Posts Tagged ‘Economy’
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The Superintendents
Three key administrators – Bill Vogel, Walt Griffin and James Lawson — responsible for leading public schools in two counties of Central Florida respond to questions posed by local business persons at a gathering held May 3, 2012 to learn about the state of education in the public school districts of Seminole and east Orange county. Length – 40:59
2012 Legislative Session Report
04/12/12, Central Florida Matters, Heard in Central Florida, Main Features, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Government
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
Oviedo Community Center
On January 23, 2012, the Oviedo City Council narrowly approved the purchase of an empty US Post Office building to convert into a community events center. Located in the historic downtown section of the city, the city claims the center will be a “hook” for launching a revitalization of that area. Length: 37:55
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck )
Staying the Course
The Oviedo Mall has been under new management since November 2010. As mall general manager, Brian Olivi is resurrecting and course-correcting a once failing mall. He recently celebrated one-year on the job. From Olivi, we learn how he and the mall are doing, and we seek confirmation from other knowledgeable mall sources. While the long term success of his work remains uncertain, this feature will address his short term work – and that of his bosses, owners and merchants – finding that it has been focused and deliberate. Length: 29:48
Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck
Selected photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.
Selected photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.
Hartmann’s First 6-Months
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
2012 Winter Park State of the City Address
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.
State of the Cities: 2011
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)
Audio production assistance courtesy Seminole State College (Jose R. Badillo & Jaime Matos)
Carey on Carey
Seminole County Board of County Commission Chairman, Brenda Carey, reviews her recently completed term as chairman and comments on the issues coming up in 2012 for her next term as chairman. Length 26:47
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck. Photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media.)
Philanthropy & Non-Profits
Hear Mark Brewer, president and chief executive officer of the Community Foundation of Central Florida on the subjects of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and the role each play in a community offered recently at the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce members’ luncheon. Feature length – 43:29
Event Photos – Charles E. Miller; title photo – Svilen Milev
School Budget Cuts
Seminole County Public Schools face a serious budget shortfall. Originally set at $20 million, new revenue declines announced by the state put the amount at $40 million. John Pavelchak, executive director of finance and budget explains the fiscal situation.
Meanwhile, six Seminole County citizens tell us what specific cuts they would recommend to the programs in the schools.
Length: 19:50
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
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