As I say so long for now to regular listeners in this farewell episode, I am joined by Stephen Passero, who was my first-ever guest on The Fort Erie Podcast. Stephen returns to discuss his latest role as the vice president of Fort Erie Festivals and more.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:01.
• Hot New Listing…02:44.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:18.
• Stephen Passero…04:03.
• So Long For Now…11:28.

The last time Mary-Lou was my guest, we sat across the table from each other at the Scuttlebutt in Stevensville. This was before masks were commonplace and indoor dining faced public health restrictions. Today, she returns to The Fort Erie Podcast to talk about her involvement with the Stevensville Farmers’ Market and the economic development of downtown Stevensville.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:08.
• Hot New Listing…02:44.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:41.
• Mary-Lou Ambrose-Little…04:35.
• Community Events…12:14.

A self-proclaimed personal stylist, body confidence coach, and fashionista, Jamal Mills-Alexander is the proud owner of Jamazing Boutique in downtown Ridgeway. She joins me to discuss moving her retail operation from Port Colborne to Fort Erie and how the growth of her business has mirrored her own development as an entrepreneur.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Giveaway…00:33.
• Local Headlines…01:07.
• Hot New Listing…02:23.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:10.
• Jamal Mills-Alexander…04:09.
• Community Events…11:55.

Longtime listeners of The Fort Erie Podcast are sure to recognize Phil Smith, a three-peat guest of the show. Phil joins me today with fresh insights on the growth of our town and what’s next for Crystal Beach.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…00:42.
• Hot New Listing…02:34.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:14.
• Phil Smith…04:25.
• Community Events…12:22.

James Culic, local reporter and columnist with Niagara this Week, has previously contributed short rants to The Fort Erie Podcast. No stranger to controversy, James joins me today to reflect on our town, his accolades, and some of his most popular articles over the years (for better or for worse).

• Welcome…00:00.
• Local Headlines…01:05.
• Hot New Listing…02:56.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:49.
• James Culic…04:58.
• Community Events…13:05.

The Fort Erie Podcast debuts its fifth and final (for now) season today. In the first of six brand new episodes this year, mother-daughter team Carol and Alexandra LaCivita announce some big news regarding the future of The Village Boutique in Ridgeway.

• Welcome…00:00.
• Farewell Season…00:32.
• Local Headlines…01:19.
• Hot New Listing…02:38.
• Fort Erie Q&A…03:20.
• Alexandra & Carol LaCivita…04:05.
• Community Events…12:22.

Yes, it’s true. The Fort Erie Podcast will be returning for its fifth season, but it will be the final season for now. Join your host, Brent Jones, on February 15, 2022, for the first of six brand new episodes of The Fort Erie Podcast, prior to the much-anticipated arrival of his newborn daughter in April (at which time, podcasting will be going on the back burner). True to form, this season will feature bite-size chats with both new and returning guests alike. Check out this “teaser” episode (trailer) for a short preview of what’s to come.