Gabriella was a small thriving community from 1880’s to 1930’s. Newspaper accounts from those years give insight into life in early Florida. Descriptions of a wedding, a ride on the “Dinky Line” and work in the Turpentine industry provide a glimpse of that era. Gabriella was located on Aloma Ave. just south of Oviedo, Florida, where the Seminole Historical Commission dedicated a marker in December 2009. Feature length – 13:55
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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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The 2009 Martin Luther King Day Parade gave Oviedo, Florida residents an opportunity to celebrate the civil rights leader’s achievements and to cheer and applaud the 34 groups who marched. Both marchers and watchers share their feelings about the holiday in their own words. Feature length – 06:30
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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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A feature of every Central Florida Matters is a 3-minute commentary presented by a voice that matters on an issue that voice believes matters.

The voice you’ll hear is that of Dr. Bill Vogel, Superintendent, Seminole County Public Schools, commenting on why a quality education for your children matters.
Feature length – 03:54
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