2010 Florida Legislative Session Review
Feature Length — 01:11:49
Photos courtesy – GK Sharman and CMF Public Media
Legislative Appreciation Luncheon
Feature Length — 54:18
Selected photos courtesy – Charles Wells Photography
Kids of HOPE
06/17/10 Excerpts, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Family & Kids, Health, Living, People
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Voting Smart – Local Issues
06/17/10 Excerpts, Central Florida Matters, Podcast | Tags: Economy, Education, Environment, Government
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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Broadband & the Innovation Economy
“Broadband and the Innovation Economy” featuring Joel L. Hartman, Vice Provost for Information Technologies and Resources at the University of Central Florida is the subject in this gavel-to-gavel recording of the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce monthly membership luncheon. Hartman’s 30-minute presentation includes remarks defining “broadband” and “innovation economy,” how the two are connected and their relationship to central Florida. Audience questions at the conclusion of his prepared remarks answer issues surrounding the digital divide and net neutrality. This presentation was recorded Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs, Florida.
Feature Length — 45:12
Selected photos courtesy – Charles Wells Photography
The Reverend & the Rabbi: Coping with the Economy
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Amendment-4/Hometown Democracy – Proposed Florida Constitutional Amendment
Hear a gavel to gavel debate about the Hometown Democracy initiative known as Amendment-4 to the Florida constitution, which – if approved by Florida voters on November 2, 2010 — would require voter approval of land-use changes to a county’s or city’s comprehensive land use plan. Proponents on the panel are Lesley Blackner, president of Florida Hometown Democracy and Beth Dillaha, Winter Park, Florida City Commissioner. Opponents are Ryan Houck executive director of Citizens for Lower Taxes and a Stronger Economy. Also heard is Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, Mike Ertel, who addressed the issue of implementation of the amendment.
Feature Length — 1:30:00
Photos courtesy – GK Sharman and CMF Public Media. Audio assistance – Kenneth Abreu, Seminole County Public Schools.
Oviedo Marketplace – Here to Stay
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Coping with the Economy – Economic Development
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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
