Talents of the Visually Impaired, Winds and Tides, Manufacturing Industry Grows

In this episode of Southwest Florida in Focus, we explore compelling local stories shaping our community:  

Winds and Tides Impacting Your Weekend: Things have been feeling quite like fall, with mellow temperatures and windy conditions building perfect Southwest Florida weather. WGCU’s Jennifer Crawford and Andrew Wulfeck, a multimedia meteorologist with the Florida Public Radio Network, discuss whether a second nor'easter impacting the east coast will disrupt that serenity.

Manufacturing Industry Grows in Collier County: When we look at the five counties of Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades, 24,000 people earn their living by making products for government agencies, or for the consumer marketplace. That includes Azimuth Technology, a precision components manufacturer. WGCU Business Reporter Mike Walcher visits the plant in Collier County.

Celebrating Halloween with the Addams Family: Once a year, every member of the Addams Family, living, dead, or undecided, gathers to celebrate what it is to be an Addams. WGCU Arts Reporter Tom Hall shares how you can join in the festivities at Fort Myers Dinner Theatre, celebrating Halloween with "The Addams Family Musical."

Hidden Talents of the Visually Impaired: For visually impaired people, daily activities might take a bit more time and thoughtful planning. But they overcome physical limitations to develop their unique talents. WGCU Reporter Youn-Joo Park spoke with two women who don't let sight issues get in the way of their work and hobbies.

Decoding Ancient Florida- Mound Key: WGCU just released the latest installment of its "Decoding Ancient Florida" series on Calusa history. The documentary short is focused on the Mound Key in Estero Bay, which the Calusa people built with shells over centuries. WGCU's Janine Zeitlin speaks with Dr. Michael Savarese, a coastal geologist with The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University, to learn more about how and why this one-of-a-kind island was created.