Coastal Connection
Produced by WFIT's Outreach Director and former General Manager, Terri Wright, Coastal Connection serves as your spotlight on the community. Each edition of Coastal Connection showcases a special event and not-for-profit organization in Brevard County, Florida.
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Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition Promotes Shoreline Restoration. Craig Wallace, Chairman of the BIRLC, talks about the benefits of restoring the natural shoreline to the lagoon. -
Marine Resources Council Offers Volunteer Opportunities to Help the Lagoon. Dr. Laura Wilson, Executive Director of the MRC describes exciting opportunities to save the IRL. -
FL Wildlife Hospital Hosts Running Wild 5K September 27, 2025. Tracy Frampton, Executive Director of the hospital, talks about patient care, needs, and the upcoming run. -
Daily Bread Transitions to Providence Connects. Jeffery Njus, Executive Director of Daily Bread/Providence Connects, outlines the transition from soup kitchen to an all-inclusive service for those experiencing homelessness. -
23rd Annual Back-to-School Blast-Off Returns July 19th 2025. Pam Lyons, Program Coordinator, Supply Zone for Teachers, gives us details about the event. -
Melbourne Municipal Band Presents A Musical Expedition August 6th & 7th, 2025. Stacy Rosbury, Conductor of the MMB, shares info about the band and the upcoming performance. -
THE CENTRAL FLORIDA ANIMAL RESERVE GOES WILD AT VINTAGE VINO JULY 25th 2025! Dr. K. Simba Wiltz, CEO of Central Florida Wildlife Reserve and John Siudut, owner of Vintage Vino talk about the event. -
Green Gables Progress Update. Edwina Szelag, President Board of Directors, shares current restoration progress. -
Aging Matters in Brevard Provides Valuable Services to Seniors. Tom Kammerdener, CEO talks about the services offered and the need for community involvement. -
Rain Gardens Help the Lagoon! Dr. Chris Edwards, Board Member with the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition, describes the benefit of having a rain garden.
