Adicks: The Life of John Lee
Hear remarks by local historian Dr. Richard Adicks describing the Myths and Legends of the Life of John Lee presented at the Oviedo (Florida) Historical Society monthly meeting. Adicks’ 20-minute address spans an overview of the life and times of John Lee whose descendants pioneered Oviedo Florida. Adicks’ remarks also offer insights into the process of gathering historical and genealogical data and the difficulties in separating fact from legend when compiling historical information. Feature Length 24:29
Commentary: 2011 – State of Integration in Seminole County
Judith Dolores Smith, a third generation resident of Oviedo, Florida, commenting on the state of racial integration in Seminole County in 2011 Feature length – 04:05
Carey: 1-on-1
Seminole County Florida Commission Chairman, Brenda Carey has been elected by her fellow commissioners to serve as their presiding officer and official spokesman. Carey is only the second woman to hold the title of “chairman” since the county was created in 1913. Sandra Glenn, now deceased, held the position first – in 1982. Carey addresses issues facing the county. Feature length – 26:36
Longwood Muslim Community Center
01/13/11, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Family & Kids, Government, Living, People, Religion
The American Muslim Community Centers is establishing a center in Longwood, Fl. The facility will include meeting rooms, a prayer hall and athletic areas. Atif Fareed, president of the organization, explains the plans for the center and speaks to the post 9/11 atmosphere for Muslims in Central Florida. Longwood City Commissioner Joe Durso describes how the city welcomes this newest addition to the growing community. Feature length – 18:29
Game Changer?
Photo voltaics. Solar energy. SEMATECH. U. S. Department of Energy. University of Central Florida. Seminole County government. And Winter Springs. Local leaders say these words will form a tsunami-like game changer for the region of Central Florida. In this feature, local leaders help you better understand what’s in play and offer a broad brush stroke on this project’s history and potential local benefit. Feature length – 22:01
Lacey: 1-on-1 (part 2)
Mayor Charles Lacey, of the city of Winter Springs Florida, took office in November 2010…unopposed. Lacey responds to questions about the consolidation of the city’s former fire department with Seminole County …the city’s unique form of government, where the Mayor votes only in the case of a tie. He addresses the consequences to the city of the 9-charter amendments … and he discusses the newly minted title of “Twin Cities” now being used by Winter Springs and its adjoining municipal mate, the city of Oviedo. Feature length – 19:30
