Rachael McCrary is back as a guest on the Nosara Podcast. She shares great deal of insight on entrepreneurship and we hope you enjoy hearing from this fireball of ingenuity and and energy.

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro, Dr. Tina Nabatchi, & Dr. Christian Freitag invite ALL Nosara residents to participate in an important survey.

They explain there are 3 phases to this project. Phase 1 is now complete, Phase 2 is this survey (see below links to participate & instructions), and Phase 3 is the July 29th round table event, when all of Nosara’s collected information will be shared.

They are requesting as much participation as possible from all demographics and want people to know their opinions and concerns are included and important. Their goal is to share collective information in a manner promoting unification and dialogue thus providing an opportunity to progress.

Queremos participación con todos en la comunidad!!! Inglés o español todo bien.

This was carefully written understanding there are multiple steps and it might be confusing for some.

Its in English and/or Spanish.

*SURVEY ESPANOL*

http://tinyurl.com/nosara-estudio

*SURVEY ENGLISH*

https://tinyurl.com/nosara-study

What’s happening is truly unique and an opportunity for our community to unite for a greater cause no matter our background or financial status. Participation will make a difference.

*Two important tools to help fill out the survey* 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdXwIXejzZ0&feature=emb_logo

FAQ (Ingles)

https://tinyurl.com/94a9js4x

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Edgeworth explains the ocean water pollution situation in Playa Guiones and Rio Nosara areas plus calls residents, in particular homeowners and businesses, to support a cleaner Nosara based upon the data from their water collection study.

He explains Dr. Vanessa Bezy’s efforts on this project, how it is funded, and shares some of his personal opinions about leadership in our area. Robert states: “It’s a big responsibility to apply government power against people’s property rights… So if you want to do that, at least do it well.”

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas quickly addresses the hotbed of contention surrounding the building regulations and announces he is bringing some top level scientists in his field to Nosara on July 29th event to help us address much more than just the building regulations.

Big thanks to everyone participating in the study and those helping make this event happen. It looks like El Local & The Gardens is the location for the event.

In this Nosara Podcast episode Jessica Sheffield updates us about Guardians of Nature and shares her vision of increasing eco literacy throughout Latin America and beyond. The program is working already in Nosara and quickly expanding in Latin America and beyond.

Here’s my notes:

• Intro… GoN ‘Mom’ and DMA cofounder

Gabby & Ru stop by the Nosara Podcast studio to share all kinds of things plus what’s happening at Surf Simply and their kids club.

*This was recorded pre covid and we’ll get a 2021 update for everyone hopefully soon.

Singer songwriter MishCatt stopped by the studio to share her story about her journey from Costa Rica to Europe then ultimately to Los Angeles pursuing her career at higher levels and played a song or 2 with us.

A MASSIVE thank you to their teacher Jan Krieger for making this happen!

Nicole Quesada Gurdian covers:

A literal translation of most recent changes to March 2nd, 2021 updated resolution.

Importance of travel insurance and where to send

Misinformation on the internet

Staying until June 2nd… What does this mean?

Why is your drivers license important?

Immigration and residency appointments

Lots of confusion with MOPT and residency

Why not to file residency?

What should you do if not sure?

Free residency guideline

Synopsis of current situation

Mary Smathers is an author and active community member who shares her background and recent book launch, provides tennis info and updates, explains how new people can and should get involved in the community right away, what her Nosara likes and dislikes are and updates on Ostional’s recent growth increase.

*Stay tuned to my YouTube channel for several brief segments with Mary by subjects

Here’s notes from this 16 minute version with Mary:

Appreciates me providing info from somewhere besides social media

I complain about social media not actually advancing our issues.

Mary used to write for La Voz for years when it’s focus was on Nosara. In recent years she’s been working on her novels and her 2nd novel is now released.

Mary’s new book background

Bio info, where her stories originate from, fascination with California history, the story or journey behind the main characters

Tennis brief history and Nosara Tennis Club and most recent tennis tournament.

Shout out to 94 year old Ed Kornbluth and the kids… Lots of friends available from all kinds of various areas in the world and good people to know and ways to learn the community

Mary wants new people to get involved and meet people and interact. Tennis club, Biblioteca, Bomberos, wildlife refuges, etc. Get involved!

Beverly Kitson reference and library history and what library is doing today. Over 25 years with private funds, over 15,000 books in many languages, how library is community center, etc.

Ostional-Guiones seems different worlds. No big growth in Ostional but that’s starting to change. Osti struggles with jobs and that part Of growing is good to help locals. New houses and progress in developments near where she lives.

I ask favorite and least favorite things about Nosara. Pros: Community closeness in helping, amazing restaurants. Negatives: Growth is uncontrolled, safety in traffic, not living pura vida way.

Not leaving Nosara loves writing here and living in other home too.