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Recent Deaths from Child Abuse Concern Local Hospital Officials Malivai Washington Youth Foundation Holiday Survival Tips for Family Caregivers Fernandina Little Theatre Presents I Am My Own Wife Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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“They Were Loved” by Ulysses Salett

Artist: Ulysses Salett Genre: Music Bio: Ulysses Salett was born and raised in Cleveland Ohio and became a songwriter, vocalist and producer while serving ten on 20 years in Fla Prison for felony burglary. Released in 1990, Ulysses has only returned with his band to encourage the inmates every year. Ulysses writes all types of music. His music is heartfelt …

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“Manatee” by Jolie Schlieper

Artist: Jolie Schlieper Genre: Photography Bio: Jolie Schlieper is a local environmental educator who recently survived a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She hopes to inspire people by showing her unique perspective of the world. She currently lives in Jacksonville, Florida. Piece: Manatee Piece Description: Taken at Blue Springs, Florida. Jolie Schlieper Web: Jolie Schlieper – Facebook Kaytee Esser – Flickr

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“over the top” by Jimmy Shover

Artist: Jimmy Shover Genre: Photography Bio: I am a graduate of the University of North Florida. Jacksonville native and my photography has been published and I have won local and national awards. I love photography both film and digital. I am currently employed as a security officer and while working at the bank of america tower down town I did …

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Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shad Khan Eyes Shipyards Property Going Green: Eco Relics St. Vincent’s Medical Center TAVR Treatment Jacksonville Jewish Film Festival [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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“movement 1” by Shellie Thies

Artist: Shellie Thies Genre: Painting Bio: Shellie Thies was born and raised in Neptune Beach, Florida. She discovered her love of art at an early age and has been painting for over 10 years. She matriculated at the School of Visual Arts in New York and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2003 from the University of North Florida. …

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Affordable Care Act Enrollment Veterans Day National Philanthropy Day Bladder Health Week Musician Peter Jennison [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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“Fallen” by Danny Davis

Artist: Danny Davis Genre: Painting Bio: I am a 43 year old painter who has been painting since I was a teenager. I have been mostly self taught along with some formal education. I was born and have lived in Jacksonville most of my life. I use oils on canvas for my traditional representational works and acrylics on canvas for …

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“Polar Bear Rock Santa” by Darlene Miller

Artist: Darlene Miller Genre: Sculpture Bio: I am a self-taught artist and have been painting since childhood. Art has always been my joy. My husband and I had a gravel pit that I would walk to find shapes to paint. Recently retired, I have more time to explore and be creative. Piece: Polar Bear Rock Santa Piece Description: Rock found …

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“Yesterday” by Vernon Harper

Artist: Vernon Harper Genre: Poetry Bio: Grew up on a small tobacco farm in North Carolina. Attended BYU (BS) and Central Michigan University (MS). Became a Navy Flight Officer and School Teacher. Retired. Since retirement, I have written a few songs, some poetry, and enjoy making videos. Two of the songs I have written have a video and are on …

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“Great Egret in Best Sunday Plumage.” by Anthony Whiting

Artist: Anthony Whiting Genre: Painting Bio: Anthony Whiting, has lived in Latin America, North Africa, Asia, Italy, Sweden and England as well as the U.S. He has a B.Arch. degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He practiced architecture internationally for 21 years. In Jacksonville Anthony works as a professional artist and painting instructor. He was the proud recipient of the brAIDS …

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“Autumn” by Bill Misenheimer

Artist: Bill Misenheimer Genre: Painting Bio: I am from Illinois, moved to Jacksonville some 30 years ago. Retired from W.W. Gay Mechanical in 1993. My hobby of art is mostly self taught, I did graduate from Art Institute correspondence and studied art at a Jr. College in Springfield, Illinois. My work consists mainly of landscapes, I have experimented somewhat with …

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“Abbie in Winter” by Kaytee Esser

Artist: Kaytee Esser Genre: Painting Bio: Kaytee Esser was raised in Southeastern Pennsylvania, near Chadds Ford. She holds a B.F.A. in Painting from Kutztown University, PA. She has taught in public schools and colleges in and around North Carolina, the Hilton Head Art Academy, Bluffton Art Association, the Island Artist Association of Fernandina Beach, FL and the University of North …

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“Get out of my head” by Adam Morris

Artist: Adam Morris Genre: Painting Bio: I have a lot of serious phobias. I have a hard time going out into the world and interacting with people. My art is my escape it helps me get out of my head because I tend to over think things. I can create my own safe world.In turn, I think it makes my …

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“Tiki Sculpture” by Dennis Thomas

Artist: Dennis Thomas Genre: Sculpture Bio: No Bio Piece: Tiki Sculpture Piece Description: These Tikis are hand-carved by old school mallet and chisel just like the ancient artisans. Web: Surf Buddah Tikis

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“Bathe” by Viktor Lazarev

Artist: Viktor Lazarev Genre: Painting Bio: Thank you all for stopping by my page. I have lived in America since 1994 and was born in the former USSR (Kazakhstan). I have a civil engineering diploma. I love my wife and kids, “mother NATURE”, and all God’s creations. I believe, there is a “part of God” in each of us (humans, …

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Jacksonville University President Tim Cost Political Analysts James Carville and Mary Matalin Food Marketing Consultant Jeff Spear First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Discussing the Week’s Top New Stories with our Roundtable of Local Journalists Florida’s Children First Let’s Move Jacksonville Theatre Jacksonville Presents Love Goes to Press   [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Election Analysis with USF Political Science Professor Susan MacManus Music Legend Randy Newman Unleashing the Underdogs: The K9’s for Warriors Story Documentary Screening at UNF Art of Nature Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Election 2014 Results National Healthy Eating Day Arts & Culture Day, and WJCT’s The Square LocalGlobal and Whetherman Performs [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Election Day Begins Preventing Crime in Northwest Jacksonville Journalist Carl Bernstein Jax by Jax: Jacksonville Writers Writing Jacksonville [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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WJCT and The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Partner to Present The New Online Series ‘The Square’

Contact: Stan Cleiland, Vice President, Community Relations and Strategic Communications (904) 358-6366 • scleiland@wjct.org For Immediate Release WJCT and The Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Partner to Present The New Online Series ‘The Square’ (Jacksonville, FL, November 5, 2014); WJCT Public Broadcasting in partnership with the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville presents the new online series, The Square. This virtual venue provides …

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Civil Discourse Series: Human Rights Ordinance – Does Jacksonville Need It? Any Given Child NPR Correspondent and Author David Greene, Midnight in Siberia: A Train Journey into the Heart of Russia First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Note: Due to technical difficulties, a small portion is missing from the beginning of this broadcast. We apologize for the inconvenience.  Discussing the Week’s Top News Stories with our Roundtable of Local Journalists [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Examining Amendment 3 as Get Out the Vote Efforts Ramp Up Across Florida UNF Study Reveals Relationship Between Nonprofits and Social Media Exhibition at Duval Courthouse Spotlights the Magna Carta BASCA Around Town with Kerry Speckman Image credit: Eric Hersman / Flickr [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Florida Times-Union Investigation Finds Jacksonville Juveniles Locked Up In Detention Longer Than Law Intends Author and UNF Political Scientist Matt Corrigan, How Jeb Bush Remade Florida Going Green: Garden Designer Jon Carloftis Players by the Sea Presents The Red Line [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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New Survey Finds Changing Perception of Downtown Jacksonville Transgender Experiences [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Jacksonville Civic Council Chairman Steve Halverson on Jacksonville’s Pension Community Foundation President Nina Waters First Coast Success Profiles Clayton Bromberg Celebrity Chefs Matt and Ted Lee First Coast Sports Wrap Up with Cole Pepper [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Media Roundtable Week in Review Indo-American Medical Association of Jacksonville Health Screenings Event Jacksonville University SVA Show Your Colors Run UF Health Fall Festival [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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Mayor Alvin Brown on Jacksonville’s Pension and More Artist Series Jax Presents Annie Farm to San Marco Event Around Town with Kerry Speckman [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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See the Girl Summit Author Marshal Rowland on the Early Days of Radio in Jacksonville Combating Obesity Halloween at the Casket Factory [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]

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National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month Campaign to Free Daniel Knight Outward Bound At-Risk Programs [content_module id=”first-coast-connect-tune” no_thumb=”1″ no_title=”1″ /]