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The east Seminole County, Florida cities of Winter Springs and Oviedo, through their respective city governments, have stepped-up together to retain a consulting firm to advance the economic development and community redevelopment activities of their adjoining cities. This 2-city business development initiative is being led by Land Design Innovations – a local consulting firm specializing in economic development and community redevelopment projects. We talk with LDI’s senior planner, John M. Jones about the work he is advancing with the cities and the business community to shape and deliver the development tools necessary for each city to implement initiatives to sustain and grow their local economy.
Feature length – 19:25
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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
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Oviedo, Florida mayor, Mary Lou Andrews, and producer Stephen McKenney Steck get together for a follow-up discussion on issues the mayor presented in her recent state of the city address –the implications of reductions to the city’s tax revenue as a result of lower property values, issues dealing with incentives for local businesses, the status of the so-called “New Downtown Oviedo,” the city’s knowledge about the future of the Oviedo Marketplace Mall, and the scope and services of a city-retained consulting firm Land Design Innovations (LDI).
Feature length – 31:09
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Winter Springs, Florida mayor, John F. Bush, and producer Stephen McKenney Steck get together for a follow-up discussion on issues the mayor presented in his recent state of the city address. Subject discussions include the corridor of economic development known as Seminole Way; the mayor’s and the city’s position on the proposed amendment 4 to the State Constitution called Hometown Democracy; his view of the 1-cent sales tax extension proposed by the Seminole County School Board; his reactions to the audit results following the resignation of the long serving city manager, Ron McLemore; the status of the Winter Springs Town Center; and expectations a resident or business owner should have regarding the outcome of a city-retained consulting firm Land Design Innovations (LDI) which is advising and guiding the city into a new level of local business planning, recruiting and development
Feature length – 21:32
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Local child care centers have felt the impact of high unemployment and tight family incomes. Enrollment has shrunk and government funding for low income parents is hard hit. Even as their businesses are suffering, the three owners we spoke to felt their greatest worry was for the children who were not receiving good quality services and education.
Feature Length – 16:29
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Shepherd’s Hope Health Clinic of Oviedo is a free walk-in clinic located at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church. On Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6 to 8:30 pm, it provides health care services to patients who are uninsured or are unable to pay. Staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses and community members, the clinic is meeting a critical need during this challenging economic period.
Feature length – 24:18
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During these difficult economic times, families have been coming to the Sonshine food pantry in increasing numbers. Many are unemployed or have health issues but many have jobs that don’t pay enough to meet the family’s basic needs. Susan Leive, the pantry coordinator, describes the challenge of coping with the growing need and the rewards that come with helping others. Chris, a client, shares her story of struggle and hope.
Feature length – 11:50
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Through the voices of a Winter Springs patent agent, Paul Royal, and an Oviedo insurance agency owner, Lincoln Salmon, you’ll hear from each how they are coping with the recession’s impact on their business and the role ethnicity does or does not play in their success.
Feature Length: 18:42
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