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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June 2010
Ace of Bass Not only is Theo Breen a straight-A student and leader of his school's "Academic Olympics," he's also been called one of the best bass players in the world. Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman has trained Theo and is amazed at the boy's passion for music history. Professional Beggar: One of Englewood's greatest resources is Tom Dignam. Tom is a generous philanthropist and tireless volunteer. He's living proof that one person can make the difference. He's helped just about every non-profit in town. Beach Horses: You've heard of swimming with dolphins. How about swimming with horses? It's possible! come along on a sandy horseback ride that doesn't end at the shoreline. more... |
Coming Up...July 2010 String Theory - The angelic sounds of the harp conjure heavenly images. And no one can command this triangular instrument like Ann Hobson Pilot. Ann played with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Boston Pops for 40 years. A Lady of Legacy - 100 years ago, Bertha Palmer arrived and became Sarasota's first snowbird. She bought 140,000 acres, including one-third of what is now, Sarasota County. A Cut of History - Meet a Venice man with a passion for early American tools and the things they help build three century’s ago. Phil Baker’s antique saw collection is 500 strong and it is still growing. |
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