Perspectives

Buying a house in Tallahassee can be a daunting task. There’s the question of getting loan, selecting a location and figuring out a budget. Add to that a housing market that experts say is suffering from a lack of supply--especially for those hoping to purchase mid-range homes. That’s all coming up on this week’s Perspectives Joining our conversation in studio are: Ron Byrom, a national sales manager with University Lending Group Will Shepherd, president of the Tallahassee Board of Realtors

Since the age of nine, a young Tallahassee lady with a visual impairment has been lobbying the Florida Legislature, speaking with members of Congress, winning awards for her advocacy and now, at the age of twelve, has written a book about her experiences. Paloma Rambana hits the highlights of her book and also conveys her conviction that even a middle school student – given proper motivation, conviction and sufficient support network -can change the world.

Even though the Capital Region’s overall incidence of infant mortality is declining, the rate remains alarmingly high in certain populations. To discuss the issue: Capital Area Healthy Start Coaltion Executive Director Tomica Smith; Board Chair Glenn Robertson; and Dr. Fran Close, full professor of Behavioral Science and Health Education in the Institute of Public Health in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Florida A&M University.

There are SO many options for a rewarding, fulfilling life after graduation. Or even for those who don’t graduate. It’s just a matter of discovering what resources are available. To talk about that are: Todd Clark, Director of the Office of Articulation with the Florida Department of Education; Kevin Smith, Research Alliance Manager REL-Southeast, FCRR; Shelly Bell,| Director of Career Technology & Adult Education at Lively Tech; and Karen Wells, Associate Career Center Manager with

Tallahassee has a larger tree canopy than most comparable cities. And as the state's capital it's filled with spaces that represent important moments in our history. Many would argue that's what gives Tallahassee the unique character that drew them here in the first place. But as more people are drawn to the city, more space for growth is needed. Joining us to talk about that in the studio today are: Mindy Mohrman Tallahassee's new urban forester. Devan Leavins Director of Special Projects for

Tallahassee’s All-Saints Cinema near Railroad Square is the site for this year’s Florida Animation Festival, June 14-17. To provide an event preview as well as a spirited discussion of cinematic animation past, present and future are: Co-founder and current President/Executive Director of the Tallahassee Film Society John Fraser; freelance computer animator Keith Osborn; Kris Petersen, vice president of Digital Media Services at The Pod; and Jonathan Stone and Tom Mikota from the Florida State

The latest figures indicate Leon County ranks number three statewide when it comes to the percentage of households experiencing chronic hunger. But there are many community responses underway to alleviate that need. Involved in this discussion are: Mary Dekle, director of development with Second Harvest of the Big Bend; Miaisha Mitchell, co-founder of the Tallahassee Food Network; Laurye Messer and Tracy Ippolito, volunteers with the Full Summer program that provides summertime sustenance to

Since 1972, the Capital City has had a ballet company, dedicated to not only performance, but also to the education of aspiring young dancers. To talk about the Company and give a preview of its upcoming performance of selections from Swan Lake and other ballets, are: Janet Pichard, Chief Executive Officer of The Tallahassee Ballet; Tyrone Brooks, Tallahassee Ballet Artistic Director; Tallahassee Ballet Choreographer Kathryn Karrh Cashin; Shelby Kennerly Augustyniak, president of the Tallahassee

The Capital Region’s growing network of trails for hiking and biking will soon include the Coastal Trail paralleling Hwy. 98 through Wakulla County. To talk about that, and the state’s overall trail initiative are: Dale Allen, president of the Florida Greenways & Trails Foundation; John Sewell with Kimley-Horn, lead transportation consultant for the Capital City to the Sea trails project; Sheree Keeler with Wakulla County; the Florida Department of Transportation’s Jim Wood; and Jack

After 17 years as WFSU-FM’s Morning Edition Host, Ronald J. Ebben is finally hanging up his headphones. But before his April 27 retirement, he sat down to recall an incredible six decades in the radio business he both loved and contributed so much to over the years. https://video.wfsu.org/video/3011710866/