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The Connecting People & Places Podcast! 🌟

In our latest episode, we welcome Steven Bates, owner of Bates Air & Heat, to talk about his journey in the HVAC industry, the importance of reliable service, and how his company keeps the community comfortable year-round! ❄️🔥

This episode is proudly sponsored by Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast, an incredible organization dedicated to supporting local children in need. 💙

Don’t miss this insightful conversation with a local business leader making a difference! 🎙️

Tune in and stay connected:
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We’re excited to welcome Patrice Bowes and Joe Giuffre from Voices for Children of Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast — a dedicated organization on a mission to ensure every child is seen, heard, and supported.

Patrice and Joe share how they’re taking their efforts to the next level while staying true to their core values. From advocacy to action, their passion shines through — and we’re proud to stand beside them.

Indian River Connections is honored to partner with Voices for Children, helping expand their reach into Indian River County and beyond.

💙 Learn more about their mission at voicesforchildrenotc.org
🎧 Tune in and join the movement!

🎙️ Tonight on The Board Report by Indian River Connections!

We have an insightful episode lined up as we welcome Laura Zorc and Dr. Karen Hiltz from Best in Ed! These two education advocates and former school board members are joining us to discuss their brand-new book, School Board Leadership. This must-read book dives into the challenges and responsibilities of school board members and how strong leadership shapes the future of education.

🔹 Laura Zorc – National education policy expert, former school board member, and founder of Best in Ed, working to empower parents and improve school board leadership nationwide.
🔹 Dr. Karen Hiltz – Retired U.S. Navy veteran, education consultant, and former school board member with expertise in curriculum oversight and policy reform.

Later in the show, we’ll be joined by Thomas Augustus from The Sunshine Journal and former school board member Kevin McDonald for a deep dive into school board accountability, the latest education issues, and how the community can stay engaged in the decision-making process.

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Tune in, stay informed, and be part of the conversation! #SchoolBoardLeadership #EducationMatters #TheBoardReport #IndianRiverConnections

This week on The Board Report, we welcome Kelly Jackson from the Indian River Food Policy Council to explore the intersection of food policy, government, and our constitutional rights. She’ll discuss the importance of upholding the Constitution, the challenges posed by bureaucratic governance, and why protecting our natural resources is a matter of faith, law, and public responsibility. Plus, returning contributor Thomas Augustus from The Sunshine Journal joins us to break down the latest on SDIRC’s desegregation order, new developments in the Vero Beach City Council controversies, and the ongoing fluoride debate. Don’t miss this deep dive into the critical issues shaping our community.

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🚨

This week on The Board Report by Indian River Connections 🎙️:

✅ Jennifer Pippin & first-time guest Rob MacCallum break down the latest school board meeting & DOE scaleback 📉🏫
✅ Deana Accardi & Carolyn Lange join us to discuss fluoride removal in local drinking water 🚰⚖️

Get the latest updates on critical education and public health policies! 📢

🎧 Tune in and stay informed!

Be sure to visit our sponsor Gus Curren's House Of Champions at www.GCHouseofChampions.com

Visit our website at www.indianriverconnections.com for more content and podcasts.

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This Friday on The Board Report by Indian River Connections, we’re bringing you an engaging discussion with returning guest Jennifer Pippin, Chair of Moms for Liberty Indian River Chapter. We’re also excited to welcome Norman Grant, author of Tales of Young Patriots and host of The Grapefruit Agenda podcast, for his first appearance on the show. Together, we’ll explore the latest challenges in our local school system, the fight for parental rights in education, and the impact of civic engagement on shaping policies. Don’t miss this important conversation!Sponsored by [Sponsor’s Website]. Stay informed and connected—visit IndianRiverConnections.com for more updates and episodes of The Board Report! rerwrite this without Kevin

This week we’ll be getting an update on the latest developments involving the School District of Indian River County and the publics opinion on the mismanagement of tax dollars at the county level. Tune in Live on Facebook, Rumble, or YouTube!Be sure to check out our Sponsor at www.GCHouseofchampions.comand visit or website for more original content www.indianriverconnections.com

This week on The Board Report, we welcome Kelly Jackson from the Indian River Food Policy Council to explore the intersection of food policy, government, and our constitutional rights. She’ll discuss the importance of upholding the Constitution, the challenges posed by bureaucratic governance, and why protecting our natural resources is a matter of faith, law, and public responsibility. Plus, returning contributor Thomas Augustus from The Sunshine Journal joins us to break down the latest on SDIRC’s desegregation order, new developments in the Vero Beach City Council controversy, and the ongoing fluoride debate. Don’t miss this deep dive into the critical issues shaping our community.

What do you know about Fluoride? Why are they putting it in the drinking water? How do we get it out!
Tomorrow night John takes the helm with a special line up of contributors confronting municipalities with the task of stopping this practice. 

The Board Report —Friday, February 7 | Live at 7 PMThis week on The Board Report, we’re bringing you another hard-hitting episode covering the issues that matter to Indian River County. First, we welcome back CJ from The Spark Free Press for a briefing on key city, state and county developments. Then, we shift focus to a critical discussion on the pharmaceutical epidemic affecting our communities. Sheila from Able Child returns, joined by George Colone, to expose the growing dangers of overprescription and the impact of big pharma on our people.Tune in live as we cut through the noise and bring you the truth behind the headlines!#TheBoardReport#IndianRiverConnections#thesparkfreepress#indianrivernews#IndependentMedia