CivicView a City of Crestview Podcast

CivicView Season 4: Tell Me What You Want, What You Really Really Want

We want to hear from you! In this episode of CivicView, Administrative Services Director Jessica Leavins and Community Impact Specialist Peyton Pallar stop by to convince you to take our strategic planning survey. To learn more about the survey and why your input is so important, be sure to listen to this week's episode. 

CivicView Season 4: Chamber Talk

In this week's episode, Executive Director of the Crestview Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandra Wilson, stops by to talk all things Chamber of Commerce, including some fun upcoming events and the value of becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce. 

CivicView Season 4: Hey Batter, Batter!

In this week's episode, our Parks and Recreation Programs Supervisor, George Hillsman, stops by the studio to discuss all things city league sports. George has been a member of our team for almost twenty years, and he knows a thing or two about team sports, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen to find out about our programs, how your youth can participate, or how you can participate. 

CivicView Season: Chatting with the GFWC

In this week's episode, Councilwoman Brown stops by the studio with Ms. Wanda Walker of the General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) to discuss the club's history, heart health, serving our community, how you can become a member and Sunday Fish Fries. So check out this week's episode to learn more, and give our previous episodes a listen while you're at it! 

CivicView Season 4: Hello 2023!

Hello, 2023! We are back, and this episode features City Manager Tim Bolduc. Tim stops by to discuss some of the cool things we have planned for 2023 and beyond, so be sure to give this episode a listen and catch up on previous episodes. 

CivicView Season 4: Supporting the Mission Through In-home Child Care

In the Season 4 Finale of CivicView, John Emsing of the SBDC stops by to discuss in-home childcare initiatives and the shortage of childcare providers in our community. To learn how to support the mission, check out https://sbdc.uwf.edu/ or visit https://form.jotform.com/223055499163157 to reserve your spot for one of the upcoming information dinners free of charge. CivicView is available on major streaming platforms such as Apple Podcast, Spotify, Pandora, and IheartRadio. You can also listen Saturday mornings at 7 am on The Good Country WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM.  

CivicView Season 4: Hello Councilman Bullard

In this episode, we get to know our new council member, Ryan Bullard. Councilman Bullard serves as the new Precinct 2 representative. We discuss his background, why he chose Crestview for his home, and what he hopes to see for Crestview over the next four years.  

CivicView Season 4: The Criddle Cast

In this episode, Public Services Director Mike Criddle stops by the studio to discuss all things Streets and Water. He shares some of his background, why he chose to make Crestview his home, and where he hopes to see Public Services and the City of Crestview go in the future. 
Thank you to WAAZ/WJSB for helping us spread the word over the radio Saturday mornings at 7, and thank you to all of our listeners for helping make Crestview a great place to live. 

CivicView Season 4: Talkin’ Capital with Wayne and Jayce

In this episode of CivicView, Director of Operations Wayne Steele and Project Manager Jayce Vanderford stop by the studio to discuss capital projects. We promise it's more exciting than it sounds! We go over some big changes our citizens will see in the Redstone and Brookmeade area, as well as some traffic improvements where the Crestview Commons will be. Be sure to listen to this week's episode so you can stay in the know. 
Thank you to WAAAZ/WJSB for getting these out on Saturday morning at 7 am, and thank you to all of you who make our city such an awesome place to live. 

CivicView Season 4: Please Be Kind with CPD

In this episode of CivicView Officers, White and Lewis stop by to discuss to amazing programs the Crestview Police Department is doing to help foster community relationships and assist our officers and our citizens. To learn more about Please Be Kind and R.U.O.K. be sure to give this week's episode a listen!

CivicView Season 4: Little Adventures With Jennifer Adams of the TDD

This week's episode is about putting tourists' dollars to work for the rest of us. We are joined by Jennifer Adams, director of Destin Fort Walton Beach, our tourist development division here in Okaloosa County, and Councilman Doug Capps, who represents us on the Tourist Development Council, to talk bed tax spending, little adventures, and many of the other awesome programs offered by the TDD. You can visit https://www.destinfwb.com/ for more info. We want to give a big shoutout to WAAZ/WJSB for getting these out on Saturday mornings at 7 am and to all of our loyal listeners who make CivicView a part of how they stay connected to their local government. 

CivicView Season 4: Community Impact with Peyton Pallar

In this week's episode, our Community Impact Specialist Peyton Pallar stops by the studio to provide some details on the Hurricane Ian Victims Donation Drive going on at City Hall as well as all the events we have going on in the City in October, including our Trunk or Treat sponsored by All In Credit Union. If you want to know more about how you can donate or join us for our other events, be sure to listen to this week's episode. 

CivicView Season 4: Is It A Bird, Is It a Plane? No, It’s District 4 School Board Representative Tim Bryant

In this episode of CivicView, chairman and District 4 representative of the Okaloosa County School Board, Tim Bryant, stops by the studio along with City Councilman Doug Capps to answer questions about schools here in Crestview and some of the outstanding programs at CHS. 

CivicView Season: Parades, Champaign and Music Off Main

In this episode of CivicView, Main Street Crestview Association's executive director Rachel Conort stops by to tell us all about the fantastic events going on downtown through the new year, including an exciting new event series featuring live music in the downtown area called Music Off Main. The first concert will feature Casey Kearney and kicks off Friday, September 23 at 6 pm. All events mentioned in this episode are free to the public. For more information or to register for an event, please visit www.downtowncrestview.org. 

CivicView Season 4: Saving Lives With Project Opioid

In this week's episode, Mayor Whitten stops by the studio to share some staggering statistics related to opioid overdoses affecting our country and our community. He also gives us the rundown on the upcoming Overdose Summit he is hosting with the help of the Florida League of Cities and Project Opioid. This event will take place on September 30 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Crestview Community Center. It is free and open to the public. Please be sure to register as space is limited, and both breakfast and lunch will be provided. To register, please visit https://conta.cc/3TWa1hY.  Thank you to Florida Power and Light for providing breakfast and Eglin Federal Credit Union for providing lunch.  
As always, thank you to our listeners and to WWAZ/WJSB The Good Country for getting these episodes out every Saturday at 7 am. You can always listen to previous episodes for free on most popular streaming platforms. 

CivicView Season 4: Exploring Alternate Realities with the Crestview Public Library

In this week's episode, some special guests from the Crestview Public Library stop by to share how they need your help to participate in their upcoming Augmented Realty Game based around Alice in Wonderland. We also go over some cool upcoming family nights, so be sure to give this week's episode a listen! 

CivicView Season 4: Let’s Go to The Museum!

In the 70th episode of CivicView, Brian Hughes of the Cultural Services Division and Nick Schwendt of CDS stop by to talk about the history of the Bush House and the grand opening event. The Bush House will serve as a museum for the City of Crestview. It is located at 198 S Wilson St right downtown. The event will take place Thursday, September 8 at 4 pm. For more information and to learn about some of the cool secrets found during the renovation, give this week's episode a listen. You can listen to all of our episodes for free here on Podbean or any other popular streaming service like Apple Podcast and Spotify. You can also catch episodes Saturday morning at 7 am on WAAZ/WJSB 
The Good Country 104.7 FM. 

CivicView Season 4: Bow Wow Luau

This week's episode features Officer Healey and Mindy Moriarty from our Animal Services Division. They stop by the studio to talk about our upcoming ribbon cutting and adoption event taking place at our newly renovated Animal Services Facility located at 715 N. Ferdon Blvd on Saturday, August 20, from 10 - 2. Thanks to our amazing sponsors, this event will feature a luau-themed fashion show and zero adoption fees. We also discuss the importance of microchipping your animals and how you can ensure your fur friends are found if they get lost. Thank you to All In Credit Union, David Scott Lee Buick GMC Crestview, Property Group 850, Shot In Focus Photography, and some very awesome private sponsors. Thank you to WAAZ/WJSB 104.7 FM for playing these on Saturday at 7 am, and be sure to catch on previous episodes for free where ever you listen to podcasts. 

CivicView Season 4: Going all in With All In Credit Union

This week's episode features a fantastic community partner Hannah Wilburn of All In Credit Union. Hannah stops by the studio to tell us about All In's $200,000 grant for non-profits. We discuss some of the previous winners, some of which have been right here in Crestview, how to apply, and how the selection process works. If you know someone who works for or owns a non-profit, let them know about this fantastic opportunity, and give this week's episode a listen so you can get some pointers on the application process. To apply today, visit https://allincu.com/why-us/all-in-credit-union-grant.html. 
If you haven't caught up on season 4, it's free, along with our whole catalog. You can find them on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Podbean, and on our website. You can also listen Saturday mornings on The Good Country WAAZ/WJSB at 7 am. 

CivicView Season 4: The Power of a Bed

In this episode, Diane Freeman, executive director of A Bed 4 Me Foundation, and Crestview Police Chief Stephen McCosker stop by the studio to share how important it is for children in Okaloosa and Walton Counties to have a bed of their own. If you would like to hear their story or learn how you can help change children's lives right here at home, be sure to give this week's episode a listen. You can also visit www.abed4me.org to learn more. 
You can find older episodes for free just about anyone you get your podcast or catch us Saturday mornings at 7 am on WAAZ/WJSB 104.7.