A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.
The voice you’ll hear is that of Mimi Bruce, president of the Oviedo Historical Society commenting on the history and future of the Society.
Feature length – 03:35
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At the mid-point of Bob Dallari’s second year as chairman of Seminole County’s Board of County Commission, we visit for a review on key issues facing the commission. Hear his comments regarding a commissioner’s recent suggestion to lower the millage rate on property taxes…the prospects of voter approval of state constitutional Amendment-4/Hometown Democracy…the progress of hiring a new county manager…his assessment of county-related issues addressed by the recently adjourned state legislature… his view of possible amendments to the boundaries affecting the use and development of the county’s east side rural lands… the progress on the Yankee Lake Regional Water Treatment facility… the Central Florida Commuter Rail system – known as Sun Rail, and the possibilities of extending or sun-setting a 1cent sales.
Feature length – 26:23
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Since the county’s founding by the Florida Legislature in 1913, there have been 9 sheriffs serving Seminole County Florida in that role. At age 53, Donald F. Eslinger is the 9th Sheriff. He has served 19 consecutive years as sheriff, ranking him as the 4th most tenured currently seated sheriff in Florida’s 67 counties.
Feature length – 30:20
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In part-2 of the feature “On Being…Homeless in Seminole County,” we meet 3 local homeless people in their ramshackled, undisclosed and unlawful camp in Seminole County, Fl. Accompanied by a team of 2 outreach specialists known as the HOPE Team of Sanford, we hear these men’s stories and gain their perspective on being homeless. And we’ll talk with the head of HOPE’s local outreach initiative as she toils with a mixture of business skill and compassion to offer pride and hope for those homeless and un-housed.
Feature length – 50:12
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Hear the stories of 3 local men now homeless in Seminole County and the attention provided to them by the Sanford HOPE Team. Listen to a one-on-one conversation with Seminole County Sheriff, Donald F. Eslinger. Get a mid-term update on pressing county issues from Bob Dallari, Chairman of the Seminole County Board of County Commissioners. And hear commentary from Mimi Bruce, president of the Oviedo, Florida Historical Society, on the occasion the society’s recent occupancy of their new home. These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 5/27/2010.
Feature length – 01:57:48
(Presented and hosted by Stephen McKenney Steck)
Hear the Orange County Florida League of Women Voter’s May 5, 2010 Hot Topics’ Luncheon program featuring the remarks of Lawton “Bud” Chiles, president of the Lawton Chiles Foundation on the subject of “Are We Failing Our Children?” and their campaign known as Worst to First, an initiative to raise Florida’s ranking in the state’s investment in children’s education, health, and social well being, compared to the investments of other states. Also, Deirdre Macnab, league member and president of the Florida League of Women Voter’s provides a status report regarding the Fair Districts Florida state constitutional amendment on the ballot for voter consideration in November. And league member, Marc Lovett, co-chair of its Social Policy Committee provides a report regarding the activities of the committee. Feature Length — 55:17
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A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.
The voice you’ll hear is that of Winter Springs, Florida resident Cade Resnick, a local mental health counselor commenting on community issues surrounding the rescue of Nadia Bloom. Feature length – 03:41
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The merit pay proposal of the Florida Legislature, Senate Bill 6, drew heated opposition from Florida’s teachers. Gay Parker of the Seminole Education Association discusses the teachers’ position on this contentious issue in a One-on-One interview. From tenure to seniority to FCAT, Ms Parker explains the key points of disagreement with the bill that was passed by the legislature but vetoed by the governor.
Feature length – 14:58
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In part-1 of a new feature titled “On Being…Homeless in Seminole County,” we talk with Cathy Jackson, executive director of the Homeless Services Network (HSN) of Central Florida. In a wide-ranging interview she defines the homeless problem in Seminole County and identifies other institutional players at work addressing the dilemma of homelessness.
Feature length – 23:49
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Heavenly Hoofs was established to provide children with disabilities and life-threatening illnesses an opportunity to ride horses. Horseback riding is a form of physical and spiritual therapy for youngsters with special needs. Located at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, FL., Heavenly Hoofs was founded by Thomasa Sanchez and is supported by volunteers, local companies and county government. Listen to the children from the Village Academy of Oviedo as they enjoy their day on the gentle horses of Heavenly Hoofs and meet the instructors and volunteers who work to share “the spirit of the horse” with kids in need.
Feature length – 17:36
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