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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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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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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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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