Chattin on the Ridge

Are you ready for some football? Winter Haven High School is! Principal Gina Williams joins us to discuss renovations made to Denison Stadium in time for sports season. Also, Antonio Acaya joins us to discuss his book "Awaken: Rise of the Populist" and the inspiration behind it.

Dr. Justin Scroogins was so inspired by the One who paid the ultimate price for our sin that he was inspired to ink his own skin. He joins us to discuss his book, "Inking Jesus." But first, a local coach Lorraine Valerino talks about her trip to the Paris Olympics.Chattin on the Ridge is a collaboration with The Daily Ridge at dailyridge.comPodcast logo made using clip art and photos from Vecteezy.Intro and outro music composed by Jason Shaw on AudioNautix.comDaily Ridge jingle composed on Suno.com

For nearly 25 years, Circle of Friends has served individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the Lake Wales community. Now, they've moved to a new location with hopes of offering new services. President and CEO Crystal Higbee joins us to discuss her organization and its expectations for the future.Meanwhile, award-winning author Mark Barie also joins us to discuss his upcoming historical fiction novel "For King, Country, and Love" set during WWI. Also stay tuned for an audio dramatization of an excerpt from his new book. All in this week's episode of the Chattin on the Ridge podcast.

Simone McFarlane helps local teen moms become the best mothers they can be through 𝐺𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠 𝐿𝑒𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝐴 𝑀𝑎𝑟𝑘, 𝐼𝑛𝑐. Meanwhile, Sean L. Serdynski will be hosting Bartow Con on Sat. Aug. 3 with special guest stars Vic Mignogna and Jack O'Halloran. Learn more on this week's episode of the Chattin on the Ridge podcast.

Kathryn "Kat" Gates-Skipper served her country as a marine for 20 years. Now she continues to serve her country through politics. Currently, she's running to be Chairwoman of the Florida Republican Party. She joins us this episode to discuss her military and political career. (This episode also includes updates on past guests like Hayleigh Rodgers, Lauren Yeary, and Dan Miner.)

Starting Sat. June 8, Polk Pride will be celebrating a weeklong celebration for Pride Month, culminating with Pride in the Park in Munn Park in Lakeland. Polk Pride President Scott Guira joins us to discuss this year's event.

After Teresa Lewis gave her "I Know" shirt to vegan influencer Tabitha Brown, her business 3Ts Creations & Designs, experienced a huge influx of customers and interests when Tabitha shared the shirt on a social media post. Teresa joins us to discuss her business and her experience with Tabitha Brown.

To honor the memory of Jason McNeer, his mother, Geenie Sutton, donated an AED from the Culpepper's Cardiac Foundation to install at the Brack Shack in Auburndale. Geenie joins us to discuss Jason's life and legacy and the AED donated in his memory.