S2 Ep2213: St Petersburg District 6 Candidates Forum presented by the St Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association

S2 Ep2213: St Petersburg District 6 Candidates Forum presented by the St Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association

Hosted by the St. Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association, this informative discussion gave voters the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent District 6 on the St. Petersburg City Council. Moderated by Nicole Roberts, Operations Manager of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership, the forum covered many of the issues shaping the future of our city, including housing affordability, neighborhood preservation, transportation, public safety, economic development, parks and green space, and responsible growth. Participating candidates included Terri Balliet, Linsey Grove, Doug Homeyer, Trevor Mallory, and Jameka Williams, each sharing their perspectives and priorities for serving District 6 residents. This forum is an opportunity to learn more about the candidates before casting your vote and to become a more informed and engaged member of our District 6 Community. Learn more: * St. Petersburg Downtown Neighborhood Association [https://stpetedna.org] * Vote 411 [https://www.vote411.org/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=15468896&gbraid=0AAAAAD9urOBm-OhkzipI1mA2-KvDywtf3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsMLSBhD9ARIsAIpUTDpVX3QE-49JPwJ2GwP4hTJU2dMC4wNDk8wkffTtLZ9tGezF29UCx1IaAgVjEALw_wcB] * St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership [https://www.stpetepartnership.org/] #District6 #StPete #CityCouncil #LocalElections #CommunityVoices #RadioStPete

S2 Ep2212: SUNSHINE CITY Shop St. Pete Local Event July 16!

The Downtown Business Association St. Petersburg proudly presents its 53rd annual Sunrise Sale. There are approximately 50 downtown businesses participating. The sale starts at 6:43am on Thursday, July 16, 2026 and runs the day. Most of the best shopping starts early and items sell out. Businesses are often putting the entire store on sale, plus sales racks reaching 90% off. It is the best sale of the year and prices often beat Black Friday pricing.  Many shops will have complimentary mimosas or other refreshments. It is a fun day to shop. Please mark your calendars and support your local businesses.  http://www.stpetedowntownbiz.com/sunrise-sale.html [http://www.stpetedowntownbiz.com/sunrise-sale.html]

S2 Ep2211: LIVE LIFE BETTER Poison Prevention Tips & New Research

In this episode of Live Life Better, host Nanette Wiser talks about a new study that ranks as the single biggest cause of preventable death in the United States, killing 75,761 Americans in 2024... around 208 people a day. It is 1.8 times deadlier than motor vehicle crashes and 1.6 times deadlier than falls. Poisoning has held the top spot since 2013, driven by a drug overdose crisis that shows no sign of ending. Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl caused 45,917 of those deaths. Opioids overall caused 51,088. A recent study revealed: •  Poisoning caused 75,761 preventable deaths in 2024 - more than motor vehicle crashes (42,789) and falls (48,308) combined •  Synthetic opioids including fentanyl caused 45,917 deaths; all opioids combined caused 51,088 •  Poisoning has been the leading cause of preventable death in the US every year since 2013 Why This Matters Now For much of the 20th century, motor vehicle crashes led the preventable death list. Poisoning took over in 2013 and has not looked back. The gap between poisoning (75,761) and falls (48,308) (the second-ranked cause) is 27,453 lives a year. Against motor vehicle crashes (42,789), the margin is 32,972. Poisoning does not slightly lead the list. It dominates it.   The overdose crisis reaches every working-age group. Poisoning was the leading cause of preventable death for people aged between 25 and 34, 35 and 44, 45 and 54, and 55 and 64. In West Virginia, preventable injury death rates reached 138.2 per 100,000 for adults aged between 35 and 39, and 151.3 for those aged between 40 and 44 - showing how concentrated the toll is in the communities hardest hit. The picture has improved slightly. Poisoning deaths fell 24% in 2024, linked to expanded naloxone access and changes in the illicit drug supply. That drop was the main driver of the overall 11.3% fall in preventable deaths recorded that year. But 75,761 deaths still represent nearly 1.8 times the pre-pandemic baseline, and the 2024 age-adjusted preventable death rate of 52.1 per 100,000 remains well above the 1992 historic low of 34. Data courtesy of a study by The Schiller Kessler Group.   #livelifebetter #preventpoisoning #nanettewiser

S2 Ep2210: Grand Central District Update w/ Shelby Wing- Director of Community Partnerships 7-6-26

Founded in 2000 and located just west of downtown St. Petersburg, the Grand Central District is home to over 450 locally owned and operated independent businesses, merchants, restaurants, bars, art galleries, professional services, and health and wellness providers. Its boundaries are 31st St. to 16th St, and include Central Avenue, 1st Ave. N. and 1st Ave. S. The Grand Central District Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. It is also the birthplace of St. Pete Pride and home to over 150 small LGBTQ+ owned, operated and ally businesses, the Grand Central District is where the locals live, work and play. It’s an award-winning community that was founded on diversity and inclusion defined by its colorful people, creative murals, outdoor dining, and embracing support from the surrounding neighborhoods. It also is the host of major events each year including Pride in Grand Central and Halloween on Central. Grand Central is an array of unique local places to live, shop, eat, drink and enjoy the convenience of many professional services. Even if you just come for quirky vibe, there’s a seat for everyone. The Grand Central District Association serves as a dedicated neighborhood advocate, championing the interests and concerns of residents and businesses alike. When  businesses join they become part of a thriving community where local businesses are valued and supported. The business benefits from networking opportunities, shared resources, and marketing platforms to enhance visibility and success.#grandcentral #stpete #stpetepride #centralavenuestpete

S2 Ep2209: "The Homemade Broadcast" w/ Will Kuncz and Anna Hummel; 7-5-26

& we’re back. This week, America celebrates 250 years and we are celebrating with fireworks if it's legal or not. A woman is tragically taken out by an alligator swimming in Florida. A friend of Anna's is thinking about adopting a kid but the wife is unstable at best. Hear that on the Substack [https://hmbradio.substack.com/]. Sign up for free to sign up. We will be back live on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.com [http://www.willsyoutube.com/] We do an extra half hour on our Substack [http://www.hmbradio.substack.com/] that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it’s free to join. Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at thehomemadebroadcast@gmail.com LINKS: https://linktr.ee/hmbradio [https://linktr.ee/hmbradio] The #HMB airs Sunday’s on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday’s at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.