The Lowdown

Homeowners Insurance Volatility: What Direction Should Homeowners Take?

Welcome to our eighth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Steve Hall of East Coast Insurors in Ormond Beach, an independently owned and operated agency delivering flexible insurance and risk management solutions in Volusia and Flagler Counties. We will speak with Mr. Hall about the volatility of the Homeowners Insurance Market before Hurricane Ian, the new laws the State passed to help the insurance market, and what direction homeowners should take should they be affected.

Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Benefit For St. Jude Children's Hospital

Welcome to our seventh episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, David Vanvalkenburgh, a resident from ponce Inlet that has dedicated his life to giving back to the community. Mr. Vanvalkenburgh is the host of the annual Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon and other fundraising events benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. We will speak with Mr. Vanvalkenburgh about the Pars and a Purpose for Children's Cure Fundraiser Golf Tournament and Luncheon benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, his volunteer work, and other fundraising events throughout the year.

Volusia County Animal Services

Welcome to our sixth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Adam Leath, Director of Volusia County Animal Services. Volusia County Animal Services provides services to the public in the most effective, efficient, and courteous means possible while providing professional, proactive enforcement of Volusia County Code of Ordinances Chapter 14 and the State Statutes regarding animals. We will speak with Mr. Leath on topics relating to the new Animal Services Ordinance (adopted in June 2022), the provisions of that ordinance, a recently awarded grant that will help the agency implement some changes to the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) program, and more!

Hurricane Season is Here. How to Prepare Your Trees for A Hurricane with Action Tree Care

Welcome to our fifth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, we will speak with our Special Guest, Amber Carson, Owner of Action Tree Care and ISA Certified Arborist. With the peak of Hurricane Season on its way, we will discuss the do's and don'ts of preparing your trees for a Hurricane, what steps you should take in hiring a licensed and insured tree contractor, and taking care of your trees all year long

Volusia County Sheriff, Mike Chitwood

Welcome to our fourth episode of The Lowdown, the newest podcast from Belden Communications, LLC. The Lowdown is an interview-style podcast covering the hottest topics and issues of our times in Volusia and Flagler Counties. On our next episode of The Lowdown, when we speak with Volusia County Sheriff Michael J. Chitwood. Sheriff Chitwood was elected as Volusia County Sheriff in August 2016 and re-elected without opposition in August 2020. Since he was sworn into service in January 2017, Sheriff Chitwood has accomplished some major policing feats in the county and has grown his fan base with the residents for his views on many controversial topics. We will be discussing some of Sheriff Chitwood's viewpoints, his accomplishments with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, and any plans he may have in the works. You don't want to miss this podcast!