Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast
Welcome to Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast. Join us as discuss our beautiful community, exploring the initiatives, programs and people that make Sarasota a wonderful place to live, work, and play. In this podcast, we will go beyond the sun and sand to uncover the heart of Sarasota County. Whether you're a resident, a visitor, or just curious about what makes our community special, this podcast offers a unique perspective on all things Sarasota. Tune in and discover what's happening "Beyond the Beach."
Podcasting since 2024 • 9 episodes
Beyond the Beach: The Sarasota County Government Podcast
Latest Episodes
2025 Hurricane Season is Here with Sandra Tapfumaneyi
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Sandra Tapfumaneyi, Sarasota County Emergency Management Chief to discuss Sarasota County’s historic 2024 Hurricane Season and ongoing recovery efforts. With the 2025 Hurricane S...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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13:18
Learn Sarasota County History with History Center Manager Josh Goodman
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Josh Goodman, Sarasota County Historical Resources Manager, to discuss the many resources and offerings through the Sarasota County History Center. Join us as we discuss informat...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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22:42
Talking Trash with Solid Waste Collection Operations Manager, Oland Stokes
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, we’re diving into Sarasota County’s Fresh Start with a Cart! Lisa and Sammi are joined by Oland Stokes, Collection Operations Manager, to discuss the upcoming changes to solid waste service...
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Episode 7
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22:13
Resilient SRQ: Sarasota's HUD Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Program
In this episode, Sammi and Lisa sit down with Steve Hyatt, Division Manager and Emily Blaine, Communications and Outreach Coordinator with the Resilient SRQ team. Sarasota County is a direct recipient of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:44
New Year, New Career: Explore Opportunities with Sarasota County
In this episode of Beyond the Beach, Lisa and Sammi sit down with Heather "HD" Deyriuex, Workforce Planning Manager for Sarasota County, to discuss exciting career opportunities in local government. Now is the perfect time to start the year fre...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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18:16
