Palm Beach County Perspective

• Ep. 128 - Palm Beach County Residents Are Excited to See Their Community Reinventing Itself as it Redevelops

  PALM BEACH COUNTY prides itself on being a great place to live, work and play. The fact is, some parts of our community are in need of an upgrade. Communities like Boca Raton, which is currently celebrating its centennial anniversary, have recognized the need to redevelop blighted areas to attract visitors and residents. My guest for this episode is Scott Brenner. Scott has over 35 years of experience in South Florida's commercial real estate market. He excels in commercial development, property management, brokerage, receivership, and banking. Scott and I talk about the importance of redevelopment to keep pace with the needs of our community and to attract investment. After focusing on the areas adjacent to Mizner Park, attention is now focused on the “municipal campus,” a 30 acre area including an antiquated City Hall complex. Listen to the plans air redevelopment of this area incorporating municipal, residential and commercial development along with green spaces for residents to enjoy. Listen to our conversation focused on this important topic.

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• Ep. 127 - Palm Beach County Residents Recognize the Mental Health of Our Children is Impacted by the Stresses of Daily Life

  PALM BEACH COUNTY prides itself on providing a nurturing environment for our children. In previous episodes we’ve addressed educational opportunities available and explored the challenges posed by food insecurity and homelessness. My guest today, Renée Layman, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with almost thirty years of experience in mental health. As President and Chief Executive Officer for Center for Child Counseling (CFCC) since 2013, she has spearheaded significant initiatives in child and family mental health–specifically related to trauma-informed care and the prevention, awareness, and healing of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). Layman, was recently appointed as President of Florida Association for Infant Mental Health. As a children’s mental health leader in our community, Renée has a legacy of promoting and protecting the mental health of children. She is a passionate advocate for child and family mental health, bringing innovative programs and services for some of the most pressing issues facing vulnerable children and families in Palm Beach County. Under her leadership, Center for Child Counseling has grown to fill critical gaps in children’s mental health in Palm Beach County, using a public health approach that focuses on prevention and early intervention. Listen to our conversation focused on this important topic.

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• Ep. 126 - Palm Beach County Residents Believe Education Is a Fundamental Right of Our Children

  PALM BEACH COUNTY offers an abundance of educational opportunities for our children. As a community, we must ensure we provide a solid foundation of education for our children to allow them to thrive and achieve to their full potential. My guest, Monica Gupta, brings a unique perspective, forged in the intensity of the courtroom and tempered by the joys and challenges of raising children. As a former prosecutor and attorney, she's driven by a deep desire to equip the next generation with the tools for critical thinking and resilience. Listen to our conversation focused on this important topic.

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• Ep. 125 - Palm Beach County Residents Believe Immigration Needs to be Managed Effectively with Fair Rules

  PALM BEACH COUNTY, like the rest of the country, embraces legal immigration. The infusion of capital (both intellectual and monetary) benefits our country. We are a country founded on the hard work of the people who came to the United States for a better life. However, over the past few years, the lack of effective controls over the onslaught of illegal migration has caused many to see immigration in a negative light. My guest in this episode, Al Zucaro, is an immigration attorney with experience in attracting immigrants who are seeking to build wealth and employment opportunities in our country. We talk about the new $5 million citizenship “gold card” being proposed by President Trump as well as the EB-5 program for foreign nationals committed to building a business in the United States. Learn more about the opportunities available for legal immigration supporting our vibrant economy.

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• Ep. 124 - Palm Beach County Residents Have Great Compassion for Our Children and Young Adults in Danger of Being Exploited and Trafficked

  PALM BEACH COUNTY has the third highest incidence of trafficking in Florida and Florida has the unenviable title of third highest incidence of trafficked people in the nation. Combating these gruesome statistics are a number of our “home grown” nonprofit agencies. My guest today. Alex Ortiz, is the Director of Development and Regional Advocate at FLITE (Fort Lauderdale Independence, Training & Education Center). The agency was created in 2009 through a partnership of the Community Foundation of Broward, the United Way of Broward and the Junior League of Fort Lauderdale. Its mission is to guide children aging out of the dependency system, and other vulnerable youth, for a successful journey to independence through housing, education, employment, health & wellness and a system of care coordination. These children and young adults are right here in our community and FLITE has expanded its services into Palm Beach County. Learn more about how you can help FLITE help these at risk individuals.

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