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View all postsRonnie Lovler has 40 years of experience in journalism, including assignments all over Latin America for CNN and CBS. Ronnie teaches journalism at UF and public speaking at Santa Fe College. She was a recent fellow in the Gerontological Society of America’s Journalists in Aging Fellows Program and a previous Knight International Journalism Fellow in Bogota, Colombia. She is an editor and contributor for the book titled, Local Lives in a Global Pandemic: Stories from North Central Florida and a contributing author to the anthology Alone Together: Tales of Sisterhood and Solitude in Latin America. She began her career in journalism at the San Juan Star in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Ronnie resides in Gainesville and loves to travel.
Aging Matters: Love the second time around
Aug 19, 2023
As life expectancy increases, more seniors are tying the knot late in life
Florida Finds: Gilchrist County springs
Jul 29, 2023
Numerous springs adventures are a short drive from Gainesville.
Aging Matters: Senior travel bounces back
Jul 15, 2023
Older Americans hit the road after COVID swoon.
New book explores Hippodrome’s 50 years
Jun 22, 2023
Author Richard Gartee to appear at four events in July.
Dance Alive National Ballet plans new arts center
Jun 16, 2023
New Arts Center to be located at the corner of NW 34th Street and NW 39th Avenue.
Officials urge seniors to prep for storm season
Jun 5, 2023
Local residents can sign up for Alachua County's special needs registry ahead of storms.
World War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday
May 27, 2023
Gainesville man hits the century mark on Memorial Day.
Aging Matters: Elder fraud frequently underreported
May 20, 2023
Organizations offer resources to equip seniors.
Seniors take steps to fight elder crime
May 19, 2023
Peer program educates older people on ways to protect themselves.
Aging Matters: Transportation tests county’s seniors
Apr 29, 2023
Some stuck at home, but more options are emerging.
New book helps people with aging parents
Apr 16, 2023
Gainesville senior living consultant offers advice based on professional and personal experience.
Holocaust Remembrance to highlight women resisters
Apr 10, 2023
Featured speaker hopes talk will counter Holocaust denial and antisemitism.
WAG acknowledges young writers
Mar 13, 2023
Alachua, Marion county students and teachers awarded at Sunshine State Book Festival.
More retirees choosing to age in place
Mar 11, 2023
Family, finances, energy levels influence decisions.
Lovler: Family help is not easy to give or receive
Feb 25, 2023
Missing my mobility and independence after surgery was frustrating.
Full-time family caregiving on rise
Feb 18, 2023
More than 53 million Americans provide care in home settings.
Senior Prom keeps older GNV residents dancing
Feb 14, 2023
Valentine’s Day event held at Alachua County Senior Center.
Newberry writer will deliver book festival keynote
Jan 23, 2023
Sunshine State Book Festival to be held on Friday and Saturday.
Aging Matters: Volunteerism boosts health in aging adults
Jan 21, 2023
Social connection offers physical, mental, and emotional benefits
WAG to host Sunshine State Book Festival
Jan 21, 2023
Third annual event to take place at Trinity United Methodist Church.
Florida Finds: GNV outdoor spaces expanding
Dec 27, 2022
Park projects make Gainesville greener, more accessible
Active aging extends vibrancy for seniors
Dec 26, 2022
Gainesville provides ample opportunities for senior activities.