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2012 Legislative Session Report

CMF Public Media — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:53:39 +0000

Hear Seminole County legislators Rep. Scott Plakon, Sen. David Simmons and Rep Jason Brodeur report on the outcome of the 2012 session of the Florida Legislature. Length: 44:25

First you will hear Rep. Scott Plakon comment on the budget, redistricting and the comprehensive energy program for the state. Next, Sen. David Simmons gives a detailed up-date of education funding and education policy. Finally, you will hear Rep Jason Brodeur comment on the reform of Workforce Florida and job creation. Individual presentations by these legislators last 25-minutes, followed by 16-minutes of responses to questions from the audience.

This legislative forum was recorded at the luncheon meeting of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce on April 5, 2012. Legislators are introduced by chamber member Regina Bereswill, VP/Government Affairs. Audience questions are moderated by chamber president, Cory Skeates.

Principal Speakers

Scott Plakon (R)

state representative, district #37

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David Simmons (R)

state senator, district #22

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Jason T. Brodeur (R)

state representative, district #33

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Winners & Losers

CMF Public Media — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:50:55 +0000

Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida give the League’s perspective on winning and losing legislation coming from the recently adjourned session of the 2012 Florida Legislature. Length: 39:30

Title and event photographs courtesy Charles E. Miller

In her 19-minute remarks, Florida League President Deirdre Macnab will address recent statewide legislation, categorizing them into winners and losers… at least from the league’s perspective.

Macnab addresses the state’s annual budget, redistricting, the so called “parent trigger,” prison privatization, the elderly, juvenile inmates, texting while driving, auto racing as the state’s official sport, private school corporations, environment – energy and the Everglades, small business tax breaks, tax deductions for owners of private planes, and the University of South Florida’s newly funded Lakeland campus. In a final 12-minutes of answers to questions from the audience, Macnab also responds to questions regarding voter suppression legislation, TABOR-the Tax Payers Bill of Rights, affordable health care, and gun control laws.

This is the 19th podcast Carroll McKenney Public Media has produced with the League of Women Voters of Seminole County, Florida. The event was moderated by Seminole league vice president, Jeanne Morris, at this Hot Topics luncheon recorded at the Patio Grill in Sanford, Florida, on Thursday, March 22, 2012

Principal Speaker

Deirdre Macnab

President, League of Women Voters of Florida

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Jeanne Morris

Vice President, League of Women Voters of Seminole County

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Dallari on Transportation

CMF Public Media — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:00:04 +0000

Hear Seminole County commissioner Bob Dallari review major transportation projects underway or in the pipeline for the county, its 7-cities and the Central Florida region. Length 31:34

(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)

Before a gathering of east Seminole County constituents on Thursday, March 1, 2012, Dallari offers a 13-minute overview of the status of current and future transportation projects and, for another 13-minutes, he answers 9-related questions posed by members of the audience.

Bob Dallari has served 2 consecutive 4-year terms as a member of the board of county commissioners where he also held the position of chairman. Additionally, Dallari is the former chairman of Metro Plan Orlando MetroPlan Orlando, a planning organization for Seminole, Orange, and Osceola counties working together to improve transportation options for Central Florida.

Prior to his elected position with Seminole County government, he served 8-years as a member of the Oviedo city council, holding one term as council chairman.

Principal Speaker

Bob Dallari

Commissioner, Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

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A Conversation with the Homeless

CMF Public Media — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:59:35 +0000

Hear a conversation with three homeless men and two representatives from support organizations addressing pending law changes in the city of Sanford regarding loitering, panhandling and meal sharing locations. Length 01:19:29

(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)

This conversation, set in front of more than 75 attendees, is part of a Dessert & Coffee Forum hosted by SACSON – Seminole Action Coalition Serving Our Needy — recorded live on Tuesday evening, February 28, 2012 at Holy Cross Episcopal Church, in Sanford, Florida.

Principal Speakers

Donny Moody

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Dennis Sinns

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Oliver Perkins

homeless

Tammy Abramson Grissom

Chaplain, Sanford Police Department; and pastor, Lion of Judah House of Worship, Sanford

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Ryan Bozeman

The Picnic Project

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SACSON host and facilitator: Reverend Rory Harris

Moderator; Rector, Holy Cross Episcopal Church; vice-chairman, SACSON

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Ertel on Voting

CMF Public Media — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:58:53 +0000

Hear remarks from Michael Ertel, supervisor of elections for Seminole County, Florida, on voting, precincts and redistricting. Ertel speaks for the first 40-minutes of this event, followed by 12-minutes of answers to 8 questions you’ll hear asked by league members.

The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Length 01:00:03

(Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media)

Below are helpful links to on-line content regarding issues addressed by Michael Ertel…as well as an on-line slide show of photographs taken at the event by CMF’s event photographer, Charles E. Miller.

This is the 18th podcast Carroll McKenney Public Media has produced with the League of Women Voters of Seminole County, Florida. This Hot Topics luncheon was recorded at the Patio Grill in Sanford, Florida, on Thursday, February 23, 2012. League president, Pat Graves, facilitated the event.

Principal Participants

Principal Speaker: Michael Ertel

Election supervisor, Seminole County, Fl.

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League of Women Voters of Seminole County host and facilitator: Pat Graves

President, League of Women Voters of Seminole County

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God and The Community of the Resurrection

CMF Public Media — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:58:33 +0000

Hear a presentation on God and the Community of the Resurrection by noted scholar and spiritual writer Dr. John Dominic Crossan. This was part of the event Three Days of Justice, Love and Art, a symposium sponsored by Gladdening Light, a non-profit organization created to explore the nexus between faith and art. Dr. Crossan’s remarks explore the image of the resurrection from the Eastern Orthodox perspective and its theological implications for the Christian concept of community and justice. Length: 1:04:36

Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner. Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.

Dr. Crossan is a eminent first century Jesus scholar and was author of many books including The Revolutionary Jesus and The Greatest Prayer. His remarks on the communal resurrection and justice were presented on Saturday February 4, 2012. This was one of two presentations he made as part of the Gladdening Light Symposium held at the Winter Park Civic center in Winter Park, Florida. During his lecture Dr. Crossan showed a 16 minute video of religious icons and mosaics of the resurrection in Eastern Orthodox Christianity to illustrate the concept of the communal resurrection which was central to the theme of his lecture. This video is not available on-line, however you may refer to this link for examples of Eastern Orthodox communal resurrection icons. These images will help you more clearly understand Dr. Crossan’s descriptions and explication of the symbolism in this religious art.

Principal Participants

John Dominic Crossan

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Randall Robertson

Founder and Executive Director of Gladdening Light

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In addition to lectures by John Dominic Crossan, the three day conference included four practicing artists: Cherokee carver and storyteller Freeman Owle, photo essayist Brendan Bannon, iconic painter Trent Tomengo and community choreographer Barrie Barton. There were exhibits and presentations by these artists throughout the days’ events. According to the conference “their work supported Crossan’s vision of God’s longing for a just and loving community, representative of all.”

The 2012 Gladdening Light Symposium concluded on Sunday February 5 with an ecumenical worship service with a homily by Dr. Crossan on the Community of Justice and Love.

Hartmann’s First 6-Months

CMF Public Media — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:00:03 +0000

Hear the perspectives of Seminole County government’s new manager, James K. Hartmann on a range of issues he has encountered in his first 6-months on the job – and the history and future of those issues. The event is hosted by the League of Women Voters of Seminole County. Length 01:04:30

Produced and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck
Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media

Hartmann speaks for the first 44-minutes of this event, touching on such issues as his previous leadership experiences in county and municipal government, the new normal of living with staff reductions, the county’s property tax values, economic development, place making, SunRail, the environment and recreation trails, roads and utilities, Seminole County public schools, public safety, and social services.

His remarks are followed by 9-minutes of answers to 5 questions you’ll hear asked of him by league members on issues of homelessness, military veterans, on the job surprises he has encountered, the county’s water supply, and the nuance of county and city governments working together toward a common goal.

Below, are helpful links to additional on-line content regarding issues addressed by James Hartmann, as well as an on-line slide show of photographs taken at the event by CMF’s event photographer, Charles E. Miller.

This is the 17th podcast Carroll McKenney Public Media has produced with the League of Women Voters of Seminole County, Florida. This Hot Topics luncheon was recorded at the Patio Grill in Sanford, Florida, on Thursday, January 26, 2012. League president, Pat Graves, facilitated the event.

Principal Speaker:

James D. Hartmann

County manager, Seminole County government

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League of Women Voters of Seminole County host and facilitator:

Pat Graves

President, League of Women Voters of Seminole County

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2012 Winter Park State of the City Address

CMF Public Media — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:00:58 +0000

Hear the 2012 Winter Park State of the City Address presented by Mayor Ken Bradley. The Mayor’s remarks were made at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce luncheon on January 18, 2012, held at the Winter Park Community Center. Remarks by Winter Park city commissioners are also included. In a separate segment, hear the presentation of the Employee of the Year Awards and remarks by the luncheon sponsors. Feature Length — 31:15

Produced by Desta Horner. Event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Audio production assistance – Full Sail University.

In front of an audience of 300 people at the annual Mayor/Commissioner luncheon, Winter Park, Florida, Mayor Ken Bradley spoke of the achievements of his city’s government during 2011and the many ways Winter Park is recognized as an exceptional city. He introduced five citizens from ages 6 to 106 who have contributed to making Winter Park exceptional.

His speech followed remarks by the four other members of the city commission — Steven Leary, Sarah Sprinkel, Carolyn Cooper and Tom McKaken — each speaking for 2 minutes about the accomplishments of the past year.

City Manager Randy Knight also presented the city’s Employee of the Year Awards to three exceptional staff members — Caleena Shirley (employee of the year); Jeff Spinelli (fire/rescue), and Randall Morrissey (police).

In addition, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce offered comments by the luncheon’s principal sponsors — Tim Dolan from Waste Pro, and Becky Wilson of Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor and Reed.

The host of the luncheon was Maritza Martinez, chairman-elect of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.

State of the City Address

Length: 31:15

Principal Speakers

Kenneth W. Bradley

Mayor, city of Winter Park

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Commissioners and Bios

	Carolyn Cooper Commissioner bio		Steven Leary Commissioner bio
	Tom McMacken Commissioner bio		Sarah Sprinkel Commissioner bio

Employees of the Year Presentation

Length: 21:50

	Caleena Shirley Employee of the Year		Jeff Spinelli Fire-Rescue
	Randall Morrissey Police Department

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State of the Cities: 2011

CMF Public Media — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:35:35 +0000

Hear the 2011 annual State of the Cities address by Oviedo Mayor Dominic Persampiere and Winter Springs Mayor Charles Lacey. They represent the 2 municipalities whose boundaries abut each other in east Seminole county, Florida. Their remarks were spoken at the January 5, 2012 Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce members’ luncheon held at the Oviedo Mall. Feature length – 01:01:45

Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Audio production assistance courtesy Seminole State College (Jose R. Badillo & Jaime Matos)

To a 75-person audience of chamber members and guests, the principal elements of this public meeting commence with 4-minute remarks by Oviedo’s new city manager, Kathryn Breazeale. Oviedo Mayor Persampiere speaks for about 14 minutes, followed by 19-minutes from Winter Springs Mayor Lacey. Event sponsor, Seminole State College and its president, Dr. E. Ann McGee, speaks for 8-minutes, and the remaining 6 minutes of this over all 55-minute program concludes with a recognition of Todd Cluxton, the immediate past chairman of the chamber, and announcements of upcoming chamber events. The event is moderated by Paul Sladek, chamber board chairman, and Cory Skeates, chamber president and CEO.

Below are links to other CMF features regarding issues surrounding both cities. In an on-line slide show, view still pictures of this event, taken by CMF’s event photographer, Charles E. Miller. Links to content-related documents and web pages are also provided, as is a copy of the slides referred to by Oviedo Mayor Persampiere in his remarks

This presentation marks the 16th podcast Carroll McKenney Public Media has produced featuring luncheon programs staged by the chamber which address a range of important issues relevant to the business community and the general population in the Oviedo and Winter Springs communities served by the chamber.

Principal Participants

	Dominic Persampiere Mayor, city of Oviedo web \| bio		Charles Lacey Mayor, city of Winter Springs web \| bio
	Kathryn Breazeale Manager, city of Oviedo web \| bio		Dr. E. Ann McGee President, Seminole State College (event sponsor) web \| facebook \| bio
	Paul Sladek Chairman, Oviedo ~ Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors bio		Cory Skeates President/CEO, Oviedo ~ Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce web \| Chamber facebook page \| Chamber TV (You Tube) \| bio

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Slide presentation used by Dominic Persampiere, mayor, city of Oviedo Oviedo_SOC_2011.pdf (13-pages, 1.5mb)

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End Child Homelessness

CMF Public Media — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:30:33 +0000

Hear a discussion about local initiatives taken in Seminole County, Florida, by a collaboration of providers of services to the homeless community to end or lower the number of homeless children in the county. Length 59:21

Event Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Audio assistance — Kurt Slafkovsky, Seminole County government.

This 52-minute event, is hosted by Pathways to Home, the non-profit umbrella organization under which 18 provider organizations are working together to lower that number of homeless children which knowledgeable sources place at about 1700 students in 2010..

Prompted by a series of features on CBS Television’s 60-Minutes, which focused its cameras directly on the plight of homeless school children in Seminole County, a panel of local providers and advocates speak on a theme organizers billed as “what 60-Minutes didn’t tell you about Seminole County.”

The panel describes the unique Pathways to Home collaborative, its history and the steps being taken to apply a range of best practices to address and manage the problem. During the discussion, you’ll also hear members of the audience ask questions to which the panel responds.

The Heard in Central Florida webpage offers you helpful links to on-line content regarding issues addressed by the panel…as well as giving you an on-line slide show of still pictures taken at the event by CMF’s event photographer, Charles E. Miller.

This podcast was recorded Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the commission chambers of Seminole County’s board of commissioners.

Below, are helpful links to on-line content regarding issues addressed by the panel…as well as a slide show of photographs taken at this event by CMF’s event photographer, Charles E. Miller.

Principal Speakers

	Debbra Groseclose Executive director of Pathways to Home web \| facebook		Stephen Burris, chairman Pathways’ board of advisors bio
	Bob Dallari Commissioner and former chairman of Seminole county government web \| bio		Reverend Charles Holt Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School in Lake Mary web \| bio \| facebook
	Penny Seater Executive director, Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County and Greater Apopka web \| facebook		Jeanne Gold Chief executive officer, Safe House of Seminole web \| facebook
	Debbie Leon Panel moderator and development director, Pathways to Home web

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	Dominic Persampiere Mayor, city of Oviedo web \| bio		Charles Lacey Mayor, city of Winter Springs web \| bio
	Kathryn Breazeale Manager, city of Oviedo web \| bio		Dr. E. Ann McGee President, Seminole State College (event sponsor) web \| facebook \| bio
	Paul Sladek Chairman, Oviedo ~ Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce board of directors bio		Cory Skeates President/CEO, Oviedo ~ Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce web \| Chamber facebook page \| Chamber TV (You Tube) \| bio

	Debbra Groseclose Executive director of Pathways to Home web \| facebook		Stephen Burris, chairman Pathways’ board of advisors bio
	Bob Dallari Commissioner and former chairman of Seminole county government web \| bio		Reverend Charles Holt Rector, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and School in Lake Mary web \| bio \| facebook
	Penny Seater Executive director, Habitat for Humanity in Seminole County and Greater Apopka web \| facebook		Jeanne Gold Chief executive officer, Safe House of Seminole web \| facebook
	Debbie Leon Panel moderator and development director, Pathways to Home web