In this episode of TalkVisual305, Julio Guzman and Demmetrius Knowles sit down with Karla “Kuki” Castillo of Florida City Dental to discuss her journey in the dental industry, the growth of the practice, and the evolving connection between oral health and overall wellness.

Kuki shares how she became involved in dentistry, what brought her to South Dade, and how Florida City Dental has grown over the years to better serve families throughout Homestead, Florida City, and the surrounding community.

A major focus of the conversation is holistic dentistry, an approach that looks beyond just treating teeth and considers how oral health can be connected to a patient’s overall health and well-being. Kuki explains how Florida City Dental is incorporating a more comprehensive and whole-patient approach to care, while also embracing advancements such as digital dentistry, laser technology, orthodontics, restorative treatments, and other modern techniques.

We also talk about entrepreneurship, building a strong team, growing a local business, and what it takes to create a practice that patients can trust for the long term.

Florida City Dental

📍 786 S Homestead Blvd, Homestead, FL 33034

📞 305-242-5777

🌐 FloridaCityDental.com

📱 Instagram: @flcitydental

Real Talk. Real Leaders. Real South Dade.

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What does it take to lead a police department in a rapidly growing city?

On this episode of TalkVisual305, Julio Guzman and Demmetrius Knowles sit down with Homestead Police Chief Mario Knapp for a candid conversation about his journey through more than three decades in law enforcement and his transition from a 27-year career with Miami-Dade Police to leading the Homestead Police Department.

Chief Knapp shares his approach to leadership, what he found when he arrived at HPD, the changes underway within the department, and his vision of moving beyond simply responding to crime toward a more proactive approach to public safety.

The conversation also explores community trust, transparency, Homestead’s rapid growth, the challenges facing law enforcement today, and how HPD is preparing for the city Homestead is becoming.

Get to know the man behind the badge and his vision for the future of public safety in Homestead.

This week on Talk Visual 305, Julio Guzman and Demmetrius Knowles go catch up on what’s happening behind the scenes and around the City of Homestead.

We kick things off by talking about our new podcast studio setup and the continued growth of TalkVisual305. We also take a moment to thank the sponsors and supporters who help make the show possible.

From there, we dive into several local updates, including the new Spay & Neuter Mobile Unit at Harris Field, the latest on the Harris Field stadium improvements proposal, and other insights and developments affecting the Homestead community.

No guest this week — just two local voices sharing perspective on the projects, changes, and conversations shaping our city and South Dade.

Real Talk. Real Leaders. Real South Dade.

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