Jeanna Mastrodicasa, Girl Scouts of Gateway Council Board of Directors Vice Chair, tells us about the powerful lifelong connections that can be made in Girl Scouting and how instilling confidence can help scouts thrive in good times and learn from the bad.

This episode features Rick Hirsch, director of the Collier Prize for State Government Accountability at the University of Florida. Hirsch tells us about the Collier Prize Symposium on Nov. 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the UF Reitz Union Rion Ballroom, which will feature investigations honored in the 2026 competition.

The fifth annual AI Days sponsored by the AI² Center at the University of Florida is featured. AI² Center Associate Director Mackenzie Donovan tells us about the AI Days events happening Oct. 23 and 26-29.

Nicki Byers, Alachua County Master Gardener volunteer, tells us about the 2026 Fall Horticultural Expo & Plant Market presented by the Alachua County Master Gardeners and the Gainesville Garden Club coming up on Saturday, October 17.

Gainesville Community Playhouse cast member Jeff Stevens tells us about the playhouse and their production of “Finding Neverland” on stage through October 11.

Debbie Sahay, Director of Operations and Lisa Kanerak, Director of Marketing and Communications, tells us about Elder Options and the services they provide to a 16-county service area in North Central Florida.

Sherrilene Classen, author of a new book, The Trail Within, about her solo journey on the Appalachian Trail, tells us about the importance of hiking preparation, safety and awareness as well as her upcoming book talk on Oct. 10 in Gainesville.

This episode features Dr. Victoria Pagán, Professor of Classics at the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who recently received the 2024-25 UF Teacher/Scholar of the Year honor. Pagán is considered one of the foremost experts on classical Greek and Roman literature and culture.

UF Assistant Vice President of Community Relations and 2026 University of Florida Campaign for Charities Director Karen Thomas tells us about the importance of the campaign, the agencies involved, special fundraising events and just how easy is to donate to a good cause.

University of Florida Performing Arts Director Brian Jose offers the inside scoop and a glimpse of the upcoming 2026-27 season featuring 40 different performances from September 18, 2026, through April 2027.