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First Coast Connect

The tragedy and triumph of a local baseball legend

Eric Vickrey

A legendary Jacksonville baseball manager who survived one of the deadliest accidents in sports history is the subject of a new book. We talk to its author about the Season of Shattered Dreams.

Guest: Eric Vickery, author, Season of Shattered Dreams.

Then, from Norah Jones to the Breeders, St. Augustine's Sing Out Loud Festival's Live Wildly Showcase this month will connect music fans to local conservation efforts.

Guests:

  • Dianya Markovits, director of public relations, SJC Cultural Events
  • Ryan Hall, chief marketing and public relations officer, SJC Cultural Events
  • Meredith Budd, director of strategic initiatives with the Live Wildly Foundation

Finally, sports! NFL football and women’s rugby both kick off their seasons.

Guests:

  • Stacey Nemeth, president of Jacksonville Women’s Rugby
  • Jennifer Ringelspaugh, vice president of recruitment and marketing, Jacksonville Women’s Rugby
  • Alessandra Pontbriand, News4Jax sportscaster
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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at aschindler@wjct.org.