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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: Chronic pain becomes a growing concern for older adults
Jun 24, 2026
Around 60 million adults in United States live with chronic pain.
Florida Finds: Angel’s Diner provides a place for heavenly eating in Palatka
Jun 19, 2026
Diner has been open since 1932.
Vintage postcards capture Florida’s history and tourism
Jun 16, 2026
Liz Coursen presents postcard collections at Senior Recreation Center.
Alzheimer’s early detection bill picks up support
Jun 15, 2026
Local advocates from Touching Hearts at Home in Gainesville assist in efforts.
Aging Matters: Elder Options offers new service for seniors
May 25, 2026
New Anchor program provides geriatric care management that navigates beyond daily living needs.
Age-old game of Mahjong takes hold in Gainesville
May 14, 2026
Event held at The Village on Wednesday.
Aging Matters: Does Intermittent fasting work for older adults?
Apr 28, 2026
How intermittent fasting impacts weight and health for seniors.
Caregivers celebrated at festival on Saturday
Apr 20, 2026
Event held at Alachua County Senior Center.
Black Cowboys and Cowgirls to dance at the Cotton Club Museum
Apr 13, 2026
Third annual extravaganza set for Friday.
Research competition highlights student findings on aging and health
Apr 9, 2026
Competition sponsored by Oak Hammock, UF and Retired Faculty of UF.
Aging Matters: Circadian rhythm guides our sleep
Mar 25, 2026
Brain’s internal clock that tells us when to wake up, when to sleep.
Dance Alive National Ballet to hold annual fundraiser on March 28
Mar 20, 2026
Gala to be held at Legacy Park Multipurpose Center in Alachua.
Lovler: A night for Altrusa House with Music Trivia Bingo
Mar 2, 2026
Fundraiser draws over 100 people.
Aging Matters: Solo aging a new way of life for older adults
Feb 25, 2026
Average life span increases across United States.
Local faith groups unite to create benches from recycled plastic bags
Feb 12, 2026
Temple Shir Shalom welcomes new bench at weekend ceremony.
Aging Matters: How end-of-life choices are reshaping the deathcare industry
Jan 27, 2026
Home funerals and natural burials gain popularity.
Sunshine State book festival set to return Jan. 23-24
Jan 16, 2026
Annual event to feature Florida’s literary history from pirates to present day.
Aging Matters: How seniors deal with total knee arthroplasty in U.S.
Dec 26, 2025
Nearly 800,000 knee and 450,000 hip replacements are performed annually.
Writers Alliance of Gainesville offers readings from its latest journal
Dec 15, 2025
Bacopa Literary Review was held on Sunday.
Aging Matters: Claude Pepper’s legacy in advocating for elderly
Nov 28, 2025
Longtime politician’s legislation included creating National Institutes of Health.
The Martians: A 17-year journey of friendship and fun in Gainesville
Nov 21, 2025
Men’s group started in 2008 and meet regularly at restaurants and via Zoom.
Medicare Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7
Nov 18, 2025
Elder Options in Gainesville assists with signups.
Guitarist Marty Liquori brings flavors of Leonardo’s 706 to Sweetwater Branch Inn
Oct 28, 2025
Longtime Gainesville musician brings gypsy jazz to Sweetwater Branch Inn.