https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sarasota-podcast--7232641enPlaces & TravelCopyright Deborah Zara Kobylthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/694865d31105d503f577cb01f285216d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-sarasota-podcast--7232641Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:03:01 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltDeborah Zara Kobyltfeeds@spreaker.comThe Sarasota Podcast, hosted and created by Deborah Zara Kobylt, talks about all things Sarasota, from the arts, restaurants, beaches, development, and incredible lifestyle of our beautiful Sarasota, Florida. Please join us and tell your friends, too!false0d50d2e9-ed18-5bed-a70f-8a574253116aepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gigi-de-manio-fine-art-luxury-wedding-photographer-author--73402560 every other week! It's been wonderful catching up with friends and family and
watching how happy couples handle their nuptials. Each has been beautiful and
unique.
So please welcome to our show a true expert in the field of wedding photography, Gigi
de Manio, who joins us to talk about her experience in putting out the event of your
dreams and how to have that captured in photos.
Gigi has photographed many celeb clients as well, including Chelsea Clinton, and I
asked her what it was like capturing the moment her dad, former President Bill
Clinton, walked her down the aisle. How do you get the perfect shot that also looks
natural and unrehearsed?
Gigi gives us some tips and tricks not only during our podcast, but she also talks
about it in her beautiful book, SILVER Moments Into Memories, a stunning photo book
from some of the weddings she's shot around the world. In fact, her work has been
featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vera Wang on Weddings, Modern
Bride and The NY Times, to name a few.
Gigi is THE go-to expert when it comes to photographing weddings, and her story on
how she got into the business is an interesting one. Let's just say it wasn't planned
and that she fell into it during her college days. We'll talk about that, in addition to her
growing up in Sarasota, my home town. In fact, I met Gigi through her identical twin
sister, Jackie, an accomplished woman in her own right. And of course, being of Italian
descent, we'll discuss some Italian traditions and inspirations she can share with us,
too.
Please join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms. Our
interview will also be simulcast on #TheSarasotaPodcast and #LittleItalyPodcast as
well. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I'd like to thank you for joining us. Hashtags / Mentions @gigidemanio #photographer #weddinphotographer #gigidemanio #luxuryweddingphotography #author]]>27b4ece7-aef5-49c3-b74c-925a28775a87Wed, 23 Jul 2025 18:18:00 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltIt's wedding season, at least in my family where it seems I'm attending a wedding every other week! It's been wonderful catching up with friends and family and watching how happy couples handle their nuptials. Each has been beautiful and unique.... every other week! It's been wonderful catching up with friends and family and
watching how happy couples handle their nuptials. Each has been beautiful and
unique.
So please welcome to our show a true expert in the field of wedding photography, Gigi
de Manio, who joins us to talk about her experience in putting out the event of your
dreams and how to have that captured in photos.
Gigi has photographed many celeb clients as well, including Chelsea Clinton, and I
asked her what it was like capturing the moment her dad, former President Bill
Clinton, walked her down the aisle. How do you get the perfect shot that also looks
natural and unrehearsed?
Gigi gives us some tips and tricks not only during our podcast, but she also talks
about it in her beautiful book, SILVER Moments Into Memories, a stunning photo book
from some of the weddings she's shot around the world. In fact, her work has been
featured in People, Martha Stewart Weddings, Vera Wang on Weddings, Modern
Bride and The NY Times, to name a few.
Gigi is THE go-to expert when it comes to photographing weddings, and her story on
how she got into the business is an interesting one. Let's just say it wasn't planned
and that she fell into it during her college days. We'll talk about that, in addition to her
growing up in Sarasota, my home town. In fact, I met Gigi through her identical twin
sister, Jackie, an accomplished woman in her own right. And of course, being of Italian
descent, we'll discuss some Italian traditions and inspirations she can share with us,
too.
Please join us on #DeborahKobyltLIVE on all video and audio podcast platforms. Our
interview will also be simulcast on #TheSarasotaPodcast and #LittleItalyPodcast as
well. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and I'd like to thank you for joining us. Hashtags / Mentions @gigidemanio #photographer #weddinphotographer #gigidemanio #luxuryweddingphotography #author]]>2840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heather-hackett-founder-local-relief--73402557 feeling overwhelmed and struggling to connect with vital resources. Please welcome
Heather Hackett, founder of Local Relief, a nonprofit mobile app designed to connect
communities with essential help, services, and information once disaster strikes,
serving as a central hub for disaster preparedness, survival, and recovery.
Heather is from my home in Sarasota, Florida, which is no stranger to floods and
hurricanes, and 2024 proved to be one emergency followed by another, leaving
communities and individuals looking for information on how to recover and where to
find relief. The Local Relief app connects residents with local authorities and
organizations to access life saving resources during crises such as hurricanes,
wildfires, and floods. Residents can find food services, shelter locations, and recovery
assistance, all while communicating directly with neighbors and professional services
offering help. That's the heart of Local Relief-turning chaos into connection and
resilience. We will talk with Heather about her vision for Local Relief not just in Florida, but in
other communities as well, including here in SoCal, clearly no stranger to natural
disasters from fires to floods and earthquakes. Local Relief is a boots-on-the-ground
nonprofit, and local volunteers are strongly encouraged to get involved, because who
knows their community better than its residents? Heather was named Humanitarian of the Year 2024 by the Lakewood Ranch
Community Foundation. Let's just say this isn't her first rodeo in the space of giving
back to her community, and we will discuss that as well. We're stronger when we work
together, whether in Los Angeles, Sarasota, or anywhere else we call home.
Please join me in welcoming Heather to #DeborahKobyltLIVE & #TheSarasotaPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your
friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you
here. Also, if you have a story idea, particularly in #Sarasota where we're looking to grow
our podcast, please let us know💚]]>1fbb2115-120a-4a5e-9f39-9bc54835a2f7Wed, 14 May 2025 18:14:00 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltWhen disaster strikes, the chaos that follows can leave communities and individuals feeling overwhelmed and struggling to connect with vital resources. Please welcome Heather Hackett, founder of Local Relief, a nonprofit mobile app designed to... feeling overwhelmed and struggling to connect with vital resources. Please welcome
Heather Hackett, founder of Local Relief, a nonprofit mobile app designed to connect
communities with essential help, services, and information once disaster strikes,
serving as a central hub for disaster preparedness, survival, and recovery.
Heather is from my home in Sarasota, Florida, which is no stranger to floods and
hurricanes, and 2024 proved to be one emergency followed by another, leaving
communities and individuals looking for information on how to recover and where to
find relief. The Local Relief app connects residents with local authorities and
organizations to access life saving resources during crises such as hurricanes,
wildfires, and floods. Residents can find food services, shelter locations, and recovery
assistance, all while communicating directly with neighbors and professional services
offering help. That's the heart of Local Relief-turning chaos into connection and
resilience. We will talk with Heather about her vision for Local Relief not just in Florida, but in
other communities as well, including here in SoCal, clearly no stranger to natural
disasters from fires to floods and earthquakes. Local Relief is a boots-on-the-ground
nonprofit, and local volunteers are strongly encouraged to get involved, because who
knows their community better than its residents? Heather was named Humanitarian of the Year 2024 by the Lakewood Ranch
Community Foundation. Let's just say this isn't her first rodeo in the space of giving
back to her community, and we will discuss that as well. We're stronger when we work
together, whether in Los Angeles, Sarasota, or anywhere else we call home.
Please join me in welcoming Heather to #DeborahKobyltLIVE & #TheSarasotaPodcast on all video and audio podcast platforms, and invite your
friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you
here. Also, if you have a story idea, particularly in #Sarasota where we're looking to grow
our podcast, please let us know💚]]>1640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-ryan-author-designer-publisher--73402584 Days Of Cinema," which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90's and the impact those films had on pop culture at the time and in retrospect, today. Scott selected twenty-five films to for his book from thousands made in the 1990's, from Goodfellas to Magnolia and so many others classics, and he was very strategic in his selection. He's analyzed how films of the 90s shaped our culture,
which was the last decade before social media took over and influenced millions. Having just returned from the #VeniceFilmFestival, I saw some magnificent films, but I'll admit there's a difference between films today and 30 years ago. I'll ask him about that, perhaps it's because of streaming, with less people collectively going to the movies? Scott has written many books including "Last Days of Letterman," "Barbra Streisand The Music," "Moonlighting," and others that capture a moment in our culture that we all shared. Now, it's different, not better or worse, but just different.
And it's not going back. Scott is also a publisher and founded Fayetteville Mafia Press, a boutique publishing company. He admits he's "living his dream" through his work, and where he lives in Sarasota, Florida, which I also call home (part time). There's a lot to talk about. Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE and @TheSarasotaPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. Have a question for Scott? DM me and I'll make sure to ask.  @blue_rose_magazine @Scottryan579 #ScottRyan #Author #Writer #director #actor #Popculture @ubngo]]>a93ed908-76f7-459c-83bd-7b1c96c8cecbWed, 18 Sep 2024 00:40:00 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltPublisher and author Scott Ryan is like Google when it comes to TV and film. He knows the genres intimately, and has written niche books about everything from Letterman to Streisand. Today, he joins us to discuss his latest book, "The Last Days Of... Days Of Cinema," which is a brilliant look at cinema in the 90's and the impact those films had on pop culture at the time and in retrospect, today. Scott selected twenty-five films to for his book from thousands made in the 1990's, from Goodfellas to Magnolia and so many others classics, and he was very strategic in his selection. He's analyzed how films of the 90s shaped our culture,
which was the last decade before social media took over and influenced millions. Having just returned from the #VeniceFilmFestival, I saw some magnificent films, but I'll admit there's a difference between films today and 30 years ago. I'll ask him about that, perhaps it's because of streaming, with less people collectively going to the movies? Scott has written many books including "Last Days of Letterman," "Barbra Streisand The Music," "Moonlighting," and others that capture a moment in our culture that we all shared. Now, it's different, not better or worse, but just different.
And it's not going back. Scott is also a publisher and founded Fayetteville Mafia Press, a boutique publishing company. He admits he's "living his dream" through his work, and where he lives in Sarasota, Florida, which I also call home (part time). There's a lot to talk about. Please join me on all video and audio platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE and @TheSarasotaPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. Have a question for Scott? DM me and I'll make sure to ask.  @blue_rose_magazine @Scottryan579 #ScottRyan #Author #Writer #director #actor #Popculture @ubngo]]>2015falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scott-ryan-author-designer-and-publisher--73402582620ea4a3-87f5-474b-aa74-84b5c4cb7e1dWed, 14 Jun 2023 18:06:00 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltLove Streisand? Then you must turn in to our show today, featuring Scott Ryan, author, designer, and publisher who joins us to to talk about his latest publication, "Barbra Streisand, The Music." This is a stunning book, filled with gorgeous photos...2186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/film-director-k-t-curran--73402554 Other Side, is getting high critical praise from Hollywood to Sarasota, where K.T. lives,
which also happens to be my hometown. And today, we speak with K.T. on
#DeborahKobyltLIVE & #TheSarasotaPodcast about her film and life.
Bridge To The Other Side is an incredible journey into grief, drugs, mental health, and
relationships, filmed in Sarasota. In fact, you may recognize many street scenes and
local restaurants in #SRQ. The message is deep, and people are noticing.
We'll be talking about the process of filming, in addition to K.T.'s prior work as an actor,
screenwriter, and founder of Wingspan Productions, a nonprofit that creates films to
inspire social change. And she's done just that. Bridge To The Other Side will be
shown this month at The Sarasota Film Festival, which celebrates its 25th year!
If you out her IMDB page, K.T. has a long list of films to her credit. Bridge To The Other
Side won Best Feature Film at the Lady Filmmakers Film Festival in Los Angeles to
Best Florida Feature at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. And we're
watching.
Thanks for joining us on @DeborahKobyltLIVE & @TheSarasotaPodcast, where you'll
find our shows on ALL video and audio platforms, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Have an idea for our show? Please DM us, we'd love]]>f46097ab-b9a2-4a08-b6a1-62beb2da1a33Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:53:00 +0000Deborah Zara KobyltThere's a lot of buzz around film director K.T. Curran, whose latest film, Bridge To The Other Side, is getting high critical praise from Hollywood to Sarasota, where K.T. lives, which also happens to be my hometown. And today, we speak with K.T. on... Other Side, is getting high critical praise from Hollywood to Sarasota, where K.T. lives,
which also happens to be my hometown. And today, we speak with K.T. on
#DeborahKobyltLIVE & #TheSarasotaPodcast about her film and life.
Bridge To The Other Side is an incredible journey into grief, drugs, mental health, and
relationships, filmed in Sarasota. In fact, you may recognize many street scenes and
local restaurants in #SRQ. The message is deep, and people are noticing.
We'll be talking about the process of filming, in addition to K.T.'s prior work as an actor,
screenwriter, and founder of Wingspan Productions, a nonprofit that creates films to
inspire social change. And she's done just that. Bridge To The Other Side will be
shown this month at The Sarasota Film Festival, which celebrates its 25th year!
If you out her IMDB page, K.T. has a long list of films to her credit. Bridge To The Other
Side won Best Feature Film at the Lady Filmmakers Film Festival in Los Angeles to
Best Florida Feature at the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. And we're
watching.
Thanks for joining us on @DeborahKobyltLIVE & @TheSarasotaPodcast, where you'll
find our shows on ALL video and audio platforms, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Have an idea for our show? Please DM us, we'd love]]>1892falsefull