news release

The tourism offices of Indian River, St. Lucie and Martin Counties announce the launch of an open casting call to find contestants to host their “Don’t Come Here: Stories of the Treasure Coast” podcast and video series that launched in 2021. The podcast completed its first season releasing 14 episodes and garnering over 2,100 downloads, over 3,000 views on YouTube and growing. With its second season on the horizon, the offices are looking for the next great podcast host to star in the series.

“Don’t Come Here: Stories from the Treasure Coast” is a cheeky travel podcast that discusses the incredible attractions, unforgettable experiences, and diverse personalities that make Florida’s Treasure Coast so unique. Each monthly episode highlights a different topic and features colorful guest speakers from across the Treasure Coast – topics can range from family-friendly attractions to craft breweries to aquatic adventures to culinary delights. The podcast is found on major streaming platforms including Spotify, iTunes, and Google Podcasts, while video recordings of each episode are published to the official Treasure Coast YouTube channel and shared on the offices various social channels.

Think you have what it takes? Interested applicants should visit https://floridastreasurecoast.com/casting-call/ for instructions to submit applications. The casting call closes on Friday, September 16, 2022 at 5 p.m.

About Visit Indian River County:
Situated along Florida’s Treasure Coast on the Atlantic Ocean, the communities of Vero Beach, Sebastian and Fellsmere are the geographical starting point for the Florida tropics, with winter temperatures rarely dipping below 70° (21°C). The county is centrally located 70 miles south of the Kennedy Space Center and 135 miles north of Miami. The destination resides at the intersection of green and glamorous, with 100,000 conservation acres, 22 miles of pristine uncrowded beaches and a treasure trove of cultural attractions. Hotels and resorts with rooftops no higher than swaying palm trees support the destination’s motto “Sunrises, not High Rises.” Road trippers can easily access the destination via I-95, the Florida Turnpike or Route 60. It is also convenient to Orlando International; Orlando-Melbourne International, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, and Palm Beach International airports. Vero Beach Regional Airport is served by Elite Airways with direct flights from Newark, NJ. For more information and to plan your trip visit http://www.visitindianrivercounty.com or follow on social at @visitindianriver.