Sarasota SpeaX
The Sarasota SpeaX Podcast is a hyper-local podcast that feature the incredible entrepreneurs, leaders and personalities that make Sarasota tick. On the show, they will be sharing their stories, insights and lessons learned along the way - completely unfiltered!
Episodes
104 episodes
#104 - Jill Gass, VP of Philanthropy of Easterseals SW Florida
This week, we sit down with Jill Gass, VP of Philanthropy for Easterseals of Southwest Florida. We learn about the origins of the organization, and all the incredible work they are doing for those in need in the greater Sarasota Community...
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Episode 104
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40:42
#103 - Patrick Hale & Patrick Iyampillai of Hale Law
This week, the guys sit down with the partners of Hale Law, Patrick Hale and Patrick Iyampillai. They get into how they monetized Patrick’s last name into a dynamic marketing campaign for the law firm, along with how the two Patricks came...
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Episode 103
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50:02
#102 - Beth Bobb and Jamie Florio from Sarasota Facial Aesthetics
This week we welcome Beth Bobb and Jamie Florio, from Sarasota Facial Aesthetics, to the show. We learn about the various services they offer along with the importance of ensuring you’re using a certified and licensed professional to do t...
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Episode 102
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53:53
#101 - Alexander Ronzino & Justin Russell of Rework Capital
If you’re a business owner who is always looking for nuggets, this episode is for you. This week, we welcome Alexander Ronzino and Justin Russell from Rework Capital to the show. The guys jump into more detail on the show, but the n...
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Episode 101
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55:35
#100 - Kevin Cooper, VP of Communications & Strategic Initiatives with Mote Aquarium
This week, we’re celebrating the 100th episode of the Sarasota SpeaX Podcast. And what better way to do it than by discussing one of the newest experiences that will be opening in Sarasota, very shortly. We sit down with the VP of C...
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Episode 100
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57:11
#99 - Rob Toomey, Managing Director of Sirq Studio
This week, the SpeaX crew sits down with Managing Director of Sirq Studio, Rob Toomey. As an organization that is helping launch AI Healthcare companies in the area, Rob and his team are helping aspiring companies accelerate and thrive in...
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Episode 99
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46:38
#98 - Kris Ravenscroft, Owner of Beauty Booze
This week, we sit down with the owner of Beauty Booze, Kris Ravenscroft. As the owner of a mindful drinking company, we learn what drove her to create her own brand of vodka, which is infused with the goodness of the Goji Berry. In ...
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Episode 98
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46:01
#97 - Sarasota Police Chief, Rex Troche
This week, we are honored to once again welcome Sarasota Police Chief, Rex Troche to the show. On this episode, Chief Rex Troche is sharing with the community, the drastic reduction in crime in the city of Sarasota. What’s more impressive...
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Episode 97
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52:07
#96 - Terri Klauber, Advisory Board Member of The Make-A-Wish Foundation
Just about everyone knows about the Make-A-Wish Foundation. But did you know that there are chapters throughout the country that focus on granting wishes for children in their local area? This week, we sit down with Advisory Board M...
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Episode 96
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43:04
#95 - William Villafranco & Kevin Pease of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation
This week, we have the privilege of welcoming two distinguished guests to the podcast. William Villafranco, who is the trustee of the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, and Kevin Pease, who is both an educator and the author of an 8-Part boo...
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Episode 95
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53:33
#94 - Erin Duggan - President & CEO of Visit Sarasota
This week, we sit down for an in-depth discussion with the President and CEO of Visit Sarasota, Erin Duggan. Not only do we learn more about the organization, and its task for getting “more heads in beds” as they like to say, but Erin sha...
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Episode 94
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1:01:32
#93 - Jason LeFevre, District President for MarineMax
This week, we sit down with Jason LeFevre, the District President for MarineMax. Summer is coming quick, which means boat season is gonna be underway (in Florida, it never really ends though). We talk about the upcoming Aquapalooza ...
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Episode 93
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43:40
#92 - Rachel Borock, Owner of Catch A Buzz Events
This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with the owner of Catch a Buzz Events, Rachel Borock. Coming from the restaurant and service industry, Rachel channeled her passion for creating delicious cocktails into a customer service experience th...
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Episode 92
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27:14
#91 - Todd Morton, Owner & President of Morton's Gourmet Market
This week, we sit down with the Owner and President of Morton’s Gourmet Market, Todd Morton. Not only is this high level market a staple in Sarasota, it still maintains that “neighborhood market” appeal. We get into Todd’s story of ...
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Episode 91
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43:26
#90 - Ben Shroyer, Executive Director of Casting for the Kids
This week, we sit down with the Executive Director of Casting for the Kids, Ben Shroyer. Several years ago, Ben and his wife received the 4 words no parent ever wants to hear… “your child has cancer”. As a result, Ben decided to tur...
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Episode 90
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1:01:56
#89 - Vic and Kira, Owners of DD Roasters and The Kira Lee Gallery
This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with husband-and-wife duo, Vic Cipolla and Kira Lee, owners of the DD Roastery and Kira Lee Gallery. The couple made their way to Sarasota via the 2020 migration from New York City and have loved every ...
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Episode 89
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57:55
#88 - Vilia Dragovoy, Co-Owner & Director of Operations for the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry
This week, we're having an in-depth conversation with Vilia Dragovoy, Co-Owner and Director of Operations for the Center of Revitalizing Psychiatry. The center was originally opened in New Jersey, but expanded to Sarasota, due to the owner lovi...
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Episode 88
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41:24
#87 - Tim Self on Behalf of My Hometown Fest in Sarasota
This week, we welcome Tim Self, who is here on behalf of My Hometown Fest, which takes place on Saturday, March 29. This event is a food festival that also includes beer, activities, bands, and so much more. You’ll also get an oppor...
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Episode 87
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46:55
#86 - Alex Kompothecras, Attorney with Alpha Law Group
This week, we have a bit of a different discussion on the podcast. We welcome Alex Kompethecras, owner of Alpha Law Group for an in-depth roundtable discussion to go over an incident that happened in September of 2024. On that eveni...
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Episode 86
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48:41
#85 - Nicolette Fornasari, Producer of The Sinister Sisters
What happens when you take a rock and roll variety show, and intertwine it with circus and burlesque? You get the Sinister Sisters. This week, Sarasota SpeaX sits down with the producer of the Sinister Sisters, Nicolette Fornasari.&...
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Episode 85
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30:32
#84 - Dr. Robert Vodnoy, Music Director of the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota
This week, the SpeaX crew sits down with the Music Director, and Maestro, of the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Dr. Robert Vodnoy. Robert’s career spans nearly 50 years in music, conducting several orchestras and composing music. We...
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Episode 84
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51:18
#83 - Wesley Roberts, Executive Publisher of SRQ Magazine
This week, the gang sits down with Executive Publisher for SRQ Magazine, Wesley Roberts. We get into the nitty gritty of why he and his wife, also the CEO, decided it was important to develop a publication that focused on some of the best...
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Episode 83
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1:17:58
#82 - Michael Klaubner Shares Info On The Forks & Corks Event 2025
Get ready Sarasota! This year’s Forks & Corks event will have your mouth watering and your tastebuds asking for more. Michael Klauber, owner of Michael’s on East and the Founder of Forks and Corks, joins the show to preview this...
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Episode 82
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24:11
#81 - Dr. Christopher Davis, Cardiologist & Owner of the Reveal Vitality & Longevity Institute
This week, we sit down for an in-depth conversation with Cardiologist, and Founder of the Reveal Vitality & Longevity Institute, Dr. Christopher Davis. As a life long health professional, he began to grow weary of fixing problems afte...
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Episode 81
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52:38
#80 - Allison Imre, Owner & CEO of Grapevine Communications
On this week’s show, the SpeaX gang sits down with Owner & CEO of Grapevine Communications, Allison Imre. We dive into how she ultimately became the owner of the business, her background in sports marketing, and several other key nugg...
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Episode 80
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1:07:35