2025 Hurricane Season is Here with Sandra Tapfumaneyi
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief to discuss Sarasota County’s historic 2024 Hurricane Season and ongoing recovery efforts. With the 2025 Hurricane Season upon us, now is the time to put together your emergency plan!Visit scgov.net/BePrepared for more information.Watch last year's podcast episode with Sandra: https://youtu.be/FYB_WtFTZoA?si=aAeip-YHf329mtZm#SRQCountyPodcast #SRQCountyES
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Learn Sarasota County History with History Center Manager Josh Goodman
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Josh Goodman, Sarasota County Historical Resources Manager, to discuss the many resources and offerings through the Sarasota County History Center. Join us as we discuss information and resources about Sarasota County's remarkable past. The History Center is also the headquarters for Sarasota County's historic preservation programs, which aim to identify and protect significant historic buildings and archaeological sites.Sarasota County hosts its own interactive database of historical markers throughout the county. Learn more about Sarasota County’s rich history using the map here: https://sarco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=1e9d29e2273d4c45a7a83752daa4f945 Learn more about the History Center at SarasotaCountyHistory.org
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Talking Trash with Solid Waste Collection Operations Manager, Oland Stokes
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, we’re diving into Sarasota County’s Fresh Start with a Cart! Lisa and Sammi are joined by Oland Stokes, Collection Operations Manager, to discuss the upcoming changes to solid waste services starting March 31, 2025. Learn more about the county’s transition to automated garbage collection, including cart sizes and service details. Plus, we’ll touch on storm debris recovery and how the county ensures a smooth cleanup after hurricanes. Tune in to get the scoop on what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how you can prepare for a Fresh Start with a Cart!Learn more at scgov.net/freshstartwithacart
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Resilient SRQ: Sarasota's HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program
In this episode, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Steve Hyatt, Division Manager and Emily Blaine, Communications and Outreach Coordinator with the Resilient SRQ team. Sarasota County is a direct recipient of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery, otherwise known as Resilient SRQ. Established in 2023 to support Hurricane Ian recovery, the program is backed by $201.5 million in CDBG-DR funding from HUD. Now, with a new $210 million allocation for recovery from 2024’s storms Debby, Helene, and Milton, the county will administer over $411 million in funding to rebuild homes, repair infrastructure, and strengthen resilience. Tune in to learn how these efforts are shaping the future of Sarasota County! For more information on Resilient SRQ, visit resilientsrq.net.
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New Year, New Career: Explore Opportunities with Sarasota County
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Lisa and Sammi sit down with Heather "HD" Deyriuex, Workforce Planning Manager for Sarasota County, to discuss exciting career opportunities in local government. Now is the perfect time to start the year fresh with a new career and explore diverse job paths.Additionally, Lisa and Sammi discuss some of the interesting roles with Sarasota County with Bob Benzsenyi, landscape supervisor, who shares his journey overseeing the county's mowing team.Start your career with Sarasota County at scgov.net/jobs!
About Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast
Welcome to Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast. Join us as discuss our beautiful community, exploring the initiatives, programs and people that make Sarasota a wonderful place to live, work, and play. In this podcast, we will go beyond the sun and sand to uncover the heart of Sarasota County. Whether you're a resident, a visitor, or just curious about what makes our community special, this podcast offers a unique perspective on all things Sarasota. Tune in and discover what's happening "Beyond the Beach."
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