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On the final two episodes of Florida Road Trip, viewers will travel south to Miami (Thursday, July 6), and Miami Beach (Thursday July 13), to experience areas known for sunshine, beautiful beaches, and rich Hispanic heritage.
“The small communities within Miami give the city its character and the people living in those communities continue to carry on traditions to preserve it. It’s wonderful to experience the past and present when you visit,” said Allison Godlove, host of Florida Road Trip. “And when you think of Miami Beach, you might think of spring break or a place with a popular nightlife, but if you spend some time in the area, you'll see, it’s really rich in history and culture.”
On this week’s edition of Florida Road Trip: Miami, we’re taking a journey through the history of Miami. Godlove will take viewers to a neighborhood revitalized through street art, and it wouldn’t be a trip to Miami without a visit to Calle Ocho; a vibrant hub of Cuban culture in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood. Additionally, Florida Road Trip will explore the history of the oldest performing arts organization in the state of Florida: The Florida Grand Opera.
“My favorite part about Miami is the people sharing their stories, from those currently living there to those sharing the stories of the past. One of the great things about Florida Road Trip is having the opportunity to highlight those interesting stories," said Heather Bailey, Executive Producer of WUCF’s Florida Road Trip. “Miami Beach is recognized around the globe. It’s home to the first outdoor pedestrian mall and the largest collection of art deco in the world. I found a new appreciation for the city after my visit with Florida Road Trip.”
Next week, Florida Road Trip will explore the famous Miami Beach - once known as Little Jerusalem. Viewers will explore the city's ties to Judaism and its distinctive and unique collection of art deco with help from the Miami Design Preservation League. Viewers will also explore the Ancient Spanish Monastery (once labeled the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle).
Florida Road Trip: Miami airs this Thursday at 8 p.m. on WUCF TV, wucf.org and the PBS app. Florida Road Trip: MiamiBeach will air next Thursday, July 13, at 8 p.m. WUCF Passport members will also get early access, starting this Thursday at 8 p.m. to next week’s episode, Florida Road Trip: Miami Beach.
Learn more about the show at floridaroadtrip.org.
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About WUCF TV
WUCF TV is the sole-service PBS member station for the nearly 4 million Central Floridians across nine counties. WUCF is Central Florida’s storyteller, encouraging curiosity and learning through compelling content and community engagement. WUCF produces award-winning local content like “Florida Road Trip,” which explores Florida through history, people and culture. WUCF also serves Florida’s youngest citizens, offering hours of PBS Kids content on-air, online and in the classroom, leading the state in usage for PBS LearningMedia. Throughout its ten-year history, WUCF has engaged with over 1.5 million people across Central Florida at in-person events, and over 30 million people online through virtual events and streaming content. The station is community-supported public broadcasting from the University of Central Florida. Learn more at http://wucf.org/.
