In episode 66 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Edgar Castrotello and Shelby Lewis, who are the recycling specialists for the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. Edgar and Shelby oversee the educational programs and public outreach relating to recycling, composting and waste diversion for the City of Tampa.

Brad Miller is the CEO of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. The PSTA is a government agency that provides public transportation for Pinellas County, Florida. The authority manages a fixed-route bus system that encompasses over 40 bus routes - including two express routes to Tampa; the Central Avenue Trolley; the Suncoast Beach Trolley; and the bus rapid transit service, the SunRunner.

In the nicest way possible, Brad Miller is a "transportation nerd" who has a huge role in the development of public transportation in the St. Pete area. Tune in to learn the fascinating history of public transportation in Tampa Bay and the exciting plans for the future!

Harry Kayafas is a builder, developer, and the owner of Sterling Cigar Lounge in Ybor City.

Max Chillura is the owner of Chill Bros Scoop Shop. Max started the business with his 3 other siblings, and learned the art of Gelato and Ice Cream making in Italy. They use the finest ingredients and no preservatives or gums for texture, only the real stuff. Chill Bros has 5 locations across Tampa: Ybor City, Water Street, Armature Works, Palma Ceia, and SoHo.

Casey Ellison is the CEO of Ellison Construction, a premier general contractor in Tampa. Casey has been a part of many of Tampa's most impactful projects, including Oxford Exchange, Stovall House, Armature Works, Hotel Haya, Sparkman Wharf, and is a preferred partner for the Hillsborough County School Board, University of Tampa, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Rodney Kite-Powell is the official County Historian for Hillsborough County. He is the Director of the Touchton Map Library and Florida Center for Cartographic Education at the Tampa Bay History Center, where he joined the staff in 1995.

Garrett sits down with Frank Di Giacomo, a lender with iFundCities. Frankie first appeared on episode 3, and has been a consistent guest ever since. We talk about Tampa's growth, the current market, and why I started this podcast.

Greg Slater is the CEO of The Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA). THEA owns and manages the Selmon Expressway, the Selmon Greenway, and Meridian Ave in Tampa, Florida. Greg is the former Secretary of Transportation of Maryland.

Dave Bevirt is the executive Vice President of Corporate Leasing and Strategy for Strategic Property Partners (SPP), the developer of Water Street Tampa, a massive 56 acre mixed use development in Tampa's urban core.

https://waterstreettampa.com

Stephen Benson is the Director of City Planning for the City of Tampa, one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Before he was Tampa's City Planner, Stephen worked for the Florida Department of Transportation.