North Port Podcast Network

Beginning three months from today, on Oct. 1, 2023, Solid Waste will be implementing route changes to prepare for the continued growth of the City. Listen in to this conversation with Solid Waste Manager Frank Lama as he discusses the reasons for the changes and when they will be happening.

On this Newsbreak, North Port's Communications Intern Erica Schmitt sits down with EMS Division Chief Brian Gorski to talk about a regional initiative called Stay Vigililant. In partnership with area fire departments and organizations, this program focuses on water safety and preventing pediatric drownings. Listen in and learn how you can make a difference!

Have you ever wondered how to apply to put on a concert or event at a City facility? This week’s Newsbreak is all about special events! Special Events Coordinator Scott Jalwan and Recreation Manager Shelby Mendelson give us all the details regarding events put on by the City itself or outside organizations. They also chat about Freedom Festival, our all-hands-on-deck event to celebrate Independence Day on July 4. This is a bitesize podcast of just about 8 minutes, so tune in and check it out!

From interacting with our kids to making sure those living without a home have support. On this latest edition of the North Port Newsbreak, North Port Police Department Public Information Officer Josh Taylor sits down with Community Policing Officer John Contorno to talk about everything the Community Policing Unit is doing to connect with our community.

It's never too early to prepare for hurricane season, which starts June 1! In this Newsbreak, Emergency Manager Mike Ryan breaks down some ways to prepare, stay in the know and make a plan for your family. Check it out!

Deskside Chats is back! After a bit of a hiatus, I’m back to chatting with North Port employees and learning their stories. This week, I talked with Emergency Management Coordinator Stacy Aloisio. Stacy’s story started in Aurora, Illinois, of Wayne’s World fame. Excellent. Listen in to hear about her time in Las Vegas doing search and rescue, her time working in the emergency operations center for rocket launches in Brevard county, and her stint as a wedding DJ. Yes you heard that right. A wedding DJ. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!

The North Port Police Department and the City of North Port is dedicated to protecting our local environment. Listen in and get to know NPPD’s Conservation Officer Dominick Caravella.
North Port Police PIO Josh Taylor asks about responsibilities of the position and what areas NPPD are focusing on to protect.

In this Newsbreak, Communications Manager/PIO Jason Bartolone talks with Laura Ansel about Warm Mineral Springs Park re-opening, and what its future looks like. If you're curious, this bitesize podcast will catch you up. Take a listen!

On this week's Newsbreak, North Port Police Public Information Officer Josh Taylor talks with Sergeant Scott Guzman about Operation Wreckless. Listen in to learn about the importance of being safe on the road, and what we can do to accomplish it.