Innovation -The Future of Regional Economic Development
On this Heard in Central Florida, you’ll hear a gavel to gavel presentation by two local subject matter experts on the issue of Innovation -The Future of Regional Economic Development.
Both Oviedo and Winter Springs, two adjoining cities in south east Seminole County, Florida are facing extraordinary budget challenges that accompany the nation’s “Great Recession.” But what about tomorrow? What does the future hold for the area? Are there steps citizens, elected officials, business owners, and chamber members should be taking today to help assure vibrant economic development tomorrow?
John M. Jones, a senior economic development planner with Land Design Innovations, Inc. and Jim Spaeth, president of Remora Partners, will address those questions in a 33-minute presentation.
Feature Length — 52:20
Selected photos courtesy of Charles Wells Photography
Homeless Students in Seminole County Florida
On Heard in Central Florida, you’ll hear a presentation by Beth D. Davalos on the issue of homeless students in Seminole County Florida public schools. Ms. Davalos is the staff liaison for a Seminole County school system project known as Families in Transition. Her address took place on Thursday, January 28, 2010, in front of a luncheon audience of League members and public attendees at Sergios Italian Restaurant in Sanford, Florida. After Ms. Davalos presentation, she responds to questions from the audience.
Feature Length — 44:21
League event coordinators: Mercedes G. Bermejo and Patricia Graves
Selected photos: GK Sharman
Selected photos: GK Sharman
Commentary
The voice you’ll hear is that of Rachael Todd, Miss Florida 2009 and a resident of Oviedo, Florida, commenting on why ending homelessness matters.
Feature length – 03:37
State of the City Address – Follow-up: Mayor Andrews
Historic Downtown Oviedo – Walking Tour
Lacrosse – Courage & Heart
Feature length – 14:53
State of the City Address – Follow-up: Mayor Bush
Feature length – 21:32
Central Florida Matters (9th Edition)
Welcome to the 9th edition of Central Florida Matters, posted on-line on 2/11/2010 and featuring follow-up discussion with the mayors of Winter Springs and Oviedo, Fl., after their “state of the city” addresses. You’ll also learning the challenge and fun of the fast-paced sport of lacrosse, experience a walking tour of historic downtown Oviedo and hear commentary from Oviedo’s Miss Florida. These are the issues and voices featured in this traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters.
Program length – 01:37:04
(Presented and hosted by Stephen McKenney Steck and Desta Horner )
