Tell Me About It with Sue Wagner: Recent Episodes
Tell Me About It with Sue Wagner
“Tell Me About It” is a weekly audio storytelling series hosted by Sue Wagner, WUFT community relations coordinator, focusing on events, organizations and research projects by those that helped create them and those that have benefited.
This episode features the Michael Presley Bobbitt, playwright, entrepreneur, clam farmer, Cedar Key’s official Clambassador and now novelist. His new book, Godspeed, Cedar Key, available March 1, has been described By Kirkus Reviews “as a propulsive, character-driven post-apocalyptic ride, and a brutal tale of survival with a refreshingly kaleidoscopic perspective.”
Today’s episode features author and former University of Florida College of Medicine physician Ricardo Gonzalez-Rothi. His new book the The Mango Chronicle will be published on May 7.
This episode features the art exhibit “Hope Works: A Celebration of Peaceful Paths 50 Years of Saving Lives and Creating Change.” Peaceful Paths Chief Executive Officer Theresa Beachy and Chief Financial Officer Erica Merrell share information on the services they provide, their need for donations and volunteers and the 50th anniversary art exhibit celebration.
The Spring 2024 Friends of the Library Book Sale is featured. The sale takes place April 20-24 at the Bookhouse located at 430 North Main Street in Gainesville. The popular event offers 500,000 items for sale including works of art, puzzles, CDs, vinyl records and games as well as books of all genres in more than 60 categories.
Today’s episode features Keep Alachua County Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup 2024 in Gainesville, Florida on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alfred Massey Park, also known as Westside Park, will serve as the headquarters for volunteers to pick up cleaning supplies and receive location assignments throughout the county.
The 52nd annual Spring Arts Festival on the Santa Fe College Northwest campus at 3000 NW 83rd Street in Gainesville is featured. The annual event happens on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This episode features the Florida Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit “Water Shapes Florida” as well as the free museum educational and outreach programs available to people of all ages. Museum Director Doug Jones and Darcie MacMahon, Director of Exhibits and Public Programs discuss the exhibit and share information on educational programs and outreach and membership opportunities.
Gainesville Modern President Peter Aliberti and Treasurer Mike Hastings talk about Gainesville Modern Weekend 2024 from March 21-23. The three-day event showcases Mid-Century Modern architecture in Gainesville and Alachua County.
UF IFAS (Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences) Chief Operating Officer Jeanna Mastrodicasa talks with host Sue Wagner about the ninth annual Flavors of Florida event to be held on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Champions Club in Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville.
This episode features a new documentary entitled “Ocklawaha Tales My Father Told.” It’s a symphonic poem by John Gottsch that focuses on his boyhood memories on the mystical Oklawaha River. The film features Gottsch’s symphony, the cinematography of Ocala-based filmmaker Mark Emery and narration by the renowned Peter Coyote.
This episode features the Michael Presley Bobbitt, playwright, entrepreneur, clam farmer, Cedar Key’s official Clambassador and now novelist. His new book, Godspeed, Cedar Key, available March 1, has been described By Kirkus Reviews “as a propulsive, character-driven post-apocalyptic ride, and a brutal tale of survival with a refreshingly kaleidoscopic perspective.”
UF College of Journalism and Communications Web Developer Craig Lee and WUFT News Managing Editor Ethan Magoc talk with host Sue Wagner about the improved look and user experience at WUFT.org, the website serving public media stations WUFT-TV, WUFT-FM and WUFT Classic.
The Nancy Renyhart Dementia Education Program, part of Marion County Hospice in Ocala and affiliate member of Empath Health since May 2023, is featured. The Dementia Education Program provides valuable information to help those who care for loved ones with dementia as well as those with dementia.
The University of Florida Performing Arts spring 2024 season is featured. Highlights include the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Come from Away, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Step Afrika!, Jesus Christ Superstar, Pat Metheny, On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan and Ballet Trockadero.
Today’s episode features Fix Them All, a non-profit organization that provides quality low-cost spay and neuter services through a surgery certificate program for dogs and cats in North Central Florida.
Tell Me About It features Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jack Davis, the keynote speaker for the 2024 Sunshine State Book Festival.
Today’s episode features Ron Magill and Greg Cote authors of the new book “The Pride of a Lion: What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family.” The book features the true and incredible survival story of K’wasi, a lion cub who overcame unimaginable odds. It is documented by wildlife expert, photographer and Miami Zoo Communications Director and UF Distinguished Alumnus Ron Magill. Miami Herald Sports Columnist Greg Cote serves as the wordsmith to showcase K’wasi’s remarkable journey from the untimely death of his mother to become a magnificent star of Lion Country Safari.
Today’s episode features Dr. David Reed, associate provost for Strategic Initiatives and inaugural director of the Artificial Intelligence Academic Initiative Center, known as AI2 (AI squared).
Today’s episode features the Atlas Lab at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Fueled by sophisticated, AI-driven digital media analysis tools, the lab provides students with invaluable, real-world experience in data analytics, researchers with a treasure trove of data to develop new insights for industry, and best-in-class tools to help our immersion venues provide additional value to customers and the community.
Today’s episode features Ron Magill and Greg Cote authors of the new book “The Pride of a Lion: What the Animal Kingdom Can Teach Us About Survival, Fear and Family.” The book features the true and incredible survival story of K’wasi, a lion cub who overcame unimaginable odds. It is documented by wildlife expert, photographer and Miami Zoo Communications Director and UF Distinguished Alumnus Ron Magill. Miami Herald Sports Columnist Greg Cote serves as the wordsmith to showcase K’wasi’s remarkable journey from the untimely death of his mother to become a magnificent star of Lion Country Safari.
Today’s episode features “Shows and Tell” a new podcast by former UF Performing Arts Director Michael Blachly and David Stirt, former owner of the “Gator Bait” publication.
Today’s episode features WUFT-FM’s 42nd broadcast anniversary poster artist Patrice Boyes. Boyes is a Gainesville attorney and an artist influenced by the natural world.
Today’s episode features the Atlas Lab at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Fueled by sophisticated, AI-driven digital media analysis tools, the lab provides students with invaluable, real-world experience in data analytics, researchers with a treasure trove of data to develop new insights for industry, and best-in-class tools to help our immersion …
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Today ‘s episode features MusicGNV a non-profit organization dedicated to growing the Gainesville music community by offering the opportunity for musicians to tell their stories through curated shows, talent-fostering, trade apprenticeships and artist resources. MusicGNV features a quarterly recording grant program offering one Gainesville-based artist or band one weekend of studio time. By the end …
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Today’s episode features the Robert and Susan Hollander Foundation supporting prostate cancer research. The foundation has found a way to combine wine making with fundraising, rewarding financial supporters with award-winning Zinfandels and Syrah/Rhone blends created by Dr. Robert Hollander. Tax deductible contributions to the foundation receive wine from his 2redWinery wine library as a gift. …
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Today’s episode features Family Promise of Gainesville. Since 1998, Family Promise has provided families experiencing homelessness with compassionate care that includes shelter, case management, education, housing, meals and transportation until they can transition to a home of their own. More than 2,500 people have been helped out of homelessness in the community. Through the collaboration …
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Today ‘s episode features the Gainesville Fine Arts Association Summer Studio Tour, a self-guided tour through working artist studios in and around Gainesville. The event is free and kicks off with a special event from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 14 at the GFAA Gallery at 1314 South Main Street. Participants can meet …
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Today’s episode features two of the four performance groups for the 2023 edition of WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS. The event will be on Monday, July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the University of Florida Bandshell at Flavet Field in Gainesville. First up is three members from the nine-piece southern soul group, The Savants …
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Today’s episode features the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network known as FPREN – a critical link between Florida’s public media stations and the state’s Emergency Management Network during a crisis. Through the statewide network, stations receive accurate and real-time information on important weather, safety and evacuation information to help protect residents during storms, hurricanes and …
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Today’s episode features Leah Diehl, Director of Therapeutic Horticulture at Wilmot Gardens and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida. She creates programming for diverse populations and participates in research studies examining the impact of plants and nature on quality of life and wellness. Diehl is a registered horticultural therapist …
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Today’s episode features the Gainesville Community Playhouse production of “Clue” at the Vam York Theater in Gainesville from May 26 through June 11. Performances are held Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. The play, based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. The tale begins at a remote mansion, where six mysterious guests assemble for an unusual dinner party where murder and blackmail are on the menu. When their host turns up dead, they all become suspects. Led by Wadsworth – the butler, Miss Scarlett, Professor Plum, Mrs. White, Mr. Green, Mrs. Peacock and Colonel Mustard race to find the killer as the body count stacks up. Clue is the comedy whodunit that will leave both cult-fans and newcomers in stitches as they try to figure out…WHO did it, WHERE, and with WHAT!
The cast of 14 actors includes Jeff Stevens as Colonel Mustard and Erin Moore as Miss Scarlet. They share information on the actors, artisans and volunteers who contribute their time and talent for each local community theater production and offer a behind-the scenes looks at the production of “Clue.”
Gainesville Community Playhouse at the Vam York Theater
4039 NW 16th Blvd.
Gainesville, Florida
“Clue” runs May 26 – June 11
Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday matinee at 2 p.m.
Online: https://www.gcplayhouse.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GainesvilleCommunityPlayhouse/
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida Field & Fork Farm and Gardens program. The vision for the Field & Fork Program is to offer spaces at UF where individuals can take courses and participate in activities that focus on sustainable agriculture and food systems at multiple scales, including the home, community gardens, small or urban farms, or large-scale food production.
Program director and Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia shares information on the Farm and Gardens which host a variety of production systems that can be used for experiential learning, classes, tours, and events. From art and history to engineering and agronomy, the space is designed to allow all academic disciplines to explore and experience food systems concepts and sustainable agriculture in practice. Additionally, staff, interns, and volunteers work together to manage the space and provide food for the Alan and Cathy Hitchcock Pantry and local charities, such as GRACE Marketplace and Bread of the Mighty Food Bank.
Field & Fork Office:
1062 Museum Road, (Building 508)
Gainesville, FL 32611
Field & Fork Phone: 352-294-1780
Online: https://fieldandfork.ufl.edu/programs/farm-and-gardens/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fieldandforkuf/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fieldandforkuf/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UFCALS
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Public Interest Communications Summer Institute on June 14-16 in Houston, Texas. A network of academics, students and practitioners will gather at the University of Houston to learn, share and collaborate in building the emerging academic field of public interest communications. Now more than ever, university programs are looking for ways to innovate in these unprecedented times. Equipping a new generation of students representing an array of cultures and voices with public interest communications and research skills will better position them to effect positive social change in the world and ensure they can adapt to an ever-shifting communications job market.
Angela Bradbery, UF Frank Karel Endowed Chair in Public Interest Communications and Summer Institute coordinator shares information on how educators, graduate students and practitioners can learn and collaborate to define the field and plan a curriculum that will inspire and empower students in this emerging field.
For more information:
go.ufl.edu/picsummerinfogo.ufl.edu/picsummerreg
Photos from the 2022 event
:https://www.jou.ufl.edu/pic-summer-institute-2022/pic-summer-institute-2022-photo-gallery/
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Today’s episode features the Florida Trail Association. The nonprofit organization is responsible for developing, maintaining, protecting and promoting a network of hiking trails throughout the state, including the unique Florida National Scenic Trail, commonly known as the “Florida Trail,” along with their primary agency partner, the U.S. Forest Service. The Florida National Scenic Trail is a 1,500 mile federally designated trail beginning at Big Cypress National Preserve and ending at Gulf Islands National Seashore.
The organization strives to protect the natural, cultural, and historic landscapes along the Florida National Scenic Trail for future generations by providing a continuous trail system built by and for the people of Florida. Royce Gibson, Executive Director, and Abe Christian, Operations Manager, share information on volunteer, recreational, and educational opportunities for the diverse population of Florida and beyond.
Check out the Florida Trail Association on WUFT-TV’s “Greater Good”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyrOsWiwh2g
Florida Trail Association
1022 NW 2nd Street
Gainesville, Florida
352-378-8823
fta@floridatrail.org
Online: https://floridatrail.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridatrailassociation
Twitter: https://twitter.com/floridatrail
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Today’s episode features the Keep Alachua County Beautiful Great American Cleanup Main Event on Saturday, April 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Massey Park Recreation Center, also known as Westside Park, located at 1001 NW 34th Street in Gainesville. The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that motivates individuals to take greater responsibility for their community and the collection of litter. KACB will have supply kits available for pickup from our office prior to the event and at Massey Park on the day of the event.
Gina Hawkins, Executive Director of Keep Alachua County Beautiful, shares information on the annual clean up event as well as the non-profit organization that has the mission to beautify, conserve resources, recycle, educate and preserve our community’s environmental legacy.
Keep Alachua County Beautiful Great American Cleanup Gainesville Event
Saturday, April 22, 2023
9 a.m. – noon
Massey Park Recreation Center, 1001 NW 34th St.
Volunteer Appreciation: Noon to 1 p.m.
Online: https://www.kacb.org/
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Today’s episode features University of Florida Entomology and Nematology Department Behavioral Ecology and Evolution assistant research scientist Lisa Taylor. Dr. Taylor’s research is driven by a fascination with biodiversity, and in particular, with the extravagant and brilliantly colored displays that spiders use to communicate. The goal of her work is to understand the selection pressures that drive the evolution and maintenance of these colors. She uses a combination of observational field studies and controlled laboratory experiments that often employ direct manipulation of color patterns to test hypotheses.
She has developed a new process of painting makeup on the faces of jumping spiders to mask colors and evaluate interactions between males and females. Her fascinating research will be featured in the upcoming edition of UF Research’s EXPLORE Magazine.
Dr. Lisa Taylor: https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/people-directory/lisa-taylor/
The Taylor Lab: https://spiderpalooza.wordpress.com/
Spiderpalooza: https://spiderpalooza.wordpress.com/spiderpalooza/
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Today’s episode features the return of the Santa Fe College Springs Arts Festival. The festival, on hiatus due to the pandemic, will return for the 51st annual event on Saturday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at a new location – the Santa Fe College northwest campus at 3000 NW 83rd Street in Gainesville.
There will be a juried art show, a section for community artists as well as displays by Santa Fe College art students. In addition, there will be music, food trucks and several campus entities including the art gallery and teaching zoo will be open to the public. For easy access Gainesville’s Regional Transit System will be offering free services with extended routes and locations in order to provide adequate transportation to and from the festival on both days.
Kyle Novak and Yumina Myers, co-festival coordinators, share information on the revival of the festival, the new location and the many activities that will be happening during the festival on the Santa Fe College campus.
Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival
April 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Santa Fe College Northwest Campus
3000 NW 83 Street
Website: https://www.sfcollege.edu/spring-arts/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SFSpringArtsFestival
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Today’s episode features Joe Kays, director of Research Communications and editor of the University of Florida Explore magazine. Kays leads a team of five to produce the biannual publication. Each issue engages readers in the journey of scientific discovery, scholarship and creativity at UF. Readers come along for the adventure as faculty and students pursue knowledge in the laboratory, in the field and in the studio. As editor, he has had the opportunity to learn a little bit about a lot of things during his 33-year tenure at the University. The magazine serves as an archive of research compiled into 72 issues from over the past 28 years.
Some of the most interesting research projects covered include the Panama Canal, SALSA Antarctica, lunar plants, GeoSpaces, AI Connoisseur, Native Voices, the Tulsa Masacre and honoring the 50th anniversary celebration of Gatorade in 2015. Gatorade was created by UF Professor Dr. Robert Cade. He was also part of the Science Writers conference and the Research Road Show at the National Championship Florida vs. Ohio State football game in Arizona.
University of Florida Explore Magazine
UF Research: https://research.ufl.edu/
Website: https://explore.research.ufl.edu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFExplore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/UFExplore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufexplore/
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Graduate Student Association (EHGSA) Coleus Sale. The 24th annual event will have 15 varieties available for pre-order and on-site purchase as well as native and landscape plants on site. The coleus plants are the result of the UF Coleus Breeding program under the direction of Dr. Dave Clark. To date the breeding program has released over 110 new varieties of the colorful annual bedding plants. Proceeds from the sale are used to fund horticulture trips in other past of the U.S. and around the world as well as fund travel grants for EHGSA members to present their research at professional conferences.
EHGSA president Alexander Schaller and student member Brooks Parrish discuss the non-profit organization, the Coleus breeding program and the annual plant sale on March 25 and 26.
EHGSA Coleus Sale
March 24 Pre-Sale Pickup, 2 to 6 p.m.March 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
March 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2475 Memorial Road
University of Florida
Gainesville
Website: https://www.ehgsa.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHGSA/
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Today’s episode features the Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival 2023. The annual festival, always scheduled on the second weekend in March, is the biggest plant sale and education expo in Marion County. More than 100 vendors will be on display at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion at 2232 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala on Saturday, March 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vendors will feature plants, gardening supplies and garden art. Educational sessions offer information on houseplants, herbs, hydroponics, pollinator gardens, orchids, native plants, vegetable gardening, bees, and how to become a master gardener. There will also be a session for those that are new to Florida so they can make the most out of their garden.
Jeremey Rhoden, Master Gardener Coordinator, shares information on the return of the full garden festival and expo, info on the kids zone, and how to make to most of this spring gardening experience.
Marion County Master Gardeners’ Spring Festival 2023
Saturday, March 11, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2232 NE Jacksonville Road
Ocala, FL
Website: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/marion/master-gardeners-/events/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarionCountyMasterGardeners
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marioncountymastergardeners/
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Today’s episode features Cadenza, the upcoming University of Florida School of Music benefit to raise funds for student scholarships. Presented by the Friends of Music, the event will be on Saturday, March 4 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the UF Music Building on the UF Campus in Gainesville. Attendees can meet faculty and students, enjoy refreshments and libations at a pre-show reception, have exclusive seating, and experience live music from over 13 different ensembles in both familiar and some unfamiliar spaces.
The evening will feature performances by the Brass Band, Chamber Singers, Gator Marching Band, Jacare Brazil Jazz Band, Music Business Ensemble, the Opera Theatre and Symphony Orchestra and the Wind Symphony plus 13 chamber ensembles and solo performances. Funds raised offer crucial support to the students in the form of scholarships, equipment needs, masterclasses, and professional development and will equip faculty with the necessary resources to be agile and respond to immediate needs.
Cadenza
March 4, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
UF School of Music Building
435 Newell Hall
Gainesville, FL
Ticket information:
https://www.arts.ufl.edu
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida Performing Arts spring 2023 season. The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts performances from a variety of genres including dance and movement, Broadway, theater, comedy, many styles of music and periodic premieres of new works. Highlights from the 2023 season include MOMIX, Kings Return, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Itzhak Perlman, The Kingdom Choir, Alan Cumming, My Fair Lade and Carmen presented by the UF Opera Theatre and the UF Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available for all performances at performingarts dot ufl dot efu or through the UPPA Box Office at 352-392-2787.
Elizabeth Auer, UF Performing Arts Assistant Director, shares information on the upcoming performances, membership and performance sponsorship opportunities, education and outreach and volunteer availability.
UF Performing Arts
Curtis M. Phillips Center
3201 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
Box office: (352) 392-2787
Website: https://performingarts.ufl.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFPerformingArts/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufperformarts?lang=en
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufperformingarts/
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida Performing Arts spring 2023 season. The Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts performances from a variety of genres including dance and movement, Broadway, theater, comedy, many styles of music and periodic premieres of new works. Highlights from the 2023 season include MOMIX, Kings Return, Academy of ST. Martin in the Fields, Itzhak Perlman, The Kingdom Choir, Alan Cumming, My Fair Lade and Carmen presented by the UF Opera Theatre and the UF Symphony Orchestra. Tickets are available for all performances at performingarts dot ufl dot efu or through the UPPA Box Office at 352-392-2787.
Elizabeth Auer, UF Performing Arts Assistant Director, shares information on the upcoming performances, membership and performance sponsorship opportunities, education and outreach and volunteer availability.
University of Florida Performing Arts
3201 Hull Road
Gainesville, FL 32611
Box Office: (352) 392-2787
Website: http://performingarts.ufl.edu/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ufperformarts?lang=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UFPerformingArts/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ufperformingarts/
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Today’s episode features a new book from the Florida Museum of Natural History located at the University of Florida. “All Things Beautiful” is a celebration of the beauty of the natural history collections and the work of curators dedicated to understanding and conserving the natural world. The book reveals some of the remarkable animals, plants, fossils, and cultural heritage materials that make up the 40 million plus specimens and objects in the museum. With 10 chapters exploring diverse themes including the collector’s impulse, fields of adventure, remembering the lost, and saving the imperiled, award-winning environmental journalist Heather Dewar captures the vast scope of the museum’s activities and stunning photography by Kristen Grace reveals extraordinary color, form, pattern, and textures.
Heather Dewar and Kristen Grace share information on how the book was conceptualized and produced in honor of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s 100th anniversary.
Florida Museum of Natural History3215 Hull RoadGainesville(352) 846-2000Online: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FloridaMuseum/Twitter: https://twitter.com/floridamuseumYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/floridamuseum
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Today’s episode features a discussion with First Amendment scholar Clay Calvert, director of the Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project and Brechner Eminent Scholar in Mass Communication at the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Calvert will leave his position at the end of 2022 after a 13-year tenure at the College. Calvert was named the UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year, the first CJC faculty member to win UF’s most prestigious and oldest faculty award. As a result, he was selected to receive one of 14 2022 Southeastern Conference Faculty Achievement Awards. He is considered one of the foremost experts on First Amendment law and has been a frequent source for stories about the First Amendment and freedom of expression.
Calvert shares his experiences at UF, his ability to make boring faculty senate minutes entertaining and his quest for perfect punctuation and the proper use of hyphens.
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Today’s episode features a discussion with University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Michael and Linda Connelly Lecturer in Narrative Nonfiction Moni Basu. Basu has been an award-winning journalist for more than three decades and was the senior writer on CNN Digital’s Enterprise team before coming to the College. Previously she was a reporter and editor for The Atlanta Journal Constitution and the Tallahassee Democrat. She covered the Iraq War from its inception and won several national awards. Her work focused on people who survive immense loss and trauma and on race and identity.
Basu is leaving the College to become the Director of Narrative Nonfiction for the Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts Program at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, where she has she has been a distinguished professor of practice since 2015. Basu will also be the Charlayne Hunter-Gault Distinguished Writer in Residence. She shares here experiences at UF including the launch of a student narrative non-fiction magazine called Atrium.
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Today’s episode features Jay Watkins, University of Florida Associate Director of Bands and director of the “Pride of the Sunshine” Marching Band – the official marching band for the University. Membership in the band is open to all students currently enrolled at the University of Florida or Santa Fe College. Students audition each year and …
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Today’s episode features the Holiday Marketplace presented by First United Methodist Church in Gainesville on Nov. 4, 5 and 6 at 419 NE 1st Street in Gainesville. The event features nine shopping areas for participants to partake of holiday gifts, upscale resale and baked goods from the Bountiful Bakery. The nine shops cater to different …
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Today’s episode features the BASH Festival on November 5 and 6 at Depot Park in Gainesville. The two-day free BASH event which stands for Blues, Americana, Soul and Heritage will showcase the very best of Gainesville. Headliners include Mavis Staples, Drive-By Truckers, Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown, Lilly Hiatt, Little Jake and the …
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Today’s episode features the University Women’s Club in Gainesville, Florida. Since 1922, the club has provided an opportunity for women in the University of Florida community to become better acquainted and to exchange information and ideas. Originally only open to women who were UF faculty and staff or their spouses, the club has welcomed all …
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Today’s episode features the A. Quinn Jones Museum and Cultural Center housed in the former Jones Family home at 1013 NW 7th Avenue in Gainesville. It serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County and showcases a permanent exhibit on “Prof” Jones. It also focuses on …
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Today’s episode features “Knight Talks,” a 30-minute student production from the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications aimed at empowering students looking ahead to employment. Staff and students work with industry professionals to highlight some of the real challenges people face and the struggles they have overcome. The goal is to show students …
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Today’s episode features the University of Florida Campaign for Charities. The annual giving campaign for faculty, staff, students and UF retirees provides the opportunity to donate to 100 non-profit organizations in Alachua and surrounding counties. For the past 15 years, UF employees have given almost $1 million annually to charities serving the region. The campaign …
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Today’s episode features the First Annual Cedar Key Shark Swim on Saturday, August 20 at 3:30 p.m. The 0.42 mile route from Cedar Key to Atsena Otie will benefit the playground project for the Cedar Key School, the only school on the island open to students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The swim departs from …
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Today’s episode features the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding headquartered in Gainesville. Founded in 2012 by Heart Phoenix and Jeffrey Weisberg, the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals, families, and communities by providing and promoting the best practices and principles of peacebuilding and global sustainability. The organization works …
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Today’s episode features Visit Gainesville/Alachua County. This non-profit organization coordinates marketing and promotion for all municipalities in Alachua County and touts the amazing world-class museums, performing arts venues, eight state parks, crystal-blue freshwater springs and more than 100 miles of trails for biking, birding and hiking. Located in North Central Florida, Gainesville and Alachua County …
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Today’s episode features the two new groups that are joining the 2022 lineup of WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS. First up is The Martin Family Band featuring Chuck Martin, Amy Martin and Tom Miller. At 6 p.m. the trio will take to the UF Bandshell stage to perform a mix of favorites from several musical genres. …
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Today’s episode features Patriot Service Dogs, a Marion County nonprofit organization dedicated to pairing well-trained service dogs with veterans free-of-charge. Any honorably discharged veteran with a physical or mental disability is eligible to apply. Dogs in the program spend two years in training before they are carefully matched with a veteran applicant. The organization was …
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Today’s episode features the Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention’s new museum-wide theme Wandering the Milky Way complete with a a tour of the solar system. From Jupiter’s swirling red spot to the icy geysers on Neptune’s moon Triton, The Cade’s corner of the Milky Way is full of wonders just waiting to be explored. …
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Today’s episode features the Florida Springs Council, a coalition of over 50 conservation organizations that have combined their efforts, skills and expertise to coordinate action for the restoration, preservation, and protection of all of Florida’s freshwater springs and the Floridan aquifer. Their organizations and individual members unite to lobby in Tallahassee for more protective springs …
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Today’s episode features Working Food, a non-profit organization that works to cultivate and sustain a resilient local food community in North Central Florida through collaboration, economic opportunity, education, and seed stewardship. Working Food programs include the Seed Collective, the Youth Garden and Culinary Learning and the Community Kitchen. The regional, de-centralized and community-based seed collective …
Today we are featuring the UF Weather Center and the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network – FPREN – a critical link between Florida’s public media stations and the state’s Emergency Management Network during a crisis. Through the statewide network, stations receive accurate and real-time information on important weather, safety and evacuation information to help protect residents during …
Today’s episode features “From Florida,” a podcast where listeners can learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown, and producer Brooke Adams share stories from the past two seasons of the weekly podcast that is available online, on Apple …
Today’s episode features Bread of the Mighty Food Bank celebrating 35 years of serving Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette and Levy counties. Bread of the Mighty Food Bank, a partner distribution organization under Feeding America, collects, sorts, stores and distributes donated food and basic essentials to over 170 non-profit agency partners such as food pantries, churches, …
Today’s episode features the non-profit organization Keepers of the Springs, formerly known as Kings of the Springs. Two close friends – Brent Fannin and David Cobiella founded the organization after exploring the springs and sharing their adventures with the world through short videos. David now serves as Executive Director and Brent is President. As they …
Today’s episode features Current Problems, established in 1993 when a small group of friends began working together to clean up the debris and contaminants in and along the banks of north Florida’s Santa Fe River. To this day, over 20,000 volunteers serving their communities from Southern Georgia to the gulf coast have worked to remove …
Today’s episode features the Keep Alachua County Beautiful Great American Cleanup Main Event on Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Massey Park Recreation Center, also known as Westside Park, located at 1001 NW 34th Street in Gainesville. The Great American Cleanup is the nation’s largest community improvement program that motivates individuals …
Today’s episode features the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts to be held in Cedar Key, Florida on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and April 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Established in 1964 and formerly known as the Cedar Key Sidewalk Arts Festival, the Old Florida Celebration of the Arts returned …
Today’s episode features Rooterville Animal Sanctuary located at 1208 N. County Road 315 in Melrose. The sanctuary was inspired by animals in need to help them find happiness and a better quality of life. The sanctuary is home to hundreds of rescued farm animals, each of whom came from harrowing backgrounds They suffered abuse, neglect, …
Today’s episode features author and former NPR commentator Shelley Fraser Mickle. Her latest book is a collaboration with African American sculptor Woodrow Nash. Together they crafted a strong statement that illuminates the true history of slavery and the shadows it casts on all Americans. His works breathe spirit into history, a legacy as painful as …
Today’s episode features the Women and Girls in Science Celebration at the Florida Museum of Natural History in the UF Cultural Plaza in Gainesville on Feb. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m. The free event features hands-on activities, experiments and a virtual panel discussion about women and science. In 2015, the United Nations selected Feb. …
Today’s episode features Dance Alive National Ballet and their international roster of award-winning dancers. Elegant and exciting, they are at the heart of the touring company’s undeniable success. Dance Alive once again performed the annual Nutcracker ballet in December 2021 and the 2022 season will include Don Juan in Loveland in February, the annual Champagne …
Today’s episode features the LifeSouth Community Foundation Race Weekend featuring the 16th annual kid’s marathon, 5K race and Half Marathon in downtown Gainesville from Feb. 19 to 20. The event is designed to highlight the need for blood donations which benefit North Central Florida residents. The race returns for 2022 after a hiatus due to …
Today’s episode features the Gainesville Community Playhouse production of “Return to Sunset Village – An Adult Comedy” from Jan. 28 to Feb.13. The original play, written by Michael Presley Bobbitt, focused on a naïve widow discovering the sexually charged shenanigans in a swinging Florida retirement community. The play beat the all-time high attendance records at …
Today’s episode features Habitat for Humanity of Marion County and their upcoming fundraiser on Jan. 21 at the Circle Square Cultural Center at On Top of the World in Ocala off State Road 200. The event will feature a well-known Elvis tribute artist, Cote Deonath, in performance along with a classic car show in front …
Today we are featuring the non-profit organization Kings of the Springs. Two close friends – Brent Fannin and David Cobiella – founded the organization after exploring the springs and sharing their adventures with the world through short videos. As they continued to explore, they found that the springs were in peril. Blankets of slimy green …
Today’s episode features the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention Spark Wonder event on December 31 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in downtown Gainesville. The Museum will have a bevy of unique activities, food, drinks, fireworks at 6:30 p.m. and glow-in-the-dark dancing for revelers of all ages. The Cade will screen a New Year’s celebration …
Today’s episode features Storytime on the Green: Holiday Edition sponsored by the Alachua County Library District. During the week of December 14, join library staff for outdoor holiday stories and songs at library branches and other locations throughout Alachua County. Library staff will share holiday tales and lead activities perfect for infants through 5-year-olds. Join …
Today’s episode features the 75th anniversary of the movie, “The Yearling,” based on the novel by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and starring Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman and Claude Jarman, Jr. The Friends of the Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Farm are hosting a special screening of the iconic movie at the Marion Theater on Dec. 12 in Ocala. …
Today’s episode features the return of the first full capacity audience in the Gainesville Community Playhouse Vam York Theater since March 2020. In this production of Oliver, the streets of Victorian England come to life and focus on a malnourished orphan in a workhouse who becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to …
Today’s episode features the return of Joey’s Wings, a 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, November 21 at 8:30 a.m. at Westside Park in Gainesville. At the benefit event, runners and walkers of all ages can enjoy a 3.1-mile course, music and food from local restaurants. Joey’s Wings was established in 2014 in memory of Joey, a …
Today’s episode features the nationally recognized Downtown Gainesville Festival and Art Show on November 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 2021 event will transform downtown Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music, and entertainment. Presented by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the festival celebrates …
Today’s episode features the return of the Humane Society of North Central Florida’s annual Woofstock event. It will be on Thursday, November 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Santa Fe River Ranch in Alachua. Over the past five years, Woofstock has been critical to the animal welfare community’s success by raising nearly $200,000 …
Today’s episode features the return of the Lubee Bat Conservancy Bat Festival in Gainesville. The 17th annual family-friendly event, on Saturday, October 23 at 1309 NW 192nd Avenue, focuses on bat conservation awareness, games and activities in the Kid Zone, booths featuring local artisans, food trucks, live music and a beer garden featuring local Florida …
Today’s episode features the Wine to Water Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards presented by the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville. The event will be on Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cade Museum of Creativity and Invention. The annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards recognize exceptional efforts in improving water quality and …
Today’s episode features acclaimed novelist, short story writer and Gainesville resident Lauren Groff. She has written four novels and two short story collections, including Fates and Furies and Florida. She shares information on her latest book, Matrix. featuring seventeen-year-old Marie de France, cast out of the royal court by Eleanor of Aquitaine and deemed too …
This episode features the Howard T. Odum Florida Springs Institute, a science and education based non-profit organization in High Springs. Their goal is to document Florida’s springs and educate the public about the threats that face them to ensure future generations can continue to enjoy them. They provide a focal point for improving the understanding …
Today’s episode features University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Environmental Journalist in Residence and author Cynthia Barnett. Her new book, The Sound of the Sea: Seashells and the Fate of the Oceans, will be available beginning July 6 and is one of the 24 books listed on The New York Times 2021 Summer …
Today’s episode features University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Online Master’s program. UF CJC Online offers eight professionally focused master’s specializations designed to challenge, enhance skills and prepare students for exciting careers. Students who complete all degree plan requirements receive a Master of Arts in Mass Communication degree. at the University of Florida. …
Today’s episode features Awesome Gainesville, a non-profit organization that is a chapter of the global Awesome Foundation. Awesome Gainesville exists to forward the interests of awesomeness in the universe. The local group is a network of individuals experimenting with simple, lightweight funding structures that foster the creation of surprise and delight. Awesome Gainesville awards $1,000 …
Today’s episode features the Gainesville Woman’s Club at 2809 W. University Avenue. The 118-year-old organization brings members together through a common interest to address all aspects for improving the community through service and charitable commitments. It also provides members the opportunity for socializing and leadership development. A new “Preserving the Legacy” campaign will help to …
Today’s episode features University of Florida Performing Arts located in the UF Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Their facilities include the Phillips Center, the Black Box Theatre and the Baughman Center. Since opening in 1992, the program has featured some of the most established and emerging national and international artis including Tony Bennett, Itzhak Perlman, Ray …
Today’s episode features the Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation, a conservation and educational facility on more than 70 acres in Gainesville for rescued exotic animals in need. The organization provides for the safety and care of more than 30 rare and endangered species and over 100 animals. They feature tours by professional zoologists that stress …
Today’s episode features Forest Animal Rescue in Silver Springs located on 80 acres of native land in the Ocala National Forest. More than 100 exotic, and a few domestic, animals of all kinds reside at Forest Animal Rescue. They have been rescued from situations of abuse, neglect and exploitation. The animals will never be bred, …
Today’s episode features Gainesville Area Rowing, a non-profit Florida corporation created to promote rowing as a sport in the Gainesville/Alachua County area. Gainesville Area Rowing teaches physical fitness, nutrition, and psychological skills that lead rowers to heightened mental and physical self-awareness. Through the active participation of its members, the organization provides the equipment and professional …
Today’s episode features Project YouthBuild, a free nine-month educational, occupational, pre-apprenticeship and leadership program for young people in Alachua County ages 16 to 24 who are not in school and have a low-income. While enrolled in Project YouthBuild, participants have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma along with construction and healthcare certifications. Through …
Today’s episode features UF PAWS – Pets Are Wonderful Support, a student-run volunteer organization at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in Gainesville. PAWS provides free preventative and primary veterinary care to the pets of disabled and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals in Alachua County. The mission of PAWS is to increase accessibility of veterinary …
Today’s episode features the Florida Museum of Natural History’s latest exhibit “Survival of the Slowest” on display from January 23 to September 12. Can slow and steady win the race? Does bigger always mean better? To answer these questions and more the exhibit features 16 different live animals that are slow, small or weak and …
Today’s episode features the Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention in Gainesville. The Museum will once again host their annual Inventivity Bash on Saturday, May 8. This is the Cade’s premier event where the museum celebrates ideas and innovations that transform our lives and our community. At the Bash, you can discover the unique combination …
Today’s episode features two COVID conscious events to benefit the Peaceful Paths Domestic Abuse Network:the 6th Annual Power of the Purse Event Brunch on Saturday, April 17 from 10 to noon at the Gainesville Women’s Club and a benefit food truck event during the Amazing Give on Thursday, April 22 from 7 a.m. to 7 …
Today’s episode features Gainesville Thrives! a non-profit organization working to promote tutoring and mentoring for kindergarten through high school students, as well as other services for expectant parents, parents and their infants, toddlers, and preschool children. They seek to achieve long-term academic success for students and stronger and healthier families. Recently, they became affiliated with …
Today’s episode features the Keep Alachua County Beautiful Great American Cleanup on Saturday, April 10 from 9 a.m. to noon beginning at Massey Park Recreation Center in Gainesville. The main event has been updated to follow all necessary COVID-19 guidelines and sanitized supply kits will be available for volunteers. Cleanup activities are outdoors and offer …
Today’s episode features HOPE HOrses Helping PEople, an equine-assisted program in a healing environment that enhances personal growth, empowerment and well-being. It is located in Archer, Florida. Volunteers of all ages contribute their time and skills to those that enroll in one of HOPE’s programs. Any person diagnosed with an emotional, physical, cognitive disability from …
Today’s episode features the League of Women Voters of Alachua County’s upcoming climate change webinar as well as their natural resource initiatives and activities. Since 1920 the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, has worked to improve our systems of government and impact public policy through citizen education and advocacy. The League of …
Today’s episode features the upcoming Pints and Predators fundraising event scheduled for April 10 in Gainesville. The 7th annual educational festival and fundraiser for local wildlife rehabilitators features live birds of prey, creatures of the night and reptiles. Bubba Scales, owner of WildBirds Unlimited in Gainesville, helps to coordinate the annual event at First Magnitude …
Today we are featuring the Grace Marketplace First Annual Farm to Table Gathering to End Homelessness on Feb. 25 at Belle Oaks Barn in Brooker. Grace Marketplace, located in Gainesville, provides safe shelter, effective services, and permanent housing solutions for people without any of the typical barriers that keep people from getting help. They provide …
Today’s episode features the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. The Harn Museum of Art, celebrating its 30th anniversary, collaborates with university and community partners to inspire, educate and enrich people’s lives through art. The museum brings the joy of experiencing great works of art to …
Today ‘s episode features the WUFT-TV produced program “Greater Good.” The 30-minute series showcases non-profit organizations in the North Central Florida community. Each participating organization leads viewers on a journey of their organization’s history, their mission, their day-to-day community engagement and their impact on the community. WUFT Director of Media Services and his team of …
Today’s episode features the University of Florida Performing Arts in Gainesville. UFPA encompasses the Thomas Center, the Squitieri Studio Theatre, University Auditorium and the Baughman Center. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, UFPA has had to reinvent itself and now features streamed performances and reduced capacity live performances that keep patrons safe and socially …
Today’s episode features a COVID-19 pandemic collaboration between the Matheson History Museum in Gainesville and Writers Alliance of Gainesville. The partnership began in mid-2020 and Gainesville and Alachua County residents were encouraged to submit personal accounts of their COVID-19 experiences including essays, poetry, and fiction and much more. The submissions were compiled by a four-person …
Today’s episode features Diane McFarlin, dean of the University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications in Gainesville. After an eight-year tenure, Dean McFarlin is retiring from the College. She is an alumna of UF with a degree in news editing. She has enjoyed an exciting career as a newspaper reporter, editor, managing editor and …
Today’s episode features the Florida Friendly Landscaping Program and the WUFT module Florida Friendly Landscaping in a Minute hosted by Tom Wichman. Sponsored by UF IFAS and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the module offers listeners practical landscaping techniques based on University of Florida horticultural research. The Florida Friendly Landscaping Program includes nine principals …
Today’s episode features Horses Without Humans. This non-profit organization creates, develops and implements a training and rehoming program for horses in transition in order to keep them out of harm’s way. The rescue farm, located in Bell, Florida, is funded through donations to make sure that any horse in need can be cared for. An …
Today’s episode features the Florida Track Club and their upcoming Tom Walker 15K race on Sunday, November 22 at 8 a.m. This will be the first large in-person race since the beginning of the pandemic and social distancing guidelines and staggered start times will be implemented. The traditional course has been the Hawthorne Trail in …
Today’s episode features Grace Grows, a non-profit organization that works closely with people who are experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and economic disparities, especially in East Gainesville, through educational and training programs, therapeutic gardening programs, and the development of solutions to systemic issues facing this population. They recently received a significant grant from the USDA 2020 …
Today’s episode features the #WhoCanYouCan canned food drive coordinated by Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo and the Santa Fe College Police Department. The goal of the drive is to help provide non-perishable items to food-insecure families in Alachua County through the Gainesville Harvest Food Bank and Catholic Charities. Canned food donations will be accepted through …
Today episode features UN Day 2020 hosted by the Gainesville Chapter of the United Nations Association. The virtual Zoom event on Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. will honor the 75th anniversary celebration of United Nations Day with the theme “The Future We Want: The United Nations We Need.” The event will feature …
The Hippodrome was founded in 1972 by six artists with the goal of presenting the best in challenging, contemporary theater. In 1981, the Hippodrome was designated a State Theater of Florida and continues to enjoy recognition as one of the leading regional theaters in the country, with the primary goal of providing the best theater …
Today’s episode features the Community Weatherization Coalition, a local non-profit working to save money and natural resources for local households. The CWC has launched a new program for Alachua County residents, a new Do-it-yourself program, enabling the Coalition to equip energy-burdened Alachua County renters and homeowners with the free supplies and steps to save water, …
Today’s episode features Gainesville Girls Rock Camp, a non-profit that uses music and performance to uplift marginalized voices, encourage self-esteem, community and self-expression in girls and gender-expansive youth. The week-long summer day camp, held virtually in 2020, accepts regional youth aged 10-17 years old. Campers are taught to play an instrument and are placed into …
Today’s episode features Upbeat GNV, a musician-led, musician-centered collective founded on the principle of improving artists’ mental health through compassion, education and creating pathways to treatment. Musicians are facing a mental health crisis. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, almost three quarters of musicians are reporting that they are experiencing anxiety and depression due …
Today’s episode features Rebuilding Together, an organization dedicated to repairing homes, revitalizing communities and rebuilding lives. The North Central Florida chapter enlists a legion of 1200 volunteers, skilled tradesman and suppliers to provide much needed rehabilitation to homes in neighborhoods throughout Alachua County. In 2019, 25 homes were renovated. However, projects that include volunteers will …
Today’s episode features Paddle Florida. This not-for-profit organization supports canoeing and kayaking in Florida by hosting multi-day paddling and camping adventures in each of Florida’s five water management districts. Their trips showcase the state’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage while promoting water conservation, wildlife preservation, springs restoration and waterways protection. Paddle Florida also seeks …
Today’s episode features We Are Neutral based in Gainesville, Florida. We Are Neutral is an environmental non-profit organization that helps businesses and individuals understand, reduce and offset their carbon footprints. They accomplish this through environmental education as well as hands-on carbon reduction and offset initiatives. Their community-improving projects include energy upgrades for low income families, …
Today’s episode features the Alachua County Library District. This independent special taxing district is the sole provider of public library service to approximately 250,000 citizens of Alachua County. There are twelve locations throughout the county, open Monday through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the headquarters in downtown Gainesville. The library provides a …
Today’s episode features the Gainesville Circus Center. The non-profit organization, formed in 2018, offers classes for kids and adults in aerial skills, lyra and mixed apparatus and flexibility at Evolve Pilates in Celebration Pointe as well as flying trapeze classes and circus camps at Two Hawk Hammock in Williston. The Center also has ready to …
Today’s episode features “An Evening with John Due” a virtual event presented by the University of Florida Samuel Proctor Oral History Program on Tuesday, June 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. via Facebook Live and YouTube. The event is a celebration of the life of Florida civil rights icon and Florida Civil Rights Hall of …
Today’s episode feeatures the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network – FPREN – a critical link between Florida’s public media stations and the state’s Emergency Management Network during a crisis. Through the statewide network, stations receive accurate and real-time information on important weather, safety and evacuation details to help protect residents during storms, hurricanes and other …
Today’s episode features the Alachua County Supervisor of Elections office and Supervisor Kim Barton. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida election offices has had to modify operating procedures to maintain a safe and secure environment for training, voter registration and for the upcoming primary election on August 18 and the Presidential election on November 3. Alachua …
Today’s episode of “Tell Me About It” features City of Gainesville initiatives including GNV Cares, a grant program that will provide direct assistance to neighbors and small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GNV Cares will directly provide $1,250 in housing and utility assistance to low income residents. Businesses can apply for up to $5,000 …
Today’s episode features Project Heal from the University of Florida Academic Health Center. Project HEAL is an interdisciplinary team of healthcare students and professionals that integrates the fields of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistance, public health, and nursing. HEAL is an acronym for Health, Education, and Learning which embodies the philosophy of this mission: to …
Today’s episode features the Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, Florida. The international non-profit organization is dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation and education. Lubee is the global leader in fruit bat care, husbandry and medical management. There are over 200 bats that are housed on their property, spending their days playing, …
Today’s episode features the Gainesville COVID Masks organization. The group is comprised of individual volunteers and businesses who joined together to make face masks for medical personnel and the medically needy in Gainesville and Alachua County. Their desire to help the fight against COVID-19 has spurred a community organization of quilters, sewists, 3D printers, current …
Today’s episode features urban ecologist and University of Florida Professor Mark Hostetler discussing the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge, April 24-27, 2020. Alachua County is participating in this global event and you can help put our community on the map. It’s easy to participate, just go outside and document all the plants and animals you can …
Today’s episode features the Florida Museum of Natural History located in the Cultural Plaza off Hull Road on the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The museum seeks to inspire people to care about life on Earth. A leading authority in biodiversity and cultural heritage, the museum uses its expertise to advance knowledge, solve real …
SPECIAL NOTE: Joey’s Wings 5K Run/Walk has been postponed until the Fall. Today’s episode features Joey’s Wings 5K chip timed Run/Walk to be held in Gainesville on Saturday, March 14. The event is designed to create awareness and give hope to 43 children and their families who have been diagnosed with pediatric cancer. It also …
Today’s episode features Celebrate Women 2020, a March 2020 Gainesville area initiative to celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote and the 50th anniversary of Gainesville’s nationally recognized contribution to the modern feminist movement. Celebrate 2020’s central goal is to coordinate and publicize a month-long calendar of Gainesville-Alachua County area events and activities. …
Today’s episode features Alachua Habitat for Humanity. Founded in 1986, Alachua Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization that believes everyone deserves a decent and affordable place to call home. People of all ages, races, genders, religions and political views work in partnership with the future homeowners to accomplish incredible feats in Gainesville and throughout …
Today’s episode features the 50th anniversary of the African American Studies program at the University of Florida. The first day of the celebration includes a symposium, community, alumni and student panels, a film screening and book expedition. The second day includes the unveiling of a historical marker and a free reception that is open to …
Today’s episode features the International Celebration of Women and Girls in Science. The United Nations has designated February 11 as the official day and the celebration will continue throughout the month of February with hands on events, public lectures and presentations in downtown Gainesville and at the University of Florida. The UF Physics Department is …
Today’s episode features the Gainesville Bureau of Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities serves Alachua, Bradford, Dixie Gilchrist and Levy Counties with emergency financial assistance for rent, mortgages, utilities and prescriptions. They coordinate the Weekend Hunger Backpack Program and feed almost 2,000 people a month through their food pantry and Rural Mobile Outreach food distribution program. Out …
Today’s episode features the 2020 Census. Mandated by the Constitution and conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, the count will include the population in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. Each home will receive an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire — online, by phone, or by mail. The …
Today’s episode features Gainesville Black Professionals. The non-profit organization is the largest network of Black professionals and business owners in Alachua County. They offer networking events for like-minded individuals to share ideas, resources and opportunities. The organization has a podcast called “Hello Gainesville” as well as Synergy, a magazine dedicated to connecting consumers, community leaders, …
Today’s episode features the Humane Society of North Central Florida located in Gainesville. The organization is the community’s leading resource for pets and pet owners. Their mission is to eliminate the needless euthanasia of healthy and treatable pets in North Central Florida. Formerly the Alachua County Humane Society, Gainesville Pet Rescue and Helping Hands Pet …
Today’s episode features University of Florida Student Legal Services, a professional legal office that has been providing legal assistance to UF students since 1977. Funded by Student Government through Activities and Service fees, the Student Legal Service is essentially a prepaid legal service for all eligible UF students. It is staffed by four licensed attorneys …
Today’s episode features the Altrusa House in Gainesville. Altrusa House is a place where people with health problems can come to make new friends and remain active. It offers a place where family member’s health conditions can be monitored and cared for during the workday. The house founded by Altrusa International of Gainesville and run …
Today’s episode features Bread of the Mighty Food Bank in Gainesville. Celebrating 32 years of serving Alachua, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette and Levy Counties, the food bank collects, sorts, stores and distributes donated food and basic essentials to more than 190 non-profit agency partners and other organizations who then distribute the food in their communities to …
Today’s episode features St. Francis Pet Care in Gainesville. Each Tuesday morning, St. Francis Pet Care, an all-volunteer organization, provides free pet care by experienced local veterinarians to homeless and low income residents in Alachua County. Two of the three co-founders of St. Francis Pet Care, Gainesville veterinarian Dale Kaplan-Stein and community animal advocate Chris …
Today’s episode features the Alachua County Youth Orchestra Concert, formerly known as the Holiday Traditions Concert, scheduled for December 8 at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The orchestra, founded in 1973, is committed to fostering the community’s gifted young musicians by providing them with the opportunity to rehearse and perform orchestral …
Today’s episode features the 6th annual Wes Skiles Water Stewardship Awards hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Gainesville on Nov. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Cade Museum in Gainesville.The awards recognize exceptional efforts in improving water quality and conservation in North Florida. Event coordinators Jim Skiles, Tessa Skiles and Perry Purcell discuss the …
Today’s episode features the Florida Museum of Natural History’s Starry Night event on Friday, Nov. 8 at 6 p.m. James Albury, director of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium at Santa Fe College in Gainesville, will be one of the speakers at the family friendly event. Support for Starry Night is made possible part by the …
Today’s episode features the University of Florida Campaign for Charities, the annual employee giving campaign. All UF employees can participate by making charitable donations though payroll deduction, cash, check, credit card or stock contribution. For the last 14 years, UF employees have given almost $1 million annually to charities serving our region. Susan Crowley, UF …
Today’s episode features the Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale. The annual sale, from Oct. 19-23 at 430 N. Main Street in Gainesville, features bargain-priced books, DVDs, vinyl records, artwork, rare materials and more. Proceeds from the Friends of the Library Book Sale support the Alachua County Library District programs, scholarships and remodeling project. …
Today’s episode features the 14th annual ButterflyFest at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. The annual festival celebrates backyard wildlife with an emphasis on pollinators. From native butterfly releases, live animals, workshops and plant sales to vendors, entertainment and food, there are activities for all ages. Jaret Daniels, director of the McGuire Center …
Today’s episode features the Acrosstown Repertory Theater at 619 South Main Street in Gainesville. The theater, located in the Historic Baird Center, was founded in 1980 to develop new talent, plays, audiences and ideas while also celebrating and revivifying the great plays of the past. The ART provides a safe place where people of all …
Today’s episode features an encore broadcast of Dance Alive National Ballet. The Gainesville-based professional ballet company features an international roster of award-winning dancers. Elegant and exciting, they are at the heart of the company’s undeniable success. Their repertoire ranges from the quintessential classic Nutcracker to the cutting-edge movement of contemporary ballet. Artistic Director Kim Tuttle …
Today’s episode features the Library Partnership in Gainesville, Florida. The Library Partnership is a branch of the Alachua County Library District which serves the northeast community. The fully functional branch of the Alachua County Library is also a neighborhood resource center where families can receive a myriad of free services from more than 40 partner …
Today’s episode features the Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville, Florida. The Hippodrome was officially founded in 1973 and its history and vitality are built on its artistic achievement. Since its inception, the theatre has produced more than one hundred world, American and Southeastern premieres. In addition to its main stage season, the Hippodrome screens first-run …
Today’s episode features Girls Place in Gainesville, Florida. Girls Place empowers girls to grow courageous, strong and self-sufficient. Executive Director Christi Arrington and Operations Director Kaihla Szunka share their stories on the 30-year tenure of an organization serving girls from ages 5 to 18 with various sports and educational programs. For more information: http://girlsplace.net/ https://www.facebook.com/GirlsPlaceInc/
Today’s episode features the Youth Development Research Practice Partnership and Better Out of School Time or BOOST. Dr. Diedre Houchens from the University of Florida College of Law Center for the Study of Race and Race Relations and Dr. Christine Wegner from the University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance Sport Management Department …
Toda’s episode features Depot Park parkrun. parkrun is a free weekly 5k event for people of all abilities whether you walk, jog, run or volunteer. Participants come to Depot Park in Downtown Gainesville every Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. Shauna Dixon and Kristen Bryant, who have been with the program since it launched in September 2018, share their experiences. parkrun is a world-wide organization. Shauna and Kristen talk about the formation of the Gainesville event, how to register and the comaradery that is shared each week at the free 5K event.
For more information: https://www.facebook.com/depotparkparkrun/
Today’s episode features Lauren’s Kids. The organization, founded by Lauren Book a victim of childhood sexual abuse, seeks to prove that sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness. Lauren’s Kids lead educator Mary Brandenburg and Sherry Kitchens, president and CEO of the Child Advocacy Center of Gainesville share their experiences with the program.
Mary and Sherry speak about children’s advocacy and the new “parent packs” that are available for free for parents and caregivers. The packs offer tips and strategies to learn personal safety and trust.
More information on Lauren’s Kids available at https://laurenskids.org/
More information on the Child Advocacy Center of Gainesville available at https://www.childadvocacycentergainesville.org/
Today’s episode features the Climb for Cancer Foundation and co-founders Ron Farb and Diane Farb. The Climb for Cancer Foundation has raised more than $1.5 million so far to provide support to those battling cancer and to help ease the pain and suffering of those affected by the disease. Ron and Diane share a desire to see an end to cancer in their lifetimes. Ron has climbed five of the seven summits, the highest mountain on each of the seven continents and continues to lead expeditions and other special events to raise funds.
For more information:
https://www.climbforcancerfoundation.org/
https://www.facebook.com/climbforcancer1/
Today’s episode features the Ronald McDonald House of North Central Florida. The Ronald McDonald House has been keeping families close to seriously ill children since 1982 by providing the comforts of home to those traveling to Gainesville to seek medical care for their child. Executive Director Sherry Houston, Event Coordinator Jennifer Nicholas and intern and ADPi sorority philanthropy chair Haile Shade share their experiences.
Sherry, Jennifer and Haile talk about the history and accomplishments of the Ronald McDonald House. They are dedicated tot he simple idea that nothing else should matter when a family is focused on the health of their child.
For more information: http://www.rmhcncf.org
7th Annual Red Shoe Affair link: https://www.rmhcncf.org/events/red-shoe-affair/
Bourbon N’ BBQ link: https://www.rmhcncf.org/events/bourbon-and-bbq/
Build a House for the House link: https://www.rmhcncf.org/events/build-a-house/
Today’s episode features the Pace Center for Girls in Gainesville. The Center is recognized as a national model for reducing recidivism and improving school success, employment and self-sufficiency for girls. Executive Director Natalya Bannister and Pace Center student Ireland Dryer talk about the history and accomplishments of the Pace Center for Girls which is dedicated to providing girls and young women an opportunity for a better future through education, counseling, training and advocacy.
More information available at: https://www.pacecenter.org/
Today’s program features Aces in Motion. The organization uses tennis to promote character development, academic achievement and a healthy lifestyle to people of all abilities, with a focus on under resourced communities. Executive Director Addison Staples and Board Member and Alachua County School Board Members Tina Certain share their experiences with Aces and Motion and the positive impact it has made on the lives of many students in East Gainesville.
Aces in Motion: https://www.acesinmotion.org/
Today’s program features representatives from two of the four performance groups at WUFT’s FANFARES & FIREWORKS. The free family-friendly Independence Day Eve event will be on July 3 at the UF Bandshell in Gainesville. Gary Langford, UF Music Professor Emeritus and Conductor of the Gainesville Community Band joins Bear and Lion from the children’s music group Bears and Lions for a lively discussion on music and their upcoming performances.
For more information on Bears and Lions: http://www.bearsandlions.com
For more information on the Gainesville Community Band: http://www.gnvband.com
For more information on FANFARES & FIREWORKS: https://www.wuft.org/fireworks
Today’s program features David McIntire City of Gainesville Emergency Management Director and Krista Ott, City of Gainesville Fire Rescue Fire and Life Safety Educator. Together, they and their agencies provide and communicate valuable services for education, safety and emergency preparedness in a time of need – whether it’s for a storm, large scale community event or any unforeseen event that may impact public safety.
For more information on Gainesville Fire Rescue Services: https://www.facebook.com/Gainesville-Fire-Rescue-126611297438842/
Today’s program features Awesome Gainesville, a local chapter of the Awesome Foundation. The Foundation exists to forward the interests of awesomeness in the universe and distributes grants to worthy organizations that foster the creation of surprise and delight. The first grant recipient is GRACE Grows.
GRACE Grows provides a space where Grace Marketplace and Dignity Village guests can grow their own garden and interact with the community at large, learn about one another, and collaborate on a mission to wholeness. Many guests express that this garden is their reprieve from chaos and that they learn more through working the garden than they ever thought possible. GRACE Grows is currently growing high-quality food on-site and conducting an Agricultural Education Certificate Program that pays a stipend through an 8-week internship program. Through education and mentorship they work with participants to find employment in agricultural and horticultural jobs.
The garden is located at 3055 NE 28th Avenue in Gainesville. More information call 352-389-1684, gracegardenproject@gmail.com or https://www.gracegrowsgnv.com/
Today’s program features Jack Davis, University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Rothman Family Chair in the Humanities and recipient of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize for History for his book “The Gulf: Making of An American Sea.” The book is the first comprehensive history of the Gulf of Mexico ever written.
In the book, Jack tell a larger narrative of the American Sea – from the sportfish that brought the earliest tourists to Gulf shores to a vast array of historical characters who were drawn to the state. The book suggests how a penetrating examination of a single nation’s history can inform the country’s path ahead.
Today’s program features two acclaimed butterfly researchers from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Jaret Daniels, Director of the McGguire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity, and Maguire Center Curator Akito Kawahara discuss their research on butterflies and moths and the effects that population, environmental issues and climate change have on preserving insect biodiversity.
Akito’s early fascination with butterflies. Additional Resources:
7 reasons why moths are amazing. July 19, 2018.
Bat off! Larger hindwings and longer tails have evolved to help moths evade capture by bat. July 17, 2018.
Watch how battles with bats give moths their flashy tails. July 4, 2018
National Geographic Magazine Article: Clever Luna Moths Use Decoys to Fool Bats. June 2016 issue.