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One of our favorite conversations: Harry and Michelle Coleman went from journalism school to the kitchen. Their new smokehouse doesn't make your usual barbecue; they've created 'Miami barbecue.' They tell us about their brisket rubbed with ground espresso, ribs glazed with guava-chili sauce and the smoked flan. We originally aired this conversation in September 2023.

September 3, 2023 Nicoletta Sorice had a good time with great paintings

On the South Florida Roundup, we looked at how Miami Art Week and events like it are now a development engine for some of South Florida’s once struggling communities like Opa-Locka (1:00); a retired U.S. diplomat and former ambassador to Bolivia who was charged with spying for Cuba (8:40); and how the state of Florida may soon loosen development restrictions in the Florida Keys (22:48).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we talk about some of the biggest challenges to stabilizing Florida’s insurance market with the state’s Insurance Commissioner Michael Yarwosky (01:40) and Tim Cerio, President/CEO and Executive Director of Citizens Property Insurance Corp (10:24). And later, we speak with the Miami Herald’s senior political correspondent about calls for the head of the state’s Republican Party to step down and the Florida Democrats' decision to cancel its presidential primary (29:55). Plus, a collection of environmental stories from across the state (38:06).

August 13, 2023 Margarita recalls a childhood in Miami.

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August 6, 2023 Stephen Milberg is a social eater.

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August 27, 2023 David Hyman had to get over his nerves and sing.

November 5, 2023 Andrew Otazo is in a race much longer than a marathon.

We talk best and worst movies from 2023 with René Rodriguez. He’s a former film critic and manages the Cosford Cinema at the University of Miami. He also tells us what he's looking forward to in 2024.

From street art to music and baseball, host Carlos Frías and producers Leslie Ovalle Atkinson and Elisa Baena highlight their favorite moments on Sundial in 2023.

November 12, 2023 Professional Storyteller Walter Belcher with a history of The Fountain of Youth

November 26, 2023 WLRN's Tom Hudson, helping up celebrate The Public Storyteller's anniversary, with a story about a Thanksgiving away from his immediate family.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we look back at some of the biggest Sunshine State stories of 2023, including: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign (01:44) and other political news (10:27); changes in public education (19:11); record heat (37:10); Hurricane Idalia and rising home insurance rates (40:46).

This week on The Florida Roundup, we spoke with Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo about her top priorities for the upcoming legislative session including her healthcare proposal (01:34 & 19:53). We also talked about how the plan aims to expand healthcare access with Politico reporter Arek Sarkissian (13:41). Then, we talked about how the issue of free speech is playing out on Florida campuses, with State University System Chancellor Ray Rodrigues (31:08). Later, FPREN meteorologist Megan Borowski joined us for an update on a developing storm (38:14) and we shared two stories at the intersection of water and health (42:56).

December 10, 2023 Matt Ribeiro's date did not go as planned.

November 19, 2023 William Hauser finds himself in an unusual position.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we fact-checked Gov. DeSantis’ State of the State address with PolitiFact (01:39). Then, we spoke with the former secretary for the Agency for Health Care Administration about Florida’s plan to import prescription drugs from Canada (09:16). Next, we heard from Sen. Pizzo (D-Hollywood) about his push for condo reforms (20:37) and then spoke with the new chairman of the Florida Republican Party (29:23). Plus, an update on winter storms from the Florida Public Emergency Network (37:20) and some recent education news (40:44). Finally, we ask: is it “Sani-belle” or and “San-a-bull” (46:01)?

Carlos Frías is joined by Willie Stewart, a music educator and the former principal drummer and percussionist for the band Third World.