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 …
Read More »Bread of the Mighty Food Bank
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 …
Read More »Keepers of the Springs
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 …
Read More »Keep Alachua County Beautiful Great American Cleanup
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 …
Read More »Old Florida Celebration of the Arts
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 …
Read More »Rooterville Animal Sanctuary Grand Reopening
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 …
Read More »Shelley Fraser Mickle, Co-Author of “How I Search for My Ancestors”
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, …
Read More »Women and Girls in Science Celebration
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, …
Read More »Dance Alive 2022 Season featuring Don Juan in Loveland on Feb. 12
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 …
Read More »LifeSouth Community Foundation Race Weekend
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 …
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