Thursday, June 13 Food and Livability Lesson – Summer Session McQuigg Urban Farm 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk Thornton Park District 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Low Slow and Deep Yoga College Park Gallery 8:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 But I’

Episode 35

Sep 22nd, 2022 28m 16s

In this episode, Logan Lamphere joins Tommy and Nick as the three discuss the 4Roots Farm Campus, some community favorite businesses in the Dover Shores Shopping Center and Florida-friendly landscaping. Tommy also updates listeners on the lates

Episode 34

Sep 1st, 2022 34m 24s

Debbie, Tommy and Nick toast to 33 years of The Community Paper. Nick gives us a Packing District and pickleball update and talks about the “warehouse district” between College Park and OBT. Tommy gives us an update on the Under-i project and d

Episode 33

Aug 11th, 2022 20m 8s

Tommy, Debbie and Nick reminisce on back-to-school memories, share resources to learn more about the candidates vying for the newly formed Florida House Districts 40 and 42 and talk about some cool new spots that opened in north downtown.

Episode 32

Aug 4th, 2022 19m 50s

Tommy and Nick sit down with Nora Brooker, owner of Nora’s Sugar Shack in Ivanhoe Village. Nora talks about what brought her to Florida, taking the dive of opening the Sugar Shack, increasing events at Nora’s and more.

Episode 31

Jul 7th, 2022 38m 17s

North downtown contributor Monika Knotts is the special guest on this episode to talk about the history of Mills 50 and Orlando’s booming wrestling scene. Nick talks about the Legacy Life Project, a unique and meaningful way to tell a loved one

Episode 30

Jul 1st, 2022 15m 25s

Local realtor Rob Kurzreiter is the special guest on this episode of The Community Podcast, where he breaks down the crazy real estate market. Rob talks with Debbie and Nick about interest rates, rent increases and the up-and-coming areas of Ce

Episode 29

Jun 16th, 2022 47m 13s

The Parramore District is the newest Main Street district in the City of Orlando, branching off from the City District and becoming its own district this February. Executive director Natasha Gaye comes on The Community Podcast to discuss her pl

Episode 28

Jun 9th, 2022 31m 7s

Tommy, Debbie and Nick break down the hot news from the June edition, including an in-depth look at the pizza ovens of Edgewater Drive, A La Cart’s expansion into the SoDo District and other new business openings. Nick also explains the plans t

Episode 27

Apr 15th, 2022 33m 32s

The Community Podcast is brought to you by the Community Paper. Join publisher Debbie Gunter and managing editor Tommy Cardinal as they discuss what’s happening around downtown Orlando and College Park.

Episode 26

Mar 31st, 2022 41m 49s

Tommy heads to the WMFE studios to get to know local NPR station’s newly appointed president and general manager, Judith Smelser. The two talk about their paths to journalism, wine, road trips and what Smelser’s new role on the other side of th

Episode 25

Mar 10th, 2022 34m 19s

In this episode, Debbie, Tommy and Nick discuss what events from the Community Calendar they’re looking forward to in March, the formation of the Parramore District, how the Packing District development is repurposing old buildings, the redrawi

Episode 24

Feb 9th, 2022 29m 20s

In this episode, Nick tells us about the new YMCA being built in the Packing District, Logan discusses the FDOT’s plans to reconnect the Griffin Park Housing Project to the Parramore neighborhood, Debbie breaks down the crazy real estate market

Episode 23

Jan 20th, 2022 27m 13s

Debbie and Nick interview author and longtime Orlando resident Joanie Schirm about her latest book, Steadfast Ink: The Journey Within. This is the third book she has written about her father’s experiences escaping the Nazis in Czechoslovakia, w

Episode 22

Dec 30th, 2021 31m 9s

In this episode, Tommy, Debbie, and Nick discuss the deals made to move the newest mixed-use apartment project in Ivanhoe Village forward, the science behind juice diets, and the planned renovations for the Wells’ Built Museum. They also discus

Episode 21

Dec 16th, 2021 33m 38s

A look back at the most interesting stories of 2021.

Episode 20

Dec 1st, 2021 30m 34s

Debbie, Tommy and Nick discuss the start of the holiday season and some of the iconic holiday decorations in downtown Orlando. The three also discuss what the future holds for the historic OUC building in Ivanhoe Village, the redesigns of Alber

Episode 19

Nov 15th, 2021 24m 54s

In this episode of The Community Podcast, Tommy and Nick take a trip to a new concept in the Milk District, the Milkhouse, a shared space which houses Foxtail Coffee, Ravenous Pig Brewing Company, Bagel Bruno, Cichetti, The Courtesy Bar and Kel

Episode 18

Oct 28th, 2021 39m 54s

Debbie, Tommy and Nick break down the latest news from downtown and College Park. They discuss what’s coming in phase II of the Creative Village development, the philanthropic benefit of events returning, the Holocaust Center’s Take Action Inst

Episode 17

Oct 13th, 2021 32m 46s

In this episode, Nick speaks with special guest Cameron Duke, head coach of Edgewater High’s football team, about the eventful start of the Eagle season. Logan and Debbie talk about the latest CP Interview with Holocaust Center board member Ton

Episode 16

Sep 30th, 2021 39m 15s

In this episode of The Community Podcast, Debbie and Tommy talk about the latest CP Interview with food critic Scott Joseph, the story of a neighborhood favorite mail carrier, the latest from City Council and more. Our contributor Nick chimes i

Episode 15

Sep 9th, 2021 42m 27s

Episode 14

Jul 8th, 2021 40m 59s

In this episode, Debbie and Tommy talk about the news from each of The Community Paper’s coverage areas including the future of the old OUC building across from Lake Ivanhoe, the repurposing of the Grand Avenue School into a neighborhood center

Episode 13

Jun 10th, 2021 29m 28s

Episode 12

Jun 3rd, 2021 32m 48s

In this episode, South Downtown Bureau Chief Logan Lamphere makes his Community Podcast debut. Logan and Tommy discuss a football player who battled injuries and completed his law degree, the two discuss the start of hurricane season and how to