Episode 40: Jimmy Glover on his campaign - April 30 2026

Episode 50: Glen Gibellina, Manatee County Commission candidate

Glen Gibellina discusses his run for the District 4 seat of the Manatee County Commission.

Episode 49: John Simon on how ineligible county commission candidates qualify - July 2 2026

How does a candidate qualify to run for the Sarasota City Commission if that candidate doesn't meet the eligibility criteria? Mistakes happen, and citizen oversight plays a key role in ensuring good government. Attorney John Simon joins Cathy Antunes to discuss how an unqualified candidate was approved to run for City Commission and what Simon did to make change.

Episode 48: Heidi Brandt, Sarasota County School Board candidate - June 11 2026

Heidi Brandt discusses her run for the Sarasota County School Board. Brandt is the proud parent of a child in the Sarasota County school system and serves as President of Southside Elementary’s PTO. Listen to hear her reasons for running and what she would like to accomplish on the School Board.

Episode 47: Martin Hyde, Florida State Senate candidate - June 18 2026

Martin Hyde joins Cathy Antunes to discuss his run for the State Senate.  Hyde jumped into the District 22 State Senate race as an NPA, challenging incumbent James Buchanan. Listen to hear his thoughts on issues facing Floridians, including affordably housing, property taxes, the state pre-empting local governance, insurance challenges and more.

Episode 46: Beth Mayberry, Sarasota County School Board candidate - June 11 2026

This week: Beth Mayberry joins me to discuss her run for the Sarasota County School Board.  Mayberry is a retired Sarasota County teacher who also brings years of experience as a certified financial planner to the table.Join us to hear her reasons for running, and what she would like to accomplish on the School Board.