Posts Tagged ‘Living’
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Oviedo: State of the City
Mayor Dominic Persampiere reports on the city of Oviedo and the plans for Oviedo on the Park and the historic downtown. The mayor highlights the accomplishments and initiatives the city is undertaking, describes the design and amenities of the new Oviedo on the Park development and gives a frank description of the changes that will come as the downtown is transformed with the widening of main streets and the removal of old core buildings (length: 25:15).
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Florida’s Imperiled Waters
The springs, rivers and lakes of Central Florida are some of our most valued and fragile resources. A panel of experts discusses the challenges and prospects for water resources in our region. The issues include the allocation of freshwater for homes, business and agriculture, the importance of a water ethic and the ways in which water is conserved and reclaimed to extend water resources. (Length 22:50)
(Produced and edited by Desta Horner, Audio support – Terry Kyle, 911TechMed)
Mayors and Chairman
Economic growth, taxes, transportation, government efficiency and more are all part of the annual presentations by Seminole County’s local government officials. The mayors of each of the county’s 7 cities report to the people on the “State of the City.” And Seminole County Commission Chairman, Bob Dallari, delivers his score card for the county along with an overview of the events of the Seminole Centennial.
(Co-produced and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck and Desta Horner, Mayors event photos – Brion Price Photography, Dallari event photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media, Audio support both events – Luis Melara, PhotoSound of Orlando)
The Future of the Arts
Art! Music! Dance! The Future of the Arts in Central Florida was the topic of a panel discussion featuring Flora Maria Garcia, President and CEO of United Arts of Central Florida; Terry Olson, Director of the Orange County Arts and Cultural Affairs; and Kathy Ramsberger president of the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center. They commented on the potential of the Central Florida community to support and promote the arts and artists (length 38:54)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner. Still photos – Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media. Audio support – Terry Kyle, 911TechMed.)
Talk to You Later
Distracted driving is a danger on the roads. Susiann Reynolds Akapelwa tells the tragic story of her mother’s death in an accident caused by a distracted driver. Winter Springs Police Chief Keven Brunelle discusses legislation and enforcement of a ban on texting while driving. (Length 18:40)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner. Title photo “PocketPC” – courtesy Tom van Beveren.)
Hero Fighter Pilot
Jesse Leroy Brown was the U.S. Navy’s first black fighter pilot. He overcame the challenges of poverty and racism to achieve his goal of flying. But his death in combat and the rescue attempt of his wingman is a story of friendship and heroism. Listen to that story in this feature recorded during a visit to the new exhibit about his life “A Pilot Lights the Way” currently at the Sanford Museum. (Length 16:38)
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Geneva: History Alive!
The Museum of Geneva History is a treasure trove of special items from Florida’s past, especially the pioneer days. Mal and Mary Jo Martin of the historical society take us on an audio tour that makes Geneva history come alive! Length: 18:10
(Produced, reported and edited by Desta Horner)
Help for the Homeless
Seminole County government recently approved a $1.5 million dollar multi-year plan to increase the financial support county government, in part through non-profit local service providers, will extend to sectors of the homeless population in Seminole County, Florida.
Length – 32:49
Length – 32:49
(Produced, reported and edited by Stephen McKenney Steck
Still photos — Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Seminole County Board of County Commission meeting audio — courtesy Seminole Government TV)
Still photos — Charles E. Miller for CMF Public Media
Seminole County Board of County Commission meeting audio — courtesy Seminole Government TV)
A Conversation with the Homeless
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)
God and The Community of the Resurrection
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.
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