Bringing Florida’s Gulf Coast to Life
Sarasota County resident Jack Perkins, formerly of NBC News and A&Es Biography, hosts this locally produced monthly series showcasing Venice, Sarasota and the adjacent communities.
In October of 2004, The Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice awarded WEDU a grant for $178,014, the largest programming grant the station has ever received in its 45 year history, allowing WEDU to produce this monthly magazine focusing on Sarasota County. “Our Foundation Board wants to highlight for our communities and the entire WEDU viewing area how connected we all are, and to illuminate the wonderful stories and good works happening in our communities every day. We see WEDU and A Gulf Coast Journal as a perfect way to accomplish both goals,” said Teri A. Hansen, President/CEO Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice.
Now in its eighth season, A Gulf Coast Journal has received 9 Suncoast Emmy Awards, 33 Suncoast Emmy nominations and 2 Griot Drum Awards. The program has been recognized under the categories: Best Magazine Program, Best Feature Segment, Best Education/Schools Program, Best Nostalgia Program, Best Coverage of People of Color, Best Writing and Best Photography.
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In this episode - Living in Bearadise: In an area known for cattle ranches and horse farms are some unlikely neighbors; Yoga for Life: It's the social event of the morning - every morning - on Venice beach; Dancing As One: In a ground-breaking effort to form a new kind of cooperative culture, dance organizations are coming together for a "first" performance of its kind.
This month, we revisit three photographers we have profiled in the past: One preferred black and white to color, another who captures the world fashion scene, and a photographer who speaks through his lens.
Get the inside scoop on where to find a 2 million year old fossil; Part intervention, part justice, part self-esteem building - Teen Court of Sarasota inspires students to make positive changes in their lives; Meet three former lacrosse players-turned-dads who took their love oft he sport and built a grassroots leagues for their kids.
Host Jack Perkins introduces the students of "Loveland Follies," a local talented teen musician heading to the exclusive Perlman Music School in New York, and a non profit organization that is reaching out to overwhelmed moms and dads with education and encouragement.
We visit some of the Gulf Coast's lesser known, but fun attractions, follow the milk trail from cow to bottle on a family-owned dairy farm, the celery fields attract birders and birds, a look back at Venice's military past and come along on a moonlit tour of Sarasota's most spirited area.
It is always an honor to be recognized for excellence by your community and industry peers. Since its inception in 2004, A Gulf Coast Journal has been awarded 14 Suncoast Regional Emmy Awards and 46 nominations. As a tribute, this month's Journal proudly shares with viewers the program and stories that won high honors.
They're called Tube Dudes; you've seen 'em around. Now learn why they're there. How to make sure our waters are healthy. Kayaking for fun and knowledge and the exquisite art of Balinese dance.
This month, we revisit former story subjects and find out what they're doing now.
They're called Tube Dudes; you've seen 'em around. Now learn why they're there. How to make sure our waters are healthy. Kayaking for fun and knowledge and the exquisite art of Balinese dance.
Where Are They Now? Over the last eight seasons, A Gulf Coast Journal has discovered some amazingly talented people - some at the beginning of their careers, some at their peak, and others moving on to try something new. This month, we revisit former story subjects and find out what they're doing now.
