A Note From Station Manager Joe Bourdow
This month I had the opportunity to sit down with two notable local figures, former St. Petersburg Mayor Rick Kriseman and former Pinellas County Commissioner Charlie Justice appearing on our "Lunchtime
Conversations." In my conversation with Kriseman, we discussed the city’s environmental progress, revitalization efforts, and Kriseman’s reflections on his eight years in office.
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Charlie Justice is the newly appointed President and CEO of the Tampa Bay Beaches Chamber of Commerce. Justice, also a former Florida legislator, shared insights into his political career and discussed pressing Pinellas County issues, including post-hurricane recovery, small business support, housing, and workforce development.
Tune in at lunchtime daily for conversations with our local government, arts and business leaders on 96.7 FM and RadioStPete.com. Programs are also archived under the "Podcasts" tab on our website.
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Bootleg Live
Music Director, J Kolb, started another live series this month. On Tuesday, April 1st, J welcomed Grego Anderson, aka the Gulfport Troubadour and Marty Fouts of Those Love Birds. Grego and Marty shared some your favorite John Prine songs as well as a few original pieces. You can hear a replay as part of the regular Bootleg Session hour on Tuesday, April 15th at 6PM.
Look for more from J in the coming months as he continues to host the new Bootleg Live Hour. The concept is, two songwriters who will play cover songs from an artist who inspired them and then play original songs, talk about the connection, the songwriting process, etc. If you are a songwriter interested in appearing on the show contact J at music@radiostpete.com
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| Music City Host Charlie Souza Plays The Mahaffey | On Friday, March 28, 2025, Charlie Souza, a prominent figure in the Tampa Bay music scene and former member of Tom Petty’s Mudcrutch, took the stage with The Broken Hearts at the Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida. The performance featured a setlist rich with ballads and upbeat anthems, honoring Tom Petty and his band, The Heartbreakers. Charlie’s show St. Pete Music City airs Tuesdays at 4 PM with encores on Thursdays at 10PM and Saturdays at 3PM on St. Pete Sounds on radiostpete.com. He stopped by the studio for an interview before the show to chat about his music career. | | |
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Joe Maddon Visits On the Tee
Joe Maddon is best known for his transformative leadership of the Tampa Bay Rays, where he served as manager from 2006 to 2014. During his tenure, Maddon led the team to unprecedented success, guiding them to their first-ever World Series appearance in 2008. Under his leadership, the Rays became a consistent contender in the highly competitive American League East, finishing with a winning record in several seasons. He chatted with Radio St Pete Sports Stream host of On the Tee, Mike Rickord about baseball & golf with Mike and John Reger.
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| Domenico Pontoriero, a regular contributor to Radio St. Pete, has achieved a milestone in his filmmaking journey. His short film, Becoming, has been officially accepted into the Sunscreen Film Festival. This exciting news marks a significant achievement for Domenico, who is also a talented musician. His musical composition was the inspiration for this film short. Domenico is also the new host of Soundscapes on Monday nights at 10PM. This new addition to Radio St. Pete's programming features all instrumental music by local musicians. | | |
| Radio St Pete in the Community | |
Radio St. Pete Broadcast
Live on Location
On Friday, May 9, 2025, Williams Park in downtown St. Petersburg will come alive with the vibrant flavors and sounds of the community during the Food Truck Friday event, a highlight of National Small Business Week. Hosted by The Greenhouse—a partnership between the City of St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce —this event celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and local businesses that define St. Pete's dynamic culture.
Event Details:
- Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Location: Williams Park, 330 2nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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City Council Vice Chair Visits the Studio
| St Petersburg City Council Vice Chair Lisset Hanewicz stopped in the studio to chat about her multifaceted career and personal journey. Lisset shared her family history as the daughter of Cuban exiles and delved into her commitment to public service, which began with revitalizing the Crescent Lake Neighborhood Association in St Pete. Lisset gave us a glimpse into the challenges and intricacies of her role on the city council, the importance of engaging with community members, and her involvement in various committees. | | |
| WHAT’S HAPPENING – Events, Interviews & Audio | Greetings from Nanette Wiser, news director and a Lunchtime Conversations host. I hope you are enjoying the interviews and podcasts in our online and on-air magazine combining audio and blogs. Find them by clicking PODCASTS at the top of our new website. We air live from key events, like City of St. Petersburg’s State of the City, ISPS State of the Beaches April 27, Localtopia, Babe Ruth Centennial, Pinellas County and City of St. Petersburg press conferences, hurricane season updates, Grand Prix, Habitat for Humanity and more. | | |
| Radio St Pete Thrives Because of YOU! | Radio St. Pete, thrives thanks to the passion and dedication of our incredible volunteers and the generous support of listeners like you. We are proud to offer diverse, locally-focused programming, but we can only continue to grow and serve our community with your help. Your volunteer hours, donations and memberships make it possible for us to stay on air, provide valuable content, and create a space for local voices. We invite listeners and local businesses to join us in supporting this important community resource, ensuring that Radio St. Pete remains a hub for connection, creativity, and local culture for years to come. | | | | |
