Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins; Artist Jean Blackburn, Gardner Johnny Burns, "Doggy Tales," Houdini's House of Magic

Conely, Jack · February 28, 2008

The first segment profiles artist Jean Blackburn, a professor at Ringling College of Art and Design who draws inspiration from the Myakka River. The second segment is about gardner Johnny Burns who grows organic vegetables in his home garden. The third segment features "Doggy Tales," a program run by the Sun Coast Humane Society where children read to dogs at the Elsie Quirk Library in Englewood, Florida. The fourth segment is about the magic show Houdini's House of Magic that takes place every weekend at the Sarasota K Club; the segment features interviews with performers Vince and Yvonne Carmen. "Gulf Coast Journal with Jack Perkins is an Emmy award-winning monthly magazine, which highlights the communities of Florida's west central coast. "