Journalism
Recent and Notable Publications
It’s all in the money: How much does enviromental protection cost?
A recent study by Dr. Dave Tomasko of the Sarasota Bay estuary program examines the longterm effects of nutrient discharge, and local utility directors discuss what efforts have been made to sustain water quality improvement.
Versions: WUSF, The Daily Sun, Coastal News Today
Ask a Hurricane Expert: Why are ‘I’ storms more deadly?
As climate change induces increased Hurricane activity, previous NOAA forecaster and hurricane expert, Bob Bunting discusses the accuracy of 2023 predictions, and why ‘I’ storms are proving more dangerous each year.
Versions: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, WUSF, WGCU, The Daily Sun, Yahoo!News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital opening new behavoiral health pavilion
In an effort to better serve those that experience a Baker Act, the largest intake facility in the Sarasota and Manatee areas will recieve a long overdue update.
Versions: Sarasota Magazine, WUSF, The Daily Sun
Sarasota-based reading program aims to boost reading scores
Rocket Phonics, based out of Sarasota, Florida, aims to make Sarasota or Manatee county the best in the state in reading literacy rates through the use of phonics in free tutoring.
Versions: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, WUSF, Sarasota Magazine, ABC7
Researchers unveil the human-side of dolphins
The longest running dolphin research project in the world is operated out of Mote Marine Institute in Sarasota, FL. The program hopes to create a model for a natural laboratory, which could be implemented elsewhere.
Versions: Bradenton Herald, Sarasota Herald-Tribune, WUSF, The Daily Sun – Part 1, Part 2
West Coast Manatees Fall Prey to Deadly Red Tide
As manatee mortalities across the state decrease, red tide continues to be a persistent and deadly nemesis in Gulf Coast communities.
Versions: Sarasota Herald-Tribune, WUSF, The Daily Sun, WUWF
Seagrasses: The hidden superhero of estuaries in Florida
As seagrasses begin to bounce back after an especially turbulent decade, local seagrass expert, Dr. Dave Tomasko of the Sarasota Bay Estuary, shares insight on the importance of seagrass, which serves as a canary in the coal mine.
Versions: WUSF, The Daily Sun, Sarasota Magazine
Club Q survivor is “happy to be alive”
Ed Sanders said he is smiling because he is “happy to be alive” after being shot twice during the deadly Colorado Springs shooting at Club Q on November 19, 2022.
Club Q: Shooting before Transgender Remembrance Day
The Club Q shooting rocked the LGBTQ community in Colorado Springs, leaving many scared and confused. One mother recounts how her daughter had planned to go to Club Q the night of the shooting, but changed her mind.
Suddenly, she was thrust into motherhood
At 19, I never expected to become mother to three young boys. In this personal narrative, I explore what it was like to become a mother of three overnight.
Previous Publications
Colorado Springs teacher awarded $6,500 by Ent. – 2022, FOX 21 News
Salute to Supernatural – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
SHINE collaboration brings mental health awareness to St. Pete – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
Apps could bridge the gap in college students’ mental health treatment – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
OPINION: Delayed spring break poses risks to student mental health – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
Trial date set for alleged killer of USF St. Petersburg student – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
Majority of spring classes remain online – 2021, The Crow’s Nest
Demand surges for USF food pantries amid COVID-19 pandemic – 2020, The Crow’s Nest
A Salute to Supernatural – 2020, The Crow’s Nest