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Automotive Expert Bobby Likis on WSRE's Conversations with Jeff Weeks on August 9th, 2012

Pensacola, Fla. — On Thursday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m., WSRE’s “Conversations with Jeff Weeks” welcomes Bobby Likis, an automotive expert and radio personality.

Likis discusses how his automotive and media careers began, from the early days working for a dealership to starting his own shop to launching a media career. He explains how technology has changed the automobile and what consumers have to look forward too as technology continues to improve in the automotive industry. Likis also talks about renewable fuels, such as ethanol. Likis’ wealth of experience provides interesting conversation on automotive technology and entrepreneurship.

From a very young age, Bobby Likis knew his direction in life would involve cars. He has worn just about every hat in the automotive industry from technician to race car driver and pit crew, automotive service center owner, industry consultant, and radio and television talk show host/personality. Likis currently hosts the nationally syndicated “Bobby Likis Car Clinic” broadcast and is the owner of “Bobby Likis Car Clinic/PreRepair®.” He has been recognized for numerous achievements in both the automotive and broadcasting industry. Likis’ Car Clinic Service automotive shop is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

“Conversations with Jeff Weeks” is a half-hour, weekly series that is “personality-driven,” featuring in-depth discussions with unique individuals and leading newsmakers from all walks of life. The program airs most Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m. on WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast.

About WSRE, PBS for the Gulf Coast

WSRE is a PBS member station that is locally owned and licensed to the Pensacola State College Board of Trustees operating as a service of Pensacola State College. The public broadcasting station has been serving the needs of the Gulf Coast community through programming, educational services and outreach since 1967. WSRE produces, acquires and distributes programs that address local interests and reflect the diverse cultural, political, geographic and demographic characteristics of its audience. The Educational Services unit for WSRE serves as the connection to teachers, parents, caregivers and children to extend the rich resources found in public television. For more information about WSRE, its services, programs or available resources, visit wsre.org.

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