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  • NP #154: Jose ‘Memo’ Guillermo shares heartwarming story about the local library changing his life and opening opportunities for he and his family

    NP #154: Jose ‘Memo’ Guillermo shares heartwarming story about the local library changing his life and opening opportunities for he and his family

    Jose ‘Memo’ Guillermo is a fine example of a success story unfolding.

    In this episode, we start in Spanish (subtitles available) for a bit then transition into English as Memo explains how the local library, Biblioteca Kitson, helped change and advance he and his family. After attending Del Mar Academy he was introduced to the English classes available at the library. This helped him so much his family decided to go as well, which opened up more opportunities to improve their lives.

    We go over his current progress (he’s doing quite well!), his future plans, thoughts about Nosara’s growth, his 3 favorite restaurants, and much more with this outstanding young man.

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    Memo is coming back to volunteer at the library to help others and he encourages both local Tico’s to take advantage of their opportunities and asks volunteers to come and help teach the classes to locals.

  • NP #153: Jose Ruiz plans to become a champion from Nosara; He shares thoughts about local surfers, Nosara’s growth, his goals for life

    NP #153: Jose Ruiz plans to become a champion from Nosara; He shares thoughts about local surfers, Nosara’s growth, his goals for life

    There’s many talented surfers in Nosara and Jose is one of them… Except he uses a paddle & he plans to become an international champion. I enjoyed speaking with him and hearing his plans for the future, his thoughts about local surfers, his thoughts about Nosara‘s growth and becoming popular, and much more.

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  • NP #149: Andres Gonzalez speaks his mind about a myriad of Nosara issues

    NP #149: Andres Gonzalez speaks his mind about a myriad of Nosara issues

    Soooo many people in Nosara are quick to complain online behind a keyboard or to a couple people privately; yet very few will speak publicly or come in to the podcast and be upfront in person.

    Andres Gonzalez is a different type of attorney committed to Nosara who openly shares his opinions with Rich about a myriad of topics in this episode.

    Whether you like or dislike either Andres &/or Rich; if you consider yourself involved in Nosara you should check this episode out!

    Many thanks to Andres for coming back in to the Nosara Podcast and opening up about so many tough subjects.

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    Find Andres and or his team at: https://www.iblconsultores.com

  • NP #145: Nosara Bomberos Chief Ryan Bombard explains current financial crisis situation, the new Bomberos app, plus more in this short episode

    NP #145: Nosara Bomberos Chief Ryan Bombard explains current financial crisis situation, the new Bomberos app, plus more in this short episode

    Many residents, and most all visitors, may be unaware the Nosara Bomberos operations survive off private donations. At the moment there is a financial crisis situation, yet there is some hope according to Chief Ryan Bombard.

    In this NP episode, Chief Ryan explains financial issues they are facing in order to continue servicing the community.

    He explains the different ways you can donate including tax deductible options for the US 501c3 and in Costa Rica.

    Donate here:

    https://www.amigosofcostarica.org/affiliates/asociacion-bomberos-de-nosara

    The Nosara Bomberos app is up and available! Ryan is especially excited about this new addition. It will make it easier to connect and track responses as well as make it easier to donate. Go and find it for Android and iPhone under ‘Nosara Bomberos’ here:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CaNuArts.BomberosNosara

    https://apps.apple.com/au/app/bomberos-nosara/id1618276829

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  • NP #144: Attorney Carlos Araya shares his Nosara opinions, insights and stories

    NP #144: Attorney Carlos Araya shares his Nosara opinions, insights and stories

    Besides being an associate at Central Law, Carlos Araya is an active Nosara community member in many ways. Besides working on community initiatives like supporting the Bomberos and an initiative to start a chamber of commerce in Nosara, you might also know him from the social media forums where he shares his insightful knowledge and experience in Nosara in an interesting way…. (see here below for some examples.)

    We hope you enjoy getting to know Mr. Carlos Araya a little better, we expect to have him back for further updates and discussions in the near future!

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    We cover a whole bunch of ground on various Nosara topics in this episode. Amongst them are a couple of the ones lined out, but there is much, much more! We hope you enjoy the full episode.

    • Studying in Nebraska and transition from ‘pre-dentistry’ mayor with terrible grades to ending up in Nosara
    • Personal Life as an attorney in Nosara
    • Family life in Nosara
    • Is there still a low-season in Nosara?
    • Nosara is expensive, even for people from the States
    • Nosara chamber of commerce initiative
    • Transitioning from Jaco to Nosara
    • How Jaco and Nosara are similar and different
    • The recent growth in Nosara
    • Small lot subdivisions happening in Nosara
  • Can Rener & Ryron Gracie surf?

    Can Rener & Ryron Gracie surf?

    Here’s a quick review of my first couple of waves with Rener & Ryron Gracie. I wanted to find out if these guys are just incredible fighters, or are they athletes?

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  • NP #143: Chuc Mason from Unleash Your Geek shares his adventures to, and about, his current life in Nosara

    NP #143: Chuc Mason from Unleash Your Geek shares his adventures to, and about, his current life in Nosara

    Chuc Mason has had an interesting path both towards as in Nosara. Many might know him through his social media presence or through one of his various businesses and programs. Buckle up for a wild ride with a man passionate about many things as you will clearly hear and see in his episode:

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  • NP #142: Nosara Civic Association President Luis Pardo addresses all kinds of issues

    NP #142: Nosara Civic Association President Luis Pardo addresses all kinds of issues

    Luis Pardo is a hardworking man trying to make a difference for Nosara’s future while serving as NCA President. Here’s some notes from this episode:

    Luis states our guests are changing.

    Ex: Late night party folks starting to show up. Hotel guests starting to ask ‘Where are the umbrellas on the beach?’ and things like this.

    New investors are creating bigger consequences.

    We all need to sacrifice… Not just others.

    Nature has to deal with habitats being cut, bigger gardens, large buildouts using too much property, etc.

    Since 2018 NCA pushing regulatory plan and helping.

    We now have internet, trash pickup, etc… All those things are thanks to planning.

    Is NCA the police? Do people understand the role in how NCA affects community?

    NCA are planners. Goal is to plan ahead for what will happen in future. Ex: Trash

    NCA are not the enforcers.

    Temporary building regulations still being argued for.

    People have been trying to steal land from NCA which takes time.

    7302 is ongoing issue and over 40 land owners in Esperanza are in communication with NCA.

    Dump update: officially closed and NCA has approved plans but needs funding to pay for new facility

    Lack of funding biggest issue

    Luis feels should be a walking community, not a driving one. References updated law requiring sidewalks need to be included

    Rich says NCA needs people who disagree with them to still support and asks Luis how to address

    Rich says some community organizations will not communicate

    Should your dog have a leash?

    How often do people actually communicate?

    NCA is not trying to be a police force to stop development. Rich thinks people might not understand this.

    Rich asks what is Luis’ message for the haters?