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In episode 68 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Kathy Castor, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Florida's 14th congresional district. She is Tampa Bay's voice in congress, elected in 2006, becoming the first woman to represent Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Kathy Castor focuses on issues vital to Tampa Bay area families and businesses, and is committed to building a stronger economy that works for everyone as a Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s powerful Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

In episode 67 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Joanna Olsen, the owner of the Coyote Ugly Saloon in Ybor City. Tune in as Garrett and Joanna discuss Ybors growth over the years, future Ybor development, and the biased news coverage surrounding Ybor nightlife.

In episode 66 of the TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Edgar Castrotello and Shelby Lewis, who are the recycling specialists for the Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management. Edgar and Shelby oversee the educational programs and public outreach relating to recycling, composting and waste diversion for the City of Tampa.

The Department of Solid Waste & Environmental Program Management provides environmentally safe, time responsive, and cost effective collection, disposal and recycling services for nearly 90,000 residential and commercial customers.

Brad Miller is the CEO of Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority. The PSTA is a government agency that provides public transportation for Pinellas County, Florida. The authority manages a fixed-route bus system that encompasses over 40 bus routes - including two express routes to Tampa; the Central Avenue Trolley; the Suncoast Beach Trolley; and the bus rapid transit service, the SunRunner.

In the nicest way possible, Brad Miller is a "transportation nerd" who has a huge role in the development of public transportation in the St. Pete area. Tune in to learn the fascinating history of public transportation in Tampa Bay and the exciting plans for the future!

Harry Kayafas is a builder, developer, and the owner of Sterling Cigar Lounge in Ybor City.

Sterling Cigar Lounge is an infill development on 7th Ave in Ybor City. It includes a first floor restaurant, a second and third floor of a boutique hotel/ Airbnb, and a fourth floor cigar lounge with a bar, humidor and outdoor patio space.

Max Chillura is the owner of Chill Bros Scoop Shop. Max started the business with his 3 other siblings, and learned the art of Gelato and Ice Cream making in Italy. They use the finest ingredients and no preservatives or gums for texture, only the real stuff. Chill Bros has 5 locations across Tampa: Ybor City, Water Street, Armature Works, Palma Ceia, and SoHo.