Host Larry Lawton explains to his listeners the whole story of his arrest, conviction and what he does now. This is a powerful story of hurt and healing. As a very straightforward speaker, Mr. Lawton will hold nothing back. The bad and good. Mr. Lawton wants people to know that he asked for forgiveness from God and his mission now is to help others not follow in the footsteps he did that lead to a life of crime.
Visit Lawton911 to learn more about what Mr. Lawton does. Click here to view Larry Lawton’s wikipedia. Click here to view Larry Lawton’s BIO.
Steven Cardamone was born in New Haven, CT in 1993 and now resides in Grant,
Florida. Steven is a student at Brevard Community College and graduated Bayside High School in 2010. Steven was the Cadet Battalion Commander and the Armed Drill Team Commander and was heavily involved with the school’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) program. Steven also volunteered with the NJROTC and multiple other community organizations; and continues to do so. To read Steven’s full BIO click here
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Emily Ryan was born in 1996 in Walden, NY. At age five, her family moved to Westbrookville, NY, and it was there that her mother began homeschooling her. Emily considers this to be her parents’ greatest gift to her. ”Being home-schooled has given me the ability to think differently than other kids my age, and to be more independent in my studying skills” said Emily Ryan. Although Emily has struggled with a mild form of dyslexia, she has been able to maintain solid A’s and B’s. To view Emily’s full BIO click here
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Mike Marino a well know comedian who has appeared on the Tonight Show, Letterman, with the USO overseas to help our troops and all over the world and Art Grenci from Remember 9/11 Foundation will be my guest today at 10am on WMEL AM1300 “The Talk To Me Station” or worldwide on the web at www.RealityCheckRadio.org – click on the WMEL sign. To learn more about Mike Marino click here.
Hear about what Art is doing and where Mike Marino and I will be tomorrow to salute and remember the brave men and woman of 9/11. I was in prison at the time of the attack and it was crazy. I am a New Yorker and my Dad was a construction worker on the twin towers and as a young kid my Dad used to take us to the towers when they were under construction. Very Sad time but it also brought the country together.
Let me start by telling you a little about myself. In 1978 I became sober with the help of a Twelve Step Group. I had been drinking alcoholically from the time I was sixteen until I was almost twenty-one. I did many things that I have been ashamed of, things that went along with drinking. I hurt all those who loved me. It took time to rebuild those relationships. Although I was brought up in a church, I lived a life that was on the broad road and gave very little credence to what I had learned there.
Since becoming sober I have enjoyed helping others. I have worked with other alcoholics, helping them to find sobriety. I have worked with developmentally challenged children and Read More »
Chris is an African American, 4’4” tall, 41 year’s old little person. He was born to average height parents, family of five, and the oldest of three. He was born with Achondroplasia and dwarfism; which does not run in his family. Chris is a caring person that has always given everything he has, physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Chris says he has lived his life around the idea that “I’m different to make a difference”. He feels that spending a day in his life would inspire people from all walks of life.
He has accomplished many things in his life which he is very proud of. Many of these things he hopes to continue to do as they have made such an impact, not only on his life but the people around him. He had a very successful wrestling career in high school and has excelled in his endeavors as an entrepreneur.
Chris started a group home for troubled kids where he has become a mentor to some of the city’s most forgotten children. To date, this group home is the accomplishment Chris is the proudest of.
This path has led Chris to become a motivational speaker for schools across the country and to speak about bullying and acceptance of all people. He has a foundation called 3D T.E.A.M, an Anti Bulling program. Read More »
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Tom Frey a 20 year veteran detective with the New York City Police Department, now retired, resides in Brevard County and is the owner of The Cigar Shoppe (located in West Melbourne FL.) and the Hilton Gift Shop (located in the Hilton On the Beach). Tom is a very positive person and believes in a pro active approach when dealing with kids.
Early on in Tom’s career, he worked in community policing in New York where he would be able to talk to school age kids and even helped some of them get jobs. It showed the kids that he cared as a person and a Police Officer.
Tom is married and has an 11 yr. old daughter.
Come meet Tom, all the regulars, meet some new people and enjoy the great atmosphere.
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Joe Crews has lived in Melbourne, Florida for 54 years. He grew up watching the space program develop into what it is, the greatest movement in human history. Both before and after graduating Eau Gallie High School in 1973 he traveled the world and has visited 12 countries.
In 1982 he received a B.S. in Graphic Design from Florida State University. During the 80’s while working a illustrator at the Florida Solar Energy Center he became involved with the Brevard Young Democrats and their effort to find a media outlet to tell people about the newly passed Domestic Abuse Law. With the help of his mother, Bonnie Crews, the co-founder of the Brevard Notes TV show, he was able to get Cablevision of Central Florida to tape and televise a Read More »
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Judge Rudisill is currently assigned to the Civil/Family Division of Seminole County. He and three other Circuit Judges serve the people of the 18th Judicial Circuit at the Civil Courthouse in Downtown Sanford on Lake Monroe. In the same day he may rule on a personal injury damage issue, dissolution of marriage, a construction litigation claim, a mortgage foreclosure, an adoption, a domestic violence injunction, an eminent domain taking, a child support award, a personal property seizure, and a wrongful death suit and virtually anything in between. He also does everything he can to make sure that litigants without attorneys have access to the Court and fair hearings. Judge Rudisill also presides over Juvenile Drug Court.
Michael Rudisill came to the bench by applying for the position vacated when Judge James E. C. Perry was elevated to Florida Supreme Court. Nearly thirty prominent attorneys from Seminole and Brevard Counties applied for the seat. Applicants had to first submit to an interview by the members of the Judicial Nominating Commission. They recommended whom the Governor Read More »
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Jason Brodeur worked for Procter & Gamble for nearly 12 years and then started his own local health care consulting business headquartered in Sanford, Florida. Being a local business owner and a leader in various community organizations across Central Florida, Jason has always put the well-being and strength of his community first.
The son of Tim and Rene Brodeur of Winter Springs, Jason grew up in our community — graduating from Jackson Heights Middle School and Oviedo High School. While in high school he was a member of the volleyball team and the wresting team where he learned leadership and hard work. He continued his education at the University of Florida, where he attended on a Florida Academic Scholarship.
As a college student, Jason participated in a number of different student organizations including the Student Senate, The College of Agriculture Honor Court and the Interfraternity Council. Jason graduated from University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the College of Agriculture, and also Read More »
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Attorney Kendall T. Moore is a native of Brevard County, Florida. He was born in the City of Rockledge and graduated from Cocoa High School. He continued his education at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and at the University of Florida where he received a law degree.
After serving in several capacities for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in Washington, DC, and Miami, Florida, Mr. Moore returned to Brevard County. He’s currently a partner in the law firm of MooreEavenson, PLC – Attorneys. Their practice focuses on automobile accidents and all other types of personal injuries caused by the negligence of a third party. In addition, he is the President and CEO of Space Coast Strategies, a governmental lobbying firm representing clients before all local government agencies in Brevard County.
In November of 2000, at the age of 29, Read More »
