Love living in Sarasota Florida? We do too. It's dynamic. It's growing. It has provincial values and an international flare. It's a combination of small city charm with big city vibes. But who are the people who live here that make this town such a wonderful place to live? Sarasota Stories aims to find out. I interview local leaders, influencers, and creators to discover what makes them tick, why they live here, what they're working on, and where they are going. You might hear an interview with one of your neighbors... and who knows, we may get to hear your story too! Sign up here for all episodes: https://sarasotastories.co
Sarasota Stories
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Love living in Sarasota Florida? We do too. It's dynamic. It's growing. It has provincial values and an international flare. It's a combination of small city charm with big city vibes. But who are the people who live here that make this town such a wonderful place to live? Sarasota Stories aims to find out. I interview local leaders, influencers, and creators to discover what makes them tick, why they live here, what they're working on, and where they are going. You might hear an interview with one of your neighbors... and who knows, we may get to hear your story too! Sign up here for all episodes: https://sarasotastories.co
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July 25, 2023
Hey, Sarasota -- We’re Taking a Little Break | Episode 153
<p>Hey Sarasota - it's Bob. </p><p>So it's been a wonderful grind over the past 18 months. Fabulous guests. 150+ episodes and 10,000 listens from the wonderful folks in the Greater Sarasota Area.</p><p>It's been a lot of fun and a lot of work went into it so we've decided to take a little break till this fall.</p><p>When you check out other podcasts you’ll see that most put out a new episode only once a week. We put out 2. Of course, that means there’s twice the work.</p><p>So we’ve decided to take a little break for the rest of the summer and resume in the fall.</p><p>But before I sign off can you do me a favor? Reach out to us via email Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn, and drop us a note.</p><p>I’d like to know what you want to hear more of when we do resume in a few weeks. That would be a big help because without you we would not exist.</p><p>As always thank you for tuning in. Have a great summer and we’ll be back soon where you can listen ... learn ... and connect.</p><p>Onward and upward!</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/feed/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SarasotaStories" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarasota_stories/" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="admin@SarasotaStories.Co" target="_blank">Email</a></p>
July 20, 2023
He Creates World-Renown Music From Behind The Scenes – with Joe McKenna | Episode 152
<p>If you're a concert lover like me I'll bet you rarely consider the behind-the-scenes effort it takes to create the audible art we enjoy - especially when it entails hundreds of moving parts.</p><p>But for any production to work well it needs planning, staff, and leadership to help the musicians actually deliver an excellent performance.</p><p>Hi, I'm your host Bob Williams, and I'm very pleased to welcome Joe McKenna, President & CEO of <a href="https://www.sarasotaorchestra.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Sarasota Orchestra</a>.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn ...</p><ul><li>One thing that most people don't know about Joe</li><li>Why he chose a career in the performing arts</li><li>What it's like to manage 50+ staff members in 10 different departments plus Music Festivals, Concert Series, Youth Orchestra, and Summer Camps</li><li>Why & how the next generation of "Fellows" end up here from all over the world</li><li>An update on the new world-class, 32-acre music hall campus on Fruitville Road</li><li>.... and much much more!</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you for stopping by today as it is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!</p><p><strong>About Joseph McKenna</strong></p><p>Originally from the state of Rhode Island, Joe joined the Orchestra in 2001</p><p>Joe oversees all operational and administrative functions. He is responsible for executing the strategic direction of the Board and ensuring the organization's financial security.</p><p>During his tenure, the endowment corpus increased by more than $10 million, the Youth Orchestra had its debut performance at Carnegie Hall and the orchestra re-launched its brand including the name change to Sarasota Orchestra.</p><p>His previous positions include Managing Director of the Cedarburg Performing Arts Center (in Wisconsin), Executive Director of the Great Woods Educational Forum, and Assistant Professor of Music at Wheaton College.</p><p>Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Trombone Performance and Music Education from the New England Conservatory.</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sarasotaorchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="srqorchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="sarasotaorchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sarasota-orchestra" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpeQ8h5Cahi3aauNBJTsAzw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="adunne@sarasotaorchestra.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a></p>
July 18, 2023
Listen to this Episode If You Work in Healthcare, with Justin Bellante | Episode 151
<p>Our local economy is booming causing more and more businesses to compete for a limited labor pool. This fact is even more visible in the healthcare industry.</p><p>Still, if you're a healthcare professional looking to move here or simply wanting to move up in your career, you do need a seasoned professional who has the pulse on the local labor market and can advise and help you find your next job.</p><p>Today I'm very pleased to welcome Justin Bellante, Vice President of Business Development for the <a href="https://www.titanplacementgroup.com" target="_blank">Titan Placement Group</a>.</p><p>In this episode, you'll learn ...</p><ul><li>...one thing most people don't know about Justin</li><li>Which jobs are most currently in demand in Healthcare</li><li>How Justin ensures the right "fit" between candidate and organization.</li><li>What sets Titan Placement Group apart from other healthcare recruitment agencies</li><li>Justin's favorite story where he helped a candidate find the perfect match</li><li>Why you might want to reach out</li><li>...and much .... much... more!</li></ul><br/><p>Thank you for listening today as it is my hope you will listen ... learn ... and connect!</p><p><strong>About Justin:</strong></p><p>Justin Bellante is a Managing Partner with Titan Placement Group - a newer recruiting organization based in Sarasota.</p><p>I have been in Sarasota since elementary school and graduated from Sarasota High. Since then, I have been immersed in the recruiting world and just branched out on my own with a few colleague. We're growing and looking to expand our service to the Sarasota community.</p><p><a href="https://www.titanplacementgroup.com" target="_blank">Website</a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFZ_9_UavbO8zAG7bTv9m5g" target="_blank">Youtube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087038797817" target="_blank">Facebook</a></p><p><a href="titanplacement" target="_blank">Twitter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/titan-placement-group" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></p>
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