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December 2009
Volume:612
TAKE II is the brainchild of actor/teacher Gabriel Ortiz. It is a highly personal, original, character education theatrical production Gabe developed in response to the growing need for teenagers to discuss issues that they are battling in the first ten years of the millennium such as: school violence, suicide, teen sexuality, child abuse, cyber safety, gangs, drugs and alcohol. The students’ stories are surprising, amazing and thought provoking.
Charlie Miano is the face of a new underground movement of Realist Art in Sarasota. This 21st century man is crafting something truly unique – a 19th century artistic community. His school “The Southern Atelier” offers artists an education in realist drawing and painting in the tradition of the Old Masters.
The game of
Mah Jongg has become all the rage in homes, clubhouses, and communities on the Gulf Coast. It is centuries old, but can take some time to fully master and enjoy. So seeing a need, one Sarasota store owner is running a Mah Jongg for beginners class. Newbies can learn from some experienced players, without feeling self conscious.
"Uplifting Voices"
They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera. This unique program allows students ages 8 to 18 to explore the musical and theatrical aspects of opera. We’ll introduce you to a talented tenor in this dynamic group who recently received a scholarship to Julliard.
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"Prehistoric Discoveries"
Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port. Little Salt Spring is a geological wonder - 244 feet of plunging, pitch-black sinkhole topped with a freshwater spring. The discoveries made while exploring this site may answer questions as to when humans first arrived in North America!
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"Hip Expressions"
Get hip to Sarasota’s favorite bellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclectic performer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent. Even better, she is a fifth generation Floridian hailing from our own Gulf Coast! Join us on a whirlwind tour of Tahja’s world.
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November 2009
Volume:611
“Pedal to the metal” did not originally refer to bicycle pedals but a group of riders in Sarasota display a skill, speed and daring that embody the phrase. They might play a little slower, and with a few more aches and pains, but the passion for the game they love is still there.
And since the
Sarasota Senior Softball League plays year-round, these are the boys of summer and winter, too! Join Jack at the 17th Street Ball Park and find out how an amazing group of older athletes are still having fun... and likely adding years to their lives.
The mission of the
Venice Wildlife Center is to save birds and animals endangered that would otherwise be lost. These selfless people venture out each day on rescue missions to bring injured creatures back to loving medical care and patient rehabilitation. It’s an all volunteer operation, mostly unheralded and unknown but the job it does is saving lives every day.
"Uplifting Voices"
They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera. This unique program allows students ages 8 to 18 to explore the musical and theatrical aspects of opera. We’ll introduce you to a talented tenor in this dynamic group who recently received a scholarship to Julliard.
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"Prehistoric Discoveries"
Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port. Little Salt Spring is a geological wonder - 244 feet of plunging, pitch-black sinkhole topped with a freshwater spring. The discoveries made while exploring this site may answer questions as to when humans first arrived in North America!
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"Hip Expressions"
Get hip to Sarasota’s favorite bellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclectic performer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent. Even better, she is a fifth generation Floridian hailing from our own Gulf Coast! Join us on a whirlwind tour of Tahja’s world.
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October 2009
Volume:610
Through the camera lens of
Gigi O'Dea, life and its frailty are portrayed in black and white. Gigi's subjects are fighters... not for title, not for prize, but for every breath and every second. They are little ones born much too early. They are the tiny patients of Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Nurse Gigi is both caregiver and chronicler of these infants. Gigi's photographs of the NICU babies give parents an image of hope.
Pastor Joe Davis thought he was happy. Leading a church, happily married and raising two teenagers into their college years. Then one day, his life changed forever. His 18-year old daughter Sarah was killed in a car accident while driving to a babysitting job. Davis and his wife were devastated. They've since poured their energy and emotion into a new teen club in Sarasota. Joe's wife Laura admits its helping her heal by being around other teenager girls her late daughter's age, trying to help guide them through the challenges of entering adulthood. Many parents say Joe and Laura have helped their teens from heading down the wrong path. It's a win-win--all out of an abandoned sports bar in Sarasota. Private guest rooms, formal dining for eight, an observation lounge and servants’ quarters. Luxury on line…a railroad line. More than a century after John Ringling ordered his private rail car, it is on display at the Circus Museum on the grounds of Sarasota’s John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
The Wisconsin is the 1905 version of today’s “jet set.” This month’s postcard features beautiful swans.
"Uplifting Voices"
They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera. This unique program allows students ages 8 to 18 to explore the musical and theatrical aspects of opera. We’ll introduce you to a talented tenor in this dynamic group who recently received a scholarship to Julliard.
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"Prehistoric Discoveries"
Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port. Little Salt Spring is a geological wonder - 244 feet of plunging, pitch-black sinkhole topped with a freshwater spring. The discoveries made while exploring this site may answer questions as to when humans first arrived in North America!
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"Hip Expressions"
Get hip to Sarasota’s favorite bellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclectic performer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent. Even better, she is a fifth generation Floridian hailing from our own Gulf Coast! Join us on a whirlwind tour of Tahja’s world.
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September 2009
Volume:609
Geocaching is a sport that uses GPS technology to locate hidden treasures, or caches anywhere in the world. You may need to hike, climb, drive or kayak your way to the treasure. For Bill Haldstead, Lori Dengler and Kathy Coughlin, Geo-caching is a new adventure.
There are plenty of
tennis academies here in Sarasota, but we found one that’s different from the rest. Meet a former tennis pro whose theme is to be the best person you can be and to dig deeper and discover things about yourself that you never knew.
Bob McFarland is a salesman by trade. Even in his spare time, you can find him peddling and paddling a new kind of sport. Paddleboarding is Bob’s passion and pursuit; so much so that he created the
Sarasota Paddleboarding Company. Water Ballet combines aerobic swimming with ballet with dance with grace with strength with flexibility. It’s often compared to running while holding your breath and running some more and keep holding your breath… and keep running and keep holding your breath. You just never stop. Join us as we dive in and learn more about SASSY - Sarasota Aquatics Synchronized Swimming at the YMCA. Jack’s postcard features baby loggerhead turtles heading out to sea.
"Uplifting Voices"
They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera. This unique program allows students ages 8 to 18 to explore the musical and theatrical aspects of opera. We’ll introduce you to a talented tenor in this dynamic group who recently received a scholarship to Julliard.
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"Prehistoric Discoveries"
Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port. Little Salt Spring is a geological wonder - 244 feet of plunging, pitch-black sinkhole topped with a freshwater spring. The discoveries made while exploring this site may answer questions as to when humans first arrived in North America!
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"Hip Expressions"
Get hip to Sarasota’s favorite bellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclectic performer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent. Even better, she is a fifth generation Floridian hailing from our own Gulf Coast! Join us on a whirlwind tour of Tahja’s world.
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August 2009
Volume:608
Venice Youth Boating - They build them, they sail them and they win races with them. Kids and their tiny pram boats are extremely entertaining to watch, but there's so much more to this story.
New Vintage - Brendan Coudal has had several careers… charter captain, sports-fishing columnist and now artist. He started painting marine life, but his most recent project is called ‘new vintage’ and is inspired by all the wonderful illustrators and artists of the mid-century that took us places we had never been before.
Teaching The Peace - On any given day, you might find Nat Colletta teaching at New College in Sarasota, brokering a peace agreement in Rwanda, or meeting with rebel factions in the Philippines. His role as an international negotiator and peace expert has taken him to conflicts all across the globe. Sk8 Skool is a non-profit started by Dan Giguere to incorporate skateboarding into schools, trying to give the kids an outlet so they can compete as a school at the skateboard parks. Jack’s postcard features turtles.
"Venice Youth Boating"
They build them, they sail them and they win races with them. Kids and their tiny pram boats are extremely entertaining to watch, but there's so much more to this story.
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"New Vintage"
Brendan Coudal has had several careers… charter captain, sports-fishing columnist and now artist. He started painting marine life, but his most recent project is called ‘new vintage’ and is inspired by all the wonderful illustrators and artists of the mid-century that took us places we had never been before.
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"Teaching The Peace"
On any given day, you might find Nat Colletta teaching at New College in Sarasota, brokering a peace agreement in Rwanda, or meeting with rebel factions in the Philippines. His role as an international negotiator and peace expert has taken him to conflicts all across the globe. Sk8 Skool is a non-profit started by Dan Giguere to incorporate skateboarding into schools, trying to give the kids an outlet so they can compete as a school at the skateboard parks. Jack’s postcard features turtles.
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
July 2009
Volume:607
Inspired Writing - The name Lois Duncan means different things to different people. Young adults know her as the author of scary suspense novels.
Myakka River State Park - In Sarasota is so fascinating and enjoyable to visitors is because of its outstanding volunteers. These enthusiastic outdoorsmen and women do much of the work of the park, and Myakka couldn't function without them.
Little Salt Spring - Is one of the most amazing archaeological sites on the continent and it’s located just off the interstate in North Port, Florida. World-famous in the scientific community, its significance is relatively unknown even to nearby neighbors.
"Inspired Writing"
he name Lois Duncan means different things to different people. Young adults know her as the author of scary suspense novels. Younger readers know her as the author of humorous books. Librarians praise her outstanding contributions to young adult literature.
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"Myakka River State Park"
In Sarasota is so fascinating and enjoyable to visitors is because of its outstanding volunteers. These enthusiastic outdoorsmen and women do much of the work of the park, and Myakka couldn't function without them. In fact, the volunteer coordinator who makes it all work, is a volunteer himself.
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"Little Salt Spring"
One of the most amazing archaeological sites on the continent and it’s located just off the interstate in North Port, Florida. World-famous in the scientific community, its significance is relatively unknown even to nearby neighbors. Kite Man – The beach would be a little less colorful without Sandy Krieg, a man who enjoys life and kites…no matter which way the wind blows. Jack’s postcard features more images from the Kite Man.
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
June 2009
Volume:606
Uplifting Voices - They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera.
Prehistoric Discoveries - Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port.
Hip Expressions - Get hip to Sarasota’s favoritebellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclecticperformer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent.
"Uplifting Voices"
They are young, eager, and when they open their mouths they possess a unified voice of experience. Meet the Sarasota Youth Opera. This unique program allows students ages 8 to 18 to explore the musical and theatrical aspects of opera. We’ll introduce you to a talented tenor in this dynamic group who recently received a scholarship to Julliard.
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"Prehistoric Discoveries"
Joinarchaeologist John Gifford of the University of Miami as he leads a team of volunteer divers in excavations at Little Salt Spring in North Port. Little Salt Spring is a geological wonder - 244 feet of plunging, pitch-black sinkhole topped with a freshwater spring. The discoveries made while exploring this site may answer questions as to when humans first arrived in North America!
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"Hip Expressions"
Get hip to Sarasota’s favorite bellydancer, Tahja! A unique and ecclectic performer, Tahja speaks ten languages, plays multiple instruments, and performs folk dances from almost every continent. Even better, she is a fifth generation Floridian hailing from our own Gulf Coast! Join us on a whirlwind tour of Tahja’s world.
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
May 2009
Volume:605
Class Act - What does it take to run a successful repertory theatre company? Ask Michael Donald Edwards. This is his fourth season as producing artistic director of Sarasota’s Asolo Repertory Theatre.
Biz Town - Do you ever wonder how this generation of children are going to succeed in the volatile world of business? Former Florida Legislator, prominent cattle rancher, and WEDU Boardmember Lisa Carlton is teaching her son, Mabry and his 5th grade classmates at Sarasota Christian School the economics of being an employer and an employee.
Fleet Feet - It is a Saturday morning ritual in downtown Venice. A small, dedicated group gathers at Volunteer Park to tie their tennis shoes and hit the pavement. It’s called the Saturday Morning Walkabout, and after four years, their mileage is growing.
"Class Act"
What does it take to run a successful repertory theatre company? Ask Michael Donald Edwards. This is his fourth season as producing artistic director of Sarasota’s Asolo Repertory Theatre. Edwards walked into the position filling some very big shoes and now faces the added challenge of enticing audiences during uncertain economic times. Yet, he is optimistic about moving his company forward. The Australian-born director believes in shaking things up… by premiering huge productions — even before they hit Broadway — offering dialogue between audiences and actors and encouraging periodic meetings of the minds between all of the community’s professional arts organizations. Meet the man who eats, sleeps and breathes theatre… all in the name of pleasing his audiences.
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"Biz Town"
Do you ever wonder how this generation of children are going to succeed in the volatile world of business? Former Florida Legislator, prominent cattle rancher, and WEDU Boardmember Lisa Carlton is teaching her son, Mabry and his 5th grade classmates at Sarasota Christian School the economics of being an employer and an employee. Join this dynamic group of young people as they take-on jobs for the day at Junior Achievement’s Biz Town in Tampa. It will be a lesson in hope for the future!
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"Fleet Feet"
It is a Saturday morning ritual in downtown Venice. A small, dedicated group gathers at Volunteer Park to tie their tennis shoes and hit the pavement. It’s called the Saturday Morning Walkabout, and after four years, their mileage is growing. In fact, they’ve almost logged 10,000 cumulative miles between them. So join us for a stroll, a bike ride, or just a scenic tour of some of Venice’s most picturesque locales. You’ll also meet some outstanding volunteers whose hard work has made Venice a better place to live and play.
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
April 2009
Volume:604
Hair Raising Homecoming - He’s wacky, zany, but most of all fearless. Bello Nock is a seventh generation circus performer who calls the Gulf Coast home. Bello began performing at age 3 and over the years, progressed from clown to daredevil.
Beach Pastor - It is a Friday night pilgrimage for many beach goers in Venice. Pastor Randy Burt of the New Life Community Center and Church presides over a sunset sing-a-long just alongside the Pavilion on Venice Beach.
Triple J Ranch - Jay, Rhonda and their 13-year-old daughter, Morgan are World Champions at reining, roping and working cow horses. The Holmes Family rides like the wind on their three-hundred acre Triple J Ranch in Sarasota.
"Hair Raising Homecoming"
He’s wacky, zany, but most of all fearless. Bello Nock is a seventh generation circus performer who calls the Gulf Coast home. Bello began performing at age 3 and over the years, progressed from clown to daredevil. Whether he’s hanging on a trapeze suspended from a helicopter flying over the Statue of Liberty or walking on a thin steel cable across Patterson Falls, Bello is the “Jackie Chan” of physical comedy. It’s all real, all the time. And about his hair? Well, Jack gets to the “root” of that.
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"Beach Pastor"
It is a Friday night pilgrimage for many beach goers in Venice. Pastor Randy Burt of the New Life Community Center and Church presides over a sunset sing-a-long just alongside the Pavilion on Venice Beach. This Gospel sway beside the waves has a dedicated following, and has changed many lives for the better. It all began about 13 years ago with just a handful of people, but with the right weather, the crowd can swell to over 150 or more. Join us as we take you down to Venice beach on a Friday night, and don’t forget to bring your best singing voice!
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"Triple J Ranch"
Jay, Rhonda and their 13-year-old daughter, Morgan are World Champions at reining, roping and working cow horses. The Holmes Family rides like the wind on their three-hundred acre Triple J Ranch in Sarasota. You’ll get to watch them in action and see their most-famous quarter horse, “Dun It Big” who has certainly done just that in the show ring!
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
March 2009
Volume:603
Turtle Teen - Zander Srodes first learned of the plight of sea turtles as a curious 11-year-old. What he learned from his middle school teacher and Mote Marine researchers led the now 19-year-old on a personal quest to help turtles and show other kids how they can help too.
Special O'Laughics - “Stand-up comedian” isn’t the first thing you wouldimagine when you meet PatrickBurke. The young man from Venice is Florida’s Special Olympics’ Athlete of the Year, but that’s just for starters.
Selby Gardens - MarieSelbyBotanicalGardensin Sarasota is world famous. Among plant lovers it’s renowned for the largest scientific collection of orchids and bromeliads, with more than 20,000 species.
"Turtle Teen"
Zander Srodes first learned of the plight of sea turtles as a curious 11-year-old. What he learned from his middle school teacher and Mote Marine researchers led the now 19-year-old on a personal quest to help turtles and show other kids how they can help too. He started by creating a children’s activities book and educating students through his Turtle Talks presentations. Zander’s efforts have been recognized internationally and have led to substantial donations in the name of endangered sea turtles. Find out what motivates this young turtle ambassador.
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"Special O'Laughics"
“Stand-up comedian” isn’t the first thing you would imagine when you meet Patrick Burke. The young man from Venice is Florida’s Special Olympics’ Athlete of the Year, but that’s just for starters. Patrick and his Special Olympics’ friends decided to take on the world of comedy. Now they’re amazing crowds, their families — and even each other — one schtick at a time in the highly unique show, “Special O’Laughics.”
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"Selby Gardens"
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota is world famous. Among plant lovers it’s renowned for the largest scientific collection of orchids and bromeliads, with more than 20,000 species. But did you know Selby has another garden rarely seen by visitors? It’s true, and Jack will take you there. We will also tell you who Marie Selby was and what her botanical legacy has meant to Sarasota.
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February 2009
Volume:602
Healthy Harvest - When you hear the word “Mote,” you might think of conservation or marine science research, but did you know Mote also harvests a culinary delicacy?
Man with a Mission - Carl East is the heart and soul of the busy Community Center in the Newtown area of Sarasota. For 30 years, East has made sure the community center is a place where residents can go for a free holiday meal, where kids can find refuge through sports and where seniors can enjoy weekly classes and some camaraderie.
Rural Florida Gem - Take a turn off Myakka Road and discover your inner explorer as we pay a visit to Crowley Museum and Nature Center, where south west Florida history and nature meet.
"Healthy Harvest"
When you hear the word “Mote,” you might think of conservation or marine science research, but did you know Mote also harvests a culinary delicacy?
In 2006, Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota became the first organization in the state of Florida to harvest caviar. The caviar is produced by sturgeon grown in environmentally friendly water recirculating systems at Mote Aquaculture Park.
Tune in and learn other ways Mote’s Aquaculture Program is helping produce a safe and sustainable seafood supply.
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"Man with a Mission"
Carl East is the heart and soul of the busy Community Center in the Newtown area of Sarasota. For 30 years, East has made sure the community center is a place where residents can go for a free holiday meal, where kids can find refuge through sports and where seniors can enjoy weekly classes and some camaraderie. In a community plagued by violence, unemployment and too many kids without a father, Carl East is a role model of strength and compassion.
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"Rural Florida Gem"
Take a turn off Myakka Road and discover your inner explorer as we pay a visit to Crowley Museum and Nature Center, where south west Florida history and nature meet. Take a hike down a nature trail, visit the history museum, general store and blacksmith shop, and enjoy some of the oldest examples of rural south west Florida architecture standing today.
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Launch A Gulf Coast Journal 2009 Video Player
January 2009
Volume:601
What’s Cooking? - Chef Giuliano Hazan understands that cooking is about satisfying different hungers — hunger for pleasure, hunger for flavor, hunger for togetherness.
A Way with Wood - If it can be made from wood, 82-year-old Merle Lilly wants to make it. Houses, boats, furniture, an airplane, a carousel horse, a bald eagle, a mandolin, all beautifully hand-crafted from the hard fibrous stuff of trees.
Lions and Ligers and Bears... Oh, my! - They come from circuses, Hollywood film sets, irresponsible breeders and even people’s backyards - over 200 creatures in need of food, shelter and compassion.
"What’s Cooking?"
Chef Giuliano Hazan understands that cooking is about satisfying different hungers — hunger for pleasure, hunger for flavor, hunger for togetherness. At the early age of 17, Giuliano began working as an assistant at his mother’s renowned School of Classic Italian Cooking. He committed himself to mastering the simple, genuine flavors of Italian cuisine. Now, more than three decades later, Chef Hazan is an author, teacher, entrepreneur, and one of the foremost authorities on Italian cooking.
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"A Way with Wood"
If it can be made from wood, 82-year-old Merle Lilly wants to make it. Houses, boats, furniture, an airplane, a carousel horse, a bald eagle, a mandolin, all beautifully hand-crafted from the hard fibrous stuff of trees. Fond of traveling cross-country, it’s nearly impossible for this Sarasota man to pass up a good chunk of wood. Find out what Merle Lilly has made from his woodpile lately.
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"Lions and Ligers and Bears... Oh, my!"
They come from circuses, Hollywood film sets, irresponsible breeders and even people’s backyards - over 200 creatures in need of food, shelter and compassion. For 30 years, Octagon Wildlife Sanctuary in Punta Gorda has rescued and cared for an assortment of unwanted and neglected animals - most of whom would have been euthanized or left alone to die. Join us this month to meet these beautiful survivors, along with the volunteers and caretakers who struggle to provide for them all that they deserve.
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