WMNF: The Blog

Spring Marathon Food Donors

missjulie about about 2 years ago

We want to thanks these chefs & restaurants for helping keep our staff & volunteers fed during the most recent pledge drive. (NEW DONORS are in italics):

<>The Amish Creamery Company, located at 200 150th Ave on Madeira Beach
Bays Best Beverages ~ Th... read this post

Congratulations to WMNF's 2010 Volunteers of the Year!

Laura Taylor about about 2 years ago

Here are the volunteers who received awards at our annual banquet on Sunday, April 17th! And as we know, all WMNF volunteers are winners! Thanks for everything you do!

<>WMNF News And Public Affairs Volunteer Of The Year 2010Eve Prang Plewes - host o... read this post

Cry Baby - The Pedal That Rocked the World

Matt Cowley about about 2 years ago

History of the wah-wah pedal.

Cry Baby: The Pedal That Rocks The World from Joey Tosi on Vimeo.

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A number of you have asked us if we can recommend organizations to donate to, who are already there in Japan and helping people. One of the organizations we donated to during the early days of the Haitian quake is in Japan currently:

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Amy Goodman's article on the Battle for Public Broadcasting

Jim Bennett about about 2 years ago

http://www.readersupportednews.org/off-site-opinion-section/71-71/5211-the-battle-for-public-broadcasting

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Full text of Governor Rick Scott's first State of the State address

Tags: Rick Scott, Florida Legislature, high-speed rail, taxes, jobs

Seán Kinane about about 2 years ago

Florida Governor Rick Scott's State of the State Address. March 8, 2011. Tell us what you think.

Remarks prepared for delivery.

<>President Haridopolos, Speaker Cannon, Chief Justice Canady, members of the Supreme Court, members of the Cabinet, member... read this post

Talking Animal Festival April 3, Needs Your Help

dawnd about about 2 years ago

Calling all Animal Lovers & Volunteers

We need your hands to assist with may roles at this event, all posted on Shiftboard.

<>Please join the fun, at the Second Talking Animals Festival, April 3, event opens at 10am-4pm, held at Lowry Park. Free famil... read this post

FL Supreme Court rules in favor of Gov. Rick Scott - state won't get high-speed rail funds

Tags: high-speed rail, Rick Scott, Florida, Orlando, Tampa, Florida Supreme Court

Seán Kinane about about 2 years ago

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Governor Rick Scott and his ability to decline federal high-speed rail funds.

Here's the response from the Governor's office:

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Wisconsin Legislator Roughed Up By Police As He Attempts To Eneter Capital Building

Rob Lorei about about 2 years ago

What do you think of this?

http://www.wisn.com/video/27074185/detail.html

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Bands Performing (Animal Songs!) At Talking Animals Festival Announced

Duncan Strauss about about 2 years ago

We're thrilled to announce the line-up of bands slated to perform animal songs at the second Talking Animals Festival--April 3, at Lowry Park (next door to the Zoo), 10am 4pm--with music traversing genres from Americana to ska, from folk to funk.

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On All Souls/It's The Music! - Ra Ra Riot - Live!!!

Tags: ra ra riot, indie rock, all souls

airstudio about about 2 years ago

Combining indie rock with chamber pop, Ra Ra Riot, American indie rock band from Syracuse, New York has an upcoming show at Crowbar in Tampa on Wednesday, March 9th.

<>They generously have agreed to play live in WMNF's Mike Eisenstadt Stuido and spea... read this post

"I Love WMNF" Food Donors ~ Tell them 88.5FM says THANKS!!

missjulie about about 2 years ago

Thanks so much to these people & businesses that fed us during our “I LOVE WMNF” Winter Minithon (2/11/11 to 2/14/11). We especially appreciate those who DELIVERED and our volunteers who picked up the vittles! We love you all...

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