Jake Ilardi Shows us his hometown Sarasota | Spot to Spot – The Platfrm

Jake Ilardi has traveled the world and lived in major cities, but he says there’s no other place he’d rather be than Sarasota, Florida. Jake undoubtedly is part of the ripping roster of skateboarders Florida has produced and brings a unique blend of tech precision along with the power to throw down at Skate Park of Tampa’s Concrete Jam. In this episode of Spot to Spot, Jake takes us through the streets that shaped his skateboarding—showing us around his hometown, hitting up local DIY spots, revisiting the skatepark that raised him, and proving that no matter how far he’s gone, his roots still run deep in Sarasota.

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FIRST LOOK: Stranger Things x Santa Cruz Skateboards Collection – 2025

This limited Stranger Things collab features a lineup of multicolor glow-in-the-dark decks and a range of Stranger Things-inspired apparel that brings the world of Hawkins under your feet and to your closet. Bold graphics, haunting details, and that unmistakable Santa Cruz look—all designed to turn heads whether you’re bombing down that hill or heading into the Upside Down.

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Bryce Wettstein’s Evolution: Favorite Skaters, Setups & Spots in Then / Now – The Platfrm

Bryce Wettstein is one of skateboarding’s most vibrant and creative forces—known not only for her technical skill and fearless style on transition but also for the unique artistic expression she brings to everything she does. Rooted in her California upbringing, Bryce shares some of her first and favorites that include skating local legend Mike McGill’s board, taking inspiration from Patti McGee, and learning at the Encinitas YMCA skatepark. Learn how Bryce’s board has changed into an 8.38 Stereo board with custom grip tape, taking inspiration from Jordan Santana and Greyson Fletcher but keeping consistent with high-top Converse in her latest Then / Now video.

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