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Welcome to Southwest Florida Public Radio & Television

 


About Connect

An exciting multimedia initiative designed to give Southwest Floridians a dynamic place to explore ways to connect within the region’s diverse and ever-evolving communities. The project spotlights the following ways to connect:

  • through the arts
  • by volunteering
  • by living green
  • through wellness
  • by exploring our region
  • through grassroots activism
  • through continual learning

WGCU-TV

  • features a half-hour television show the first three weekends of every month
  • spotlights inspiring examples of Southwest Florida’s unique people, places, organizations and opportunities

WGCU/WMKO-FM

  • features a relevant topic from the week’s television show and welcomes audience input on its award-winning, live, call-in talk show, Gulf Coast Live! at noon the first three Mondays of every month

wgcu.org

  • serves as an archive for all of the television and radio segments and as a place for further online discussions
  • invites the public to submit ideas for future program topics and to share the ways they personally Connect!
  • features a repository of video, audio, and web-based information that will be accessible twenty-four hours a day…by anyone throughout the world.

Communities Served:

ALVA, ARCADIA, BOCA GRANDE, BOKEELIA, BONITA SPRINGS, BUCKINGHAM, CABBAGE KEY, CAPE CORAL, CAPE HAZE, CAPTIVA, CAYO COSTA, CHOKOLOSKEE, CLEWISTON, ENGLEWOOD, ESTERO, EVERGLADES CITY, FORT MYERS, FORT MYERS BEACH, GASPARILLA ISLAND, GOLDEN GATE, GOODLAND, IMMOKALEE, LABELLE, LEHIGH ACRES, LONGBOAT KEY, MARCO ISLAND, MATLACHA, MOORE HAVEN, NAPLES, NORTH CAPTIVA, NORTHPORT, PINE ISLAND, PLACIDA, PORT CHARLOTTE, PUNTA GORDA, ROTONDA WEST, SAN CARLOS PARK, SANIBEL ISLAND, SARASOTA, SEBRING, ST. JAMES CITY, USEPPA ISLAND, VENICE:

Recently on the Blog

Encore - Robert Baer Pt.2

An encore presentation of Robert Baer and his interview with Sasha on the complex issues of the Middle East. Best-selling author and former CIA Field Officer, Robert Baer is a recognized authority on the Middle East and Central Asia. His latest book is...


Downpour Driving

Florida’s heavy summer rains can be a serious hazard for drivers. Roadway officials are reminding drivers how to properly respond to limited visibility situations. WGCU’s John Davis has more.


Twitter versus Sunshine

State agencies are cautiously moving forward when it comes to using online social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.


Sheriff Scott Named to Trafficking Taskforce

Governor Charlie Crist has named Lee County Sheriff Mike Scott to a new statewide taskforce on human trafficking. WGCU’s John Davis reports.


Thursday, July 2nd

Singer Chris MacArthur performs on Center Stage at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (941-575-3007 http://www.fishville.com ) Trolley Tours by Jo offers the tour "Marshals and Madams...the People of Old Punta Gorda...


The Trail

Two roadways span the wetlands and savannas that lie between Florida’s southwest and southeast coasts. Travelers in a hurry usually opt for the fast lanes on Alligator Alley. But News Press essayist Amy Bennett Williams likes the scenic route and today...


Seat Belt Law

Sixty five new state laws go into effect this week in Florida, including a tightening of the state’s seat belt law. WGCU’s John Davis reports.


State of Citrus - Loving Mangoes - and New laws go into effect

Last week Florida citrus leaders gathered for the annual Citrus Conference to discuss the state of the industry. Some of the topics discussed were how to fight citrus canker and greening to the winning the battle in the supermarket isles. We'll also talk...


Loggerheads & Grouper Fishermen

Hundreds of Grouper fishermen in Florida are unable to work right now because of concerns the fishermen’s methods may be killing too many Loggerhead Sea Turtles. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.


Cookies

Eight thousand pounds of Girl Scout Cookies were delivered to military personnel serving at Guantanamo Bay on Tuesday. It’s called operation “Mints for the Military”. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.


Senator Nelson on Haiti

U-S Senator Bill Nelson says he believes there is hope for recovery in storm-ravaged Haiti. WGCU’s Luis Hernandez reports.


Papa’s Problem

Key West has provided the backdrop for many works of fiction. And it does again in this week’s pick from our reviewer Linda Fasulo. She’s just finished reading Patrick Kendrick’s debut novel called “Papa’s Problem”.


Tuesday, June 30th

The Charlotte County Historical Center in Charlotte Harbor showcases the exhibit " Just Above the Water: Florida Folk Art" with an opening reception from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. (941-629-7278 www.charlottecountyfl.com ) The Sarasota County "Health...


LoggerHeads verse Fishermen and Twitter under the Sunshine Laws

There's a battle brewing in the Gulf. In the end the casualties could be Loggerhead Sea Turtles or Grouper fishermen. There's currently a moratorium on long line fishing of Grouper in the gulf. The National Marine Fisheries Service is looking into the...


Algae Bloom

A huge algae bloom in Tampa Bay could soon start killing fish. Scientists say the bloom is not red tide and that it was likely fueled by pollutants in runoff from recent rains following a lengthy drought. WGCU’s Valerie Alker reports.




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