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New Florida revisits and remembers
the beloved children`s television shows of the 1950`s, 60`s,
and 70`s. With television technology in its infancy, stations
rushed to create a niche among the youngest of viewers. Kids
show hosts like Skipper Chuck in Miami, Barney & Hector
in Tampa, Ranger Hal in Jacksonville, and of course the widespread
hit, Romper Room, became a staple in the homes and lives
of Florida children. Through rare archival film and photographs,
we`ll get a glimpse back at some of the memorable moments
of children`s television, through the eyes of the hosts themselves.
Florida`s ecosystem, particularly its
water quality is suffering due to years of abuse and neglect.
Naturescapes, a Broward County program in partnership with
the National Wildlife Federation, is working to help preserve
our environment by encouraging and enabling homes, schools
and businesses to certify their landscapes.
Thousands of years ago, oral storytelling played an important role in society:
instructing generations about their history, passing on legends, and preserving
fables and fairytales. Today - the oral tradition makes a comeback, as the
trend of `open mike nights` and `poetry readings` becomes a cultural phenomenon.
In a small bohemian cafe setting at the Miami Book Fair, patrons gather not
to peruse the written word - but to hear the cadence and the vocal textures
of a story told orally, be it poetry, fiction or nonfiction.
The University of Florida and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
have partnered up in a program to encourage fishermen to recycle used fishing
line, which can endanger sea life when it’s left in Florida waters.
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