When you are a USNA graduate and a former Marine and you take a life-changing trip to Africa, what do you do? Well if you are Gerardo Martinez, you buy an overgrown piece of property full of weeds and trash, go on YouTube and learn how to build a home ...alone, and then create the coolest, sustainable business you have ever seen.

No joke. Wild Kid Acres was born from a trip to Africa and it is an amazingly educational, and entirely sustainable farmette in Edgewater (just past Camp Letts on the same side).

Come see what true sustainability is. Maybe hang with the emu or do some goat yoga or just some good old farm therapy. A seasonal local farmer's market? Yup, got that too!

Wild Kid Acres is slowly expanding to allow its message to reach more people. Their foundation is currently raising funds to build an educational pavilion where school and camp groups can come and learn (and have some shelter if it rains).

Have a listen! And then go check them out!

LINKS:

• Wild Kid Acres (Website)
• Wild Kid Acres (Instagram)
• Wild Kid Acres (Facebook)
• Wild Kid Foundation (Foundation)
• Wild Kid Acres (DONATE)

In this month's podcast with the beer gurus at Katcef Brothers we hopped over to Boatyard Bar & Grill in Eastport to chat about non-beer, the Shamrock Stroll, and to get a fabulous lunch!

Joining us today was Kevin, the GM of the Boatyard, and Ben Thomas, the beyond-beer guy at Katcef Brothers. We talked about the philanthropy of the Boatyard in their sponsorships of the rockfish tournament (May 1), Bands in the Sand (June 11), and Boatyard Beach Bash (September 10), and of course their fabulous food! And Ben was on hand to let us know about the new non-beer  craze..the Cutwater margaritas (pineapple and rum mojito packs), river water, and the new Nutrl lemonade!

As for lunch-- highly recommend their classic turkey club!

And if we don't see you before, we'll see you at the opening day of rockfish season at the Boatyard Bar & Grill on May 1st.

Have a listen!

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle. Oh and hey, here's a link to sign up for our weekly newsletter! 

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future!

The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369!

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Today...

A teen-aged girl was shot in Glen Burnie. Police released a little more info on the murder-suicide at BWMC. That cargo ship Ever Forward looks to be stuck for a few more weeks. Energy prices are climbing with the gas prices. Marshmello and The Chainsmokers at Preakness Infield Fest this year. Historic Annapolis is celebrating the grand opening of its new museum on Saturday. I have free oysters for some people that can meet me today or tomorrow. ANd a bunch of calendar events for you!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future!

The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369!

And Rehab 2 Perform

Today...

Anne Arundel County Police investigating a homicide at BWMC in Glen Burnie. Fingers crossed for a gas tax holiday. Potentially no more snow days for Anne Arundel County Public Schools. It's Annapolis Oyster Week and we've got dozens of oysters to give away. The Baysox are gearing up for their Free Family Fan Fest. A listener sent me an email that I want you to hear!  And, of course, a safe and Happy St. Paddy's Day to all!

It's Thursday, which means that Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minutes with great ideas to work out your mind and hone your skills.

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Most people know him as Senator Astle--the long-serving Maryland Senator who retired in 2017. Some may know him as Delegate Astle, and others as Colonel Astle. But few know him as Lt. Astle, the man who spent 13 months in Vietnam flying rescue and attack missions in an unpopular war. He was awarded two Purple Hearts and received 34 Air Medals. For 13 months, he recorded "letters" to his family on a cassette tape recorder and these words are now in a new book, Jungle Combat: A Combat Pilot's Tape Recorded Transcripts from Vietnam 1968-1969.

The book is available now on Amazon and a release party and signing is planned for Mach 29th at Harry Browne's in Annapolis. But today we talk about how he got his nickname "Ace", his worst day in Vietnam, whatever happened to that handlebar mustache, and that cute blonde he flew in for the Christmas party.

This is heavy stuff and offers a peek into a different side of a man I consider a friend who spent (quite literally) his life in service to the public.  Read the book, come to the book signing, and have a listen!

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future!

The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369!

And Rehab 2 Perform

Today...

Annapolis Police are investigating another round of shots being fired.  Anne Arundel County Police release more info on homicide. The primary election is postponed. Anne Arundel County is getting Omnibus money. And our final snippet from Senator Astle whose episode releases at noon today!  And we can always use some more local businesses to spotlight! Give me some leads! 

Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future!

The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369!

And Rehab 2 Perform

Today...

Two shootings in North County left two teens injured and one woman dead. Anne Arundel County scored a AAA bond rating. Governor Hogan is giving Annapolis $5M to make a park at the former Carr's Beach. The Ever Forward has run aground in the Chesapeake Bay. We have the schedule for Commissioning Week. And some tickets to give away!

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

It's back! In-person! And with a vengeance! The 10th Annual Annapolis Film Festival will return in-person this year for four days from March 31st through April 3rd.

And like we do each year, we sit down with the movers and shakers that make all the magic happen.  Today, we are speaking with Patti White and Lee Anderson who founded the festival 10 years ago.

Sit back and have a listen as we talk about the more than 70 films coming to Annapolis and a sneak peek into some of them! 

Learn how to fest--from the new and returning venues to the showcases, to the coffee talks, to the panels, and more! Oh, and of course the parties, the directors, the stars, and the red carpet at Maryland Hall!

Passes (recommended) are on sale now as are individual tickets. Don't delay! Have a listen!

LINKS:

• Annapolis Film Festival (Website)
• Annapolis Film Festival (Facebook)
• Annapolis Film Festival (Twitter)
• Annapolis Film Festival (Instagram)
• Annapolis Film Festival (YouTube)

#AFF2022

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  

SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future!

The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369!

And Rehab 2 Perform

Today...

A man had his car stolen by the people that just sold it to him. And enough of bad news, let's talk good news. A BIG sale to benefit Ukraine relief efforts. Historic Annapolis hosting a grand opening of its new museum. Thomas Point Light House tours are open for ticket sales at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. I have a secret code to save you $5 on your tickets to the Maryland Chicken Wing Festival. Some inside scoop on the Annapolis Film Festival. Podcast news and an amusing snippet from Senator Astle!

Ann Alsina from CovingtonAlsina is here with your  Monday Money Report

And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene!

The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Just over 30-years ago, two local guys started building decks and fences here in Anne Arundel County. At the time, they never dreamt that Fence & Deck Connection would become the largest and most-respected, locally-owned business in the area!

But here we are. Today, we talk with Jeff Wall who is a managing partner and the VP of Sales and Marketing. who joined his friends nearly a decade ago and has shepherded in some stellar growth.

Fence & Deck Connection now manufactures a lot of their own product giving them control of the process. They maintain separate commercial and residential divisions. They focus tightly on Anne Arundel County. And unbelievably, their crews complete 6 fencing projects and 6 decking projects every day! Plus we find out what sets them apart from other contractors and why they consider themselves specialists in waterfront properties!

If you are considering a deck or fence for your home or business, this should be your first call. Support local. Buy local. Because, as you will see, they support local as well! Have a listen! LINKS:

• Fence & Deck Connection (Website)
• Fence & Deck Connection (Facebook)
• Fence & Deck Connection (Twitter)
• Fence & Deck Connection (Instagram)
• Fence & Deck Connection (YouTube)
• Fence & Deck Connection (Pinterest)
• Fence & Deck Connection (Linked In)