Mary believes English lessons for local Ticos can improve their income and livelihood. This short episode explains what, why, how she is doing it.

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Mary’s English program for Local Tico’s

Rachael McCrary is back as a guest on the Nosara Podcast. She shares great deal of insight on entrepreneurship and we hope you enjoy hearing from this fireball of ingenuity and and energy.

Rachael McCrary on Entrepreneurship + Bringing an Idea to Life

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas-Castro, Dr. Tina Nabatchi, & Dr. Christian Freitag invite ALL Nosara residents to participate in an important survey. They explain there are 3 phases to this project. Phase 1 is now complete, Phase 2 is this survey (see below links to participate & instructions), and Phase 3 is the July 29th round table event, when all of Nosara’s collected information will be shared. They are requesting as much participation as possible from all demographics and want people to know their opinions and concerns are included and important. Their goal is to share collective information in a manner promoting unification and dialogue thus providing an opportunity to progress. Queremos participación con todos en la comunidad!!! Inglés o español todo bien. This was carefully written understanding there are multiple steps and it might be confusing for some. Its in English and/or Spanish. *SURVEY ESPANOL* http://tinyurl.com/nosara-estudio *SURVEY ENGLISH* https://tinyurl.com/nosara-study What’s happening is truly unique and an opportunity for our community to unite for a greater cause no matter our background or financial status. Participation will make a difference.   *Two important tools to help fill out the survey*  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdXwIXejzZ0&feature=emb_logo FAQ (Ingles) https://tinyurl.com/94a9js4x

Dr’s & Scientists from the Nosara Research Project are inviting ALL area residents to participate in a survey to prepare for July 29th round table event (8 minute short version)

In this Nosara Podcast episode, Dr. Edgeworth explains the ocean water pollution situation in Playa Guiones and Rio Nosara areas plus calls residents, in particular homeowners and businesses, to support a cleaner Nosara based upon the data from their water collection study. He explains Dr. Vanessa Bezy’s efforts on this project, how it is funded, and shares some of his personal opinions about leadership in our area. Robert states: “It’s a big responsibility to apply government power against people’s property rights… So if you want to do that, at least do it well.”

Dr. Robert Edgeworth explains scientific results about Nosara’s water pollution; Asks homeowners and businesses to support a cleaner Nosara

In this Nosara Podcast, Dr. Alvaro Salas quickly addresses the hotbed of contention surrounding the building regulations and announces he is bringing some top level scientists in his field to Nosara on July 29th event to help us address much more than just the building regulations. Big thanks to everyone participating in the study and those helping make this event happen. It looks like El Local & The Gardens is the location for the event.

Dr. Salas says his results are showing Nosara is in a ‘ticking time bomb’ situation and wants to help; announces July 29th event with other leading scientists focusing on Nosara

In this Nosara Podcast episode Jessica Sheffield updates us about Guardians of Nature and shares her vision of increasing eco literacy throughout Latin America and beyond. The program is working already in Nosara and quickly expanding in Latin America and beyond. Here’s my notes: Intro… GoN ‘Mom’ and DMA cofounder Nosara is an innovation lab for public schools Importance of trajectories Trees in CR almost all gone by the 1980’s yet CR changed trajectory and is now inventor of ecotourism (will put in map photos) DMA was not intended to ever be an island Local schools in Nosara having impact and ripple effect Step by step… Not 1 huge one Covid, floods, strikes, etc. Really hurt kids Enriching English very important How can people get involved? Can donate time, financially, or preferably both Could Nosara’s public school be model for the world? Faith, hope, and strategy can change anything Local businesses adopted local schools and now composting, recycling, English enrichment, etc. Bram recommendation of book Rocket Man GoN using bottom up approach, not top down Working with government much better in accomplishing greater reach Check site also 501c3 available via Amigos site 

Guardians of Nature is on a mission… And it is working! In 23 minutes Jessica Sheffield updates how Nosara is turning into an ‘innovation lab’ and ‘faith, hope, and strategy can change anything’

Gabby & Ru stop by the Nosara Podcast studio to share all kinds of things plus what’s happening at Surf Simply and their kids club. *This was recorded pre covid and we’ll get a 2021 update for everyone hopefully soon.

Surf Simply’s Kid’s Club

Singer songwriter MishCatt stopped by the studio to share her story about her journey from Costa Rica to Europe then ultimately to Los Angeles pursuing her career at higher levels and played a song or 2 with us.

MishCatt (Michelle Gonzalez) visits The Nosara Podcast

A MASSIVE thank you to their teacher Jan Krieger for making this happen!

Del Mar Academy 9th graders share their findings about Centenarians in Nicoya’s ‘Blue Zone’

Nicole Quesada Gurdian covers: A literal translation of most recent changes to March 2nd, 2021 updated resolution. Importance of travel insurance and where to send Misinformation on the internet Staying until June 2nd… What does this mean? Why is your drivers license important? Immigration and residency appointments Lots of confusion with MOPT and residency Why not to file residency? What should you do if not sure? Free residency guideline Synopsis of current situation

Travel, immigration, and residency updates for March 2021 with Nicole Quesada Gurdian

Mary Smathers is an author and active community member who shares her background and recent book launch, provides tennis info and updates, explains how new people can and should get involved in the community right away, what her Nosara likes and dislikes are and updates on Ostional’s recent growth increase. *Stay tuned to my YouTube channel for several brief segments with Mary by subjects Here’s notes from this 16 minute version with Mary: Appreciates me providing info from somewhere besides social media I complain about social media not actually advancing our issues. Mary used to write for La Voz for years when it’s focus was on Nosara. In recent years she’s been working on her novels and her 2nd novel is now released. Mary’s new book background Bio info, where her stories originate from, fascination with California history, the story or journey behind the main characters Tennis brief history and Nosara Tennis Club and most recent tennis tournament. Shout out to 94 year old Ed Kornbluth and the kids… Lots of friends available from all kinds of various areas in the world and good people to know and ways to learn the community Mary wants new people to get involved and meet people and interact. Tennis club, Biblioteca, Bomberos, wildlife refuges, etc. Get involved! Beverly Kitson reference and library history and what library is doing today. Over 25 years with private funds, over 15,000 books in many languages, how library is community center, etc. Ostional-Guiones seems different worlds. No big growth in Ostional but that’s starting to change. Osti struggles with jobs and that part Of growing is good to help locals. New houses and progress in developments near where she lives. I ask favorite and least favorite things about Nosara. Pros: Community closeness in helping, amazing restaurants. Negatives: Growth is uncontrolled, safety in traffic, not living pura vida way. Not leaving Nosara loves writing here and living in other home too.

Mary Smathers; Being an author in Nosara, tennis updates, getting people involved in the community, Nosara pros & cons, restaurants, Ostional’s recent increase in activity in 16 minutes

Dr. Alvaro Salas Castro is a behavioral scientist living and studying in Nosara. In this Nosara Podcast episode, he explains what he has learned so far and provides much insight into the challenges Nosara is facing and significant advantages of Nosara compared to other towns. He explains how federal and local governments and the community organizations all often work separately in different directions and he believes Nosara has the opportunity to become the ‘Silicon Valley’ of Latin America. He thinks closing the beaches is ‘stupid’ and holds nothing back on his opinions. There’s too much for one episode so we’ll break it up into parts plus Dr. Salas will be coming back each month for a while. It’s great having him here and we’ll get out more and more from him for you to see what he’s finding out about our community. Here’s my notes from Part 1 with Dr. Alvaro: What are our biggest challenges? Difference in locals including nationally and internationally Different region investors and local culture 3 layers of misinformation and communication. federal government & local government and community organizations often separately active Potential of Nosara Is communication between Nosara and Nicoya and San Jose historically distant? Unique blend of people here who care about the environment, lots of different people from different countries People in Nosara really care. They don’t talk to government but do care about health, nature, Accumulating good decisions is behavioral economics benefits of here; turtles, fishing, surfing, local and international airports close, etc. A new tamarindo in the negative way of saying that Don’t lose the magic Keeping Nosara Weird (shout out to Carl Wells) Statistically crime is lower in Nosara than other towns Mal País Santa Teresa Education system in Nosara incredible. Teachers from other countries are incredible educators and the ones coming to Nosara are differentiated from others 5% of GDP is to education affordable access to quality vegetables and greens and much exercise He believes Nosara has potential to be silicon valley of Latin America Previously was General Coordinator of task force to mitigate Covid 19 reporting to the President of the Social Security Roman Macaya Business vs protection Tension between cabinet members What are other countries doing? Closing beaches is stupid. He’s a scientist and there’s poor judgment happening Erratic policies unrest and famine are possibilities Local leaders are exciting him. Communities that are healthy organize themselves. What issues need government intervention? How do we bridge the gap between the foreigners and the locals? Coming back each month for his research updates 

Dr. Alvaro Salas Castro discusses behavioral economics for Nosara and explains why he’s living here to study Nosara’s people, economy, governmental relations, education, tourism, investment, etcPart 1

President Kuki from the NCA tells us what was good about 2020, what she is proud of about, status updates on the Refuge, the dump, the building regulations, upcoming meeting & board changes, work shops and more and I ask if NCA can transition into virtual meetings so more people may participate. I hope you enjoy hearing from Kuki!

January 2021 Nosara Civic Association Update with President Kuki in 8 minutes

Chris Antao is a man on a mission… And it’s a great one. Gnome Surf is already doing amazing things in the US and they are close to getting started in Nosara. Gnome Surf is a 501c3 which focuses on children with autism, down syndrome, ADHD, depression and anxiety to help their happiness and self confidence. Gnome Surf is is part of the International Surf Therapy Organization and is gaining popularity quickly due to their 100% success rate in improving the lives of their athletes. Celebrities such as former professional quarterback Doug Flutie (yes, that Doug Flutie) as well as larger organizations are starting to support Gnome Surf and Chris plans to keep this momentum rolling right into Nosara in 2021. I hope you enjoy getting to know Chris.

Surf therapy in Nosara??? Chris Antao from Gnome Surf says it is happening

In this episode of the Nosara Podcast, Vicki Coan from SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary updates us about the following: – Volunteer update & transitions – Change in direction, working more-so in conjunction with other organizations – Specific message – Heartbreak about trees coming down due to continued development – Importance of insulated power lines – Please do not let your dogs roam free they are terrorizing the local wildlife – What we need to survive

SIBU Wildlife Sanctuary 7 minute update with Vicki Coan

In "Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam", Rich discusses numerous issues and narratives with special guests in each episode.

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Nosara Podcasts with Rich Burnam

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