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April 1, 2010 is U.S. Census Day. Every 10 years the U.S. Constitution requires that the government count every person to insure fair congressional representation and fair distribution of federal aid. Listen to how and why local governments, churches, schools and civic organizations, led by the Seminole County Complete Count Committee, are working hard to make sure 100% of the county’s population is counted.
Feature length – 13:37
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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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State Representative Sandy Adams, Republican/District 33 discusses the critical decisions facing the Florida Legislature in the face of the $3 billion budget shortfall. She addresses topics ranging from education and prisons to Medicaid and a second federal government stimulus.
Feature length – 11:47
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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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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
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Seminole county public schools and Seminole State College receive a portion of their budget from the State of Florida. Local leaders from both institutions are making their case and stressing their funding priorities to state education officials and the local legislative delegation for a new budget to fund a portion of their expenses. In this feature, Central Florida Matters presents an edited version of a recent forum hosted by the League of Women Voters featuring presentations and answers regarding the educators’ funding priorities.
Feature length – 28:07
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Kicking off Central Florida Matters’ coverage of local issues surrounding the upcoming 2010 elections, Steve visits 1-on-1 with Seminole Chronicle community newspaper reporter, Abraham Aboraya, to assess local political issues, particularly at the city level.
Feature length – 17:05
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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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