The Community Podcast

On this episode, writer and UCF student Sabrina Hansen joins Nick in the studio. Items discussed: CALENDAR Wednesday, July 29 In-Focus Tour with Francisco Masó 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Orlando Museum of Art Free Curator Tour 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Art & History Museums – Maitland Third Annual Vine & Dine: Global Bites, Great Wine… Continue reading The Community Podcast for July 27, 2026

Joshua-Paul Estabalaya joins Nick on this episode of the Community Podcast. They discuss some upcoming events and stories including: Wednesday, July 22 Help Us Dream the Future of Jubilee Tea Garden – A Community Vision Session6 – 8 p.m.Spiral Circle Bookstore & More Friday, July 24 Stellar Nights feat. Country laser light show10 a.m. –… Continue reading The Community Podcast for July 21, 2026

Allison Smith joins Nick on this episode of the Community Podcast. They discuss some upcoming events and stories including: Saturday, June 27 Intro to Coffee BrewingDining, Lifelong Learning9:30 – 11 a.m.Knowledge for LivingParramore Rainbow RaptorsLifelong Learning10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Audubon Center for Birds of PreyMaitland Liberty Weekend ConcertMusic7 p.m.Orlando International Airport

On this episode, Scottie Campbell, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer for the Orange County Regional History Center joins Nick to discuss upcoming events at the downtown museum.

On this episode, Boutiq Medical Clinic owner Karen Buckalew discusses opening a business in late 2019 and never closing, leaning into menopause treatments, and more.

On this episode, Mel Gray, AKA Coach Mummabear, joins Nick to discuss her background, writing for the paper and one of her favorite spots in town. This episode is brought to you by The Packing District. Check out The Packing District Live! on Saturday, February 28, from 5–10 p.m. at the Great Southern Box Co.… Continue reading The Community Podcast for February 27, 2026

On this episode, Nick speaks with Clarissa Howard, the Director of the Communications Department for the City of Winter Park. Along with that role, Clarissa is Project Director for the Park Avenue Refresh project, a three-year update to one of Winter Park’s main thoroughfares. Construction began on January 20, 2026.

On this episode, ⁠Kendal Asbury⁠ joins Nick to discuss a busy weekend in The Packing District and 2026 story ideas. Follow ⁠Kendal on Instagram⁠. Brought to you by ⁠The Packing District⁠. Friday, December 12 ⁠Free Family Holiday Concert⁠ 7 p.m. Della Phillips Pavilion Saturday, December 13 ⁠4Roots Farmers Market⁠ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 4Roots… Continue reading The Community Podcast for December 12, 2025

On this episode, Kendal Asbury joins Nick to discuss holiday events and some recent stories. Follow Kendal on Instagram. Brought to you by Boutiq Clinic. Through January 4  Magical Meadmas Holiday Zymarium Meadery  Mills 50 Friday, December 5 Winter on the Avenue Holiday 5 – 9 p.m. Central Park Winter Park Holiday Jazz Jingle Jam… Continue reading The Community Podcast for December 5, 2025

On this episode, Kendal Asbury is on to discuss some weekend events, stories she’s been working on, and her experience interning at the New York Times over the summer. Stories mentioned: Orlando’s approach to homelessness: Counterproductively complicated or carefully complex? An Intern Climbs the Stairs, Learning With Every Step Wake Up With Orlando: Must-Visit Local… Continue reading The Community Podcast for October 10, 2025