A Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins With each journal entry, veteran host Jack Perkins brings the artful, innovative, sometimes odd and always interesting people and places of Florida’s west central coast to life on the Emmy award-winning series, A Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins. Whether an underwater exploration searching for gold doubloons; a centenarian taking to the high wire, or a story of hope and courage, each episode will take you on a vivid journey into Florida’s “Cultural Coast” – a community surrounded by sandy beaches, swaying palms, warm breezes and a plethora of people, places and personalities found nowhere else on earth. About the host: Jack Perkins’ career as an award-winning journalist spans over 40 years, with 25 years as correspondent, commentator and anchorman at NBC News. He also served as host and narrator for many of A&E’s most acclaimed programs, including the flagship series, Biography. A resident of Casey Key, Florida, Perkins currently hosts WEDU’s A Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins, now in its seventh season and funded exclusively by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice. |
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December 2009
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 beginner’s class. Newbies can learn from some experienced players, without feeling self conscious. more... |
Coming Up...January 2010 Wheels of Fortune - They push. They shove. And sometimes they fall. There's a new sport in town with classic roots. Roller Derby is making a comeback on the Gulf Coast and Saratota has its very own team. Uncommon Friends - Greg Simony felt his life was going nowhere fast. On the brink of turning 30, his marraiage was ending, he was overweight and out drinking almost every night. But a friend's random comment on Noew Year's Day made 2009 the year that Greg turned everything around. The Venice Gondoliers Barbershop Chorus - "The first barbershop chorus matched human coices in perfect harmony more than a century ago. Members of the Venice Gondoliers Barbershop Chorus keep the art alive even as performing it helps keep them young." |
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