Chattin on the Ridge

A 747-unit planned development near Bartow is receiving push back from residents who fear it will bring flooding, traffic problems, and an end to their neighborhood's rural character. Learn more in this week's minisode.

What started as a peaceful walk has grown into an annual parade. And the son of one of the parade's founders speaks with us to discuss this year's parade.

From video podcasts to movie reviews, the year 2025 brought many developments to the Chattin on the Ridge podcast. As we enter a new year, here's a review of last year's podcast highlights!

On this special holiday episode of One Movie Later, we take a look at two totally tubular Christmas specials from the totally tubular year of 1987: A Muppet Family Christmas and A Garfield Christmas.

Have you checked out the Christmas lights and decorations around Polk County? Visit elaborate holiday displays both at Christmas in the Village in Fort Meade and at Matthew Reynold's house in Auburndale. (Yes, the kid who also does the Haunted Halloween Yard!)

Not many families are able to afford gifts for the holidays. That's why one local lady works hard to give families in need the holiday everyone deserves to celebrate. Melanie Brown Culpepper joins us to discuss her toy drive, Toys 4 Our Town, and how you can donate.

Want to give your young one the gift of reading this holiday season? Then give them "Let's Go Dreaming", a storybook series by local author Shanita Allen. She joins us this episode to discuss her career and latest book: "The Missing Caterpillar."

Thanksgiving is right around a corner. So what am I most thankful for this year? Listen to this week's minisode and find out.

Cypresswood Golf and Country Club recently hosted its 6th Annual Patriot Golf Day benefitting Folds of Honor. The golf tournament allowed participants to show their support for local veterans, and many veterans even participated themselves. Learn more in this week's minisode.