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Innovation -The Future of Regional Economic Development

February 24, 2010

On this Heard in Central Florida, you’ll hear a gavel to gavel presentation by two local subject matter experts on the issue of Innovation -The Future of Regional Economic Development.

Both Oviedo and Winter Springs, two adjoining cities in south east Seminole County, Florida are facing extraordinary budget challenges that accompany the nation’s “Great Recession.” But what about tomorrow? What does the future hold for the area? Are there steps citizens, elected officials, business owners, and chamber members should be taking today to help assure vibrant economic development tomorrow?

John M. Jones, a senior economic development planner with Land Design Innovations, Inc. and Jim Spaeth, president of Remora Partners, will address those questions in a 33-minute presentation.
Feature Length — 52:20

Selected photos courtesy of Charles Wells Photography

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Homeless Students in Seminole County Florida

February 17, 2010

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On Heard in Central Florida, you’ll hear a presentation by Beth D. Davalos on the issue of homeless students in Seminole County Florida public schools. Ms. Davalos is the staff liaison for a Seminole County school system project known as Families in Transition. Her address took place on Thursday, January 28, 2010, in front of a luncheon audience of League members and public attendees at Sergios Italian Restaurant in Sanford, Florida. After Ms. Davalos presentation, she responds to questions from the audience.
Feature Length — 44:21

League event coordinators: Mercedes G. Bermejo and Patricia Graves
Selected photos: GK Sharman

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Annual “State of the Cities” Luncheon

January 27, 2010

State of the Citties Address

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City of Oviedo, Fl mayor, Mary Lou Andrews, and Winter Springs, Fl mayor, John F. Bush present their annual State of the City address and respond to follow-up questions from a luncheon audience of members of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and members of the public. The event was recorded Thursday, January 21, 2010.

Key issues addressed by the mayors in their remarks include: budget reduction issues, joint economic development initiatives between the cities, progress on Seminole Way, Home Rule, and Oviedo’s charter review committee. In questions posed by chamber members, the mayors respond with answers about the “new” downtown Oviedo, incentives used to attract new businesses to each city, the scope of services under which Land Design Innovations, Inc. works and a lengthy exchange with members regarding the current status and future of the Oviedo Market Place Mall. Feature Length — 49:03

Photography courtesy of Charles Wells Photography.
Audio support courtesy of AV Creative Solutions.

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School Funding Priorities

January 22, 2010

School Funding Priorities

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On Wednesday evening January 13, 2010, in front of an audience of 65 interested members of the public gathered at Winter Springs High School, key Seminole County public school educators were hosted by the Seminole County League of Women Voters. Each educator described their state funding priorities as they prepare to make their case with state legislators for the coming fiscal year. Members of the media were also in attendance and invited to ask questions. Educators responded to those questions as well as those written by audience members.

The panel includes Seminole County School Board member Dede Schaffner; school superintendent, Dr. Bill Vogel; Seminole County Parent/Teacher Association president Judy Wiant; and Seminole State College vice president and chief financial officer, Joseph A. Sarnovsky. The panel is moderated by Marilyn Crotty, director of University of Central Florida’s Institute of Government. Feature Length — 01:20:55

Photos: GK Sharman

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Youth Substance Abuse in Seminole County, Florida

January 1, 2010

Hot Topics from the Leauge of Women Voters

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Welcome to the first in a series of spoken-word presentations we title — Heard in Central Florida, another step in CMF’s mission to reflect local issues and voices that matter, and to do so in a manner that may not otherwise be available from local mainstream electronic media in a sustained or substantial form.

While this on-line series is a presentation of CMF Public Media, what you’ll hear is a production of the Seminole County Florida League of Women Voters. You’ll hear the League’s recent Hot Topics’ Luncheon program on the subject of “youth substance abuse.”

Collaborating together in this manner — broadens the League’s reach, advances your awareness of this and other critical subjects, and extends CMF Public Media’s commitment to issues and voices that matter in Central Florida. Feature Length — 1:02:33

Presented by League members Jane Lane and Stephanie Schott. The 5-person panel is moderated by Wayne Weinberg.

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