Cathy Carter
Reporter/HostAs a reporter, my goal is to tell a story that moves you in some way. To me, the best way to do that begins with listening. Talking to people about their lives and the issues they care about is my favorite part of the job.
I grew up in Boston, but have since learned to pronounce the letter R at the end of words that have them.
Before coming to Florida and WUSF, I worked as the local Morning Edition host at the NPR station in Delaware, and I enjoy doing that here on occasion. I also spent time reporting for the NPR station in Washington, D.C., and was a music host at XM Satellite Radio.
When I’m not reporting about people and places in Sarasota and Manatee counties, I’m probably on a local nature trail, at a museum or watching a baking show.
Contact Cathy at 813-974-8638, on Twitter @catcartreports or by email at ccarter@wusf.org
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During a sold-out speech, the former GOP representative told the audience it was important to not become "numb" to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. -
Author and photographer Kirsten Hines takes readers on a visual and narrative journey into the ecology of Florida’s animals in her latest book. -
A collection of leases and assignments were originally entered into agreement on Oct. 2, 1957, and June 23, 1966. The leases would run until 2056 without a deal for early termination. -
The show includes works from 17th century Italy that are making their American debut in Sarasota. -
'This was one flood too many.' Rubonia residents still recovering eight weeks after Hurricane IdaliaThe historically black community in Manatee County has experienced persistent flooding for years. The August hurricane brought more than three feet of storm surge to the neighborhood. -
Florida has the largest Haitian population in the country. The Tampa Museum of Art had been collecting Haitian objects for more than 20 years and is considered one of the more prominent holders of Caribbean art in the United States. -
Despite protests from a crowd of opponents, the Manatee County Commission voted 5-1 to roll back local wetland protections in favor of defering to state minimum standards. -
The Republican former state House speaker and Florida education commissioner has served as interim president since March. -
The New College of Florida community has continued to push back against Gov. Ron DeSantis' overhaul of the institution. -
With the help of the community, local charity and arts organizations as well as volunteers, the Venice Theatre company launched its first show just a few months after the Category 4 storm moved through Venice.
