Best Michael Lothrop Podcasts (2025)

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Samuel Chambers - Candidate for District 3 Commissioner 1:00:06

3d ago1:00:06

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Send us a text Meet Samuel -- U.S. Government Professor at Valencia College, Chair of the Orange County Soil & Water Conservation District, and Candidate for Orlando City Council District 3 Commissioner. Whether it's doing a volunteer cleanup, advocating for fair wages and affordable housing, or teaching college courses; Samuel is always finding wa…

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Patricia Palacios of The Mama Dough 1:12:59

8d ago1:12:59

1:12:59

Send us a text Meet Patricia--Venezuelan baker and owner of The Mama Dough, a sourdough microbakery at the Audubon Park Community Market. Over the past two years, Patricia’s been baking delicious sourdough breads while gaining a loyal following of customers who line up at the market every Monday night to buy her loaves, bagels, croissants, cinnamon…

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Cate Kandle of Open Hands Farm 53:21

24d ago53:21

53:21

Send us a text Meet Cate--a gifted farmer with a seasonal booth at the Audubon Park Community Market and just one of the kindest people you'll ever meet. The name Open Hands Farm comes from the spirit of abundance and generosity; plus a willingness to let go and surrender to what life brings you. Cate is wise beyond her years with a sustainable agr…

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Mabel Salazar - Marketing Director for Domu, Rion's Ocean Room, and Gyukatsu Rose 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

Send us a text Meet Mabel--Marketing Director for Small Food Group, a collection of restaurants run by Michelin and James Beard-recognized Chef Sean "Sonny" Nguyen; three of which are in Audubon Park's East End Market. We discuss their two newest restaurants--Rion's Ocean Room and Gyukatsu Rose; along with Domu's appearance on a the “Real Orlando” …

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Ashley Stalcup of Papi's Burritos 51:35

3M ago51:35

51:35

Send us a text Meet Ashley—Owner and Operator of Papi's Burritos in East End Market. The green chili in Papi's Colorado-style breakfast burritos is sure to become your favorite new craving that will keep you coming back for more. Ashley has an incredible life story—living in multiple spots in the US and abroad and we’re so lucky she’s now sharing h…

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Brittany Sulser of The Owl's Attic 59:04

4M ago59:04

59:04

Send us a text Meet Brittany--Owner of The Owl's Attic, Orlando's #1 vintage shop with locations in the East End Market and Audubon Park's east plaza on Corrine Drive. Since 2011, she and her husband, Augie, have been growing the business by curating a stylish collection of rare finds in clothing, accessories, home goods, and collectibles. When you…

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Althea Stearns of Athlete Recovery Room 56:47

5M ago56:47

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Send us a text Meet Althea -- marathon runner, Precision Nutrition Certified Coach, and Owner of Athlete Recovery Room in the East Plaza of Audubon Park's Business District. Inspired by other all-in-one treatment facilities in the U.S., Althea has made it her mission to continually grow the business to meet the ongoing wellness and recovery demands…

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Jane Rodriguez of The New Romantics 40:37

5M ago40:37

40:37

Send us a text Meet Jane--Bookseller and Owner of The New Romantics, Orlando's first "romance only" bookstore. Jane has operated as a pop-up shop and online business since earlier this year and chose Audubon Park for her very first brick-and-mortar store. We're so excited for this new addition to the neighborhood with all of the joy they'll surely …

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BONUS EPISODE: Grandma Party Bazaar 2024 Preview w/ Jenna Caring 35:17

5M ago35:17

35:17

Send us a text Jenna returns to discuss Audubon Park's favorite annual event, the Grandma Party Bazaar! We're so excited to celebrate the very best art, music, fashion, and culture of Central Florida in this parking lot party (and holiday market) at Stardust Video & Coffee on Sunday, December 8th from 10am to 5:30pm. Granny Panties Extra Hard Seltz…

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Karen Lothrop - Retired Preschool Teacher, Audubon Park Market Regular, and My Mom 1:18:18

6M ago1:18:18

1:18:18

Send us a text Meet Karen--all-around stellar human who happens to also be my mother. We discuss her time as an exchange student in Brazil, finding impactful volunteer work, the importance of empathy, and why a sense of humor is one of the most important things in life. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpod…

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Dori Igou Madison - Lifelong Resident of Audubon Park 53:14

9M ago53:14

53:14

Send us a text Meet Dori — a lifelong Audubon Park-er who’s seen many iterations of the neighborhood, including the days when Harry P. Leu Gardens was still a place of residence and not a city park. https://linktr.ee/helloapgdpodBy Michael Lothrop

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Cayla Thomas - BCBA at Autism Learning Partners 49:17

10M ago49:17

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Send us a text Meet Cayla -- Audubon Park resident, Board Certified Behavior Analyst at Autism Learning Partners, and all-around wonderful human. We discuss the methods, terminology, and processes involved with Cayla's work at ALP; along with her passion for photography as a side hustle. [email protected] https://www.autismlear…

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Tubanur Atak of Jasel Jewelry 1:28:29

11M ago1:28:29

1:28:29

Send us a text 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 https://l…

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Colin Davey and Mick Tyrrell of Townies Barbershop 50:44

11M ago50:44

50:44

Send us a text 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.com https:…

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Kayla Wonisch of Warrior ONE 1:49:16

12M ago1:49:16

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Send us a text 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 car cras…

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

1y ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Send us a text 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

1y ago45:30

45:30

Send us a text 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.ee/hello…

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

1y ago2:28:48

2:28:48

Send us a text 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/helloapgdpodBy Michael Lothrop

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

1y ago59:28

59:28

Send us a text 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://kellypriceandcompa…

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

1y ago1:17:21

1:17:21

Send us a text 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 in Audubon…

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Matthew Heafy - Trivium Frontman 1:10:35

1+ y ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Send us a text 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.ee/helloap…

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

1+ y ago1:15:47

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Send us a text 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 document …

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Alyssa Bolaños of Oh Eco! 1:02:43

1+ y ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Send us a text 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 starter kits…

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Chef Tim Lovero of Coro Restaurant 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

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Send us a text 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 return to Au…

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Chef Jes Tantalo of Redlight Redlight Brewpub 58:33

1+ y ago58:33

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Send us a text 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 excited to see …

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

1+ y ago1:37:42

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Send us a text 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 and collabo…

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

1+ y ago1:38:49

1:38:49

Send us a text 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) understand …

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

1+ y ago1:11:41

1:11:41

Send us a text 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 otherwise),…

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

1+ y ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Send us a text 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 Farming d…

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Andrew Johnson - Florida Shroom King 1:08:04

1+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Send us a text 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 packaging…

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

1+ y ago1:16:57

1:16:57

Send us a text 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 iconic fi…

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

1+ y ago1:32:17

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Send us a text 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 iconic fi…

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Hokkaido Hank: The Wellness Sheriff 48:02

1+ y ago48:02

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Send us a text 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 evening at R…

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Cesar Cruz of C-M Bakarí 1:00:15

2y ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Send us a text 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, to shifti…

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

2y ago1:05:12

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Send us a text 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 bridge poli…

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

2y ago1:41:17

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Send us a text 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://www.lafe…

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

2y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

Send us a text 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 goods for pic…

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

2y ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Send us a text 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.ee/helloap…

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Aaron Pak of Sushi Lola’s 1:02:56

2y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Send us a text 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 in the ind…

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

2y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Send us a text 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 their long-te…

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

2y ago50:01

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Send us a text 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 projects; the…

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Christina Martin of Frame Masters Gallery 1:56:39

2y ago1:56:39

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Send us a text 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 also tak…

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Lexi Gawlak of Swine & Sons 1:09:51

2y ago1:09:51

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Send us a text 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 while also ra…

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

2y ago52:50

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Send us a text 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 https://compl…

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Steven Miller of Steven Miller Photography 1:41:44

2y ago1:41:44

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Send us a text 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 online a…

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

2y ago43:26

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Send us a text 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 primary funct…

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Gene Willard of Willard Appliance 42:25

2y ago42:25

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Send us a text 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 culture of Au…

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Sara Taylor of Pinkie Orlando 54:01

2+ y ago54:01

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Send us a text 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 https://…

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Jennie Lee and Trung Tran of Good Fills 37:45

2+ y ago37:45

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Send us a text 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 with the so…

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

2+ y ago1:33:40

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Send us a text 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 hope, and w…

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