Inside West Palm Beach Podcasts
Inside West Palm Beach Podcasts highlight many of the great things in and about our City. Listen to some "behind the scenes" insights and learn from some of the department directors that provide you with essential services every day or help you discover all that is West Palm Beach.
Listen in as host Gerry Marcelo interviews City personnel and locals to unlock you some of the most fascinating aspects of the City where people come to "Live, Work and Play" along the scenic Lake Worth Lagoon.
Going Native In WPB!
Discover The Power Of Local Plants And Trees!
If you could travel through time to our city's earliest days you would see a landscape much different than today's. You would see native trees and colorful scrub that never appear in a modern lawn. Today, we'll look at how "going native" has a lot of advantages, in both beauty and in cost.
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Get Ready for the GreenMarket
After a long, hard summer, people are ready to enjoy a fun, comfortable fall and winter here in South Florida. There's no better way to enjoy the weather than a day out at the West Palm Beach GreenMarket. The GreenMarket has become THE place to bring the dog, bring the family and sample food and produce from a long list of top-flight vendors. Today, we'll talk about what's different for 2027 and what YOU need to know to get the most out of West Palm's landmark weekly event. That's on Inside West Palm Beach!
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A Conversation with
West Palm Beach Fire Chief Diana Matty
People agree an important measure of a city's maturity is its focus on Public Safety. After all, looking after the well being of residents is at the core of any community. Today, we're looking at West Palm Beach's Fire Department with Chief Diana Matty. We'll learn what makes this team of professionals so strong and learn some surprising facts about them along the way.
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Color From Darkness:
Artist Harold Claudio
Art can be a glue that brings a community together. Today, we're going to meet an artist whose striking work and unusual technique create images that give thoughtful perspective and create discourse throughout the community. Meet artist Harold Claudio, a thought-provoking artist whose striking work and unusual technique creates images that give thoughtful perspective and create discourse throughout the community.
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The Quantum Foundation:
Investing in a Better Life Through Quality Health
What makes a Community like ours truly healthy? What factors shape the physical health of our residents and is there more to being healthy that just number of doctors and hospitals nearby? We'll talk to a group who actively fights to improve the factors that impact health in our community, and how their efforts may eventually open the door to a better, healthier life for us all.
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Lights, Camera, Action in WPB!
Attracting Movie Productions To Our City and County
If you've lived in South Florida long enough, you've heard about a major film or TV show that was produced locally. These productions can involve many people and bring significant money to the local economy. How do these movie makers find their way to West Palm Beach, and who makes sure the balance between movie magic and local life is undisturbed? With Palm Beach County Film Commission's Michelle Hillery and AJ Jordat.
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A Conversation with Police Chief Tony Araujo
A fast-growing city like West Palm Beach faces many challenges. It's not easy to keep up with the demands of a diverse and expanding population. City government must be ready to change with short notice, and department leaders must be on their toes to keep their respective teams up to date. Today, we'll talk with a leader that knows all about dealing with change, and how his department is positioning itself for the future. We have a conversation with Chief Of Police Tony Araujo.
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How City Planning Works:
From Conception to Completion
Everyone agrees that our City is at the center of a development boom that few other communities will ever experience. But what is less obvious is just how much planning and pre-planning goes into every project. How does a project go from conception to completion in West Palm Beach? Find out who makes sure a new building fits into our community, and how can residents become part of the planning process. With Ana Maria Aponte and Armando Fana.
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Storm Prep Without the Stress:
Now's the Time!
South Floridians know the drill: Hurricane season is around the corner and it's time to prepare. Some folks take it to heart while some don't. But there's no ignoring the fact: being prepared makes dealing with a storm easier and less stressful. It also improves the chances you'll get through will minimal impact to your home and family. Today, we're going to talk about what you really need to be ready should a storm come our way.
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Did you miss one of our fascinating and informative podcasts hosted by Gerry Marcelo? If so, you can still find our entire series right here on our Inside West Palm Beach, website hosted by PodBean, and most episodes on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.