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All Rights Reserved.Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:45:00 GMTMon, 29 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTPoliticsBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/f7a660e3-cb63-4a9a-b7e4-5254b40adeb7_pc1960.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworthInformal chats about Lake Worth, Florida - Listen and learn about current topics related to the city and broader community with your host Wes Blackman. feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compolitics,lake worth,florida,palm beach county,south florida,city,commissioner,west palm beach,activist,historyHigh Noon in Lake WorthnoInformal chats about Lake Worth, Florida - Listen and learn about current topics related to the city and broader community with your host Wes Blackman.episodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/29/harriet-lerman-voice-of-the-people--talk-show-hostPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/29/harriet-lerman-voice-of-the-people--talk-show-host/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/29/harriet-lerman-voice-of-the-people--talk-show-hostMon, 29 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTHarriet Lerman, "Voice of the People" - Talk Show HostJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Harriet Lerman into the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios for a special edition of the show. Ms. Lerman hosts talk shows called "Voice of the People" and "Peas in the Pod" that air on the www.WEInetwork.com. She comes from a varied political career which included a ten year stint as a state legislator in Maine and she also ran for a Palm Beach County Commisssion seat, narrowly losing to former County Commissioner Warren Newell. Ms. Lerman is a progressive voice within Palm Beach County Democratic circles. Mr. Blackman will return the favor and appear on Ms. Lerman's show January 20, 2015. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnopolitics,palm beach county,florida,progressive,democratJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Harriet Lerman into the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios for a special edition of the show. Ms. Lerman hosts talk shhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/12/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amorosoPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/12/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amoroso/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/12/12/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amorosoFri, 12 Dec 2014 17:00:00 GMTLake Worth City Commissioner Andy AmorosoJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes District #3 Commissioner Andy Amoroso to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Commissioner Amoroso is back from his trip to Austin, Texas where he attended the 2014 National League of Cities conference. He will share what he learned during the various sessions he attended. He will also talk other efforts he is undertaking to secure funding for infrastructure improvements and the like for Lake Worth. 01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,Florida,cities,infrastructure,promotionJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes District #3 Commissioner Andy Amoroso to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Commissioner Amoroso is back from his thttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/31/charlie-birnbaum--film-director-and-stonzek-theatre-managerEntertainmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/31/charlie-birnbaum--film-director-and-stonzek-theatre-manager/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/31/charlie-birnbaum--film-director-and-stonzek-theatre-managerFri, 31 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTCharlie Birnbaum - Film Director and Stonzek Theatre ManagerWe will be welcoming Charlie Birnbaum into the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Charlie is the film director and Stonzek Theatre manager for the Lake Worth Playhouse. He will be sharing information on the Stonzek Theatre itself, as well as information on upcoming films and performances in Lake Worth's own "black box" theater. You can check out some of the recent and upcoming attractions there by clicking here. 00:55:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,film,theater,plays,recreationWe will be welcoming Charlie Birnbaum into the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Charlie is the film director and Stonzek Theatre manager for the Lake Worth Playhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/03/aaron-wormus-aka-a-guy-on-clematisPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/03/aaron-wormus-aka-a-guy-on-clematis/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/10/03/aaron-wormus-aka-a-guy-on-clematisFri, 03 Oct 2014 16:00:00 GMTAaron Wormus aka: "A Guy on Clematis"Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes "A Guy on Clematis" - aka Aaron Wormus to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Aaron Wormus is the Chief Technology Officer of HedgeCo Networks. Focusing on bringing technology solutions to the financial industry, Aaron Wormus was the lead architect in the development of the Hedge Fund Calculator, HedgeCo Websites Platform, and most recently HedgeCoVest. With an eye for community development, Aaron Wormus authors the "a Guy on Clematis" blog, which has chronicled the growth of Downtown West Palm Beach and specifically Clematis St. over the last 5 years. In 2011, Sun Sentinal awarded "a Guy on Clematis" as the winner of the "Best overall Blog in South Florida". aGuyonClematis has also been profiled in the Palm Beach Post and The Palm Beacher magazine. Aaron Wormus moved from Downtown into the South End of West Palm Beach in the beginning of 2010, when not working or blogging, Aaron can be found doing DIY projects on his house, walking his dog, enjoying South Olive Park with his two daughters, or writing about himself in the third person. 00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoWest Palm Beach,Downtown,Clematis Street,blogger,south floridaJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes "A Guy on Clematis" - aka Aaron Wormus to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Aaron Wormus is the Chief Technology Ohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/19/justin-snyder-chief-national-correspondent-for-the-florida-squeezePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/19/justin-snyder-chief-national-correspondent-for-the-florida-squeeze/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/19/justin-snyder-chief-national-correspondent-for-the-florida-squeezeFri, 19 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTJustin Snyder, Chief National Correspondent for "The Florida Squeeze"Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Justin Snyder to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. He is the Chief Correspondent for the "The Florida Squeeze" which is a source for Florida politics, history and society. Justin Snyder, a Palm Beach County resident, began his political career at Stetson University after being elected as the College Democrats President. During his tenure, Justin helped author the Florida College Democrats Constitution. In 2008, Justin interned and then organized for the Barack Obama Campaign in Volusia County. Since that time, Justin has worked on several political campaigns all over the country from Nevada, to Arkansas to right here in the Sunshine State including Heather Beaven’s Congressional campaign,  Bill Halter’s Senate Campaign (Arkansas), and most recently as District Director CREDO SuperPac’s Take Down Allen West Campaign and as Field Director and Deputy Campaign Manager for Jeff Clemens For Florida Senate Campaign which resulted in a 17 vote victory. Justin studied political science and economics at Stetson University and is a strong advocate for the middle class and progressive causes. His writing focuses on the Florida political scene and finding solutions to our most pressing issues be them political, economical, or cultural. 01:03:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJustin Snyder,correspondent,Florida,politics,electionsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Justin Snyder to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. He is the Chief Correspondent for the "The Florida Squeeze" whihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/12/michele-l-jawando-vice-president-legal-progress-at-american-progressPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/12/michele-l-jawando-vice-president-legal-progress-at-american-progress/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/12/michele-l-jawando-vice-president-legal-progress-at-american-progressFri, 12 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTMichele L. Jawando Vice President, Legal Progress at American ProgressJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michele L. Jawando, who is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress, to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Legal Progress is the legal policy program at the Center for American Progress. No matter the issue—health care, immigration, marriage equality, offshore oil drilling, privacy, ethics—the judiciary will continue to play an increasingly important role in the lives of hardworking Americans as well as in the success of the progressive legislative agenda. Through legal and policy analysis, communications and public education and convening key stakeholders, Legal Progress is helping to push the American legal system in a more progressive direction and educate the public about the impact of the courts on issues they care most about. In the wake of the August 26th election, we will share experiences and talk about voting rights and voter disenfranchisement. 00:46:00High Noon in Lake Worthnolegal,progressive,rights,voting,democracyJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michele L. Jawando, who is the Vice President for Legal Progress at American Progress, to the High Noon in Lake Worthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/05/feast-of-the-sea--west-palm-beachs-seafood-festival--september-13-2014Foodhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/05/feast-of-the-sea--west-palm-beachs-seafood-festival--september-13-2014/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/09/05/feast-of-the-sea--west-palm-beachs-seafood-festival--september-13-2014Fri, 05 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMTFeast of the Sea - West Palm Beach's Seafood Festival - September 13, 2014Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Steve Todd, one of the creators of West Palm Beach's upcoming Feast of the Sea festival, to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. The event will take place on the waterfront in the area of Clematis Street and Flagler Drive, with music provided at the Meyer Ampitheater and Fern Street stages. The festival will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 10:30 p.m. next Saturday, September 13th. Admission is free, and VIP and Family passes are available for a fee. Proceeds will benefit Future 6 Helping Hand which is a Florida based 501(c)3 providing alternative youth athletic programs and free sports camps in Palm Beach County. We will chat about the origins of the festival and what you can expect if you attend. 00:31:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoWest Palm Beach,downtown,waterfront,seafood,festivalJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Steve Todd, one of the creators of West Palm Beach's upcoming Feast of the Sea festival, to the High Noon in Lake Worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/29/what-happened-with-the-august-26th-election-in-lake-worthPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/29/what-happened-with-the-august-26th-election-in-lake-worth/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/29/what-happened-with-the-august-26th-election-in-lake-worthFri, 29 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMTWhat happened with the August 26th election in Lake Worth?Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr.Kevin Wagner, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Florida Atlantic University Political Science Department to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. He will start off a discussion about local elections and the vote gathering process. We will also welcome a handful of residents who will share their own experiences on election day. We will also discuss what may happen going forward as it relates to the city's infrastructure funding needs in reaction to the pending defeat of the bond issue. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake Worthnovoting,elections,bond issue,lake worth,cityJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr.Kevin Wagner, Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Florida Atlantic University Political Sciencehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/22/mayor-pam-triolo-and-city-manager-michael-bornstein-on-the-lake-worth-2020-planPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/22/mayor-pam-triolo-and-city-manager-michael-bornstein-on-the-lake-worth-2020-plan/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/08/22/mayor-pam-triolo-and-city-manager-michael-bornstein-on-the-lake-worth-2020-planFri, 22 Aug 2014 16:00:00 GMTMayor Pam Triolo and City Manager Michael Bornstein on the Lake Worth 2020 PlanJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo and City Manager Michael Bornstein to discuss the Lake Worth 2020 infrastructure improvement program. There is a ballot question related to this program appearing on the August 26th ballot - whether to allow the city to issue bonds totaling $63.5 million to fund the program or to not allow the city to do so. Mayor Triolo and Mr. Bornstein will review the program, tell us about upcoming opportunities to hear more about the plan and try to answer questions that we and they have heard throughout the community on the program. Here, Mayor Triolo reviews events prior to the election where you can learn more: "If you still have not been a part of a LW 2020 informational session presented by the city, you still have 3 more chances! Friday night at 7pm they'll be a meeting at the LW Playhouse. Saturday at 5pm the City will be presenting at the College Park Neighborhood Association meeting at First Congregational Church. Sunday at Noon they'll be a 2020 presentation at the Wimbley Gym- 1515 Wingfield Street off of 12th Avenue South- no need for a sitter as they'll be hamburgers, hotdogs, soft drinks and activities for the kids! The vote is this Tuesday folks. No matter what side of the issue you are on, please make sure you get the facts first. There's no need to guess or wonder or speculate. You will be able to ask questions directly to city staff at all of these meetings. And as an aside, please be respectful and kind to one another. Whatever happens, we have a lot of work to do and it always works better when we do it together!" 01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,bond,election,florida,infrastructureJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lake Worth Mayor Pam Triolo and City Manager Michael Bornstein to discuss the Lake Worth 2020 infrastructure improvemhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/07/25/west-palm-beach-city-commissioner-shanon-materioPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/07/25/west-palm-beach-city-commissioner-shanon-materio/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/07/25/west-palm-beach-city-commissioner-shanon-materioFri, 25 Jul 2014 16:00:00 GMTWest Palm Beach City Commissioner Shanon MaterioJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes once again West Palm Beach Commissioner and Lake Worth small business owner Shanon Materio to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. You might recall that Ms. Materio was appointed to fill former Commissioner Bill Moss' seat upon his unexpected death soon after re-election. Within a year, she had to run a campaign to keep her seat and successfully defeated her challenger. No challenger filed to run in this past March's West Palm Beach election, so Shanon is enjoying her first full, two-year term as Commissioner. She and her husband Phil own the award-winning McMow Art Glass studio on Dixie Hwy. in Lake Worth and live in the southend of West Palm Beach. Commissioner Materio is joining me to talk about potential improvements to the C-51 canal, (ultimately designed to make the canal navigable), the potential redevelopment of the Palm Coast Plaza property and what will happen to the vacant land which borders the north side of the canal across from the Arbor Plaza in Lake Worth. I am sure we will talk about city infrastructure, the Lake Worth 2020 ballot issue, All Aboard Florida and what West Palm Beach plans to do to fund its future infrastructure needs. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoWest Palm Beach,Commissioner,canal,boating,planningJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes once again West Palm Beach Commissioner and Lake Worth small business owner Shanon Materio to the High Noon in Lake Whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/03/21/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amorosoPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/03/21/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amoroso/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/03/21/lake-worth-city-commissioner-andy-amorosoFri, 21 Mar 2014 16:00:00 GMTLake Worth City Commissioner Andy AmorosoJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Andy Amoroso to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Commissioner Amoroso enters his second term after an uncontested election - a rarity for Lake Worth. He is just back from the National League of Cities 2014 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. He'll share what he learned from attending the conference and what he was able to do to garner attention to issues facing Lake Worth. He'll also talk about the Marriage Equality Event on March 23rd and the lead up to Pridefest the weekend of March 29 & 30. 01:03:00High Noon in Lake Worthnolake worth,Commissioner,local,city,equalityJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Andy Amoroso to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Commissioner Amoroso enters his second term after an uncontestedhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/21/dan-krassner-co-founder-and-executive-director-integrity-floridaPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/21/dan-krassner-co-founder-and-executive-director-integrity-florida/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/21/dan-krassner-co-founder-and-executive-director-integrity-floridaFri, 21 Feb 2014 14:30:00 GMTDan Krassner Co-Founder and Executive Director Integrity FloridaJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dan Krassner to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Krassner is co-founder and executive director of Integrity Florida. Founded in January 2012, Integrity Florida is a Tallahassee-based, nonpartisan, nonprofit research institute and government watchdog group promoting integrity in government and exposing public corruption. Integrity Florida and its research have been cited by major news outlets across the United States, including the New York Times, Washington Post and Associated Press. The organization created policy solutions which have been incorporated into 8 laws increasing government transparency and accountibility in Florida. 01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoFlorida,corruption,integrity,open records,lawsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dan Krassner to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Krassner is co-founder and executive director of Integrity Fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/07/bret-baronak--bicyclegreenwayspedestrian-coordinatorPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/07/bret-baronak--bicyclegreenwayspedestrian-coordinator/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/02/07/bret-baronak--bicyclegreenwayspedestrian-coordinatorFri, 07 Feb 2014 17:00:00 GMTBret Baronak - Bicycle/Greenways/Pedestrian CoordinatorJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Bret Baronak to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Baronak works for the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Ogranization (MPO) and has been in this position since 2006. His main assignment is to oversee the MPO's Non-Motorized Transportation Planning Program, with activities centered on improving accessibility for bicyclists and pedestrians in Palm Beach County through public outreach. Bret raced road and mountain bikes for 15 years, enjoys helping to educate cyclists to improve their skills and confidence, and rides daily for fun. He bikes for commuting, touring, some competition among friends and explores trails in Florida's forests. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnobikes,safety,MPO,Metropolitan Planning Organization,transportationJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Bret Baronak to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Baronak works for the Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Ogranhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/31/blogger-chaz-stevens-and-activist-fane-lozmanPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/31/blogger-chaz-stevens-and-activist-fane-lozman/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/31/blogger-chaz-stevens-and-activist-fane-lozmanFri, 31 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTBlogger Chaz Stevens and Activist Fane LozmanJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Chaz Stevens and Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Broward-based blogger Chaz Stevens starts out the hour. No stranger to the show, Mr. Stevens recently grabbed the spotlight by getting permission to erect a Festivus Pole in Florida's Capitol rotunda during the 2013 Holiday season. We'll find out more about that as well as his other pursuits, including some complaints filed against State Senator Maria Sachs. At the 12:30 mark, Fane Lozman will be joining us. He is also a previous guest on the show. You might recall that Mr. Lozman took a case to the Supreme Court related to the City of Riviera Beach's seizure of his houseboat - which he won. He is still in a legal sparring match with the city and he will bring us up-to-date on those goings-on. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnoblogger,activist,court,supreme court,festivus poleJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Chaz Stevens and Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Broward-based blogger Chaz Stevens starts out thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/24/anthony-garcia-principal-of-the-street-plans-collaborativePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/24/anthony-garcia-principal-of-the-street-plans-collaborative/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/24/anthony-garcia-principal-of-the-street-plans-collaborativeFri, 24 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTAnthony Garcia, Principal of the Street Plans CollaborativeJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Anthony Garcia to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Anthony leads many of the Street Plans Collaborative local projects, and is a leader in the field of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Prior to launching the firm’s Miami office, Anthony was Project Director for six years at the architecture firm of Chael Cooper & Associates. His work there gave him a strong background of urban planning that includes urban design, policy writing and code analysis. He has experience in hosting public meetings, and has completed a number of bicycle and pedestrian plans at the scale of city, neighborhood, and campus and contributed to the codes and policies that help shape the resulting spaces. As a writer, and advocate, Tony’s work has appeared in or been featured by The Daily Business Review, Atlantic Cities, Next American City Magazine, New Urban News, The Real Deal, Momentum Magazine, Streetsblog, the Miami Herald, the El Paso Times, and The Miami New Times, among other publications.  Most recently he was invited to be part-time adjunct faculty at the University Of Miami School Of Architecture, teaching an online New Urbanism class, as well as architecture studio. From 2008 to 2012 he was the Publisher and Managing editor of the transportation blog TransitMiami.com, a web journal dedicated to public participation and discourse in South Florida. He is on numerous Miami-Dade based organizations that advocate for greater use of active transportation throughout the region, including the Green Mobility Network and Bike/Walk Coral Gables.  01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoPlanning,transportation,urban,bicyle,green mobilityJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Anthony Garcia to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Anthony leads many of the Street Plans Collaborative local projhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/17/claire-conner-author-of-wrapped-in-the-flagPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/17/claire-conner-author-of-wrapped-in-the-flag/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/17/claire-conner-author-of-wrapped-in-the-flagFri, 17 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTClaire Conner, Author of "Wrapped in the Flag"Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Claire Conner to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Claire was twelve years old when her parents dove into the world of paranoid politics, a world dominated by the John Birch Society, an anti-Communist, anti-federal government movement. Her parents were the first two Birch members in the city of Chicago. Her father, Stillwell J. Conner, became a National Council member and remained in top leadership for thirty-two years. Her mother was a partner in all things Birch. At first, eager to gain the approval of her parents, Claire embraced everything they embraced. As she matured, however, she began to disagree. At first, it was just a whisper here and a tiny “no” there, but every little rebellion made her stronger. The final break from her parents caused tremendous upheaval, leaving a rift that never healed. “Extremism broke my family,” Claire says. “I don’t want it to break my country.” In her new book Wrapped in the Flag, Claire introduces us to the extreme ideas of a powerful political fringe group dispensing radical solutions to America’s problems. Moving seamlessly between memoir and history, humor and pain, past and present, Wrapped in the Flag serves up keen insight into the impact of extremism on one woman, her family and, if unchecked, on our country. Claire Conner holds a degree in English with honors from the University of Dallas and a graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin. She lives in Dunedin, Florida. She speaks widely on the John Birch Society and the impact of the radical Right.    I am reading her book this week in preparation for the show. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoClaire Connor,author,Wrapped in the Flag,right-wing,progressiveJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Claire Conner to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Claire was twelve years old when her parents dove into the worhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/10/ian-lockwood-pe-livable-transportation-engineerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/10/ian-lockwood-pe-livable-transportation-engineer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/10/ian-lockwood-pe-livable-transportation-engineerFri, 10 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTIan Lockwood P.E., Livable Transportation EngineerJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Ian Lockwood to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Some of you may recall that Mr. Lockwood was the transportation planner for the City of West Palm Beach and while there instituted some significant changes to the city's transportation network. According to his bio, Ian has Bachelor & Masters Degrees in Civil Engineering from Carleton University & is a Harvard University Loeb Fellow. As the former City Transportation Planner for the City of West Palm Beach (1996 to 2001), Ian led changes to the state arterials & local streets to help evolve the City’s blighted condition into one of economic & social health. Ian’s current work includes aligning infrastructure investments with community goals through walkability projects, restoring 1-way streets to 2-way, shared spaces, main street design, taming arterials, campus design, downtown design, parking strategies, & policy reform. Ian has guest lectured at several universities & is occasionally interviewed on National Public Radio. For fun, he does photography, cartooning, & road cycling.  It should prove to be an interesting show in light of the city of Lake Worth's preparation of the 2020 plan. 01:02:00High Noon in Lake Worthnoplanning,urban,city of Lake Worth,transportation,transitJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Ian Lockwood to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Some of you may recall that Mr. Lockwood was the transportationhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/03/thomas-a-bogar-author-and-historianHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/03/thomas-a-bogar-author-and-historian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2014/01/03/thomas-a-bogar-author-and-historianFri, 03 Jan 2014 17:00:00 GMTThomas A. Bogar, Author and HistorianJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Thomas Bogar to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Dr. Bogar has taught theatre history, dramatic literature, and theatrical production for forty years, most recently at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and directed over seventy theatrical productions. He holds a Ph.D. in theatre history/literature/criticism from Louisiana State University, an M.A. in play directing, and a B.A. in educational theatre, both from the University of Maryland. In addition to Backstage at the Lincoln Assassination (Regnery History 2013), he is the author of American Presidents Attend the Theatre (McFarland, 2006) and a biography of 19th-century actor-manager John E. Owens (McFarland, 2002). His writing has appeared in Washington History, Maryland Historical Magazine, Teaching Theatre, and Music Educators Journal. He is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Humanities fellowships and served as a judge for Washington's Helen Hayes Theatre Awards. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland. Wes saw his talk on C-Span and is lucky to have secured his appearance on the show.   00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLincoln,Assissination,history,ford theater,BogarJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Thomas Bogar to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Dr. Bogar has taught theatre history, dramatic literature, and thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/27/jamie-titcomb--former-executive-director-palm-beach-county-league-of-citiesPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/27/jamie-titcomb--former-executive-director-palm-beach-county-league-of-cities/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/27/jamie-titcomb--former-executive-director-palm-beach-county-league-of-citiesFri, 27 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMTJamie Titcomb - Former Executive Director, Palm Beach County League of CitiesJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes the Honorable James S. Titcomb to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Jamie, is currently the Booard Chairman for the Workforce Alliance of Palm Beach County and the interim chair for the new Gold Coast Tiger Bay Club. Previously, as the longest serving Executive Director of the Palm Beach County League of Cities. He has also served as City Manager and was the runner-up candidate for the Lake Worth City Manager posititon. We will find out what Mr. Titcomb is doing now and plans on doing in the future. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoPalm Beach County,League of Cities,former,Executive Director,City ManagerJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes the Honorable James S. Titcomb to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Jamie, is currently the Booard Chairman for thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/20/joseph-minicozzi-aicp--urban-plannerdesignerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/20/joseph-minicozzi-aicp--urban-plannerdesigner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/20/joseph-minicozzi-aicp--urban-plannerdesignerFri, 20 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMTJoseph Minicozzi, AICP - Urban Planner/DesignerJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joe Minicozzi to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. He is currently is the principal of Urban3, LLC (U3), a consulting company created by the downtown Asheville real estate developer Public Interest Projects. Prior to U3, he served as the Executive Director for the Asheville Downtown Association.  Before moving to Asheville, he was the primary administrator of the Form Based Code for downtown West Palm Beach, FL.  Joe is a founding member of the Asheville Design Center, a non-profit community design center dedicated to creating livable communities across all of Western North Carolina.  He received his Bachelor of Architecture from University of Miami and Masters in Architecture and Urban Design from Harvard University. 01:02:00High Noon in Lake Worthnourban planning,sprawl,design,property value,real estateJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joe Minicozzi to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. He is currently is the principal of Urban3, LLC (U3), a consulthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/13/jeff-speck-aicp-cnu-a-leed-ap-honorary-asla-principal-speck-associates-lPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/13/jeff-speck-aicp-cnu-a-leed-ap-honorary-asla-principal-speck-associates-l/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/13/jeff-speck-aicp-cnu-a-leed-ap-honorary-asla-principal-speck-associates-lFri, 13 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMTJeff Speck, AICP, CNU-A, LEED-AP, Honorary ASLA Principal, Speck & Associates, LJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes noted urban planner Jeff Speck to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Speck is a city planner and urban designer who, through writing, public service, and built work, advocates internationally for smart growth and sustainable design.  As Director of Design at the National Endowment for the Arts from 2003 through 2007, Mr. Speck created the Governors' Institute on Community Design.  He is the co-author of Suburban Nation: The Rise of Sprawl and the Decline of the American Dream, which the Wall Street Journal calls "the urbanist's bible.”  His recent book, Walkable City: How Downtown Can Save America, One Step at a Time –which the Christian Science Monitor called “timely and important, a delightful, insightful, irreverent work” –is exerting a profound impact on the design of communities nationwide. 00:37:00High Noon in Lake Worthnourban planning,city planning,design,walkability,expertJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes noted urban planner Jeff Speck to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Speck is a city planner and urban designerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/06/triple-treat--commissioner-andy-amoroso-ted-brownstein-and-the-cat-in-the-hatPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/06/triple-treat--commissioner-andy-amoroso-ted-brownstein-and-the-cat-in-the-hat/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/12/06/triple-treat--commissioner-andy-amoroso-ted-brownstein-and-the-cat-in-the-hatFri, 06 Dec 2013 17:00:00 GMTTriple Treat - Commissioner Andy Amoroso, Ted Brownstein and the Cat in the HatJoin your host Wes Blackman for a special edition of High Noon in Lake Worth. Commissioner Andy Amoroso will start off the show by talking about the various holiday events around Lake Worth and other business that is coming before the City Commission. After about 20 minutes, Lake Worth resident and historian Ted Brownstein will be back as a gust to talk about his Pioneers of Jewell book signing event at the Lake Worth Library on December 12. We will also learn about his latest findings, including  the newly located Jaega Burial Mound on the south side of town, Fannie's native American heritage (she was black, white and Indian), the need for historical markers for the Jameses, Dr. Stites, Squire Hoagland and other Jewell Pioneers, and the lessons we can learn from the Palm Beach Farms Co that apply today. We will close out the show with a special reading of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" as promotion for the Art at the Eco event this coming Saturday. 01:29:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoCommissioner,Andy Amoroso,Ted Brownstein,Pioneers,JewellJoin your host Wes Blackman for a special edition of High Noon in Lake Worth. Commissioner Andy Amoroso will start off the show by talking about the various holhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/29/keren-bolter--phd-candidate--florida-atlantic-universityNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/29/keren-bolter--phd-candidate--florida-atlantic-university/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/29/keren-bolter--phd-candidate--florida-atlantic-universityFri, 29 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMTKeren Bolter - PhD Candidate - Florida Atlantic UniversityJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Keren Bolter to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Keren is a 4th year Geosciences PhD candidate at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and a researcher for the FAU Center for Environmental Studies. As a consultant for the Southeast Florida Regional Planning Council, Keren has helped organize a Data Common conversation to understand the challenges and opportunities of using data to drive change in Southeast Florida.  In her dissertation research, Keren uses LIDAR digital elevation and water table models in GIS to map vulnerability to inundation, storm surge, and flooding risk. Methods includes analysis of these impacts of SLR, addressing physical, socioeconomic, and health implications. Keren has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering from Tufts University and a master’s degree in Environmental Studies from FAU. Keren has commitment and drive towards increasing awareness; she has presented at numerous lectures, meetings and even with a TEDx talk. Keren worked for two years as a NSF Fellow in the GK-12 program, which was aimed to promote high school student engagement in science education.  01:00:00High Noon in Lake Worthnosea level rise,climate change,Florida,South Florida,PhD candidateJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Keren Bolter to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Keren is a 4th year Geosciences PhD candidate at Florida Atlantihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/22/jeff-greene--wise-gas-inc--compressed-natural-gasPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/22/jeff-greene--wise-gas-inc--compressed-natural-gas/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/22/jeff-greene--wise-gas-inc--compressed-natural-gasFri, 22 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMTJeff Greene - Wise Gas, Inc. - Compressed Natural GasJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Jeff Greene to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr Greene is associated with Wise Gas, Inc. The corporation describes itself as "consisting of all the key components necessary to forge ahead and emerge as a strong cornerstone of the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel across the nation.  The Wise Gas, Inc. family is comprised of grant writers, engineers, mechanics, technicians and more."  We will talk about the challenges and opportunities surrounding the use and distribution of this alternative fuel source for our transportation needs in the state of Florida and the nation. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJeff Greene,Compressed Natural Gas,CNG,Florida,alternative fuelJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Jeff Greene to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr Greene is associated with Wise Gas, Inc. The corporation descrhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/15/dr-bill-stronge--noted-florida-economistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/15/dr-bill-stronge--noted-florida-economist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/11/15/dr-bill-stronge--noted-florida-economistFri, 15 Nov 2013 17:00:00 GMTDr. Bill Stronge - Noted Florida Economist Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr. Bill Stronge to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Dr. Stronge received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Iowa State University in  1971. A native of Ireland, Bill received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the National University of Ireland in 1964. He was a professor in the Economics Department at Florida Atlantic University 1971-2006 (Chair, 1981-90). FAU Director of International Programs 1990-2003. He is now Professor Emeritus of Economics and engages in economic consulting and research for a variety of public sector and private sector clients. In 2008 he published The Sunshine Economy, an Economic History of Florida Since the Civil War, University Press of Florida. Recently, he is a Fellow with the Economic Development Research Institute (EDRI) in Palm Beach County. For the past several years he has monitored economic trends in the county and regional economies for EDRI, contributing to the EDRI Quarterly Economic Reports. In 2009, he became an adjunct professor of economics at Nova Southeaste01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoFlorida,economics,jobs,resea,expertJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr. Bill Stronge to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Dr. Stronge received his Bachelor's Degree in Economics frohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/31/three-energy-policy-expertsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/31/three-energy-policy-experts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/31/three-energy-policy-expertsThu, 31 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMTThree Energy Policy Experts Join your  host Wes Blackman as he welcomes three energy policy experts to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Ret. Mayor General Bill Hodgkins will talk about the linkage between Energy Security and National Security. He is active in the group called Veterans for Energy (Vets4Energy). David Mica will be joining us as well. Mr. Mica is the Executive Director of the Florida Petroleum Council. He will discuss the following issues: Background on the Florida Petroleum Council Renaissance in American oil and natural gas production Information on shale and shale development Information on advancements that have enabled more shale development Horizontal drilling Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) Where is fracking taking place in the U.S..? Can it/will it be done in Florida? In-depth explanation of fracking process and safety measures Dispel myths and misinformation on fracking Highlight energy independence and economic benefits of increased domestic shale development Also joining us will be Jennifer Fennell who is Vice President of CoreMessage, a Tallahassee-based public relations and issues advocacy firm.. She is also Field Director for the Florida Energy Forum. All this is very timely due to the announcement this week of the approval for the new Florida natural gas pipeline. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnoenergy policy,veterans,fracking,natural gas,FloridaJoin your  host Wes Blackman as he welcomes three energy policy experts to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Ret. Mayor General Bill Hodgkins will talk abouhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/25/mike-budd--film-and-media-expertNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/25/mike-budd--film-and-media-expert/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/25/mike-budd--film-and-media-expertFri, 25 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMTMike Budd - Film and Media ExpertJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mike Budd into the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Budd is a semi-retired professor of film and media studies at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, where he taught for 32 years. He has published scholarly articles on a variety of topics - books on Disney, on commercial television and on the German silent film classic "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." In addition to teaching one course a year, he enjoys participation in community and political groups. Last year, he was active in the Occupy movement.01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMike Budd,Occupy,Film and media,professor,Florida Atlantic UniversityJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mike Budd into the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Budd is a semi-retired professor of film and media studies athttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/18/michael-koretzky--journalistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/18/michael-koretzky--journalist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/18/michael-koretzky--journalistFri, 18 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMTMichael Koretzky - JournalistJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michael Koretzky to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. According to Michael, he has been a freelance editor, writer and designer since 1997, worked for the Star and National Enquirer tabloids and was managing editor of the world's largest jazz magazine, as well as editor of a national personal finance website. He interned at the Palm Beach Post too, back in the day. Check out more of his background here. We plan on talking about the trajectory of traditional print media and communication in the digital age.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoKoretzky,Jornalisam,web,Internet,communcationsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michael Koretzky to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. According to Michael, he has been a freelance editor, writerhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/11/lierre-keith--writer-small-farmer-feminist-activistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/11/lierre-keith--writer-small-farmer-feminist-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/11/lierre-keith--writer-small-farmer-feminist-activistFri, 11 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMTLierre Keith - Writer, Small Farmer, Feminist ActivistJoin us for another edition of High Noon in Lake Worth as host Wes Blackman welcomes Lierre Keith as a guest. Lierre is a writer, small farmer, and radical feminist activist. She is the author of two novels, as well as a work of nonfiction, The Vegetarian Myth: Food, Justice, and Sustainability (PM Press, 2009), which has been called “the most important ecological book of this generation.”  She is coauthor, with Derrick Jensen and Aric McBay, of Deep Green Resistance: Strategy to Save the Planet (Seven Stories Press, 2011) and she’s the editor of The Derrick Jensen Reader: Writings on Environmental Revolution (Seven Stories Press, 2012). She’s also been arrested six times. You can read more about Lierre at www.lierrekeith.com.01:03:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLierre Keith,feminist,Food,Deep Green Resistance,activistJoin us for another edition of High Noon in Lake Worth as host Wes Blackman welcomes Lierre Keith as a guest. Lierre is a writer, small farmer, and radical femihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/04/combo-show--jack-mccabe-and-tom-twyfordPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/04/combo-show--jack-mccabe-and-tom-twyford/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/10/04/combo-show--jack-mccabe-and-tom-twyfordFri, 04 Oct 2013 16:00:00 GMTCombo Show - Jack McCabe and Tom TwyfordWes Blackman, host of "High Noon in Lake Worth", is pleased to announce that Jack McCabe of McCabe Research and Consulting, LLC and Tom Twyford, President of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club will join him on this week's show. We'll start with Mr. McCabe who is founder and CEO of his company. He is one of the top national real estate and economic analysts in the nation, living right here in south Florida. We will be chatting about the status of the various sectors of the real estate market, what the forecast is for the future and where Lake Worth fits into the picture. During the second half hour, we will welcome Tom Twyford, President of the West Palm Beach Fishing Club. Tom has worked for the organization for 26 years. In a volunteer capacity, Tom serves as the current vice-chairman of the Palm Beach County Artificial Reef & Estuarine Enhancement Committee and current president of the Florida Foundation for Responsible Angling (Florida’s Sailfish speciality license tag). We wil get his take on water quality in the Lake Worth Lagoon and the impact on fishing over time.01:03:00High Noon in Lake Worthnoreal estate,market,forecast,fishing,Lake Worth LagoonWes Blackman, host of "High Noon in Lake Worth", is pleased to announce that Jack McCabe of McCabe Research and Consulting, LLC and Tom Twyford, President of thhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/27/double-header-seth-bramson-and-chaz-stevensPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/27/double-header-seth-bramson-and-chaz-stevens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/27/double-header-seth-bramson-and-chaz-stevensFri, 27 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMTDOUBLE-HEADER! Seth Bramson and Chaz StevensJoin your host Wes Blackman for a two hour special edition of the show. Two guests will be featured and both have been on the show before. We will first welcome Seth Bramson to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. You may recall that Mr. Bramson is the resident expert for the Florida East Coast Railroad. In our first show, we talked about the beginning of modern history in south Florida with the arrival of the railroad and ended up talking about the 1920s. We will start the conversation from there. My second guest will come on around 1 p.m. and it will be Chaz Stevens. Mr. Stevens authors the MAOS or My Acts of Sedition blog. We will talk about the just-closed criminal investigation he endured, local politicians of a "religious nature" who should come out of the closet, friend Fane Lozman's take on the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office and the city of Boca Raton.02:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnosouth florida,history,florida east coast,My acts of sedition,politicsJoin your host Wes Blackman for a two hour special edition of the show. Two guests will be featured and both have been on the show before. We will first welcomehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/13/lynne-mcchristian--insurance-information-institutePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/13/lynne-mcchristian--insurance-information-institute/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/13/lynne-mcchristian--insurance-information-instituteFri, 13 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMTLynne McChristian - Insurance Information InstituteJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lynne McChristian to the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios. Ms. McChristian is part of the Insurance Information Institute.  This will be good follow-up on the insurance industry in Florida after our two hurricane-related shows. We will also be discussing the impact of the newly revised flood maps. Ms. McChristian is the Florida representative for the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I), a nonprofit and non-lobbying organization based in New York and founded by the insurance industry in 1960 to provide insurance education. The Institute’s mission is to help consumers understand what insurance is and how it works and to be a resource for media as they report on the insurance industry. She is also the chairperson for the insurance committee of the National Hurricane Conference and serves on the advisory board for Florida State University’s Storm Risk Center. She also serves on the public affairs committee of the Property Insurance Fraud Task Force. 01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoInsurance,Hurricane,Risk,Florida,InformationJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lynne McChristian to the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios. Ms. McChristian is part of the Insurance Information Insthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/06/mike-watkins--founder-of-hurricane-analyticsWeatherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/06/mike-watkins--founder-of-hurricane-analytics/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/09/06/mike-watkins--founder-of-hurricane-analyticsFri, 06 Sep 2013 16:00:00 GMTMike Watkins - Founder of Hurricane AnalyticsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mike Watkins to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Keeping with the theme established last week, Mr. Watkins will show he has come to "unlock the secrets of Atlantic hurricanes by visualizing known data in new, unique and insightful ways." He does this through his website called "Hurricane Analytics." Please listen as we enter the peak of hurricane season in this part of the world.01:03:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMike Watkins,Hurricane,Severe Weather,Wind,RainJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mike Watkins to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Keeping with the theme established last week, Mr. Watkins will shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/30/jeffrey-masters-phd-director-of-meteorologyWeatherhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/30/jeffrey-masters-phd-director-of-meteorology/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/30/jeffrey-masters-phd-director-of-meteorologyFri, 30 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMTJeffrey Masters, Ph.D. Director of MeteorologyJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Masters to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Dr. Masters is Director of Meteorology for the Weather Underground. We will foocus on hurricanes and their history in the Atlantic Ocean basin. We are approaching the peak time for hurricanes in our area. During the second half hour of the show, we will chat with south Floridians and their experiences with the various hurricanes that have visited our shores.  00:47:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJeffrey Masters,Weather Underground,Meteorology,hurricane,FloridaJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Masters to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Dr. Masters is Director of Meteorology for the Weather Unhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/23/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watchPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/23/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/23/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watchFri, 23 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMTJoel Chandler - Florida Open Government WatchJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joel Chandler of Florida Open Government Watch to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. This is an encore appearance for Mr. Chandler. The previous show has the distinction of being one of the most listened to episodes (over 3,000 listens) of all High Noon in Lake Worth shows! Mr. Chandler will share his recent experiences in testing Florida's open records law, review changes in applicability of those laws and react to the Greater Bay documents recently posted on wesblackman.blogspot.com. Note that the time for the live show will be 1 p.m. instead of the usual 12 p.m. time slot.01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJoel Chandler,Florida,Open Records,laws,PublicJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joel Chandler of Florida Open Government Watch to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. This is an encore appearance fhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/16/fane-lozman--local-activistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/16/fane-lozman--local-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/16/fane-lozman--local-activistFri, 16 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMTFane Lozman - Local ActivistJoin your host Wes Blackman as he again welcomes Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. You might remember that Mr. Lozman was the man who successfully brought his case against the City of Riviera Beach to the Supreme Court - and won! The case revolved around the city's taking of Mr. Lozman's house(boat). In fact, Chief Justice Roberts later revealed that this was his favorite case that the Court has heard so far during his tenure. We will catch up with Fane as he continues to pursue justice and compensation from the city and all that is going on related to his case.01:02:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoFane Lozman,Riviera Beach,Florida,Supreme Court,takingJoin your host Wes Blackman as he again welcomes Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. You might remember that Mr. Lozman was the man who successfhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/09/michael-bornstein-lake-worth-city-managerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/09/michael-bornstein-lake-worth-city-manager/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/09/michael-bornstein-lake-worth-city-managerFri, 09 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMTMichael Bornstein, Lake Worth City ManagerJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michael Bornstein, Lake Worth City Manager, to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. The city finds itself in the middle of the budget season and we are sure to get some insights on the coming fiscal year. We'll also talk about some positive things going on in and around the city, as well as some of the obstacles and threats which face Lake Worth as it enters its second 100 years.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoCity Manager,Lake Worth,budget,projects,south floridaJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Michael Bornstein, Lake Worth City Manager, to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. The city finds itself in the middhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/02/jose-lambiet-of-gossip-extraPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/02/jose-lambiet-of-gossip-extra/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/08/02/jose-lambiet-of-gossip-extraFri, 02 Aug 2013 16:00:00 GMTJose Lambiet of Gossip ExtraJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Jose Lambiet to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Lambiet is author of the "Gossip Extra" blog which covers all of south Florida. You can read about his background here and besides his blog, he has a regular column in The Miami Herald. He wil be with us for the first half hour of the show. The second half will be devoted to continued selected readings from the Greater Bay Papers.00:52:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJose Lambiet,journalist,gossip,column,Miami HeraldJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Jose Lambiet to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Lambiet is author of the "Gossip Extra" blog which covers alhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/26/glenn-heran--episode-ii--vero-beach-struggles-with-fmpaPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/26/glenn-heran--episode-ii--vero-beach-struggles-with-fmpa/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/26/glenn-heran--episode-ii--vero-beach-struggles-with-fmpaFri, 26 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMTGlenn Heran - Episode II - Vero Beach Struggles with FMPAJoin your host Wes Blackman as he again welcomes Glenn Heran to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mr. Heran is a customer of the Vero Beach municipally owned electric utility, but lives outside the city of Vero Beach himself.  He put together a study of the rate differential between municipally owned utilities which are unregulated by the Public Service Commission.  If you don't live within the city, well that is just one of the problems.  Click here for the latest obstacles with FMPA in getting Vero Beach part of the FPL system. He has been at the forefront of the Vero Beach utility situation and can teach us a lot about what to expect as we examine alternatives here in Lake Worth, including the possible sale of the utiility to FPL.  Click here 01:02:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoVero Beach Florida,Electric Utility,FMPA,Glenn Heran,FPLJoin your host Wes Blackman as he again welcomes Glenn Heran to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mr. Heran is a customer of the Vero Beach municipally ownehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/12/introduction-to-the-greater-bay-papers-1Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/12/introduction-to-the-greater-bay-papers-1/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/12/introduction-to-the-greater-bay-papers-1Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMTIntroduction to the Greater Bay Papers Join your host Wes Blackman for a special show featuring readings from the closed door Lake Worth City Commission Meeting and various depositions of elected officials and other players in the Greater Bay vs. City of Lake Worth legal fight. Last November, the Ctiy decided to settle the lawsuit, which was filed by Greater Bay for breech of contract over the right to redevelop the beach. The settlement amount was for $1.6 million and the city had already spent $800,000 defending itself in the action. This was after a series of mock trials where the city, had the case gone to a jury trail, lost anywhere from $5 to $20 million.  Yesterday, I retrieved 43 disks of data which includes all depositions and closed door attorney/client meetings spanning a period of 6 years. Over the summer, I will be uploading these documents to the cloud and, as an introduction, I thought a special half hour show would be a good way to introduce some of the contents of the documents. Look for a link on wesblackman.blogspot.com where you will eventually be able to find the documents and read them yourself. As we know, it is important to know history so that it is less likely to repeat itself 00:33:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,Greater Bay,Beach,Redevelopment,Casino BuildingJoin your host Wes Blackman for a special show featuring readings from the closed door Lake Worth City Commission Meeting and various depositions of elected ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/05/mary-lindsey-president-of-cpnaPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/05/mary-lindsey-president-of-cpna/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/07/05/mary-lindsey-president-of-cpnaFri, 05 Jul 2013 16:00:00 GMTMary Lindsey, President of CPNAJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mary Lindsey to the High Noon in Lake Worth Studios. Wes' neighbor Mary is coming to visit and will talk about the Neighborhood Association Presidents Council and some of their recent activities. It seems that they have been on a tour around the city and we'll hear about that. And we are sure to talk about the College Park entry into yesterday's Lake Worth Centennial Great American Raft Race. Tune in for a fun discussion over what amounts to a long holiday weekend for many.00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMary Lindsey,College Park,Neighborhood Association,Presidents Council,Lake WorthJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mary Lindsey to the High Noon in Lake Worth Studios. Wes' neighbor Mary is coming to visit and will talk about the Neighbohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/27/david-silverman-president-of-american-atheistsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/27/david-silverman-president-of-american-atheists/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/27/david-silverman-president-of-american-atheistsThu, 27 Jun 2013 17:00:00 GMTDavid Silverman, President of American AtheistsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes David Silverman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio. Silverman is President of American Atheists and was the creator and Executive Producer of the 2012 Reason Rally. He attended Brandeis University, where he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science while honing his debating skills with theists in numerous informal debates. Dave served as a professional inventor at Bell Labs for 8 years (74 issued patents) and a Marketing Director for Natural Microsystems.He has been an atheist since he was 6-years-old. Dave became an activist in 1996 and soon became New Jersey State Director. He also founded the Alliance of Lucent and AT&T Atheists and Secularists, the first employee club of its kind. Click here for information on the Atheist Monument being built in Starke, Florida, near a Ten Commandments monument.Mr. Silverman has appeared on most major news programs including The O'Reilly Factor (spawning the famous "WTF meme-face"), Scarborough Country, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, CNN's Paula Zahn NOW, Nick News, Hannity and Colmes, FOX and Friends, NPR's All Things Considered, and many more. David hosts the Atheist Viewpoint TV show with co-host Dennis Horvitz. 01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoDavid Silverman,aetheist,monument,starke florida,protected freedomJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes David Silverman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio. Silverman is President of American Atheists and was the creatohttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/21/florida-state-senator-jeff-clemensPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/21/florida-state-senator-jeff-clemens/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/21/florida-state-senator-jeff-clemensFri, 21 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMTFlorida State Senator Jeff ClemensJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Senator Jeff Clemens to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Senator Clemens, a former Mayor of Lake Worth, will bring us news from the recently completed 2013 legislative session, what we can expect in the future and how the legislature operates. A former state representative, Senator Clemens will also talk about the differences between the two chambers of state government.01:02:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoFlorida State Legislature,Florida Senate,Senator Jeff Clemens,Lake Worth,2013 Legislative SessionJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Senator Jeff Clemens to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Senator Clemens, a former Mayor of Lake Worth, will brinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/14/raphael-clemente--executive-director-west-palm-beach-ddaPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/14/raphael-clemente--executive-director-west-palm-beach-dda/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/06/14/raphael-clemente--executive-director-west-palm-beach-ddaFri, 14 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMTRaphael Clemente - Executive Director West Palm Beach DDAJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Raphael Clemente to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Besides being the Executive Director of the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority, Mr. Clemente also is an avid bicyclist and is known for integrating biking into his daily routine.  He also grew up in Lake Worth and will share his recollections of what Lake Worth was like back when.00:55:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoRaphael Clemente,West Palm Beach,Downtown Development Authority,Biking,Lake WorthJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Raphael Clemente to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Besides being the Executive Director of the West Palm Beachhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/31/rachel-ivey--deep-green-resistenceEnvironmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/31/rachel-ivey--deep-green-resistence/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/31/rachel-ivey--deep-green-resistenceFri, 31 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTRachel Ivey - Deep Green ResistanceJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Rachel Ivey of the Deep Green Resistance movement to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Check out the movement's website.  We will talk about the group's goals in their mission to save the planet and find out what if any relationship there is to the Lake Worth activist community.01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoRachel Ivey,DGR,Deep Green Resistance,ecology,earthJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Rachel Ivey of the Deep Green Resistance movement to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Check out the movement's whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/24/sharon-kokcoff--art-deco-society-of-the-palm-beachesDesignhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/24/sharon-kokcoff--art-deco-society-of-the-palm-beaches/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/24/sharon-kokcoff--art-deco-society-of-the-palm-beachesFri, 24 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTSharon Koskoff - Art Deco Society of the Palm BeachesJoin your host Wes Blackman has he welcomes Sharon Koskoff, President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Ms. Koskoff is back from her trip to Havana, Cuba where she attended the 12th Art Deco Congress.  This show will preview her talk at the Stonzek Theatre at the Lake Worth Playhouse on Monday, June 3rd at 8 p.m.  Sharon says this about her visit and upcoming talk: "The city of Havana is home to an endless treasure chest of Art Deco architecture, far more than South Beach, however the infrastructure is poor with everything at risk."  Check out the Art Deco Society's website and this site on "Habana Deco."01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoHavana,Cuba,architecture,Art Deco,Sharon KoskoffJoin your host Wes Blackman has he welcomes Sharon Koskoff, President of the Art Deco Society of the Palm Beaches to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Ms. Khttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/17/glenn-heran--vero-beach-electric-utility-customerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/17/glenn-heran--vero-beach-electric-utility-customer/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/17/glenn-heran--vero-beach-electric-utility-customerFri, 17 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTGlenn Heran - Vero Beach Electric Utility CustomerJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Glenn Heran to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mr. Heran is a customer of the Vero Beach municipally owned electric utility, but lives outside the city of Vero Beach himself.  He put together a study of the rate differential between municipally owned utilities which are unregulated by the Public Service Commission.  Read the article that talks about his findings and how municipal power companies take "profits" from the utillity business to augment other city departments.  If you don't live within the city, well that is just one of the problems.  He has been at the forefront of the Vero Beach utility situation and can teach us a lot about what to expect as we examine alternatives here in Lake Worth, including the possible sale of the utiility to FPL.  Click here for more information on Mr. Heran's background.  This may be the first in a series of shows on this topic.01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoElectric utility,municipal,city,rates,FPLJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Glenn Heran to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mr. Heran is a customer of the Vero Beach municipally owned elechttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/16/david-rauschkolb--founder-of-hands-across-the-sandEnvironmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/16/david-rauschkolb--founder-of-hands-across-the-sand/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/16/david-rauschkolb--founder-of-hands-across-the-sandThu, 16 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTDavid Rauschkolb - Founder of Hands Across the SandJoin yours truly as I welcome David Rauschkolb to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Rauschkolb is the founder of Hands Across the Sand - an event of environmental awareness that will take place on May 18th at 11 a.m., with one scheduled right here on our own Lake Worth Beach. Started in the state of Florida in 2010 in response to the BP oil spill, the event has now reached worldwide proportions. Its purpose is to create lines in the sand against oil drilling in our ocean waters and to say "yes" to clean energy.01:01:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoBeach,Ocean,environment,clean energy,actionJoin yours truly as I welcome David Rauschkolb to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios. Mr. Rauschkolb is the founder of Hands Across the Sand - an event of envihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/03/astrologist-amy-volkersParanormalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/03/astrologist-amy-volkers/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/05/03/astrologist-amy-volkersFri, 03 May 2013 16:00:00 GMTAstrologist Amy VolkersJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes astrologist Amy Volkers to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Amy J. Volkers is an Astrologer and Metaphysician who uses Astrology and Tarot as tools to provide information and guidance on various levels of awareness and experience: esoteric and mundane, spiritual, mental, emotional and physical. A lifelong student of spiritual wisdom and metaphysical knowledge, she regards the sharing of the understanding and knowledge a most rewarding experience.  Amy has been given the"birthday" for the city of Lake Worth (June 6, 1913) and will share with us some of the characteristics of that chart that may give us clues to why and how Lake Worth is what it is.  She will also take a look at what the future holds for the city as well as share information on the basics of astrology.  It should proved to be a FUN show!01:01:00High Noon in Lake Worthnoastrology,tarot,divination,future,Lake WorthJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes astrologist Amy Volkers to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Amy J. Volkers is an Astrologer and Metaphysician whhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/26/kelly-smallridge-and-mayor-steven-abramsPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/26/kelly-smallridge-and-mayor-steven-abrams/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/26/kelly-smallridge-and-mayor-steven-abramsFri, 26 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMTKelly Smallridge and Mayor Steven AbramsThis week's show picks up after a one week hiatus with two guests.  Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Palm Beach County Business Development Board will be a guest for the show's first 30 minutes.  Click here for background information on Ms. Smallridge.  We'll be talking about the county's economic development efforts and how Lake Worth can set itself up to compete in this economic, geographic and demographic environment.  Then, for the second half-hour, I welcome Palm Beach County Mayor Steven Abrams.  Click here for his background information.  Mayor Abrams is Palm Beach County's first "Mayor" and he also serves as Chair of the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority - and is a regular Tri-Rail user himself.  We will talk about the importance of a regional transit network and discuss the expanded "Coastal Link" service that will soon be started on the FEC RR tracks.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoEconomic Development,Infrastructure,Transit,Palm Beach County,RegionalThis week's show picks up after a one week hiatus with two guests.  Kelly Smallridge, President and CEO of the Palm Beach County Business Development Board willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/12/lake-worth-mayor-pam-trioloPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/12/lake-worth-mayor-pam-triolo/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/12/lake-worth-mayor-pam-trioloFri, 12 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMTLake Worth Mayor Pam TrioloJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mayor Pam Triolo to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mayor Triolo will review her and the Commission's priorities as the city makes its way into the budget preparation season.  Your questions and comments are welcome by calling in during the show or by posting comments to this post on Wes Blackman's City of Lake Worth Blog.  It is sure to be an interesting show, especially for Lake Worth residents.01:02:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,Mayor Pam Triolo,Florida,Palm Beach County,City CommissionJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Mayor Pam Triolo to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Mayor Triolo will review her and the Commission's priorities ashttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/05/lake-worth-lagoon-initiativeEnvironmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/05/lake-worth-lagoon-initiative/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/04/05/lake-worth-lagoon-initiativeFri, 05 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMTLake Worth Lagoon InitiativeJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes a series of resource persons related to the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative.  The show will begin at noon with Ginny Powell, Environmental Program Supervisor for the Public Outreach Section of Palm Beach County's Department of Environmental Resource Management.  Ms.Powell, also a Lake Worth resident, will discuss the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative and the upcoming Symposium on May 15th. Around 12:20 pm: Carman Vare, Environmental Program Supervisor for the Marine and Estuarine Resources Section will talk about the Snook Islands ll and Bryant Park Wetlands Project (also will cover the original Snook Islands Natural Area Project and Public Use Facilities.) And at 12:40 pm:  Julie Bishop, Environmental Program Supervisor for the Lake Worth Lagoon/Freshwater Lakes Section will discuss C-51 Muck Dredging Project.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,Lagoon,Initiative,Palm Beach County,Environmental Resource ManagementJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes a series of resource persons related to the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative.  The show will begin at noon with Ginny Powhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/29/robert-dubac--writer-actor-stand-up-comicComedyhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/29/robert-dubac--writer-actor-stand-up-comic/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/29/robert-dubac--writer-actor-stand-up-comicFri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTRobert Dubac - Writer, Actor, Stand-up ComicJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Robert Dubac to the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios.  Mr. Dubac  specializes in work that deals with "political ideas, social mores and the complexity of the human experience with unparalleled with wit and humor" as presented on his website.  He will be appearing at the Kravis Center from April 4 - 7 in his original work "Free Range Thinking."  Check out the links - it sure to be a memorable show and it is a pleasure to have him as a guest.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoRobert Dubac,Free Range Thinking,Kravis Center,Performing Arts,ComicJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Robert Dubac to the "High Noon in Lake Worth" studios.  Mr. Dubac  specializes in work that deals with "political idehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/22/fane-lozman-corruption-fighting-activistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/22/fane-lozman-corruption-fighting-activist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/22/fane-lozman-corruption-fighting-activistFri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTFane Lozman, Corruption Fighting ActivistJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  As described on his website, his story is of a persistent and tenacious underdog who fought against the city of Riviera Beach's seizure of 2200 homes and businesses in 2006 only to see that same government arrest and destroy his floating home three years later, for an alleged failure to pay one month’s rent at the marina. Fane Lozman did not give up but continued the improbable climb from a county court eviction case to the US Supreme Court - where he won on a 7-2 decision.  01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoFane Lozman,Riviera Beach,Supreme Court,Houseboat,MarinaJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Fane Lozman to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  As described on his website, his story is of a persistent and tehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/15/delores-key--lake-worth-economic-development-managerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/15/delores-key--lake-worth-economic-development-manager/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/15/delores-key--lake-worth-economic-development-managerFri, 15 Mar 2013 16:00:00 GMTDelores Key - Lake Worth Economic Development ManagerJoin your host, Wes Blackman, as he welcomes Delores Key to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Ms. Key is the Economic Development Manager in the city of Lake Worth's Sustainability Department.  She recently presented an item to the City Commission which paves for the way for the city to establish an Enterprise Zone.  We will explore the implications and possibilities during the show.01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,Economic Development,Job Creation,Enterprise Zone,InvestmentJoin your host, Wes Blackman, as he welcomes Delores Key to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Ms. Key is the Economic Development Manager in the city of Lakhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/08/greg-rice--lake-worths-biggest-local-celebrityPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/08/greg-rice--lake-worths-biggest-local-celebrity/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/08/greg-rice--lake-worths-biggest-local-celebrityFri, 08 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTGreg Rice - Lake Worth's Biggest Local CelebrityShow re-scheduled due to previous technical difficulties. Join your host Wes Blackman as we welcome Lake Worth resident Greg Rice to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  As many of you know, Greg regularly appears on Hulett Environmental Services advertisements on TV.  He is also active in Lake Worth civic activities and has his own interesting life story which I am sure that he will share with us during the show. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoGreg Rice,Hulett Environmental,Pest Control,Lake Worth,building heightShow re-scheduled due to previous technical difficulties. Join your host Wes Blackman as we welcome Lake Worth resident Greg Rice to the High Noon in Lake Worthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/01/state-representative-mark-pafford-district-86Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/01/state-representative-mark-pafford-district-86/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/03/01/state-representative-mark-pafford-district-86Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMTState Representative Mark Pafford, District 86Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes District 86 Florida House Representative Mark Pafford to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Click here for a link to Representative Pafford's official website.  He was first elected in 2008 to the Florida House of Representatives.  He is currently on the following committees - Elder and Family Services Policy, Military and Local Affairs Policy and Natural Resources Appropriations.  Click here for a link to his most recent office newsletter.00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMark Pafford,Florida,State House of Representatives,Legislation,DemocratJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes District 86 Florida House Representative Mark Pafford to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  Click here for a linkhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/15/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watchPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/15/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watch/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/15/joel-chandler--florida-open-government-watchFri, 15 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMTJoel Chandler - Florida Open Government WatchJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joel Chandler who runs an online review of government transparency in Florida. He visits the High Noon in Lake Worth Studios for this week's show.  Mr. Chandler won the honor of 2012 Sunshine Local Hero award.  You can check out his online review here.  Chandler began litigating violations of Florida’s public records four years ago, when his local school board refused a records request. Since then, he has filed more than 100 open records lawsuits, securing the release of school, police, prison and medical examiner records..00:58:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJoel Chandler,Open Government,Sunshine Law,Advocate,RecordsJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Joel Chandler who runs an online review of government transparency in Florida. He visits the High Noon in Lake Worthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/08/mango-groves-neighborhood-association-art-strollMusichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/08/mango-groves-neighborhood-association-art-stroll/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/08/mango-groves-neighborhood-association-art-strollFri, 08 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMTMango Groves Neighborhood Association Art StrollJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Maryellen Healy and Vinnie Cerniglia, blues musicians, and AnnaMaria Windisch-Hunt, artist, to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  They are coming to discuss Sunday February 10 noon – 5pm Mango Groves Neighborhood Association Art Stroll. On North L Street, the 200 block. Street parking in a residential neighborhood, volunteers will be there to direct you to available spots.Music by Mel and Vinnie all afternoon and Master story teller Javier Del Sol at 3 p.m.  Artists include: Karine Albino, Aidana Baldassarre, Jack Barry, Celestial Hunter Drums, Elise Crohn, Ray Gross, Consuelo Grushin, AnnaMaria Hunt, Steve Horan, Jill Karlin, Stacey Mautino, Pam Melvin, Raymond Neuray, Not Fade Away, Annette Rawlings, Audrey Scott, Janet Vallasmil, Julie Williams, Rosemary Otto, Morreale-Tavares. Informal modeling by London Edge & Trash Fashions and food at Pop-Up Café.00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMango Groves,Artists,Blues music,Neighborhood,FestivalJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Maryellen Healy and Vinnie Cerniglia, blues musicians, and AnnaMaria Windisch-Hunt, artist, to the High Noon in Lake Worthhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/04/david-willson--editorial-cartoonistPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/04/david-willson--editorial-cartoonist/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/02/04/david-willson--editorial-cartoonistMon, 04 Feb 2013 17:00:00 GMTDavid Willson - Editorial CartoonistJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes David Willson to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  David is an editorial cartoonist.  For the past 20 or so years, David has been just that for the Palm Beach Daily News (The Shiny Sheet), along with other pursuits.  He has a rich background in illustration.  Check out his website where he is selling his new book Billionaires and Butterfly Ballots.00:58:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoCartoons,Editorial,Illustrator,Palm Beach,Shiny SheetJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes David Willson to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.  David is an editorial cartoonist.  For the past 20 or so years, Davhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/25/seth-bramson--south-floridas-premiere-historianHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/25/seth-bramson--south-floridas-premiere-historian/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/25/seth-bramson--south-floridas-premiere-historianFri, 25 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMTSeth Bramson - South Florida’s Premiere HistorianJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes the foremost and premiere historian for south Florida! He is America’s single most-published Florida history book author with 16 of his 21 books dealing directly with the villages, towns, cities, counties, people and businesses of the South Florida Gold Coast.        He is the Company Historian of the Florida East Coast Railway—one of only two people in the country who bears that title with an American railroad—and his book, “Speedway to Sunshine” is the official history of that famous line.  His collection of FEC Railway and Florida transportation memorabilia is the largest in the world:  it is larger than the State Museum’s collection and larger than the Flagler Museum’s collection.      A graduate of Cornell University’s famed School of Hotel Administration, he holds Masters degrees from St. Thomas University and Florida International University, both here in Miami.              He has appeared as a featured guest or commentator on Florida history programs on A and E, Discovery Channel, Florida Public Broadcasting, Fox FX The Collectibles Show, History Channel, Learning Channel and Turner South Network as well as all five local Miami television stations.      Nationally recognized as Florida’s leading transportation historian and the Miami area’s pre-eminent local historian he has been quoted frequently in newspapers and magazines throughout Florida as well as in “The New York Times,” “Chicago Tribune,” “Bloomberg Business Week,” “History,” the History Channel Magazine and “U. S. A. Today.”      He is a consultant to the transportation, hospitality and health care industries and a sought-after speaker and presenter.  01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoSeth Bramson,South Florida,Historian,Railway,PremiereJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes the foremost and premiere historian for south Florida! He is America’s single most-published Florida history book author whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/18/chaz-stevens--author-of-my-acts-of-sedition-blogPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/18/chaz-stevens--author-of-my-acts-of-sedition-blog/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/18/chaz-stevens--author-of-my-acts-of-sedition-blogFri, 18 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMTChaz Stevens - Author of My Acts of Sedition Blog Join host Wes Blackman as he welcomes fellow blogger Chaz Stevens to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Daniel Chang of the Miami Herald wrote: "Prosecutors secretly admire him. Defense attorneys openly loathe him. And followers of Broward politics can't seem to get enough of him."  Mr. Stevens helped get three politicians arrested and removed from office, two of which were convicted and one is pending trial. Mr. Stevens has also received countless  "cease and desist orders" and his response has been the same -- "eat me."  In 2012, Mr. Stevens worked with the Department of Justice to bring a $50,000 civil fine against a local pastor's non-profit and with Broward County officials in seeking a State's robust audit of the City of Lauderdale Lakes' General Fund and CRA.    Winner of the 2010 New Times Activist of the Year award, Mr. Stevens appeared on the Sunday front pages, featured in countless articles, and guest on radio and TV. He's now is a guest columnist for the New Times Broward Palm Beach.    Mr. Stevens uniqueness is his use of technology, activism, political muckraking, and all-American ball-busting. If you take an oath of office, then you better not get yourself on his radar -- as the politicians in South Florida can attest. Click here00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoChaz Stevens,My Acts of Sedition,blogger,Broward,corruptionJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes fellow blogger Chaz Stevens to the High Noon in Lake Worth studios.Daniel Chang of the Miami Herald wrote: "Prosecutors shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/11/lisa-maxwell--chair--juice-boardPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/11/lisa-maxwell--chair--juice-board/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/11/lisa-maxwell--chair--juice-boardFri, 11 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMTLisa Maxwell - Chair - Juice BoardJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lisa Maxwell, chair of the Lake Worth Electric Utility Advisory Board.  A long time Lake Worth resident, Ms. Maxwell will talk about the work of her advisory board on finding a new wholesale power provider.  She is also a sucessful professional and we will find out now what she is doing work-wise as well.  Ms. Maxwell is a former City Commission candidate, as well.00:58:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,electric,utility,rates,providerJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Lisa Maxwell, chair of the Lake Worth Electric Utility Advisory Board.  A long time Lake Worth resident, Ms. Maxwell willhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/04/paul-harding--co-owner-of-amelias-smarty-plantsEnvironmenthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/04/paul-harding--co-owner-of-amelias-smarty-plants/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2013/01/04/paul-harding--co-owner-of-amelias-smarty-plantsFri, 04 Jan 2013 17:00:00 GMTPaul Harding - Co-Owner of Amelia's Smarty PlantsJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Paul Harding to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio.  Mr. Harding is co-owner of Amelia’s SmartyPlants, and has been working in the plant industry since he was a teenager.  Born in Essex, England, he came toPhiladelphia when he was only 6.  From age 8, his Mom had him plant their yard every summer with bushes and trees from a local garden center.  He quickly got a job working there, and he was hooked. In 2005, he and Marta Edwards created AmeliaScapes, Inc., a landscaping company.  Lack of cooperation from the economy quickly had a negative impact into our 3-year old company.  So one day, Paul came home with the brilliant idea that we should open a garden center.  Initially, I thought he was crazy, but the convincing argument was that the garden center would bring us landscaping work.  A bigger push was the fact that neither one of us wanted to return to the corporate world, so about 15 months later, we opened Amelia’s SmartyPlants – a full-service garden center - right on Lake Worth's North Dixie Hwy. Although Paul has no formal training in landscaping, he has obtained much knowledge from the 500+ landscaping projects he has completed.  The calluses in his hands can vouch for the numerous years of hands-on experience that he brings to the table – or in this case – the garden.  His plant palette grows continuously, so his landscapes evolve and get more interesting.  He likes to explore new plant combinations and landscaping styles while keeping in mind low maintenance and sustainability.  00:55:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,landscaping,sustainable,plants,local businessJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Paul Harding to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio.  Mr. Harding is co-owner of Amelia’s SmartyPlants, and has been workinhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/28/austin-brookley--chairman-lake-worth-recreation-boardPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/28/austin-brookley--chairman-lake-worth-recreation-board/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/28/austin-brookley--chairman-lake-worth-recreation-boardFri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMTAustin Brookley - Chairman, Lake Worth Recreation BoardJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Austin Brookley to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio.  Mr. Brookley is Chairman of the Lake Worth Recreation Board.  He was also recently Deputy Regional Field Director for the Obama for President campaign.  A Lake Worth resident and Lake Worth High School graduate (2009), he also served as an intern/assistant to former Lake Worth Mayor Rene Varela.  Expect a wide-ranging discussion with a young person engaged in local and national politics.00:55:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoYoung,activist,political,recreation,Lake WorthJoin host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Austin Brookley to the High Noon in Lake Worth studio.  Mr. Brookley is Chairman of the Lake Worth Recreation Board.  He whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/21/paul-gionfriddo--mental-health-policy-advocatePoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/21/paul-gionfriddo--mental-health-policy-advocate/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/12/21/paul-gionfriddo--mental-health-policy-advocateFri, 21 Dec 2012 17:00:00 GMTPaul Gionfriddo - Mental Health Policy AdvocateJoin host Wes Blackman welcome Lake Worth, Florida resident Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of a sound health and mental health policy in the United States.  In the wake of the tragic events just a week ago in Newtown, Connecticut, we are still left with unanswered questions about how to better identify and treat those with mental and emotional disorders that might lead to violent acts.  Does the person suffering from mental illness have to commit a crime in order to receive effective treatment?  Many times it is too late and innocent lives are cut short - and the life of the perpetrator.  Can there be a better ending?  How best can we act as a society to make sure we do all that we can to prevent the violent "acting out" that has become all too common in this nation.  We hope to have a spirited conversation with Mr. Gionfriddo who has a background in public health and as an elected official.00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoMental health,violence,treatment,public health,shootingsJoin host Wes Blackman welcome Lake Worth, Florida resident Paul Gionfriddo talk about the importance of a sound health and mental health policy in the United Shttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/19/tom-gustafson-candidate-for-state-house-district-89Politicshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/19/tom-gustafson-candidate-for-state-house-district-89/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/19/tom-gustafson-candidate-for-state-house-district-89Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMTTom Gustafson, candidate for State House District 89Join your host Wes Blackman for a discussion with State House candidate Tom Gustafson for District 89.  Much of the eastern part of Lake Worth - east of Federal Hwy. is within this district.  Tune in to find out more.  Shhow airs at 12 p.m.  Click here for link to Mr. Gustafson's website.00:52:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoTom Gustafson,Democrat,Lake Worth,Florida State House,District 89Join your host Wes Blackman for a discussion with State House candidate Tom Gustafson for District 89.  Much of the eastern part of Lake Worth - east of Federalhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/12/bob-moore-former-town-of-palm-beach-building-officialNewshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/12/bob-moore-former-town-of-palm-beach-building-official/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/12/bob-moore-former-town-of-palm-beach-building-officialFri, 12 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMTBob Moore, former Town of Palm Beach Building Official Join your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Bob Moore, former building official with the Town of Palm Beach.  He was also the former Director of the Town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department.  Mr. Moore has served on many state level committees which formulated our current Florida Building Code.  In light of the concerns surrounding the casino building, I thought Mr. Moore could shed light on the construction industry and government regulations related to it. 00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoBuilding,official,construction,regulations,codeJoin your host Wes Blackman as he welcomes Bob Moore, former building official with the Town of Palm Beach.  He was also the former Director of the Town's Planhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/05/ted-bronstein-lake-worth-resident-local-history-aficionadoHistoryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/05/ted-bronstein-lake-worth-resident-local-history-aficionado/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/10/05/ted-bronstein-lake-worth-resident-local-history-aficionadoFri, 05 Oct 2012 16:00:00 GMTTed Brownstein, Lake Worth resident, history aficionado Join host Wes Blackman and his guest Ted Brownstein as they talk about Lake Worth history prior to the city's incorporation.  Both Wes and Ted are active participants in preparation for the city of Lake Worth's centennial celebration, starting soon and continuing through next year.  Mr. Brownstein is also author of the Sunshine Republic, which is about a future Lake Worth in the year 2130. 01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoTed Bronstein,history,Lake Worth,Centennial,pioneerJoin host Wes Blackman and his guest Ted Brownstein as they talk about Lake Worth history prior to the city's incorporation.  Both Wes and Ted are active partihttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/28/jim-stafford-candidate-for-lake-worth-commissionerPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/28/jim-stafford-candidate-for-lake-worth-commissioner/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/28/jim-stafford-candidate-for-lake-worth-commissionerFri, 28 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTJim Stafford, Candidate, for Lake Worth Commissioner Join Wes Blackman and Jim Stafford, candidate for the District #2 Commission seat in the City of Lake Worth, for a spirited conversation about Jim's background, skills and his vision for Lake Worth's future.  An invitation has been issued to his opponent for the same opportunity.  Jim will be available to answer questions and respond to your comments during the live show. Political advertisement paid for and approved by Jim Stafford for Commissioner, District 2.   01:00:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoJim Stafford,Candidate,Commissioner,Lake Worth,futureJoin Wes Blackman and Jim Stafford, candidate for the District #2 Commission seat in the City of Lake Worth, for a spirited conversation about Jim's backgroundhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/21/chris-flemming-commercial-real-estate-brokerReal Estatehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/21/chris-flemming-commercial-real-estate-broker/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/21/chris-flemming-commercial-real-estate-brokerFri, 21 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTChris Fleming, Commercial Real Estate Broker Join Wes Blackman as he hosts Christopher Fleming, Lake Worth resident and Commercial Real Estate Broker for another edition of High Noon in Lake Worth.  Click here for a summary of Mr. Flemming's professional background and his service to our community.  Listeners should expect a wide-ranging talk on the ever-changing commercial real estate market, with a focus on Palm Beach County and Lake Worth, in particular.  Call in with your questions during the live show! 00:57:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoReal Estate,Palm Beach County,Lake Worth,Commercial,marketJoin Wes Blackman as he hosts Christopher Fleming, Lake Worth resident and Commercial Real Estate Broker for another edition of High Noon in Lake Worth.  Clickhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/14/john-szerdi-architect-ldg-florida-architectsDesignhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/14/john-szerdi-architect-ldg-florida-architects/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/14/john-szerdi-architect-ldg-florida-architectsFri, 14 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTJohn Szerdi, Architect, LDG Florida Architects Join John Szerdi, architect and your host Wes Blackman in a discussion about green building techniques and materials.  We will also talk about Mr. Szerdi's wide ranging career and other interests. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoSzerdi,architecture,green building,environment,LEEDJoin John Szerdi, architect and your host Wes Blackman in a discussion about green building techniques and materials.  We will also talk about Mr. Szerdi's widhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/07/elizabeth-harfmann--pbc-animal-care-and-controlPetshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/07/elizabeth-harfmann--pbc-animal-care-and-control/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/09/07/elizabeth-harfmann--pbc-animal-care-and-controlFri, 07 Sep 2012 16:00:00 GMTElizabeth Harfmann - PBC Animal Care and Control Join Elizabeth Harfmann, spokesperson for Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control and your host Wes Blackman as we discuss what is happening with this important County agency.  We'll talk about the services they provide and the process by which the public can file complaints related to problem animals/owners.   00:55:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoPalm Beach County,Animal Care and Control,complaints,pets,animalsJoin Elizabeth Harfmann, spokesperson for Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control and your host Wes Blackman as we discuss what is happening with this importhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/31/lake-worths-director-of-sustainability-william-watersPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/31/lake-worths-director-of-sustainability-william-waters/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/31/lake-worths-director-of-sustainability-william-watersFri, 31 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTLake Worth's Director of Sustainability William WatersJoin William Waters AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Community Sustainability for the City of Lake Worth, as he talks with your host Wes Blackman about planning, zoning and historic preservation issues facing the City of Lake Worth. 00:59:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,redevelopment,zoning,Preservation,architectureJoin William Waters AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, Director of Community Sustainability for the City of Lake Worth, as he talks with your host Wes Blackman about plahttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/24/tracy-smith-coffey--ed-berkoff--lula-lake-worth-artsArthttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/24/tracy-smith-coffey--ed-berkoff--lula-lake-worth-arts/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/24/tracy-smith-coffey--ed-berkoff--lula-lake-worth-artsFri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTTracy Smith Coffey - Ed Berkoff - LULA Lake Worth ArtsJoin Tracy Smith Coffey, Project Coordinator for LULA Lake Worth Arts and me, Wes Blackman, as we talk about the upcoming Battle of the Bands fundraiser for LULA, as well as the Urban Lofts project that is part of the NSP2 program administered by the CRA.  She'll also talk about the entire LULA program.  Joining us will be musician Ed Berkoff, who is in charge of band selection for Battle of the Bands. 00:51:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoLake Worth,LULA,Arts,Bands,CRAJoin Tracy Smith Coffey, Project Coordinator for LULA Lake Worth Arts and me, Wes Blackman, as we talk about the upcoming Battle of the Bands fundraiser for LULhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/17/shanon-materio--commissioner-city-of-west-palm-beachPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/17/shanon-materio--commissioner-city-of-west-palm-beach/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/17/shanon-materio--commissioner-city-of-west-palm-beachFri, 17 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTShanon Materio - Commissioner City of West Palm Beach00:47:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoWest Palm Beach,Commission,City,Florida,Palm Beach CountyShanon Materio - Commissioner City of West Palm Beachhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/03/florida-green-energy-works--chat-with-erin-deadyPoliticshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/03/florida-green-energy-works--chat-with-erin-deady/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/highnoonlakeworth/2012/08/03/florida-green-energy-works--chat-with-erin-deadyFri, 03 Aug 2012 16:00:00 GMTFlorida Green Energy Works - Chat with Erin DeadyCome join the initial broadcast of High Noon in Lake Worth with host Wes Blackman.  Wes will be joined by Erin Deady who will talk about the Florida Green Energy Works for the City of Lake Worth.  The item will be on the August 7th City Commission agenda. 00:44:00High Noon in Lake WorthnoEnergy,Conservation,savings,commercial,cityCome join the initial broadcast of High Noon in Lake Worth with host Wes Blackman.  Wes will be joined by Erin Deady who will talk about the Florida Green Energ