Welcome to The GREATER Series, where we explore the heart and soul of West Central Florida by region. Featuring fascinating locals, cherished community landmarks and the rich history of our neighborhoods, these shortform videos use powerful storytelling to bring us closer together. Discover what makes West Central Florida a great place to call home!
Greater Lakeland | Women in Aviation
"The plane doesn't care if you're male or female."
In the fourth episode of Greater Lakeland, we dive into Lakeland's aviation heritage through the perspectives of Abigail Dowdy, a student at Central Florida's Aerospace Academy, and Kerri Englert, a NOAA flight director. Discover the prominent position Lakeland holds in the history -- and future -- of aviation.
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The team at Rise & Nye's (Sarasota)
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Lighting a stick at Grand Cathedral Cigars (Ybor City)
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Remembering the Danish Rescue at Sarasota's Holocaust Museum (Sarasota)
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Étienne "EJ" Porter, musician (Sarasota)
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Shannon Fortner, Fabulous Arts Foundation (Sarasota)
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Khris Johnson, owner, Green Bench Brewing (St. Petersburg)
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Martha Joy Rose, founder, Museum of Motherhood (St. Petersburg)
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One of Ybor's famous roosters (Ybor City)
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An Ybor classic -- The Cuban Sandwich (Ybor City)
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