Orlando Stoneham, the youngest son of entrepreneur Jackie Stoneham, shares the story of Orlando's Southern Barbecue in Oak Harbor. The business has become a beloved tradition on Whidbey Island, known for its delicious Southern cuisine. Orlando and his four brothers have played a key role in the growth of the business, which started as a humble food…

Deception Pass State Park is the most visited park in the State of Washington and the crown jewel of Whidbey Island. Reid has a great conversation with Jason Armstrong, Deception Pass State Park - Park Manager Thanks for listening. We post a new podcast every month. Reid Schwartz is a Rotarian, Navy veteran, 29-year Whidbey Island resident, and a l…

Shane Hoffmire, Oak Harbor City Councilman and Mayorial candidate discuss events happening in the City of Oak Harbor and why Shane is running for Mayor of Oak Harbor. Thanks for listening. We post a new podcast every month. Reid Schwartz is a Rotarian, Navy veteran, 29-year Whidbey Island resident, and a local Real Estate Broker with eXp Realty,. H…

Can you afford to buy your first home? Moving to Whidbey Island or anywhere else for that matter buying your first home is a big deal. Owning your home is a connection to the community, you are no longer a renter but now own a piece of the community you live in. It is also a huge investment that comes with great rewards financially. However, unless…

Bryan Stucky is an Oak Harbor business owner, Rotarian, and first-term City Councilman. We discuss what it is like to serve on the city council, how long it takes to get things accomplished in city government, and some amazing opportunities for you to step up and get involved in how our city is run. You don't even need to run for office. Bryan Stuc…

Liz Lange shares that the big 3 concerns that our seniors face are isolation and loneliness, Falling down and ..... Liz is the director of Senior Services for the City of Oak Harbor and manages The Center offering programs, classes, meals, and travel opportunities to our community of experienced adults (age 50 plus). This is great information for m…

Getting to know your neighbors is not as common as it once was, and having a safe place to live is pretty important. Here in our community, we have neighbors who own their homes, but due to health problems and financial limitations, they cannot maintain their homes as safe places to live. Homes that are not maintained will eventually fall apart. No…

Welcome to episode number 1 of the Whidbey Island Living Podcast with Reid Schwartz. Reid is a real estate broker with eXp Realty. Today I am interviewing my friend and Oak Harbor Insurance agent Mary Himes, the Mama Bear Insurance Lady. Mary owns Safe Harbor Agency in Oak Harbor and has over 20 years in the insurance business. Listen in as she sha…