With 425 members, the Gator Marching Band is one of the biggest in the nation. Jay Watkins, associate director of bands, shares what it takes to get members ready for a new season of setting the tempo for Gator Nation and what fans should watch for this year. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards, James L. Sullivan and Lorenzo Phrasavath. Opening: original recording of “The Orange and Blue” by the Gator Marching Band; other audio recorded during an Aug. 22 band practice.

With 425 members, the Gator Marching Band is one of the biggest in the nation. Jay Watkins, associate director of bands, shares what it takes to get members ready for a new season of setting the tempo for Gator Nation and what fans should watch for this year. Produced by Nicci Brown, Brooke Adams, Emma Richards, James L. Sullivan and Lorenzo Phrasavath. Opening: original recording of “The Orange and Blue” by the Gator Marching Band; other audio recorded during an Aug. 22 band practice.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Host Nicci Brown talks with UF faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

From Florida

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you’ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators — thought leaders From Florida — who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

Welcome to From Florida, a podcast where you&rsquo;ll learn how minds are connecting, great ideas are colliding and groundbreaking innovations become a reality because of the University of Florida. Join us as our host Nicci Brown talks to faculty, researchers, students and administrators &mdash; thought leaders From Florida &mdash; who are moving our state, nation and the world forward.

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