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Episode #40: Kerrith Fiddler – The Hidden Jewel of Northwest Florida Nov 30, 2021

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Pensacola City Administrator Kerrith Fiddler covers ongoing repairs from hurricanes, working with FEMA to improve city infrastructure and how to support employees by giving them room to grow.

Episode #37: Lee Evett – Evaluating Revenues in the Public Sector and the Private Sector Oct 28, 2021

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Lake Helen has a population of about 3,000. Its City Administrator Lee Evett has worked in city administration for 51 years. During that tenure, he took a private sector sabbatical to advise cities on evaluating their finances and evaluating how they derive revenues.

Episode #38: Ken Parker – The Florida City and County Management Association (FCCMA) Senior Advisor Program Oct 28, 2021

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Ken Parker became a senior advisor after retiring from serving the City of Port Orange. The program is a joint effort through FCCMA and the International City Management Association. Senior advisors serve as volunteers with a primary focus on members in transition.

Episode #36: Desiree Casanova – A Student’s Journey Oct 28, 2021

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Podcast guest Desiree Casanova was born and raised in Broward County by a single mother, unsure of whether she would be able to go to college. She talks about putting herself through two degrees through scholarships and working full-time, and the work she is currently doing for Sarasota County on a 1% surtax and the Emergency Rental Assistance Program.

Episode #39: Terry Atchley – Using the Tools You Have Oct 28, 2021

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City Manager of Wauchula Terry Atchley spent 32 years in the private sector before becoming a county commissioner and, eventually, city manager. He discusses using the tools he has as a business owner to inspire, encourage, and support his staff.

Episode #35: Pat Robinson – The Public Safety Mission Sep 30, 2021

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Deputy City Manager of Sarasota Patrick Robinson was a law enforcement officer for 21 years. He explains the importance of people feeling safe in their communities in order for the surrounding economy to grow and thrive.

Episode #34: Tandra Davis – Leadership by Inspiration Sep 30, 2021

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Town of Dundee Town Manager Tandra Davis strives to inspire a culture of personal growth. She talks about the importance of focusing on turnover reduction and how providing continuing education to staff members has been a positive and rewarding experience.

Episode #33: Sarah Campbell – From Interior Design … to City Government? Sep 30, 2021

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Former interior designer Sarah Campbell took an interesting and usual path into being the town manager of Orange Park. She covers the challenges of creating a town square with no way to expand and talks about a difficult moment in her career that left her with a new perspective.

Episode #32: Michael Beedie – Combining Technical Skills with People Skills Sep 30, 2021

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Fort Walton Beach City Manager Michael Beedie began his career as a civic engineer in the private sector. He discusses how having a true understanding of how the city operates on both a logistical and personnel level has helped him serve his community.

Episode #31: Courtney Barker – Public Engagement and Environmental Planning Aug 31, 2021

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Satellite Beach City Manager Courtney Barker was in the private sector for seven years before working in city government. With a background in urban planning, Courtney shifted her focus to climate change, environmental planning and public engagement. In this episode, Barker discusses preservation, town halls and navigating social media.

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