Legislative Appreciation Luncheon
Formal remarks are offered by three state legislators – Altman, Adams and Plakon — on their view of the results of the recently adjourned 2010 state legislative session and the impact such results had on Central Florida related issues. Those issues include SunRail, funding for public education, aerospace economic incentives, bond ratings, unemployment tax, property insurance premiums and tax credits among others. Audience questions evoked responses centered on financial aid to local school districts, home owners’ property insurance, pension reform, Tax Payer Bill of Rights (TABOR) and state taxes on common area maintenance rates on leased property. Their 45-minute presentation begins with 25-minutes of remarks from the legislators and 20 minutes of answers to followup questions from the luncheon audience. Feature Length — 54:18
Selected photos courtesy – Charles Wells Photography
Commentary
The voice you’ll hear is that of Longwood, Florida resident Steve Bruton, a formerly homeless person commenting on the homeless issue in Seminole County.
Feature length – 03:53
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Kids of HOPE
06/17/10 Excerpts, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Family & Kids, Health, Living, People
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Voting Smart – Local Issues
06/17/10 Excerpts, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Environment, Government
Marilyn E. Crotty is the Director of the John Scott Dailey Florida Institute of Government at the University of Central Florida and also serves as Executive Director of the Tri-County League of Cities. Dr. Michael Hoover is a Professor of Political Science at Seminole State College and a frequent participant on Central Florida Matters.
Feature length – 23:02
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Women Motorcyclists
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On Being…Homeless in Seminole County: Part 3 – The Possibilities
The panel is Cathy Jackson, Executive director, Homeless Services Network of Central Florida; Jacqueline Dowd, Managing attorney, Legal Advocacy at Work; Michele Saunders, Director, Community Services, Seminole County Government; and Hank Dieckhaus, community & business leader, Sanford, Florida. Feature length – 47:27
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Central Florida Matters #15
These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 6/17/2010. Feature length – 01:42:33
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck and Desta Horner)
Note: Desta and Steve will be taking a break from Central Florida Matters’ usual every 3-week edition of the program to enjoy a week or so at the beach with children and grandchildren and without microphones! So the next edition of Central Florida Matters will post on Thursday, July 29, 2010 and every 3-weeks thereafter.
Judicial Review: Meet the Candidates
Hear remarks by non-partisan candidates standing for election or reelection as judges in the 18th Circuit Court District of Florida – which includes Seminole County – and candidates for Seminole County Judge. In the order in which they are heard, the candidates included Jeff Dowdy (represented by Bobbi Bullington) and Michael Rudisill for 18th Circuit Court/Seat 16; Carsandra D. Buie, Oscar Hotusing, and Jessica Recksiedler for 18th Judicial Circuit/Seat 3; Linda Schoonover and Clayton D. Simmons for 18th Judicial Circuit/Seat 24; Greg Hass, Debra L. Krause, Amir A. Ladan, and Frederic M. Schott for Seminole County Court/Group 5. Each candidate was given 90 seconds to introduce him or herself to voters and to highlight his or her qualifications and experience. Feature Length — 42:23
Photos courtesy – GK Sharman and CMF Public Media
Broadband & the Innovation Economy
“Broadband and the Innovation Economy” featuring Joel L. Hartman, Vice Provost for Information Technologies and Resources at the University of Central Florida is the subject in this gavel-to-gavel recording of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon. Hartman’s 30-minute presentation includes remarks defining “broadband” and “innovation economy,” how the two are connected and their relationship to central Florida. Audience questions at the conclusion of his prepared remarks answer issues surrounding the digital divide and net neutrality. This presentation was recorded Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs, Florida. Feature Length — 45:12
Selected photos courtesy – Charles Wells Photography
