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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 Audubon Park as a commercial property owner; making every effort to find tenants who are the best fit for the community and who add to our rich tapestry of independent retail and food offerings. Visit them online https://www.willardappliance.com

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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://www.pinkieorlando.com

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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 soaps, detergents, and other cleaning products we use in our homes. Their journey as small business owners is just beginning, but it's already taking them in exciting new directions, so we look forward to continuing our support and seeing what's next for them! Visit them online at https://goodfills.co

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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 what potential sustainability practices we might be seeing in the future.

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

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

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Meet Jenna, the "Grandma" behind Grandma Party Bazaar and legendary barista, bartender, sconemaker at Stardust Video & Coffee. Jenna is extraordinary in all fashions and always finds the time to create art, teach art, bake amazing things, and be a positive force in the world.

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Meet Brendan--local artist, writer, co-host of "Bungalower and The Bus," Editor in Chief at Bungalower.com, drag bingo host, and all around fun fellow to be around.  We learn all about Brendan's formative years: growing up in Ontario, being a teenage rebel, stealing a horse in Turkey, landing a job at Disney's EPCOT, and taking the helm at Orlando's most popular local news and entertainment resource. Visit them online at https://bungalower.com

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Meet Peter, host and creator of SCOTCH AND "good" CONVERSATION--an Audubon Park-based podcast that's celebrating 7 years of broadcasting excellence this October. Peter started this project as an excuse to catch up with old friends, meet some new ones, and hopefully score some free bottles of Scotch in the process. It's a really fun podcast you should add to your list! Visit them online at https://scotchandgoodconversation.com

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Meet Robbie Lee—longtime Audubon Park resident, artist, educator, and assistant coach for Lake Highland's varsity bowling team. We learn about growth mindset, bowling across America, and what it's like to have your nearly-published children's book idea stolen out from under you by none other than the head writer for the Simpsons. Visit him online at https://www.robbielee-illustrator.com

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

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Meet Pastor Sarah Robinson, spiritual and environmental leader, community organizer, and all-around neighborhood favorite. We discuss Sarah’s path to Pastorship and how transformative her words, actions, and contributions have been to our community over the past nine years. Visit them online at https://www.audubonparkchurch.com

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Meet Steve Lewis, melancholy baker and creative mastermind behind Gideon's Bakehouse at East End Market. Celebrating 6 years in Audubon Park, Gideon's has cemented our status as a destination neighborhood and brought a national spotlight to this richly-talented "Dessert District" with their award-winning small batch 1/2 lb. cookies and rotation of indulgent tall cakes. Visit them online at https://gideonsbakehouse.com

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Meet Ashley Coggins, General Manager of East End Market--Audubon Park's landmark food hall and neighborhood hub with locally-made gifts, treats, and provisions. East End is a community collective of talented purveyors, makers, food entrepreneurs, and chefs that have helped generate an elevated culinary scene in Central Florida. Visit them online at https://eastendmkt.com and https://www.acupofcharming.com

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Meet Matt Hinckley, the celebrated Chef and “Pigsmith” behind Hinckley’s Fancy Meats at East End Market in Orlando, FL. We discuss Matt’s time at various Michelin- and James Beard-recognized restaurants and what inspired him to create our favorite charcuterie and sandwich spot in Audubon Park. Visit them online at https://www.hinckleymeats.com

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Meet Kelly and Scott Seidl, founders of Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream; Central Florida's favorite dessert spot since 2015. Recorded on a day that Kelly and Scott happen to be celebrating the opening of their 12th Florida location, along with 7 years in their flagship Audubon Park scoop shop.  Be sure to celebrate with them on National Ice Cream Day (July 17th) and any other day you need a treat! Visit them online at https://www.kellyshomemadeicecream.com

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Meet Andy Walker, co-owner of Joybird Books--Audubon Park's very own new- and used-bookseller; showcasing local artists and authors, hosting a variety of community-building events, and being all-around awesome people! Visit them online at https://www.joybirdbooks.com

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Meet Bob O’Bryant, long-time Audubon Park resident and real estate expert with Keller Williams Realty at the Parks. We learn about the neighborhood's history, Central Florida's housing trends, and why Audubon Park is such a popular place to live.

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Meet Liz and Dave Kazyk, the thoughtful and multi-talented shop owners of Dear Prudence, an eclectic clothing and jewelry boutique that has been keeping Orlando’s Audubon Park Garden District fashionably cool for over 22 years. Visit them online at https://instagram.com/dearprudenceorlando

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Meet Sandy Bitman, the brilliant mind and driving force behind Park Ave CDs, a thriving record store in the Audubon Park Garden District in Orlando, FL.  Recorded in the alcove at Stardust Video and Coffee on the eve of Record Store Day in April 2022. Visit them online at https://parkavecds.com

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