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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 Gil Bankston, General Manager of the Oviedo MarketPlace commenting on his plans for the mall.
Feature length – 03:24
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This new feature is a quest for serendipity with the hope that finding it reveals stories that are local, uncontrived and meaningful…and captured simply by happenstance. This story unfolded on a Saturday morning at Trotwood Park in the city of Winter Springs, Florida. You’ll hear Chris, the father of a son with SPD – sensory processing disorder – describe the challenges his son and family face as a result. This story – offered by a stranger whom we serendipitously met at a city park — ends with a message of pride, confidence and encouragement as, along the way, this stranger shares his story.
Feature length – 17:42
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Are women making gains as candidates and officeholders in the political arena? Linda Chapin, a pioneer for women in public service, Pat Bates, mayor of Altamonte Springs and Dr. Terri Fine, professor of Political Science at UCF discuss the characteristics that help women flourish in politics and the circumstances that make it difficult for women to succeed. They describe an environment in which a woman’s point of view is needed, yet often in a setting which is sometimes uncomfortable for women. They all encourage women to step up and climb the ladder from local government to the White House.
Feature length – 23:53
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Voting Smart interviews Michael Ertel, Supervisor of Elections for Seminole County Florida in what results in a civics lesson – on issues surrounding voting in the upcoming local elections. Ertel is the go-to-guy who assures your vote is counted and counted correctly, that local candidates play by the rules in seeking your vote, and that your voting experience is as flawless as possible.
Feature length – 31:20
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Hear Michael Ertel, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections in a Voting Smart civics lesson on voting in the upcoming local elections. The role of women in politics is assessed by former Orange County Mayor Linda Chapin, Dr. Terri Fine of UCF and Patricia Bates, mayor of Altamonte Springs. Listen to a local dad’s success in confronting his son’s SPD— sensory processing disorder. And hear commentary from the new general manager of Oviedo Marketplace, Gil Bankston, on changes he is initiating at the mall.
These are the issues and voices featured in a traditional radio-style format in this complete version of Central Florida Matters, posted on line 7/29/2010. Feature length – 01:22:58
Presented and hosted by Stephen McKenney Steck and Desta Horner
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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 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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When summer arrives many children who receive free or reduced lunches during the school year may miss out on their midday meal. In Oviedo, Florida, the HOPE Foundation sponsors a program called “Kids of HOPE” which provides bag lunches for those children. Christine Wright, resource coordinator for the HOPE Foundation, explains how the program operates and Darlene Campbell and her daughter express their appreciation for the lunches.
Feature length – 08:50
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Central Florida Matters returns to the series we call Voting Smart… in this feature addressing local issues facing voters and candidates in the upcoming 2010 elections. To help us sort through those local issues and focus on the key ones, we put together a panel of two local experts … each with a respectable collection of experience and insight — Marilyn Crotty and Michael Hoover, who describe the local issues facing the voter AND the local candidates.
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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More and more adventurous women are climbing aboard their own motorcycles and taking to the open road and we’ll enjoy hearing from local motorcyclists. The Chrome Angels of Central Florida discuss the combined pleasure of riding and raising money for women with cancer. Rider Susan Hughes of Sanford and Harley-Davidson sales manager Geno Demauro share their insights into this thriving women’s sport. Facing both the joy and the risk of riding is a daily thrill for the free-spirited women motorcyclists in Central Florida.
Feature length – 21:10
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In part-3 of the feature On Being…Homeless in Seminole County, we ask a local panel of 4 experts to discuss the “possibilities” of how or if the homeless in Seminole County might be better served or how the number of homeless might be reduced. They offer specific suggestions and timetables to accomplish their vision.
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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