The LakelandGov Podcast

Host Kevin Cook Host: Kevin Cook, Director of Communications Access Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests. Guests: • Tony Delgado, City Manager• Nicole Travis• Kelly Koos• Elizabeth Hollida

The December episode of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show features Dr. Nancy Nuzzo (Program Director and Dean of the School of Physical Therapy) and Dr. Prisca Collins (Associate Professor and Director of Community Engagement) who discusses the new Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Florida Southern College. The program will serve the growing demand for physical therapists throughout the country and provide services to local agencies.  Also in this episode is a segment with Dr. Alex Rich, Assistant Professor of Art History and Curator and Director of Galleries and Exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art at Florida Southern College. Polk Museum partners with Florida Southern College and Dr. Rich discusses how the two year-old partnership has been a benefit to the museum, the College, and the community patrons. Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that airs on the first Sunday of the month on all four of the "Big 4" stations. This program is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community. Monthly shows feature various segments which can include: The Arts A Profile (on an individual in the community) Off the Beaten Path (Recreational Activity/Outdoor Experience) Education & Services And more! For more information on Listen Lakeland, or to request to be featured in a segment, please contact the Lakeland Vision office at 863.682.9660.

Lakeland Vision board member, Brad Lunz, interviewed NOAA Hurricane Hunter Lt. Billy Bonner for this month's episode of Listen Lakeland, which broadcast originally on November 4th. Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that airs on the first Sunday of the month on all four of the "Big 4" stations. This program is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community. Monthly shows feature various segments which can include: The Arts A Profile (on an individual in the community) Off the Beaten Path (Recreational Activity/Outdoor Experience) Education & Services And more! For more information on Listen Lakeland, or to request to be featured in a segment, please contact the Lakeland Vision office at 863.682.9660.

Host: Julie Townsend Guests: City of Lakeland's Angelo Rao, City of Lakeland Manager of Traffic Operations and Charles Barmby, Transportation & Development Review Manager Angelo and Charles join Julie to take an in-depth look at successes and challenges in Downtown Lakeland.  Topics:  Parking Traffic Trains Bicycling | New York Cycle Track (Video Presentation) Pedestrians

Host Kevin Cook Host: Kevin Cook, Director of Communications Access Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests. Guests: • Tony Delgado, City Manager• Gene Conrad• John Williams• Alejandro Mota• Elizabeth Hollida

Mayor Bill Mutz's Economic Inclusion Summit was held on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at Lakeland Electric. This was the second of a series of meetings that are part of the Mayor's "One Lakeland" initaitive. One Lakeland aims to generate continued prosperity through inclusion.  Presenters included the Lakeland Chamber of Commerce, Lakeland Economic Development Council, Lakeland CRA - Community Redevelopment Agency.The facilitator was Mayor Bill Mutz and featured Community & Economic Development Director Nicole Travis. 

In this episode of Vibe, our own Jamin Smith sits down with Lakeland artist Josh “Bump” Galletta to talk about his interests, why he decided to become a full time artist and how he started selling art and how he gives back to the Lakeland community.     

Host: Kevin Cook, Director of Communications Access Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests.  Guests: • Tony Delgado, City Manager• Robin Tillett, Social Media Specialist, LakelandPD• Bill Mutz, Mayor• Vanessa Triglia, Recreation Supervisor, Parks & Recreation• Elizabeth Hollida, Web Master - Communications

Host: Ashley C. Troutman Welcome to another Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's host is Lakeland Vision board member, Ashley C. Troutman. Our special guest is Dr. Angela Falconetti, President of Polk State College. Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community. Each monthly show typically features four segments which include: The Arts A Profile Piece Off the Beaten Path Education & Services 

Host: Kevin Cook, Director of CommunicationsAccess Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests.    Guests:   Tony Delgado, City Manager Teresa Maio, Planning Manager Bob Donahay, Parks and Recreation Director Elizabeth Hollida, Digital Comunications Specialist

Host: David Robinson Welcome to our third Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's host is Lakeland Vision chairman, David Robinson. Our special guests are Lynn Wilson- School Board Chair, Jacqueline Byrd- Superintendent of Schools to talk about Polk County Schools and Bob Donahay- Director of Parks and Recreation to talk about Douglas M. Cook Park. Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community. Each monthly show typically features four segments which include: The Arts A Profile Piece Off the Beaten Path Education & Services 

Host: Kevin Cook, Director of Communications Access Lakeland Live is an interactive interview show streamed via Facebook Live on the second Monday of every month to the City of Lakeland's Facebook page that provides an in-depth look at City news, events, programs and gives you an opportunity to ask questions to our guests.  Guests: Shawn Sherrouse, Assistant City Manager Nicole Travis, Economic And Community Development Director Beth Sherling, Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator Kelly Kautz, Lakeland Electric Program Coordinator Michael Trevett, Call Center Manager Elizabeth Hollida, Digital Comunications Specialist 

Legacies of Lakeland was created by the Lakeland Public Library's Special Collections Librarian, LuAnne Mims, who hoped that listeners would experience Lakeland's history through the compelling narrative of those who lived it. This episode features Edgar T. Pickett Jr. who was one of Lakeland's first black police officers.   View/Download video of this interview. 

Hosts: Kim Elmhurst and Ashley Link Welcome to our second Podcast edition of the Listen Lakeland Radio Show! This month's hosts are Lakeland Vision Board Members, Kim Elmhorst and Ashley Link. Our special guests are David Bunch and Bill Tinsley to talk about Bonnet Springs Park. Listen Lakeland is a monthly radio program that is the result of a partnership between Hall Communications, Lakeland Vision, and the City of Lakeland that functions to keep listeners connected to people, places and events in the area while highlighting positive stories within our community. Each monthly show typically features four segments which include: The Arts A Profile Piece Off the Beaten Path Education & Services

Elizabeth Hollida talks with Mark Farrington, Director of Human Resources for the City of Lakeland about behavioral interviewing and preparation. Mark has held numerous HR positions over his career in both the public and private sector, including serving as HR Director in five major organizations.  This podcast is perfect for anybody looking for a job or anybody looking for advancement in their organization. Techniques talked about in this podcast are used not only by major employers in Lakeland, but across the globe.