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Listen to Classical WSMR 89.1 on Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00 PM for our featured Evening Masterwork, Stravinsky's Rite of Spring.
A documentary about a P-51 Mustang aerobatic team. Wednesday, May 22 at 10:00 PM on WUSF TV.
The annual migration of zebras across Botswana's Makgadikgadi Pans. Thursday, May 23 at 8:00 PM on WUSF TV.
Revisit the star-studded opening night gala at this new hall, designed for jazz. Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 PM on WUSF 89.7.
Phryne investigates when a magazine columnist and author of fairy stories is murdered. Friday, May 24 at 9:00 PM on WUSF TV.
James Stewart as a reporter aiding a convicted man. Saturday, May 25 at 9:00 PM on WUSF TV.
The history of West Point's Class of 1967 is chronicled. Sunday, May 26 at 9:00 PM on WUSF TV.
Weekday mornings on WUSF TV are filled with sew much fun! Tune in today!
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Video: One Year After Face-Eating Attack, Victim Ronald Poppo Is 'Grateful'

It was one of the most bizarre stories of last year -- even for Florida.On May 26, 2012,Ronald Poppo was homeless and living on Miami's MacArthur Caus...

Florida Gov. Rick Scott says his campaign pledge to create 700,00 jobs in seven years is right on schedule.PolitiFact Florida says that claim is mostl...

A 21-year-old University of Central Florida student is recovering from a violent attack at the hands of her ex-boyfriend, who ran her over with his ca...

In Orlando, Fla., early Wednesday "an FBI agent was involved in a deadly shooting connected to the Boston Marathon bombing case," NBC News is reportin...

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Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill that will allow elections supervisors to expand early voting days and sites....

It's huge, it's colorful, and it's finished. Ybor City's mural on Adamo Drive and 17th Street depicting the city's rich history was unveiled today.The...

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A 1,000 Mile Ride With the Florida Wildlife Corridor Expedition

Four explorers spent 100 days walking and kayaking the length of Florida, from the tip of the Everglades to the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. The mission – to publicize the need to connect the state’s remaining wild areas.

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Florida Matters

Florida Matters: 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up

State lawmakers wrapped up this year's legislative session by passing a $74.5 billion budget which the governor trimmed to $74.1 billion. But overall, lawmakers were happy with the budget and proud of their bipartisan spirit...

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University Beat

On WUSF 89.7: Children's Mental Health

May is “National Mental Health Awareness Month,” and children’s mental health continues to be a major concern. This week on University Beat on WUSF 89.7, we sit down with a trio of researchers from the USF Department of Child and Family Studies to talk...

On WUSF TV: USF Pre-College Preview

It’s a summer school that students want to attend, as preparations are underway for USF Pre-College 2013. Last year’s initial program drew almost two hundred high school students to seven different courses on the USF Tampa...

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Jazz Updates

Eddie Palmieri at Lincoln Center

From Jazz at Lincoln Center

'La Perfecta' - the first band of pianist/composer Eddie Palmieri - aptly describes his perfect mix of driving Afro-Cuban and jazz sounds. We'll hear two Palmieri ensembles on this week's Jazz at...

Saturday Spotlight: Woody Herman Centennial

From Saturday Night Jazz with Bob Seymour

Woody Herman led a succession of big bands for around 50 years, from 1936 well into the 1980's. He nurtured great young players and, while playing hits such as 'Four Brothers' and 'Early Autumn,'...

Grady Tate with Marian McPartland

From Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland

Grady Tate has had two distinct careers in jazz. He was one of the most in-demand drummers for many years, working with legendary artists on the road and in the studios. And then, while performing...

Classical Notes

Interview with Composer Carlisle Floyd

Legendary composer Carlisle Floyd is in town for the Sarasota Opera’s production of his opera “Of Mice and Men.” Classical WSMR’s Russell Gant got a chance to visit with Carlisle Floyd and talk about...

Live Performance Tuesday, March 12: William Wolfram

Tuesday, March 12: Join Bethany Cagle this Tuesday afternoon for some live music as she welcomes the famed American pianist William Wolfram to our Sarasota Broadcast and Performance Studio.