Janet Scherberger

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Everyday People: USF professor collects hurricane histories

2 months ago | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

As the 2025 hurricane season approaches, a University of South Florida professor is collecting oral histories of the hurricanes Helen and Milton. “My goal in collecting people’s stories about these storms and its aftermath is to document them for future generations, especially as we see shifts happening in the entity and culture of the community around us (as a result of the storms),” says Dr. Catherine Wilkins, an associate professor at USF’s Judy Genshaft honors college.
Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation is a vendor at Jane Goodall's Hope in Action

Sep 13, 2024 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

Anita Camacho, founder of the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, is one of many local educators participating in Hope In Action Sept. 14 and 15, a weekend for people of all ages to join forces in protecting Tampa’s environment. It’s hosted by the Roots and Shoots Alliance of Tampa Bay, the local affiliate of the organization created by Dr. Jane Goodall in 1991 to bring together young people from preschool to college age to work on environmental, conservation, and humanitarian issues.
Girl Scouts share leadership stories

May 28, 2024 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

What do Taylor Swift, Nikki Haley, Angela Davis and General Motors CEO Mary Barra have in common? They were all Girl Scouts. WaveMakers with Tom and Janet hosted two future WaveMakers, Emma Clough and Bianca Raises, on Tuesday, May 28. They’re both Girl Scouts who have earned a Gold Award for their community projects. It’s the most prestigious honor a Girl Scout can achieve, given only to girls whose chosen project creates a significant and sustainable positive change.
Student journalists discuss Rays redevelopment documentary

Apr 23, 2024 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

Four student producers of a 20-minute documentary about the redevelopment of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg joined WaveMakers to discuss the project on Tuesday, April 23. The documentary, “Addressing Broken Promises,” explores the past and future of the historically Black Gas Plant neighborhood that was razed in the 1980s to make way for a Major League Baseball stadium. The site is now set for redevelopment by the Tampa Bay Rays.
A non-profit is trying to save manatees by restoring seagrass

Jul 25, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

by and filed under Environment, News and Public Affairs. Seagrass is in decline around Florida, including Tampa and Sarasota bays, and that’s proven deadly for manatees. Tom Ries is trying to do something about that. Ries discussed his seagrass restoration efforts Tuesday on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom. Tampa Bay, which had seen an increase in sea grass for a decade, lost 4100 acres between 2020 and 2022. Sarasota Bay saw a 26 percent decline from 2016 to 2022.
Tampa, Pinellas have ambitious mobility plans' missing ingredient: money - WMNF

Jul 18, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

by and filed under News and Public Affairs, Transportation, Uncategorized. As Tampa Mayor Jane Castor released her long-awaited mobility plan Tuesday, WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom discussed the ambitious goal in it and the long-range plans for improving transportation in Pinellas. Both plans seek to ease traffic congestion and make streets safer but are missing a key ingredient: money.
Tampa's first sustainability and resilience chief on the challenges of climate change - WMNF

Jul 11, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

Whit Remer, Tampa’s first-ever sustainability and resilience officer, discussed the city’s new Climate Action and Equity Plan for dealing with the challenges of climate change on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet and Tom on July 11. The plan, released last month by Mayor Jane Castor, covers three broad categories—mitigate, adapt, engage—covering 10 categories. It is intended to be a comprehensive approach involving all departments of the city, Remer explained.
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts joins growing arts scene in Ybor City

Jul 3, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

by and filed under Art, News and Public Affairs. Two of the leaders of the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts appeared on WMNF WaveMakers June 27 to discuss moving to the Kress Building in Ybor City after a decade in downtown Tampa.
NAACP's Yvette Lewis on Ron DeSantis and staying woke - WMNF

Jun 22, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

Yvette Lewis, a WMNF Board member and president of the Hillsborough Branch of the NAACP joined WaveMakers to talk about Ron DeSantis and the John Lewis Stay Woke rolling protest in Tampa. Hear the entire conversation by clicking the link below, going to the WaveMakers archives or by searching for WMNF WaveMakers wherever you listen to podcasts.
Florida Springs Council leaders discuss recent victories and challenges protecting freshwater springs

Jun 6, 2023 | wmnf.org | Janet Scherberger

by and filed under Environment. Fresh off a significant court victory in its battle to preserve Florida’s freshwater springs, leaders of the Florida Springs Council appeared on WMNF WaveMakers Tuesday (6/6/2023) to discuss how the public can get involved. Florida has the highest concentration of freshwater springs in the world but they are under stress from pollution, over-pumping and neglect, said Ryan Smart, executive director of the nonprofit Florida Springs Council.