d ago7:29

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In our inaugural episode, Pickleball Factory President Jeff Brune kicks things off with the story of how the Factory came to life — from renovating a 64,000-square-foot building into a 14-court indoor facility, to welcoming nearly 6,000 players from 29 different states in our very first year. Jeff walks through why pickleball's rapid growth inspire…

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Pickleball in Cornelius: Jack Salzman Brings The Serve to Lake Norman 29:55

1M ago29:55

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In this episode of We Are Lake Norman, host Ryan Webber sits down with Jack Salzman, owner of The Serve Pickleball & Kitchen, a massive 50,000 square foot indoor entertainment facility that's quickly becoming a Lake Norman staple. Jack shares his incredible journey from running Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for 20 years—growing it into a top-…

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The Daily Suncast - Eagles Soar, Heroes Rise 8:20

1M ago8:20

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers a new program tackling absenteeism, Venice Council’s debate on Gene Green Road access, and tributes to Lt. William Garlick. With on-the-ground reports, stay informed on the stories shaping our community—tune in now! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Robots, Lights, and Playoffs 7:28

1M ago7:28

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: North Port Police eye a new tactical robot, Nokomis lights up with its festive show, and a new program aims to send 911 mental health calls to the right pros. Tune in for your local news, bright and early! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - AI Laws, Dreams, and Debate 8:11

1M ago8:11

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers DeSantis’ push for new AI laws, a major donation supporting homeless high schoolers, and a North Port author’s mission to ‘protect childhood.’ Get local news and field updates—tune in for the stories shaping our community. * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Eagles Soar, Land Shifts 7:46

1M ago7:46

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Send us a text with your feedback! On today’s Daily Suncast, Max covers a triumphant bald eagle release, a new district effort to tackle absenteeism, and the latest on a Florida college’s land transfer for the Trump presidential library. Hear field reports and local voices—tune in for your news update! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newslette…

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The Daily Suncast - Eagles Soar, Community Grows 8:47

1M ago8:47

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: Venice’s plan board greenlights a new Cathedral parking lot, Ingman Marine’s family legacy, and a triumphant bald eagle returns to the wild. Stay in the know—tune in for your local news fix! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…

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The Daily Suncast - Heroes, Passes, and Previews 7:43

1M ago7:43

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Send us a text with your feedback! Join AI hosts Max and Emma on The Daily Suncast! Today: local deputies honored for heroics, Lee County’s new Gasparilla Island parking pass rollout, and how bus driver shortages are impacting schools. Stay informed—tune in for your local news update! * Subscribe Today! * Sign up for our newsletters.…